Briarfields Touring Park

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Fully serviced hard standing touring pitches inclusive of electric
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitches
Glamping pods
Hardstanding pitches with electric

  • Adults-only park a couple of minutes' drive from the M5
  • Use as an overnight stopover or as a base for Cheltenham or Gloucester
  • Landscaped with mature shrubs, hedges and trees
Apart from a possible pitch on a tower block in the middle of a city, Briarfields Touring Park might be the most ‘leave your car at home’ site we’ve seen yet. Ditch the diesel guzzler or leave the motorhome on site and hitch a ride on one of the regular buses that pass right outside, leading to days’ worth of days out at Cheltenham (two miles away), Gloucester (six miles), Oxford, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds. And if you’re getting around under your own steam, the friendly family team at Briarfields can pick you up from local public transport when you arrive. Even on your own feet you’ll reach most of what you need quickly from the park: a pub and a newsagent are within a few minutes’ walk; an Indian restaurant, KFC and supermarket less than 15 minutes – and a caravan sales and spares dealership is a mile and a half away, just in case. Although Briarfields is only a couple of minutes from the M5 (it’s often used by guests on their way north or south as an overnight stopover), it’s been rather cleverly designed so you can think you’re slap bang in the middle of the countryside: the landscaped and the accommodation areas are edged throughout with mature shrubs, hedges and trees. Amenities are equally well looked after: the centrally placed amenities block is cleaned twice a day and has free hot showers for ladies, gents and disabled guests. Swing into reception when you arrive at Briarfields for reams of info, leaflets and maps on the many (many) things to do a bus ride away: buses run every ten minutes during the day and every 20 minutes in the evening to both Cheltenham and Gloucester, and another service to Oxford will give explorers about six hours in the city before heading back to Cheltenham. Briarfields is open all year round and is dog-friendly.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 72
Motorhome pitches 72
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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9

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Immaculate facilities, friendly staff & great bus links to Cheltenham/Gloucester. Pitches are spacious, private, & well-kept. Occasional road noise is a small downside, but the site's pros outweigh it. Highly recommended, many plan to return.

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Clean facilities, accommodating staff.

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Luke S.

The Beeches fully-serviced grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great pitch with electric hook up, no issues when calling and letting them know we would be late, took the registration of the van and the ANPR system let us in fine.
Shower, toilet and laundry facilities were very clean and ample for all of our needs.

Disliked Road noise was quite loud throughout the night and in the morning, especially at rush hour but this was the only downside and bearable if you’re only staying a night

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Luke, we’re really glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to hear that the late arrival process worked smoothly and that you found the facilities clean and well set up for your visit. Our team works hard to keep everything in top condition, so your comments mean a lot.

We do appreciate your note about the road noise as well, we understand it can be more noticeable at certain times, and we’re always looking at ways to improve the overall experience.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

It's a perfect location and site for a city break.

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Wendy S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice flat pitches, with clean, well maintained gravel. Pitches divided by privacy hedges which is very nice. The toilet block and shower was immaculate. Good waste facilities for motorhomes. Brilliant location for vising Cheltenham and no kids!

Disliked Nothing at all

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review Wendy and for taking the time to add photos too, they’re really appreciated. We’re delighted you enjoyed the flat, private pitches, the immaculate facilities, and the dog exercise field.

It’s great to hear you found the location ideal for visiting Cheltenham and enjoyed the peaceful, adults-only atmosphere. Comments like yours really make all the hard work worthwhile.

Thank you again for your kind private feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another city break before too long.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Lovely site with great facilities. Easy…

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Johanna S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site with great facilities. Easy access to the city and friendly staff. Fab wifi too!

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: Thanks so much Johanna for your super duper comments and feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

We loved the location- so easy…

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alison b.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We loved the location- so easy to use bus network into Cheltenham and Gloucester as stops are right outside. Facilities were immaculate and the site so well maintained

Disliked The road noise takes a little getting used to, but all the advantages outweigh this and we will certainly return

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review Alison, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to hear that the location and bus links made getting around easy, and that you found the facilities clean and the site well maintained. Our team works hard on that, so your comments mean a lot.

We appreciate your understanding about the road noise too, it’s a trade-off for being so well connected, and we’re glad it didn’t stop you having a good visit.

We’d be delighted to welcome you back again soon!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

We recently stayed for 3 nights…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We recently stayed for 3 nights with our Motorhome, this was our second visit to the site. Even though the pitches were under going winter Maintenance everything was spotless as always. It’s a lovely site and fast becoming one of our favourites. We hope to be back soon

Disliked N/a

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to stay with us again, it really means a lot when guests return. We’re especially pleased to hear that everything was spotless and that the winter maintenance work didn’t affect your stay - (phase one is very nearly completed now - thank goodness!!!)

