Beanhill Farm

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Visitor image of the campsite
View of the site from the field
Field
Bikers welcome
Gus helping the guests
Wildflowers on site
Washing up & freezer area
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View of the site from the field
Field
Bikers welcome

  • Scenic Forest of Dean site less than a mile from two pubs
  • A 15-minute drive from Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle
  • Firepits for hire and barbecues permitted; dog-friendly location
With green fields galore and gently sloping hills, Beanhill Farm is oh-so peaceful. Set in the Forest of Dean, the atmosphere is firmly rural, but it's super convenient for those who don't fancy staying somewhere where the local pub is too far away; two village pubs are less than a mile away. Relaxing is top priority in this scenic corner of Gloucestershire. Take in the valley views by day and stargazing opportunities overhead by night. Firepits are available for hire directly from the site, so you don't need to think too much. The prevailing colour of the views depends on the season: bluebells fill the surrounding woods in spring, while bright yellow rapeseed takes over for a bright backdrop in the summer months. The A48 is less than a mile away, making it easy to plan day trips on either side of the Welsh border. Open-water swimming, bicycle hire, scenic walks, Forestry England sites, the river Wye and attractions like Go Ape, Puzzlewood, Tintern Abbey, a steam railway and Chepstow Castle are all within 15 to 20 minutes' drive of the site. The nearest supermarket, in the nearby town of Lydney, is a 10-minute drive away. If you'd rather someone else sort food for you, there are takeaways in Lydney or stroll down into Alvington (20 minutes' walk) for local food. Barbecues are allowed for open-air cookouts, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for this rural jaunt. All the essentials – a washing-up area, toilet block and showers (shower tokens must be purchased) – are provided to keep everyday life ticking along.

Campground type

Camper sites 15
Tent sites 15
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note

Admission

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

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.34) applies for the use of the shower.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Reception is open 9am to 11am and 2pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm on Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.2

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-kept campsite in a beautiful rural setting. Facilities, including showers, are praised for cleanliness. Guests like the spacious field with flexible arrival/pitch choice, though it's sloped. Shower tokens available for purchase. Limited mobile/Wi-Fi. Some mention shower/fire pit fees.

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 Annie B. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spent a couple of nights at this lovely peaceful site, amenities pristinely clean.
The owner welcoming and informative.
A great base to explore the area

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Good place

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Rasa S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked We had a great stay at the camp ! The toilets and showers were exceptionally clean, and the host was super helpful and friendly. Even though the area is a bit hilly, there’s plenty of space, and you can pitch your tent wherever you like. There are lots of drinking water stations around. Great location with plenty to see nearby—we were very satisfied!

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Amy O. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good location, showers and toilets were good. Exactly as described and what we expected. Owners friendly and have a lovely dog! Lovely farm shop only 10 mins down the road with a great breakfast

Disliked Taps on the field a bit difficult to find as people pitched up right next to them so a little awkward to get to, there is one by the main shower/toilet block tho so was able to use that

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Small site with spotless showers and…

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Tim P. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Small site with spotless showers and toilets. Location is great for Forest of Dean and Wye Valley sightseeing. Dog friendly, which was important.

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 Diane f. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked You were able to park where you like.
Owners were friendly and accommodating.
Site owners left you to it. Amenities were very clean.
Freezer for ice packs and food and plenty of bins to recycled goods.

Disliked Uuuuuhhhh the dog/s barking all day and all night and the following day. I am guessing there is some kind of outside dog kennels very nearby .
Not the fault of Beanhill farm. But it did ruin the peace .

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Easy, attractive site, good facilities.

Disliked Bring levelling blocks

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Peaceful and spacious

Disliked Mostly sloping pitches.
Showers were too hot and unable to control at a cost £1 for a token which lasted less than 3 minutes.

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Catherine G. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the quiet nature of the site and clean facilities.

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Lovely site. I will be back.

