Riverbend Caravan Park

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  • Peaceful park with river fishing and access to Glyndwr Way footpath
  • Half an hour from Powis Castle and 50 minutes from Barmouth beach
  • Within an hour's drive of Snowdonia National Park and Shropshire Hills
A river runs through it… That’s the title of a 1994 film starring Brad Pitt, and it’s also one of the many fab things about Riverbend Caravan Park in Powys. The Banwy, a shallow tributary of the Severn, flows through this peaceful Welsh park just outside the village of Llangadfan. You may not spot Brad Pitt on the riverbanks, but there are far better odds of encountering kingfishers and otters, and of catching grayling, brown trout or salmon… just bring along your fishing rod. Smaller visitors can splash about in the stream and play Pooh Sticks from the nearby stone bridge; there’s also a playground for them to hurtle around on site, and another one in the garden of the pub a minute’s walk away. If you’re all up for long walks, the 135-mile Glyndwr’s Way passes by the village and links up with the even more mammoth Offa’s Dyke Path in Welshpool, half an hour’s drive away. Back at base, the facilities are clean and well-maintained, with heated towel rails in the washrooms. Dogs are welcome at Riverbend Caravan Park, and also in the pub, which serves hot food and local ales.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Motorhome sites 10
Caravan sites 10
Open now
Opens 31 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7.2 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • There is no charge for fishing but holidaymakers are required to bring their rod licence and own equipment. Customers are encouraged to use their own toilet/shower facilities wherever possible. Campervan conversions must meet the DVLA standards in order to be allowed onsite. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when using the bathroom facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Mon, 31 Mar to

This site is a member of Hillandale Caravans group.

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Immaculate site with fab, modern loos. Friendly staff, great riverside setting for dogs and paddling. Peaceful vibes, level pitches with water. Handy pub and cafe nearby. Minor road noise and no WiFi mentioned.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 12
Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent camp site. Very clean and excellent facilities. Great place

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9
Jason C.

Powered concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Space and layout of the Site

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Dear Jason,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the space and layout of the the newly developed pitches, and it's wonderful to know you had such a positive stay with us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we're especially glad there was nothing you disliked!

We hope to welcome you back again soon.
With kind regards

Angie Lindsey Becca and Max

Everything. Great site. Staff lovely. Toilets exceptional.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Ellen B.

Powered concrete slab caravan site (no awning)

Liked Everything. Great site. Staff lovely. Toilets exceptional.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Ellen,

Thank you so much for your kind and glowing review!
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with us. It means the world to us that you found everything from the park to our staff lovely.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re especially pleased that you appreciated the attention we put into maintaining the washrooms. We are privilaged to get such lovely compliments about them!

We look forward to welcoming you back soon, and thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Angie Lindsey Becca and Max

We had a great stay, it is ideal to get to most places in Wales.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Andrea N.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked A very friendly welcome, the site is clean and tidy, the pitches are large and you have plenty of room. Very dog friendly, and have a great place for the dog to run and paddle in the river.

Disliked Showers could be a little warmer.

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From the manager: Dear Andrea,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review – we’re really glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!

It’s lovely to know you felt warmly welcomed on arrival – we take great pride in creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for all our guests. We're also thrilled you appreciated the spacious pitches and how clean and tidy Riverbend is kept – our team works hard to maintain high standards, so that’s great to hear.

We’re especially pleased that your dog had a great time too! The river area is a favourite for many of our four-legged visitors, and it's lovely to hear they made the most of it in our lovely Dog (off lead) meadow a 5 minute walk from the park.

Regarding the showers, thank you for the feedback. We’re sorry to hear they weren’t quite warm enough for your preference. During your 9-day stay, there would have been plenty of opportunity for us to assist, and we would have been more than happy to turn them up if we’d known – it’s a quick fix, and we’re always here to help so for your next visit please don’t hesitate to speak to us during your stay if anything isn’t quite right – we want every part of your visit to be just right.

Thanks again for choosing to stay with us – we hope to see you (and your pup!) again soon.

Angie Lindsey Becca and Max

Great Facilities welcoming staff quiet location will visit again…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Andy H.

