The Willows

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Gravel and grass touring pitch
Gravel and grass touring pitch
View of the site from across the river
Grass pitches
Sunset on site
Electric gravel pitches
Sheltered and secluded pitches
Spacious countryside setting
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View of the site from across the river
Grass pitches
Sunset on site

  • Small and friendly site 100 yards from the River Severn
  • Next to a riverside 15th-century pub; Great Malvern 25 minutes' drive
  • A 50-minute walk into the historic town of Tewkesbury
Take time out for a spot of fishing on the River Severn, followed by a drink in the 15th-century inn (with varying opening times) next-door to the site, where the views are as tasty as the food and drink. The Willows is a small and friendly site in a spectacular and hugely handy location… Despite being encircled by lush scenery with the river (and separately owned pub) a mere hundred yards away, it’s also a 50-minute walk into the lovely historic town of Tewkesbury and a 15-minute drive from the outskirts of the Malvern Hills National Landscape. You can pick up your freshwater fishing permit in the pub (as if you needed an excuse for a visit...). In Tewkesbury, tour the abbey, gardens and museum or do a round of the cafés. If you fancy zipping off to the Malvern Hills for the day, there are plenty of hikes within a short drive or lively Great Malvern is within 25 minutes' drive of the site. The local countryside and riverbanks are great for ramblers and guests can find boat and bike hire, windsurfing and golf courses nearby. The country lanes and honey-coloured stone of the Cotswolds National Landscape can be accessed around half an hour's drive away, too. Around the site, there are splendid views of the river and lots of green space. Guests are welcome to bring their dogs along for their holiday. Barbecues are also given the green light, so don't forget to pick up your groceries while out pottering around Tewkesbury.

Site type

Motorhome sites 36
Caravan sites 36
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

6.4

Overall rating from 152 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

60% would recommend this site to a friend

63% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely riverside spot with a popular pub. Guests loved the peace, roomy pitches, and helpful staff. However, many found the loos and showers a bit grim – dated, broken, and sometimes not the cleanest. A few mentioned site upkeep and signs weren't great, though others thought it was fine for the cost.

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 Judie K. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Quiet campsite. Location to the…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great location.
Quiet campsite.
Location to the pub - we were attending a wedding there.
Tewkesbury is not far away, lovely place to wander around with great pubs.

Disliked Showers/toilets need some updating.
Steps up to the shower block are uneven and dangerous.
Lighting around the site would be good.

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Great location…

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Stephen W. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site with pub and good food.

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 Tina G. 7 reviews

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Quiet clean lots of water and electric hook ups showers were okay pub was lovely and relaxing by the water front was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal for us as attending at pub. Would not choose again

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Location and pub. Staff and food there lovely

Disliked Facilities....dirty , smelly, run down, ill kept. Even after a request for them to be cleaned. Steps uneven to pot wash area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Little rustic gem

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked We loved this little site!
Great pub , selling a good selection of drinks, beers, and food! Friendly, accommodating staff.
You can also swim in the river here, great on a hot day.
Also plenty of open space to walk the dog.
Tewksbury is a lovely town, with plenty of shops, pubs and eateries, and a wonderful Abbey.

Disliked Not a lot to dislike, but I would say the pitches could really do with a good tidy up!
The loos and showers, although clean, could definitely do with an upgrade!

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Could be nice but needs a lot of TLC

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Close to the lower lode inn

Disliked Toilets very dirty
No lighting on the camping area
Watch the step up to the toilets TRIP hazard

Recommend to friends Visit again

Avoid at all costs, never been to a more uncared for, filthy campsite.

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 Ian R. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked If you are a self contained camper van or motorhome unit then you'll be fine as you'll not have to venture into the washing up area or toilet/showers.

Disliked The owner(s) should be embarrassed by the total state of everything. The wash area was dirty and we had to clean it before we attempted to put any dirty washing up down. The toilets and showers are a disgrace. Never ever have I stayed in such a run down, uncared for campsite.
The water in the mop bucket that was being used to clean the toilet block was a bio hazzard.
Avoid this place at all cost, which is a shame as it has potential due to its quiet, riverside location.
You have been warned.

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Will G. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Good space with a nice atmosphere around the place. Pub on the water is lovely and Tewkesbury being round the corner is great.

Disliked Toilets can always be better, but everything youd expect from a camp site.

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Quiet location on our visit. …

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Clifford W. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Quiet location on our visit. Nice pub adjacent by the R. Severn.

Disliked Facilities very basic in a poor state of maintenance. Owners should take more responsibility for this. £20 per night though was pretty reasonable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Willows

Bishops Walk

Lower Lode

Forthampton

Tewkesbury

Gloucestershire

England

GL19 4RE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.98491°N
2.17834°W

Route directions

Please note: If you're using a TomTom satnav, it will direct you to the wrong side of the river. Please manually input the site address as: Town: Forthampton and Road: Bishops Walk.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km The Crescent
1.5 km The Crescent
9.1 km Prince of Wales
Rail
5 km Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
11.1 km Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
13.9 km Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
35.7 km Sharpness Old Docks
38 km Lydney Harbour
Airport
10.3 km Gloucestershire Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Slotted into a slender strip of land at the meeting point of the Severn and Avon rivers, Tewkesbury (five minutes' drive) hasn’t changed much over the centuries: black and white Tudor buildings overhang the narrow streets, and the 12th-century abbey has the highest Norman tower in England. There are town and country museums to explore, historic buildings like the Old Baptist Chapel, plus shops and entertainment aplenty. Also on your doorstep are the Cotswolds (from half an hour's drive) and attractive towns and cities such as Cheltenham (35 minutes) and Gloucester (half an hour). Ledbury (25 minutes), with its timber-framed houses and 17th-century market house, is also within striking distance. If you're yet to get your full fill of historic sites, head along to Eastnor Castle (20 minutes) or British Camp Hill Fort (25 minutes) in the Malvern Hills National Landscape or treat yourself to a ride on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (35 minutes' drive)

Must see

Tewkesbury Abbey 1.4 km

Croome Park (National Trust) 13.3 km

Gloucester Cathedral 13.8 km

Gloucester Quays 14.5 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 14.6 km

National Trust

Bredon Barn 6.3 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 9 km

Croome Park 13.3 km

Hailes Abbey 17 km

Snowshill Manor and Garden 21.8 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 1.2 km

OVERBURY COURT 10.1 km

PITTVILLE PARK 11.1 km

Cleeve Hill and Belas Knap 11.7 km

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 12.1 km

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 10.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Willows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Willows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Willows? Slotted into a slender strip of land at the meeting point of the Severn and Avon rivers, Tewkesbury (five minutes' drive) hasn’t changed much over the centuries: black and white Tudor buildings … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Willows?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Upon checking in on site, please report to reception in the motorhome area on your righthand side, not the pub.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From $46.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.