Thames Meadow Camping

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  • Back to basics grass pitches half a mile from the Thames Path
  • A 20-minute drive from Witney and 25 minutes from the Cotswolds
  • Working farm within walking distance of three pubs; campfires welcome
Stunning sunsets, campfires, wildlife spotting and strolls along the Thames: the list of what to expect at Thames Meadow Camping sounds sweeter and sweeter the more you hear. The peaceful, back to basics grass pitches are on a working farm just half a mile from the Thames Path, and they’re also within walking distance of three pubs (and many more if you want a good stomp – there are plenty of circular walks from the site that swing by the pub). Fires are a hot topic at Thames Meadow Camping too… you'll be able to light a blaze in brick surrounds, with views of the sheep, Red Ruby cattle and chickens grazing in the neighbouring fields. Campfire packs (including logs, kindling, newspaper and firelighters) are available to purchase on site. There are basic provisions up for grabs from the site’s 'honesty shed', which on most days stocks eggs from the site’s chickens, meat from their grass-fed cattle and sheep, local honey, preserves, sausages and bacon. Ice packs can be frozen in the shared freezer. Come prepared for well-maintained but back to basics facilities, including composting toilets and a cold-water washing-up station. There’s no electricity, so bring along your torches. It’s exactly the set-up you’ll need and want for days visiting local family-friendly attractions or marching over Cotswolds trails (from 25 minutes’ drive). The market town of Witney, with a brewery and lovely riverside, is 20 minutes’ drive away and Oxford is half an hour's drive away. And if you’re of an active disposition, launch a canoe or paddleboard directly onto the Thames just half a mile from the site. For your grocery shops, there’s a village shop within two miles, a slightly larger shop within four miles and supermarkets from 20 minutes’ drive. Well behaved, vaccinated dogs are very welcome when kept on a lead at all times. A dog walking paddock is available 200 metres away, available to book at an extra charge.

Site type

Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 30
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thames Meadow Camping

Churchills Farmhouse

Moreton Lane

Witney

Oxfordshire

England

OX29 5TE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.71948°N
-1.39841°W

Route directions

Please use Google Maps to find the site; the map location or postcode will bring you to the door. Some Satnavs will take guests to the wrong location. Please note that the farm’s name is Churchills Farm, not Church Farm (which is on the other side of the road).

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 km Gloucester Green Bus Station
10.3 km Speedwell Street
10.4 km St Aldates
Rail
9.6 km Oxford Rail Station
11.5 km Radley Rail Station
11.9 km Hanborough Rail Station
Airport
13.9 km London Oxford 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

Full steam for activities on the water… in Newbridge (25 minutes’ walk), hire electric or pedal punts or a paddleboard. Anglers can get their fix within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. Hardwick Watersports (10 minutes’ drive) has the most elaborate list of options, including the likes of kayaking, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Canoeing expeditions can be organised for you straight from the campsite – just ask the owner for info. If you’re craving yet more active activities, head to the tennis club (half an hour’s walk), horse-riding centre (five minutes’ drive), golf courses (from 15 minutes) or nature reserves (15 minutes). Oxford (half an hour) calling? No wonder, with its punting activities, museums, castle and prison, open-top buses and shops. The Cotswolds (from 25 minutes’ drive) is yet another spot that’s hard to ignore, and the main question is where to go first: farm shops, a garden centre in nearby Burford (25 minutes), a Roman. Villa, model village or Stow-on-the-Wold (40 minutes)?

Must see

Carfax Tower 10.2 km

Modern Art Oxford 10.2 km

Christ Church Cathedral 10.3 km

Ashmolean Museum 10.3 km

University of Oxford Botanic Garden 10.9 km

National Trust

Priory Cottages 12.2 km

Great Coxwell Barn 17 km

Buscot Park 18.4 km

Buscot Old Parsonage 19.6 km

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 20 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Standlake - Nature Reserve - Northmoor 2.2 km

Hardwick Parks - Nature Reserve - Standlake 3.5 km

Hardwick Circular 5.1 km

HINTON MANOR 5.6 km

PUSEY HOUSE 8 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Exactly as advertised.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Paul B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Exactly as advertised. Kids enjoyed romping on the field when it was sunny. When it was rainy there are plenty of things to do nearby.

Disliked: Logs could have been cheaper.

