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 Wed, Jan 1 to

Open from Thu, Jan 1 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 756 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

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-kept site is praised for its prime location behind The Thames Head Inn, with many highlighting the pub's delicious, generous portions and friendly staff. Pitches are generally level and spacious, with electric hookups. While convenient for Cotswolds exploration and lovely walks, the single toilet/shower facility is often called inadequate when busy, and some note road noise. Still, many guests found it ideal for stopovers and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Handy for heading south

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7 out of 10
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Kim W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Pitches were level. Not a massive site, gravel pitches . Pub and food. Not a lot of ambience in the pub tbh. The young man waiting on tables was exceptionally polite and good at what he did. Thankyou to him for that. Meal portions were big.

Disliked No WiFi signal, no TV signal of any use. Little bit of road and train noise (didn't really cause any bother).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Needs extra toilet and shower facilities

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Lovely pub and food
Very friendly

Disliked Only one toilet and shower and when the site is full it’s allot of people to service let alone men and women with the same facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Good little campsite, great location near Cirencester.
Lovely inn with great food.

Disliked Restrict toilet and shower as only one on the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place to stay.

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Michael A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Large level pitches, lovely surroundings, very clean and tidy. The pub was very welcoming pleasant place to be and the food was great. Good choice on the menu and specials board.

Disliked Only criticism is there is only one toilet/shower for campers use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space. Level. Easy.…

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karen b.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Space. Level. Easy.

Disliked Traffic noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite ideal for the Pub.interior…

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john r.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Nice campsite ideal for the Pub.interior of the Pub very nice and the food was very good. Very helpful and polite staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We booked for 5 nights but left after 1. OK for quick overnight stop.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Pub did us a fabulous meal. Pretty site. Staff really helpful.

Disliked Only one room with toilet , shower and wash basin for the whole site. Therefore had a queue all the time. Busy, noisy road next to us. No wifi and no phone signal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the site, would benefit having extra showers and toilets

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great value
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean facilities
Food at the pub was outstanding and large portions

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stopover for a few days,…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great stopover for a few days, the food in the pub is restaurant quality and plenty of walks if you have a dog. The shower is a little dated but it works.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good stop over friendly staff…

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Ian W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Very good stop over friendly staff food good

Disliked N a

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 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 $33.89 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.