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 Sara C. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely site, very relaxed
No EHU but easy access water points & really nice shower block in old stables
Washing up facilities & a freezer for freezer blocks
Not a lot local to site which is fine for me but there is a pub 20 min walk away

Disliked The only downside was the tokens for the shower. I didn’t have any change so the lovely owner Teresa gave me a freebie but I forgot to get any change for the 2nd night & obv it means you have to remember to go to the reception to get one!

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Overall a lovely site and we enjoyed our stay

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice site, quiet. Well spaced.
Facilities adequate. Showers hot and just long enough for a good wash using 1 token.

Disliked The smell from the stench pipe was quite strong

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Features

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Beanhill Farm

Alvington

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 6AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.71018°N
2.58932°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.1 mi Bus Station
8.9 mi Bus Station
14.1 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
2.5 mi Lydney Rail Station
6 mi Chepstow Rail Station
9.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
3.6 mi Lydney Harbour
4.7 mi Sharpness Old Docks
15.1 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
22.4 mi Gloucestershire Airport
23 mi Bristol International 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

Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow makes for a particularly pleasant jaunt. The site is also 10 miles south of the popular Family Cycle Trail, where guests can make a whistle-stop tour of the surrounding countryside. The circular 11-mile route runs through the Cannop Valley, along the old tracks of the Severn and Wye railway (passing through abandoned stations) and passes the remains of former coal mines at Foxes Bridge and Lightmoor. Mallards Pike (20 minutes' drive), where there is a car park, is also home to a Go Ape high ropes course. If you want to experience greenery with a bit of a twist, head to Puzzlewood (15 minutes) for a maze (as the name suggests), plus farm animals, an adventure playground and an interactive treasure hunt for the kids. For a proper step back in time, Tintern Abbey (20 minutes' drive) is surely one of the most impressive ruins in Wales. Make a day of it by contrasting its elegant Gothic facade with the sturdy walls of Chepstow Castle (also 20 minutes), built in days of yore to defend the banks of the River Wye.

Food and drink

  • Woolaston Inn 1 mi
  • Bengal Balti 2.6 mi
  • The Railway Restaurant 2.7 mi
  • NG Thai Food 2.7 mi
  • Ugly Duckling 2.7 mi
  • Amigos 2.8 mi
  • Wye Valley Hotel 3.9 mi
  • Whitemead park 4 mi
  • The Whitebrook 5.4 mi
  • Panevino 5.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Llandogo Playground 4.5 mi

Public transport

  • Smallbrook 0.5 mi
  • Sand Tumps Turn 0.5 mi
  • Garlands Road 0.5 mi
  • Netherend Post Office 0.6 mi
  • Severn View Rd 0.6 mi
  • Reddings Close 0.7 mi
  • Reddings Close 0.7 mi
  • Birchwood Rd 0.7 mi
  • Globe Inn 0.7 mi
  • Globe Inn 0.7 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 2.5 mi
  • Lidl 2.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 5.8 mi
  • Lidl 5.8 mi
  • Tesco 5.9 mi
  • M&S Foodhall 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Llandogo Playground 4.5 mi

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Must see

Berkeley Castle 5.9 mi

Chepstow Castle 5.9 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 8.2 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.9 mi

Goodrich Castle 11.1 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 8.1 mi

Westbury Court Garden 10.8 mi

Newark Park 12.9 mi

Woodchester Park 13.3 mi

Blaise Hamlet 14.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 0.8 mi

B4228 - Oakhill Wood - B4228 - East Wood - B4228 1.8 mi

Tidenham Chase - Poors Allotment - Jubilee Stone - Tidenham 2.5 mi

Tidenham Chase - Devils Pulpit - Offa's Dyke - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi

Tidenham Chase - Offa's Dyke Path - Oakhill Wood - Tidenham Chase 2.6 mi

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 26.5 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 27.3 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 Beanhill Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beanhill Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beanhill Farm? Outdoorsy types will have plenty of options in the Forest of Dean. Offa’s Dyke Path (10 minutes’ drive) straddles the English-Welsh border: following the route down towards the Sedbury Cliffs near Chepstow … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beanhill Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beanhill Farm? From $32.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.