The Lower Lode












- Fifteenth-century traditional riverside pub
- Rural setting overlooking the River Severn
- Well placed for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Worcester and Malvern
Campground type
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- 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
Campsite types & availability
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See nearby bookable parksPowered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
The Lower Lode
Bishops Walk
Forthampton
Gloucestershire
England
GL19 4RE
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.98457°N
-2.17783°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Tewkesbury Abbey 0.8 mi
Croome Park (National Trust) 8.3 mi
Gloucester Cathedral 8.6 mi
Gloucester Quays 9 mi
Gloucester Waterways Museum 9.1 mi
National Trust
Bredon Barn 3.9 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 5.6 mi
Croome Park 8.3 mi
Hailes Abbey 10.5 mi
Snowshill Manor and Garden 13.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 0.7 mi
OVERBURY COURT 6.3 mi
PITTVILLE PARK 6.9 mi
Cleeve Hill and Belas Knap 7.3 mi
Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 7.5 mi
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
Cheltenham, England 6.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Lower Lode have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Lower Lode dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Lower Lode? Take the foot ferry or drive the few miles to medieval Tewkesbury and its half-timbered buildings, many narrow alleyways and Norman abbey. More modernly, the town also has a good range of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Lower Lode?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: noon On arrival please proceed to the Inn bar to check in.
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