Powered concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Great Facilities welcoming staff quiet location will visit again

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From the manager: Dear Andy,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our facilities, found the staff welcoming, and appreciated the peaceful location.

It was a pleasure to host you and your family, and we’re thrilled to know you'd like to visit us again.

We truly value your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Warm regards,

Angie, Lindsey, Becca and Max

Very good site, will certainly return.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Jeremy F.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Cleanliness, order, staff, views, lavatory, location.

Disliked Access via holiday park

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From the manager: Dear Jeremy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We're so glad to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness and orderliness of our space — we take great pride in maintaining a welcoming and comfortable environment. It’s also wonderful to know that our staff made a positive impression on you. We truly love what we do and always aim to make guests feel right at home.

We’re happy you enjoyed the beautiful views and found the location convenient — and of course, we’re especially pleased that the washroom facilities met your expectations.
Every detail matters to us, and your feedback lets us know we’re on the right track.

We hope to see you again soon for another great visit!
Angie Lindsey Becca and Max

Everything, the site was beautiful. I've never seen such spotless toilets and…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Rachael V.

Powered concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Everything, the site was beautiful. I've never seen such spotless toilets and showers. Nice dog walk for the dogs and they had a little paddle in the river.

Disliked Due to being by the river there was ALOT! Of flies however this is not the sites fault at all.

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From the manager: Dear Rachel,

Thank you so much for your kind review – we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the site beautiful! It’s fantastic to know that our facilities made such a great impression; we take real pride in keeping everything clean and welcoming, so your comments mean a lot to us.

We're so pleased your dogs enjoyed the walk and a paddle in the river – it's always a joy seeing our four-legged guests having fun too!

Regarding the flies, we're sorry to hear they were a bit of a nuisance during your stay. It’s not something we usually experience here, and we hadn’t noticed any issues ourselves at the time – perhaps just an unfortunate blip due to the warm weather. But thank you for your understanding that it’s outside of our control.

We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Angie, Lindsey, Max and Becca

Beautiful well maintained site on the river, flat pitches, friendly staff and…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Ash W.

Powered concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Beautiful well maintained site on the river, flat pitches, friendly staff and the facilities were perfect! Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back soon.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Hi Ash :)

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience at our site. It's great to know that you enjoyed the beautiful riverside location, appreciated the flat and well-maintained pitches, and found our facilities to be just what you needed. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our guests, so it means a lot to hear that our staff made a great impression.

Your recommendation truly means the world to us, and we’re so pleased to hear you'll be returning—we look forward to welcoming you back very soon for another relaxing and enjoyable stay!

With kind regards

Angie, Lindsey Max and Becca

Lovely site. Quite remote, but that’s not a bad thing. Will be back

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Toilet block (best ever, better than mine at home!), river is perfect for kids & dogs to paddle in, pitches very clean flat & tidy

Disliked A bit of road noise, fine though really

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From the manager: Dear Jim,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a thoughtful review!

We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay – especially your kind words about our washrooms and that you found the river perfect for the kids and dogs to have a safe splash around. It’s also great to know that the pitch met your expectations – we work hard to keep them clean, flat and well-maintained.

We did want to thank you as well for mentioning the road noise. Just to clarify for future guests, the brief increase in noise was actually due to a local rally event that passed nearby. It only lasted around five minutes, and isn't a regular occurrence – but we understand how even a short bit of unexpected noise can catch you by surprise when you're enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Thanks again for choosing to stay with us – we hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing visit (rally-free next time!).

Angie Lindsey Rebecca and Max

No grab rails and seat in the showers have reduced my rating to 8

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Maureen H.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice level pitch with water and grey waste facilities. The washroom was beautiful, pristine and warm. Three shower units with WC and one without.

Disliked I couldn't use the showers because there was no grab rail and the floor was slippery when wet. I need a seat and could have used the WC but I noticed that there wasn't a seat in the unit without WC.

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From the manager: Dear Maureen,

Thank you for your review.

We're pleased you enjoyed the peaceful pitch, water and waste facilities, and particularly the clean, warm washrooms — something we work hard to maintain.

