The Old Bush

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Traditional village pub
Traditional village pub
Spacious serviced pitches
Pitches with rural views
Outdoor tables
Seating on the terrace
Pretty gardens with play area
Well-kept gardens
Garden tables
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Spacious serviced pitches
Pitches with rural views
Outdoor tables

  • Small site in the grounds of a Callow End traditional village pub
  • A 15-minute drive from the Malvern Hills and Worcester
  • Large beer garden with outdoor tables, play area and chickens
For those couples/travelling parties that frequently face disagreement over whose turn it is to be designated driver, there’s really only one sensible solution: bed down right there at the pub. Dozing off at the bar might be considered a little unseemly, so The Old Bush’s owners Matt and Karen have come up with a better solution and set up pitches in the garden area behind their rural Worcestershire pub. Thus guests can partake of dinners accompanied by a few local ales/ciders before strolling home (to a peaceful corner with drinking water, showers and 24-hour toilets) in just a couple of minutes – how civilised. In fact, the whole setup here is rather civilised: The Old Bush is a traditional country pub in the little village of Callow End, with food available at lunch and dinner times, plus a menu of mini meals for smaller guests. On warmer days the merriment spills out into the garden, where there’s a play area, an aviary and a little flock of chickens along with plenty of tables for open-air drinking, dining and admiring the views over the Malvern hills. Of course, one can’t sit around in the pub all day (well, maybe not every day, anyway…), so it’s worth noting that this is also a handy location for walks, horse riding, games of golf, fishing and days out in Worcester and Malvern (both 15 minutes away by car). Handily, if you do ‘accidentally’ sup one too many at lunchtime there’s a bus stop in the village so you can still get out and about.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • If you intend to eat at the pub, please let the site know and book a table in advance.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 455 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Great little campsite behind a pub! Folks loved the friendly staff, tasty food (pub & cafe), and super-clean facilities, especially showers. Pretty spot, easy M5 access—perfect for stopovers or exploring. Level pitches. Aviary/animal sanctuary a hit.

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Showers were spotless, friendly staff and an all round good vibe 😊
Recycling for waste, which was also clean and tidy

Disliked I couldn't find a bin for can recycling, so I had to take them home 🤷‍♀️

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Will definitely use again

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Emma D.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful! The views, the facilities, the site, the food at the farm staff and the staff!

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Very nice, toilets need and upgrade. Get rid of the soft core porn.

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Amy C.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Shower facilities were very clean and nice. Lovely shop at the entrance with amazing cakes as well as other goodies. The pub being situated on site was very handy and the food was delicious.

Disliked The toilets for the site were just in a shed, although they were clean and functional they could do with an upgrade.
My biggest objection to the place was the photos up in the mens toilet in the pub. They're were many black and white provocative photos of naked or barely dressed women covering the walls. This seems very inappropriate and quite an outdated way to view and treat women. I felt like it let the feel of the place down and soiled the experience.

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Excellent site

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Alison H.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Another great stay at our favourite site. Facilities clean. Excellent food in cafe and pub as usual

Disliked Nil

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Matthew C.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Clean facilities, Pub Food was excellent and the on site farm shop was very well stocked. Breakfast there was superb

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We had a lovely weekend. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Ellen B.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked The food and the Shop st the Top. The food in the pub was lovely. We had everything we needed for a weekend away in our motorhomes.

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Very friendly staff upon arrival. Facilities…

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Danica T.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Very friendly staff upon arrival. Facilities very clean and tidy with very hot water. Easy going. Good pitch with electricity. Peaceful happy stay.

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Would highly recommend.

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked A very warm welcome from the staff and locals. Good facilities on site.

Disliked None!

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Fabulous pub stopover site

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Jess R.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Great location handy for M5. Lovely pub with great friendly staff. Had a lovely evening meal. Great small site with lovely pitches, relaxed feel, beautiful views and landscaping. Wonderful shop and cafe on site, again with lovely friendly staff. We will be back - thank you!

Disliked Nothing!

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John M.

Power optional gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely welcoming site, food at pub brilliant, staff very friendly,will definitely go again soon. John M .

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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 cafe On-site restaurant 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 Local produce 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Old Bush

Upton Rd

Callow End

Worcester

Worcestershire

England

WR2 4TE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.14285°N
2.24534°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3 mi Lower Howsell Road
3.1 mi Co-Op
3.6 mi Crowngate Bus Station
Rail
3.4 mi Malvern Link Rail Station
3.7 mi Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station
3.8 mi Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station
Airport
17.7 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

Work up an appetite for that pub dinner and drinks with walks through grassland, heath and woods in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty (15 minutes’ drive). You can also wander with woolly company from Simply Alpaca (25 minutes), play games of golf (10 minutes) or saddle up for horseback hacks (10 minutes’ walk). Guests with an eye for greenery may like to schedule outings to some of the area’s fine gardens: Spetchley Park Gardens (15 minutes) and Showborough House sculpture garden (20 minutes) are both worth a stop, as are the walled gardens at the National Trust’s Croome Court (20 minutes). It’s also worth taking a wander around Worcester (15 minutes) to visit the cathedral and Elgar Birthplace Museum, or to settle down for lengthy day watching the wickets at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground. Upton upon Severn (10 minutes) and Malvern (15 minutes) are other local options for town days.

Must see

Royal Worcester Visitor Centre 3.2 mi

Worcester Cathedral 3.3 mi

Croome Park (National Trust) 3.7 mi

Malvern Hills 4.1 mi

Eastnor Castle 9.9 mi

National Trust

The Greyfriars 3.5 mi

Croome Park 4.3 mi

Bredon Barn 9.5 mi

Brockhampton Estate 9.8 mi

Hanbury Hall 11.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MADRESFIELD COURT 1.5 mi

Battle of Worcester 1651, with Powick Bridge, 1642 2.2 mi

PIRTON PARK 2.9 mi

Blackmore - Rhydd - Clevelode - Guarlford 3.5 mi

Hanley Swan - Malvern Wells 3.8 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 Old Bush have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Bush dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Bush? Work up an appetite for that pub dinner and drinks with walks through grassland, heath and woods in the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty (15 minutes’ drive). You can also wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Bush?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    The site allows guests to arrive and leave at any time, so you may have to wait to get your pitch if you arrive early. On arrival you can book in at the pub or at the Shop at the Top (at the end of the car park).

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Old Bush? From $32.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.