Preston Campsite

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Aerial photo of the campsite, on the side of the River Wye
Aerial photo of the campsite, on the side of the river wye
Canoeing on the river
A little bit of luxury in the wild
Each bell tent has its own picnic table and cooking firepit
Aerial photo of the campsite and orchard
Look out for wildlife, including swans and hares
Located between an ancient church, cider orchards and the banks of the river wye
Lovely pitch right next to the river with a beautiful view.
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Canoeing on the river
A little bit of luxury in the wild
Each bell tent has its own picnic table and cooking firepit

  • Herefordshire farm site between an ancient church and River Wye
  • Hay-on-Wye and Hereford within 25 minutes' drive
  • Access to the river for fishing, watersports and nature spotting
A major draw of a stay in the Herefordshire countryside is the chance to explore the River Wye – whether that be on a paddleboard, in a canoe or kayak or sticking to the riverbanks for a long walk. All of the above options are readily available to you when you stay at Preston Campsite, as this special spot is part of a farm that sits right on the banks of the river, just under a mile from the village of Preston on Wye. That location means that you’ll have access to the river for various watersports – and in fact there’s a paddleboard hire and coaching outfit just a couple of minutes’ walk away. It doesn’t all have to be active though – being based right by the water also means you can simply sit right there and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife (perhaps swans gliding along the river or hares peeking out from the grass). There’s also the chance to do a bit of fishing – this is a popular spot for both salmon and coarse fishing, and the site is able to accommodate up to five people fishing on its banks at any one time (you’ll just need to hold the correct rod licence and pay for a fishing session). And of course the river isn’t the only attraction around these parts – settle in for a stay here and you’ll be in a good position for a visit to Hay-on-Wye or Hereford, a walk in the eastern part of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park or some time strolling around the pretty pathways of nearby gardens such as The Weir Garden.

Campground type

Rent a tent 4
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 43 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a gorgeous riverside spot on the Wye, loved for its natural beauty, peace, and wildlife. The friendly, helpful owner adds to the welcoming vibe. While basic with portable toilets and limited washing for non-glampers, many enjoy its simplicity. Canoe/SUP access and a local pub are big pluses. Some guests felt the portable toilets could be better.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Enjoyed it last year, so decided to go back. Very quiet despite…

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Veronica M.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Enjoyed it last year, so decided to go back. Very quiet despite being school holidays. Riverside pitch. Swam in the river. Watched kingfishers.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owner was very kind and friendly - on arrival I was…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Martin F.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The owner was very kind and friendly - on arrival I was not very well and he even offered to put our tent up for us! The location seems to be excellent, however I can't comment further as we decided not to stay due to being unwell.

Disliked Nothing wrong with the site as far as I can tell, however PitchUp has an error in their listing. It says the site has showers available but doesn't mention that they are only for glamping. Had we stayed, this would have been a disappointment as it was one of the reasons we chose the site rather than others in the area. I don't think it's an error on the campsite's part - I think PitchUp needs to be clearer in how they display site-facilities!

Recommend to friends Visit again

River, owner, facilities…

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked River, owner, facilities

Disliked Nothing - had. Great time!

Recommend to friends Visit again

For nature lovers

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9 out of 10
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Claire S.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful site with access to river Wye. Orchards on two side. A hare was running across the field when we arrived. A lovely little village to walk through with dog. Basic with just poratble loos and washing up sink but suits us fine. Friendly owner. Been before and will be going again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location right by the river.

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Richard H.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Right next to the river, very peaceful, clean and plentiful toilets, easy walk to great pub - proper local beer from the barrel.
Could bring canoe or SUP and launch from the site.
Easy access to Hay on Wye and lots of other places to visit.
Chatty and knowledgeable farmer as owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Book at stay here!

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Abigail C.