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review Paul, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We do note your comment about the wood - we do try to keep all of our prices as low as possible, and hope this was reflected in the items in the honesty shop. The price of wood is at standard market rate for the quantity (a large sack) plus the kindling and fire lighters. Of course if we are able to reduce the price at any time due to lower costs to us we will do this. We hope to welcome you again James and Fi

Very friendly welcome, loads of information and helpful items to buy in…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Leo W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Very friendly welcome, loads of information and helpful items to buy in the barn like eggs, matches, marshmellows. Very peaceful site

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From the manager: Thanks so much for leaving us such a lovely review - we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you again! James & Fi

Facilities nice and straightforward. Compost toilet nicer than some "regular" toilets I've…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Facilities nice and straightforward. Compost toilet nicer than some "regular" toilets I've come across. Nice touches and decoration. Simple level field. Short walks to good pubs and Thames path, great for the dog. Hosts check that you're ok but don't pester and are accomodating. Small honesty shop with farm supplies and fire making kit. Would recommend. Thanks for having me and the dog! Great value at £15.

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From the manager: We are really delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, thank you for taking the time to lave us such a lovely review. With thanks James & Fi

Lovely, open field in beautiful countryside not crowded. Attention to detail signs…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely, open field in beautiful countryside not crowded. Attention to detail signs etc were great everything thought of for Outdoor summer living our thanks

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From the manager: We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to us - thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! With thanks James & Fi

Basic but perfect

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
nancy T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Loved this place. Basic BUT so well thought out as in what it supplies. Location is brilliant for thames, pubs, cycling, walking .
Freezer available to use , small cute honestly shop and definitely a first for fresh flowers in a porta loo 🫶😝
Pitches are spacious, kids toys and activities dotted about and generally just soo cute .

Disliked: Nothing cept having to leave!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely Nancy - to be described as perfect, especially in our first year of opening, brings us so much joy! We are just delighted that you had such a lovely stay. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. We hope to see you at the site again! James & Fi

Beautiful, quiet & simple with big pitches & fires - just how…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Beautiful, quiet & simple with big pitches & fires - just how we like it.
Fi & James are lovely and there are lots of lovely little touches that make this site different - flowers in the (spotlessly clean) compost loo, and a lovely 'trust' shop on the barn.
Great pub 5 mins walk and easy access to the river.
We loved it.
Many thanks
Chris & Sara

Disliked: Could not find anything to dislike...

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review Chris & Sara - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again! James & Fi

Just as described, basic but clean facilities. Perfect for a couple of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Just as described, basic but clean facilities. Perfect for a couple of nights stay while we visiting Oxford.
Lovely local pub. Very friendly site.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - we are so grateful! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you again. With thanks James & Fi

Dad and Lad with a campervan, so we had all we needed.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Dad and Lad with a campervan, so we had all we needed. The minimal facilities were plenty sufficient for us. Nice to have a proper campfire on the ground too, instead of messing about with firebowls. Made it feel a bit more wild.

Charming welcome from the farmer, too, checking all was well.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review - we are really pleased you had a good stay. We love having a fire too - a camping essential for us! With thanks James & Fi

Really helpful before we got there, and super friendly when we were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
graham c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Really helpful before we got there, and super friendly when we were there - very simple campsite but perfect for our hike in hike out visit - great!

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From the manager: Thanks so much Graham, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again, perhaps on another walking adventure! James & Fi

Perfect quiet spot for no-fuss, back-to-basics camping.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Helen M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: If you want to stay in a quiet green meadow where you can lie down and watch the clouds and hear only the wind in the trees, then this is the perfect place. No fussy check-ins, very few other visitors - it felt like a secret oasis, a little hidden nook tucked away between the Cotswold hedges. We were using this as a base for visiting the local area, which is very busy during August, so this was a wonderful retreat at the end of the day.

Disliked: Obviously, some sort of shower would be good in the future, or even private washing facilities. Maybe a cubicle with a tap to fit with the rustic feel?

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From the manager: Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Helen - we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. This was our first year of opening, but shower/washing facilities are absolutely on our radar! I love the idea of a washing cubicle as an alternative/addition to showers - what a great idea. Watch this space! With thanks James & Fi


Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thames Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thames Meadow Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thames Meadow Camping? Full steam for activities on the water… in Newbridge (25 minutes’ walk), hire electric or pedal punts or a paddleboard. Anglers can get their fix within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thames Meadow Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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