The Willows
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- Small and friendly site 100 yards from the River Severn
- Next to a riverside 15th-century pub; Great Malvern 25 minutes' drive
- A 50-minute walk into the historic town of Tewkesbury
Campground type
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36
10
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
This campground is a member of Avon Estates group.
Campsite types & availability
8 
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum 
8/10
42 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 8m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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- 6
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 5.5/10
54 reviews Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
60% would recommend this campground to a friend
61% would stay here again
What customers say
Great riverside spot, friendly staff, and level sites. Praised for quiet and beauty, but restrooms are dated/basic. Still, many found them adequate and plan to return for the location and value. Some upkeep/cleanliness concerns.
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Would not return to this site
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Quite location
Disliked No one was on site as the owner was on holiday. The land wasn’t very well maintained and the facilities were dirty and full of bugs and spider webs
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Cheap, good location, pub close, basic.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Called number as the receptionist was closed due to later arrival and they answered straight away. Spacious pitch. Basic but clean and well kept facilities. Site is very rural so that does come with the farm smells but made no difference to me and the price was very reasonable. Walking distance to lovely pub that served a tasty breakie.
Disliked Ok for a 1-3 night stay to explore the area as a base but I wouldn't want an extended stay due to basic facilities. A little rough round the edges in places.
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Pitch itself was lovely, next…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Pitch itself was lovely, next to the water and peaceful. Pub next door is great.
Disliked Didn't use the toilets but had a look and they are extremely basic and in need of repair. The steps up to the block are dangerous and felt like one wrong foot would send me flying down the steps or though them. Be very careful. As I said we were self contained so didn't need to use these facilities.
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Spacious Site in a Lovely Setting on The Doorstep of The Lowe Lode Inn
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Really not sure why the reviews are not great on here. We stayed last weekend and found the site to be spacious, in a lovely setting with large pitches (ours was very private and looked out to the lake). Each pitch has its own tap and power source so no need to move the barrel to fill up if you have a short hosepipe. We brought our caravan and so used our own facilities mainly but the Elsan point was clean and accessible and the toilet block was regularly cleaned. The site is right next to the Lower Lode Inn with plenty of nice meal options and beverages and the aspect looking out to the river was lovely. The chap looking after the site was very friendly and flexible when we wanted to stay for lunch on our departure day. We will be returning.
Disliked Dark at night but fine with a torch, some pitches could do with gravel replenishment but otherwise all good.
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Run-down and neglected site in a great location.
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Peaceful beautiful location and very handy for the pub.
Disliked This was such a disappointment. The site is very run down and neglected. The gravel pitches non-existent, only earth 'hard-standings' and the grass had not been mown recently. There is no path to the shower block which has seen better days. There are not enough facilities to service the site should it become fully or even half-booked: 2 toilets and one shower (which had not been cleaned).
I could not locate a grey waste sink. The toilet disposal point was not great.
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I wont be returning
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely location
Disliked Very untidy site shower and toilet facilities need knocking down, very dangerous washing up area steps rotten, rubbish every where.
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Toilet block needs updated
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Ok but really disappointed with toilet block
Disliked Toilet block need overhaul
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It was an appalling site ,, filthy
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked The food in the nearby pub
Disliked Filthy, dirty
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Close to an (unrelated) pub.…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Close to an (unrelated) pub.
Disliked Poor facilities. Dirty toilets and showers. Hard standing was totally overgrown. Frosty reception on arrival. Alarm from an empty static caravan going off all night.
All of this for £30 per night. Total rip-off.
We have stayed at a lot of campsites and this is possibly the worst. Find somewhere else.
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self contained and don’t need wash up or bathroom this is a nice site
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly chap to greet us nice field and quite flat for our motorhome we only book d for one night thankfully lol pub next door lovely dog friendly great food nice owners paid too much for what we got sadly
Disliked Chemical disposal was full obvs blocked so unusable smell dreadful toilets were clean but in a bad state of repair. Wash up area dangerous wooden steps rotten it looks like the love has been lost for this site shame as it could be fantastic
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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 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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Willows
Bishops Walk
Lower Lode
Forthampton
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
England
GL19 4RE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.98491°N
2.17834°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 10.6 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 0.8 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 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Willows have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Willows dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Willows? Slotted into a slender strip of land at the meeting point of the Severn and Avon rivers, Tewkesbury (five minutes' drive) hasn’t changed much over the centuries: black and white Tudor buildings … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Willows?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Upon checking in on site, please report to reception in the motorhome area on your righthand side, not the pub.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From $27.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.