The Thames Head Inn

View prices & book 8.8 613 reviews
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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jan 1 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 613 Pitchup.com customers

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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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excellent site with delicious pub food

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NIKKI T.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked immaculate site. well laid out and very tidy.
very welcoming reception when we arrived.
the pub meal was delicious and home made and the staff were very attentive.

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location in the Cotswolds.

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Mike B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great location. Close to Cirencester, Tetbury, and Bibury. The pub was great for food and a drink. There are some great walks close direct from the camping site.

Disliked There was only one showers and toilet a available for the campsite, but this was not too much of an issue, but could be improved with more showers and toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved all of it! Great spot!!…

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Nina B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Loved all of it!
Great spot!! Great pub! Great food , nice and close to Cirencester and Tetbury

Disliked One toilet is not enough really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shower very clean and well looked after

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Sarah I.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Fantastic, great pitches, nice and quiet fantastic pub food, made to feel very welcome, would absolutely recommend

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff for the pub and even the train didn't disturb us

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chris F.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great welcome and a very nice dinner to start our long weekend. There are some really nice walks in the area. Cycled to Cirencester using the back roads. Visited the Cotswold sculpture park which was a fun spot

Disliked There's only one shower/toilet cubicle which might limit some campus without facilities, but the rest of the site was well set out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with excellent food in…

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Tina K.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Lovely site with excellent food in the pub.

Disliked Could desperately do with more than one toilet and shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site - thoroughly recommended

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Excellent location and thoroughly enjoyed staying there for the third time. Site is well kept, decent size pitches with picnic benches situated in the centre. Pub was fantastic with great food and drinks. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Disliked No a problem for me but could imagine having 1 shower and toilet being a problem when the site is busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site Small and very tidy…

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Steve C.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Perfect site
Small and very tidy
Superb pub and really great staff, beer and food
Can’t recommend highly enough
One of our most favourite sites

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent , clean , excellent service , great place

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Zan U.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Very spacious pitches , very clean & lovely , it was a very nice stay thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly owners and has a…

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Susie R.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Very friendly owners and has a lovely walk for the dogs. The pub food is excellent.

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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 Gardens – 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.

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

Local events

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

    Cheltenham, England 16.1 mi

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Oxford, England 25.9 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 $37.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.