That said, we feel it’s important to clarify a few points. Our facilities are not advertised as having grab rails nor do we claim to provide shower seats. While we understand that these features are important for some guests, it’s disappointing to be marked down for something we’ve never stated we offer, saying that we are always happy to help where we can, but it’s important that expectations are based on what’s actually provided. It may have been a good idea to talk to us first to see if we could have provided you with a stool. I would also like to clarify that our floor is non slip. At no time was it every slippery. Have you reviewed the wrong park?

Thank you again for your feedback — we’re always looking to improve where and if possible.
Kind regards

Angie Lindsey and Max.

Excellent site

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Dan B.

Powered concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Great facilities, really clean and well looked after. Beautiful site with the river running through, great for dog walks

Disliked Noisy people on one of the longer standing caravans on the first night, shouting continued until 2am when the rain started. I’d stay again but this did ruin the first night.

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From the manager: Dear Dan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the facilities and the natural beauty of the site, especially the river walks – it's wonderful to know that stood out during your stay.

We're very sorry to hear that your first night was disturbed by noise from a nearby caravan. Please know that had we been made aware at the time, we would have acted promptly to resolve the issue. Guest comfort is extremely important to us, and we’re always available to assist with any concerns during your stay.

We truly value your feedback and are pleased to hear you'd consider staying with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for a more peaceful and enjoyable experience.

Angie, Lindsey and Max


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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Riverbend Caravan Park

Llangadfan

Welshpool

Powys

Wales

SY21 0PP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.68481°N
3.46441°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.3 km Bus Station
21.7 km Nag`s Head Hotel
21.7 km Nag`s Head Hotel
Rail
18.9 km Caersws Rail Station
21.8 km Newtown (Powys) Rail Station
22.2 km Welshpool Rail Station
Ferry
39.6 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
39.9 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

One very fine way to visit Welshpool involves steaming in courtesy of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, from Llanfair Caereinion (15 minutes’ drive). Once in town, you can continue the historical theme with wanders round the Powysland Museum and tours of Powis Castle, a medieval fortress housing the treasures Robert Clive brought back from India; both are half an hour by car. Treasures of different kind surround Gregynog Hall, also half an hour away: 750 acres of estate include Grade I-listed formal gardens and a nature reserve of ancient oak woodlands where you might see hares, wood warblers and horseshoe bats. Mazes, myths, mine descents and craft workshops are on the menu at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, 45 minutes away, along with transport nostalgia at the steam railway museum. If it’s a vintage seaside experience you’re seeking, beetle over to Barmouth (50 minutes) for wide sands, safe seas, donkey rides and candy floss, or for something stranger, make the hour and 10-minute trip to Portmeirion, a fantastical Italian fishing village with a scifi past. Depending on which way you point yourself, an hour’s car journey can take you hiking round Lake Bala and rafting upon it, or rambling the high ridges of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve in the Shropshire Hills.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fairbourne 40.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 40.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 42.9 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 44.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tal-Y-Bont 44.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Powis Castle & Garden 21 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 28.3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 43.7 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 47.5 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 37.5 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 45.9 km

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 48.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LAKE VYRNWY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/04/1980) 11.7 km

Rhiwargor Car Park - Pistyll-y-Meincian - Bird Hide - Rhiwargor 14.3 km

Two Valleys - Llangynog to Pistyll Rhaeadr 16.1 km

Cwm Cywarch - Glasgwm - Aran Fawddwy - Drysgol 16.9 km

Pistyll Llanrhaeadr and the Berwyns 19.8 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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered concrete slab caravan site
  • 33% off 3 for 2 Mid-Week Special Offer (excluding bank holidays and high season)
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 (excluding bank holidays and high season)
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered concrete slab caravan site (no awning)
  • 33% off 3 for 2 Mid-Week Special Offer (excluding bank holidays and high season)
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 (excluding bank holidays and high season)
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered concrete and grass site (premium)
  • 33% off 3 for 2 Mid-Week Special Offer (excluding bank holidays and high season)
  • 14% off 7 Nights for the Price of 6 (excluding bank holidays and high season)

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverbend Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverbend Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverbend Caravan Park? One very fine way to visit Welshpool involves steaming in courtesy of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, from Llanfair Caereinion (15 minutes’ drive). Once in town, you can continue the historical … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverbend Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Caravan Park? From $60.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.