The Thames Head Inn

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Nice pub
Nice pub
Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site
Sunny and shady pitches
Grass pitches looking over fields
Fencing around the site
Unwind with a drink after you've pitched up
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Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site

  • Peaceful site on the edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds
  • 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Cirencester and Tetbury
  • In the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant
Stunning landscapes, scenic market towns and the peace and quiet of the Cotswolds… How could you say no to that? At family-friendly site The Thames Head Inn, four miles from Cirencester market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, you definitely won't want to miss the chance. Thames Head is well-placed for exploring the spectacular Cotswolds on foot or by bike – the start of the Thames Path, which follows the world-famous river for 184 miles from source to sea, is half a mile from the site, and there are loads of cycles tours and walking routes starting in Cirencester and Tetbury, both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. If that's not your scene, kick back on the dog-friendly site in the shade of the trees, soaking in the scenic and peaceful Cotswolds countryside, or take a relaxed stroll through the fields with Rex. Worked up an appetite? The site is in the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant, where food is served well into the evening and the drinks keep flowing until closing (remember to book a table, as mealtimes can get very busy). If you fancy fending for yourself, pick up supplies in Cirencester or Kemble – a 20-minute walk away – and fire up the barbecue. For a change of scenery – and menus – there are plenty of restaurants within 10 minutes of Thames Head.

Campground type

Camper sites 11
Open now
Opens January 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Coronavirus update: Guests are encouraged to use their onboard toilet/washing/shower facilities where possible.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jan 1 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 612 Pitchup.com customers

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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

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-kept site behind The Thames Head Inn has level, mostly gravel pitches with electric. Guests love the attached pub's great food and friendly staff. It's ideal for exploring the Cotswolds and walking to the Thames' source. Limited facilities, including one toilet/shower, are noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place for a short stay.

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John S.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Nice site, with good sized pitches. Friendly staff, with great pub food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tidy, great value friendly site

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Helen A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Great location. Tidy and well kept. Hardstanding kept mud at bay. Friendly welcome. Good price especially with EHU, shower and toilet. Food in pub was fab

Disliked Loo and shower in one room meant nobody could use the toilet if someone was in the shower. Some road/rail noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site with 9 pitches and a great pub on site. 👍

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keith h.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Large pitches. Great location. Clean and tidy. Fantastic food.

Disliked Single shower and toilet in the same room, so if shower was in use you couldn't use the toilet and vice versa. But at least the facility was available..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great, peaceful small site with nice…

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Trevor M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great, peaceful small site with nice clean gravel
Pitches. Pub food was fantastic too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Felt unwelcome

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Well laid out site.
Excellent food in the pub.

Disliked Felt very unwelcome on this, our second visit.

I enquired about breakfast - not available to campers, only to people staying in the Inn. As other reviewers have suggested, even offering breakfast rolls - perhaps ordered in advance - would be a hospitable gesture.

But what made me feel uncomfortable was a sign in the foyer proclaiming that MPs of a particular Political Party are not welcome. As I am a member of that Party I felt unwelcome by association as it were and couldn't fully relax and enjoy dinner. Much as I liked the place on our first visit a few months ago, after this experience I doubt we will return.

Other points:
Shower room was grubby so we used our own facilites.
Road noise can be intrusive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site ..Great pub nxt door

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Jane W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Small friendly site with great pub next door ..serving fabulous food.

Disliked The shower room ...could do with an upgrade and separate male and female toilet .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site, good food in…

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Andy G.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Nice clean site, good food in the pub

Disliked Only 1 toilet and shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Suited to people who have own facilities

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Friendly welcome .

Disliked Toilet door hard to close so anxious re walking in ! Clean and super so a minor thing but wouldn’t want to embarrass anyone !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Emplacements spacieux…

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Mariette L.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Emplacements spacieux

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub with friendly staff and great pub grub

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Compact site handy for 1 night stop with elec and waste . Pub does good food with choice of beers . Level pitches either standard or large .

Disliked Toilet and shower functional but a walk away from site as it’s part of pub building. Road noise can be an issue .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Thames Head Inn

Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

England

GL7 6NZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.68685°N
2.02907°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.6 mi Beeches Car Park
6 mi Dark Lane
6 mi Dark Lane
Rail
0.7 mi Kemble Rail Station
9.1 mi Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
11.5 mi Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
19.6 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.6 mi Lydney Harbour
28.8 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
15.3 mi 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

There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood House and Berkeley Castle all within 45 minutes’ drive of the site. TV addict? Visit Chavenage House, 15 minutes from Thames Head, which you may recognise as the Poldark family home of Trenwith from the eponymous BBC drama… If you’re more at home in the outdoors, explore some of the many gardens within 20 minutes of the site, rub elbows with the royals on a trip to Highgrove Gardens at the private residence of Charles and Camilla or, on a grander scale, stroll around the national arboretum at Westonbirt. Got kids trailing along? Get the best of both worlds at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Garden – meet the giraffes, lions and camels, then wander through the gardens at the Victorian manor house. If that’s not hitting the spot, take the kids to learn more about the Romans at Corinium Museum in Cirencester or give them Harry Potter vibes on the Swindon and Cricklade steam railway. If all of this sounds a little too sedate for you, never fear... Have a high-octane day at the Gloucestershire Rally School or test your mettle with a trip to Head for Heights – that adrenaline will be pumping in no time.

Must see

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 9.8 mi

Painswick Rococo Garden 10.3 mi

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 13.2 mi

Gloucester Quays 15.4 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 15.4 mi

National Trust

Chedworth Roman Villa 10.3 mi

Woodchester Park 10.8 mi

Newark Park 12.6 mi

Heelis 13.1 mi

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 2.4 mi

Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 2.4 mi

RODMARTON MANOR 2.4 mi

CIRENCESTER PARK 2.5 mi

Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 3.3 mi

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 Thames Head Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Thames Head Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Thames Head Inn? There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Thames Head Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Thames Head Inn? From $36.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.