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

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • 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

Open from Fri, Jan 1 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 662 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-kept site's behind a great pub. Guests rave about friendly staff, clean, level spots, and a prime location for Cotswolds trips and Thames Head hikes. Some find the lone toilet/shower too small when full, though the pub's facilities help. Road and train noise are noted.

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Excellent location and great pub.

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 Rob H. 2 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great little caravan and motorhome site behind the pub. You can walk from here to the source of the Thames and other places. Nice walk to Sapperton tunnel on the old canal. Sadly all badly overgrown in places. Great food and beer in the pub. Staff are fabulous always helpful and friendly.

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Great small site adjacent to really…

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Annie D. 1 review

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Great small site adjacent to really lovely pub.

Disliked Toilet/shower was a bit tired and could have been cleaner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shame the railway crossing was locked otherwise great stay.

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 Georgis W. 4 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Just a lovely site. Great walking and good pub on doorstep.

Disliked Shower room could do with some TLC although shower was good. Walk to Thames Head, railway crossing closed and alternate footpath has horrendous styles that are not dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay and eat

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Peter W. 8 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Easy access

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and attractive pitches and convenient…

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Steve M. 3 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Clean and attractive pitches and convenient for pub.

Disliked Showering and toilet facilities too small.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site with well maintained…

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 Brian T. 4 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked A lovely site with well maintained pitches. Easy access to water and waste disposal. Added bonus is that the Pub has a very good reputation for food. The staff are accommodating.

Disliked Some way of informing people when the shower/toilet is in use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Handy stopover Sunday lunch in the…

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Antoinette P. 2 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Handy stopover
Sunday lunch in the pub was delicious

Disliked Only one combined toilet and shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location pub…

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 Chris B. 13 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Location pub

Disliked A sighn for water it was hidden away behind the fence

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Clean, simple site and nice pitches.…

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Chris S. 3 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Clean, simple site and nice pitches. Lovely village pub with good food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owners and staff. Good food.…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Friendly owners and staff. Good food. Convenient for visiting our families and local attractions.

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 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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Thames Head Inn Pub 0.03 mi
  • The Tavern Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Wild Duck Pub 1.8 mi
  • The Restaurant 2.2 mi
  • Roots + Seeds Cafe and Resturant Restaurant 2.7 mi
  • Cattivo Restaurant 2.8 mi
  • Corinium Ales Pub 2.8 mi
  • Bakers Arms Pub 3.1 mi
  • DosaPark Restaurant 3.2 mi
  • The Marlborough Arms Pub 3.2 mi

Groceries

  • Waitrose Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3.2 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Londis Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Cirencester Park 2.6 mi
  • Neigh Bridge Country Park 3.3 mi
  • St Michael's Park 3.3 mi
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach 3.4 mi
  • Abbey Grounds park 3.5 mi
  • City Bank park 3.6 mi
  • Middle Mead Play Area Playground 3.7 mi
  • Bennet Walk Play Area Playground 3.8 mi
  • Ashton Keynes Millennium Green park 5.4 mi
  • France Lynch Pleasure Ground park 5.8 mi

Family days out

  • Negus 747 Display aircraft Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • Bristol Britania Display aircraft Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Cotswold Sculpture Park Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Cotswold Lakes Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Cotswolds Water Park Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Butts Farm Rare Breeds Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
  • Cerney House Gardens Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Beverston Castle 8 mi

Public transport

  • Thameshead 0.7 mi
  • Kemble Railway Station 0.7 mi
  • Kemble Stores 0.8 mi
  • Clayfurlong Grove 0.9 mi
  • Kemble Primary School 1.1 mi
  • Smerrill Quarry 1.1 mi
  • Glebe House 1.3 mi
  • Memorial 1.4 mi
  • The Rectory 1.4 mi
  • Crossroads 1.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Oaksey Park Golf course 3.1 mi
  • ReVA Nightclub 3.3 mi
  • New Brewery Arts Shopping centre 3.3 mi
  • Cirencester Golf Club Golf course 4.4 mi
  • South Cerney Golf Course 4.7 mi
  • Cherry Lakes Fishing 4.9 mi
  • Aspen Lake Fishing 5.5 mi
  • Minchinhampton Golf Club Golf course 5.7 mi

Local services

  • Tesco Bank Cashpoint 2.9 mi
  • Waitrose Cashpoint 3.1 mi
  • CashZone Cashpoint 3.2 mi
  • RAU - Tetbury Road Charging station 2.1 mi
  • Phoenix Royal Agricultural University Doctors 2.1 mi
  • RAU - Stroud Road Charging station 2.2 mi
  • Govtech Charging station 2.5 mi
  • Enso Energy (Visitors) Charging station 2.5 mi
  • Enso Energy Charging station 2.5 mi
  • UBC Charging station 2.5 mi
  • The Old Kennels (Permit) Charging station 2.7 mi
  • The Old Kennels (Public) Charging station 2.7 mi
  • Phoenix surgery Doctors 2.7 mi

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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

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 $36.66 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.