It’s wonderful to know the site is becoming one of your favourites :)

We’ll look forward to welcoming you back for visit number three very soon!
Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Had a lovely stay on this site , staff helpful and friendly

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Christina B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean site
Good size pitch
Great location

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Christina,

Thank you so much for your kind review, it really means a lot to all of us here. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, found the site clean and well located, and that the pitch size worked well for you too.

I’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to the team, they’ll be genuinely pleased to know their friendliness and helpfulness made a difference.

We’d love to welcome you back again soon for another stay.

Warm Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Could easily have stayed longer

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Sharon G.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Angela was so friendly and helpful.
The facilities for showers/toilets/laundry and washing up are all very clean and well presented. It shows that they take a pride in this site.
Bus stop just outside site, very easy to get to Cheltenham and we took the dog.
Wifi at the pitch was great.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, Sharon. It was a real pleasure having you stay with us, and I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit.

I’m delighted that you found the facilities clean and well presented, we do take a lot of pride in the site, so it really means a lot when guests notice. It’s also great to hear the bus link, Wi-Fi, and dog-friendly trips into Cheltenham worked well for you. You’re very kind with your comments about Angela too - thank you she'll be thrilled!

Safe travels, and hope to see you again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Spacious pitches. Super clean toilet/shower block…

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Beverley M.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Super clean toilet/shower block

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From the manager: Dear Beverley,

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and 10/10 rating :)

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Will always be back

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Allister W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked 5* as always great place to stay travelling north or south. Also for Gloucester and Cheltenham

Disliked Nothing if your picky the rosd noise but that soon disappears

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From the manager: Thanks so much Allister for your lovely feedback and comments :) We're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Friendly staff Dorothys field for dogs Lovely clean…

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Sandra W.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff
Dorothys field for dogs
Lovely clean toilets and showers
We enjoyed our stay

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Awww super comments and feedback Sandra, thank you very much! So pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Briarfields Touring Park

Gloucester Road

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

England

GL51 0SS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51,8949°N
2,13302°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3,8 km Royal Well Bus Station
5,8 km Garden Road
5,8 km Garden Road
Rail
2,3 km Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
8 km Gloucester Rail Station
11,7 km Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
Ferry
30,6 km Sharpness Old Docks
32,9 km Lydney Harbour
Airport
1,7 km 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

Well. Where do we start? At least a day in Cheltenham first, we think – more if you’re coming to have a flutter at the racecourse just four miles away or jazzing it up at one of the many festivals. Catch the bus early to take in as much as poss: a morning coveting the art, furniture, crafts and jewellery at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, many created by Cotswold craftspeople inspired by William Morris, should build up an appetite for lunch and an afternoon of shopping around The Brewery, Bath Road and in the well-lined High Street. Harry Potter fans and the history-inclined will likely want an hour or two at medieval Gloucester Cathedral, used in the first and second films (see if you recognise the Cloisters). Away from Hogwarts, the cathedral has an award-winning exhibition centre, exhibitions and guided tours, and regular events and concerts including The Three Choirs Festival, one of the oldest classical choral music festivals in the world. The Gloucester Docks and award-winning Waterways Museum is also a good afternoon out for heritage fans, while the more modern can find plenty to occupy them at the waterside retail park Gloucester Quays. Plunge into the countryside next for a couple of days in the Cotswolds, where you’ll find acres of things to do whatever your inclination such as punting around local villages like Chipping Camden and Bourton-on-the-Water, or visiting the many museums ranging from Roman to motoring times. Wildlife options abound too, particularly for birders, with the Cotswold Falconry Centre at the Batsford Arboretum, geese and swans at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, and Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water where twitchers can see rare birds from around the world, including England’s only group of king penguins. Finally, take a day or two in the ancient Forest of Dean (Harry Potter and co ended up here too), one of the oldest woodlands in the country, to go underground at the old mines of the Clearwell Caves, hire a bike to hit the forest tracks, or, more relaxingly, take the four and a half mile trip from Lydney to Parkend on the Dean Forest Railway.

Must see

Gloucester Cathedral 8,4 km

Gloucester Quays 8,8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 9 km

Tewkesbury Abbey 10,8 km

Painswick Rococo Garden 12,2 km

National Trust

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 9,7 km

Bredon Barn 14,9 km

Hailes Abbey 16,1 km

Chedworth Roman Villa 16,8 km

Westbury Court Garden 20,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 3,3 km

Shurdington - Crickley Hill - Little Shurdington 3,3 km

PITTVILLE PARK 4,6 km

Leckhampton Hill - Coberley - Ullenwood (Circular) 4,7 km

Ham - Northfield - Cotswold Way - Colgate - Ham 6,3 km

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 Briarfields Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Briarfields Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Briarfields Touring Park? Well. Where do we start? At least a day in Cheltenham first, we think – more if you’re coming to have a flutter at the racecourse just four miles away or jazzing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Briarfields Touring Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Briarfields Touring Park? From R750,90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.