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 746 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

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This neat, level gravel site with electric hook-ups is behind the Thames Head Inn. Reviewers rave about friendly staff, great food, and a peaceful vibe. Perfect for Cotswolds trips and walks. The one toilet/shower is a bit tight, but it's a popular spot for short stays, especially with the pub attached.

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Small easily accessible but expensive site with a good pub.

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Helen B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Flat, lovely central clean green area with benches, respectful guests, small site, clean toilet shower room, beautiful walks, and next to pub which did very tasty food. Great for one night.

Disliked Expensive considering - main road running the other side of the fence, no price change for eating in the pub (40pp) like some venues, one bathroom for all, water point a little difficult to access with a vehicle (10m hose JUST reached with a few moves) and no WiFi. Wouldn't stay longer than a night owing to cost.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Eat their pies, they are so nice.

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Steve O.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great pub. Lovely location. Simple site but perfectly formed. I intend to go back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

So peaceful, lovely views and nice…

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Xana W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked So peaceful, lovely views and nice and clean site. Amazing food in the pub too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site… use it

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Nick W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Everything, great pub with fantastic home made food.
Pitch is brilliant, everything you need at fair price

Disliked Notiing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop on our way to Wales

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Lynne M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Really well maintained little site at the back of a very popular pub . Will definitely call again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site for a 1nt Stopover or a few days. (We stayed 4 days)

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Victor B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Popular Pub, Small site 12 hard standing ehu,grey waste,w/c waste,drinking water. Road & Rail nearby but quiet at night so not an issue.

Disliked Only 1 w/c & shower, unfortunately both in same room! Other w/c's in pub. But Motorhome's/caravan's have their own bathrooms so not a problem. An upgraded w/c & shower block would be an improvement to this lovely little site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended!!

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Great central location,in a lovely setting.The food in the pub was also excellent and good value...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great overnighter, beautiful pub, great food and service, staff A++

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Joanne A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked The size of the pitch, facilities, location, pub, dog walk, cleanliness, everything!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little site staff in the…

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richard H.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Nice little site staff in the pub were very friendly and welcoming ,young lady who showed us to our pitch was a credit to the site.facilities were more than adequate
Little bit of a tight turn into the site via the pub car park to bear in mind if you have a large caravan

Disliked Road was very noisy and sounded like a race track most eves but that’s not the sites fault I’ve added that we wouldn’t stay again but definitely would if it wasn’t for the road ,the review isn’t a reflection of the site itself as that is great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fine for an overnight stay…

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Linda S.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Absolutely fine for an overnight stay , pitches fine and flat, quiet , nice walk to source of Thames … pub food is brilliant and dog friendly

Disliked Used on board facilities as loo and shower in same room and occupied

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 39.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 46 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 47.5 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 48.3 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 49.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 61.5 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 $33.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.