Bell tent

Liked Everything. Location was fantastic. The access to water and surrounding area is well worth a stay here for. The site it’s self was amazing, you can see the site has had a lot of thought put into it. The glamping pods were beyond stunning and provided everything, plus some you could probably need. It was clean, tidy and just made you feel comfortable. The owner Philip is absolutely lovely. He’s clearly passionate about what he does and spends a lot of time looking after the site as well as his guests.
We will 100% be returning here.

Disliked N/A!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely sight very relaxing

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Alice H.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Like how clean the site is, how friendly everyone is how the owner make himself known and checks up on everyone, felt very safe definitely be coming back hopefully be able to try fishing, very relaxing and loved watching the wildlife

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, it has two different pitch areas to choose from either…

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Facilities / Activities
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Lizzie R.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location, it has two different pitch areas to choose from either the river or a field, both are lovely within their own right. Felt like stepping back in time. Very blissful despite it being busy, was lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb site, basic but serene

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Sue L.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful site right on the river which was easy to get in and out of even with the canoe. Farmer was super helpful popping by to check everything was OK and drop off wood. Only a short mile walk to the pub which was a delightful place with good range on tap. Food looked delicious although we didn't eat but next time we come we will!

Disliked Portaloos although clean and well stocked when we arrived soon got a bit ripe by the end of the weekend!
Would be nice to have access to the showers on site as no-one was in the glamping field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely by the river

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Stuart M.

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The river was amazing, the site was very quiet and beautiful. The owner was friendly and tge location near a pub was excellent

Disliked There are no showers and only portaloos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Wild swimming

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 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

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Preston Campsite

Newcourt Farm

Preston-on-Wye

Madley

Herefordshire

England

HR2 9JU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.07754°N
2.90136°W

Route directions

what3words location: ///snaps.reefs.films If you are coming from Preston-on-Wye, travel all the way through the village and continue for just under a mile. You will pass over a small red brick bridge and down a slight hill. At the bottom of the slope the road turns sharply left. Turn off the road here to the right, passing a triangle green to your left, and a large pool on your right. Turn into the first gate on the left, which is the farm gate. In the farmyard, drive through the next get in front of you, with the church on the right. Follow the path through the next gate and look out for signs directing you to either the campsite (go left) or glamping (go straight on).

Nearest transport

Bus
8.3 mi Country Bus Station
9.3 mi Telephone Exchange
17.7 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
8.3 mi Hereford Rail Station
12.3 mi Warrington West Rail Station
12.6 mi Leominster Rail Station

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

The scenery around here is rather lovely, and there are several ways to explore it, including playing a round at a local golf club or taking a walk to historic landmarks like Arthur’s Stone, five miles away. If it’s hiking you’re into, it may also be handy to know that the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park is about 25 minutes’ drive away too. Also on the banks of the river are the town of Hay-on-Wye and the city of Hereford. Both are about 25 minutes’ drive away and well worth a trip – the former for its many bookshops and the latter for attractions like the Mappa Mundi exhibition and the Black and White House Museum. If it’s green views you’re after, turn your attentions instead to the likes of Brobury House Gardens and National Trust - The Weir Garden (both 15 minutes’ drive). The Small Breeds Farm Park (25 minutes) is a popular pick for kids, as it’s got all sorts of cute animals to meet and greet.

Must see

Goodrich Castle 18.7 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 20 mi

Raglan Castle 21.3 mi

Ludlow Castle 21.4 mi

Eastnor Castle 22 mi

National Trust

The Weir 3.5 mi

Cwmmau Farmhouse 8.8 mi

Skenfrith Castle 14.4 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 14.8 mi

Brockhampton Estate 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GARNONS 1.1 mi

MOCCAS COURT 2.1 mi

FOXLEY 3.5 mi

Dorstone - Merbach Hill - Bredwardine - Dorstone 4 mi

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 4.9 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 18.7 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Preston Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Preston Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Preston Campsite? The scenery around here is rather lovely, and there are several ways to explore it, including playing a round at a local golf club or taking a walk to historic landmarks like … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Preston Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Preston Campsite? From $27.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.