Elmwicke Campsite

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Overview of the site
Grass pitches

  • Gloucestershire farm site with views of the Malvern Hills
  • A 10-minute drive to Tewkesbury; 20 minutes to Gloucester Cathedral
  • Tractor tours of the animals; on-site café and occasional restaurant
Fans of animal antics, step this way… stay at award-winning Elmwicke Campsite and you'll be on a working farm surrounded by a flock of Jacob sheep, a herd of rare-breed Gloucester cattle, and the Pygmy goats Mabel and Martha, plus Bacon the pig. As you can probably tell, this spot in the Severn Vale is a proper rural retreat, with fabulous views of the Malverns and Bredon Hill to boost your Gloucestershire break. Site owners (and carers to all those animals) Jon and Ruth opened up the site in 2012; they're fourth-generation farmers and you’ll see them at some point during your stay, whether that’s welcoming you in, delivering wood, cleaning the facilities or having a good old natter. The campsite is a seven-acre flat field where you can choose your own pitch, and camp together if you’re with friends or family. There’s plenty of space for games of cricket, rugby, football, rounders or flying kites, and the owners are more than happy to take guests on a tractor-trailer ride around the fields to visit the animals. Alongside men’s and women’s loos, the amenities block also has showers and a family room with baby-changing facilities. To help you with keeping everybody clean and tidy, there’s also a laundry area with a washing machine. An on-site café is open for breakfast rolls, pastries and fresh coffee to get you going in the morning, and on some nights you can eat at the pop-up restaurant that's run by a fab local caterer. If you’d rather be self-sufficient, barbecues are allowed on site, and you can order meat packs from the farm, as well as hiring firepits and buying bags of wood, which are delivered daily.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 7 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 07 Mar to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A much-loved spot! Spotless, modern loos and showers, plus ample space on neat pitches. Owners are super friendly, and kids love the breakfast baps and tractor rides. Peaceful, with just a whisper of distant road noise. Top choice for families!

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Great site to just get away from it all

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Dani and Stu W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful location
Firepits allowed
Nice pub close by
Friendly and welcoming owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite Brilliant pub, Gloucester Spot a mile away

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PAUL B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice toilets and showers
If camping take earplugs as M5 about 1 mile away and constant noise from motorway all night

Disliked Motorway noise but earplugs will sort out

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a gem this place is!…

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Ashley H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked What a gem this place is! Do not pass over if looking for somewhere with all the facilities and more to explore the surrounding areas. The hosts were super friendly, gave us a choice where to pitch up, explained where everything was, offered us breakfast from the cafe and if we needed anything to just get in touch. The site was immaculate, grass mown and level pitches, facilities super clean and well stocked with toilet roll, sanitary products, bins etc. Showers were lovely and hot, and powerful which is definitely a plus! There was an option for a fire pit and we had a fire both nights and sat out to see the stars. The local animals and wildlife was a bonus too, lovely to hear and see the little lambs shouting to their mums. So much to do in the local areas too, we travelled to Bourton on the water for the day, would highly recommend. Overall the site has everything you'd need for a great, relaxed, peaceful stay. Would definitely reccomend and be back in the future! Thank you

Disliked That we had to leave! Could have definitely stayed for longer if we didnt have a whole trip planned.

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Clean site, friendly staff

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Rebecca S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, Clean site. Arrived to be greeted by owner Ruth. Warm welcome, shown to our pitch, the cafe and shop and the facilities. 100% on cleanliness of toilets and showers. Everything supplied including hairdryer, washer and dryer. Will be returning even just for icecream for my son 🤗

Disliked Nothing

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Clean, well maintained, well thought through

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Angela E.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, Level pitch, good facilities, very quiet at night, loads of space between pitches

Disliked Could be a bit warmer in the shower block and one of the showers in gents was temperamental

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just fantastic - would definitely return for longer!!

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Elly C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Just absolutely loved it. Brilliant hosts. Fantastic facilities way above what I’ve had camping before. Recommended a local farm shop for us to get fresh meat. Fridges to store food! Hot showers and clean toilets. Beautiful open space! Super peaceful.

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We enjoyed our stay at Elmwicke…

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Laura A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We enjoyed our stay at Elmwicke camp site. On arrival Ruth made us very welcome and continued with the same tone throughout our stay. The pitches were spacious and we were granted the freedom to set-up wherever we wanted due to it being less busy than usual. The amenities were clean and everything to be desired on a campsite. With a pot wash, freezers and even a washing machine. On our last day we pre-ordered a bacon & sausage cob for the next morning which was delightful 😊. Everything you would want from campsite and more. Thank you!

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Plenty of space. Good families and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space. Good families and friendly staff

Disliked Showers just a little bit hot and no control

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for families

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Dan B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great camp site with clean and tidy amenities! Ruth was very helpful on arrival and was great with our kids! The tractor ride around the site was a great addition aswell! We had a great weekend!

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Wonderful campsite!

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Shauna C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, peaceful, amenities very clean, friendly and welcoming owners, pubs nearby and only 10 mins from Cheltenham

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Elmwicke Campsite

Red House Farm

Copse Green Lane

Elmstone Hardwicke

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

England

GL51 9TB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,94372°N
2,13897°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5,5 km The Crescent
5,5 km The Crescent
6,4 km Royal Well Bus Station
Rail
5,8 km Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
6,5 km Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
11,1 km Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
33,9 km Sharpness Old Docks
36,3 km Lydney Harbour
Airport
5,8 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

Gather the kids up for games of mini-golf at Sherdons Golf Centre’s Pirate Adventure (five minutes’ drive), or let them have a look at the Harry Potter film locations in Gloucester Cathedral (20 minutes). They can follow treasure trails at Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean (both 50 minutes), where you can also hike forest paths or up the activity levels and get some cycling in. Keen for more exercise? Have a go at skiing or tubing at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, or head for Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham (both 25 minutes), with its gorgeous Art Deco architecture and two outdoor pools to cool off in on sunny days. Mooch around indie shops in Tewkesbury (10 minutes), where you can also visit the historic abbey, grab an ice-cream or relax on a boat trip along the Severn and Avon rivers. Mellow-stone Cotswolds towns to add to your itinerary include Broadway (half an hour) for its delightful architecture and design museums, and Stow-on-the-Wold (40 minutes) for its cracking selection of antique shops.

Must see

Tewkesbury Abbey 5,4 km

Gloucester Cathedral 11,2 km

Gloucester Quays 11,8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 12 km

Sudeley Castle Gardens and Exhibition 12,5 km

National Trust

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 9 km

Bredon Barn 9,5 km

Hailes Abbey 14,5 km

Croome Park 17,9 km

Snowshill Manor and Garden 20,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 4,5 km

PITTVILLE PARK 6 km

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 7,8 km

BOUNCER'S LANE CEMETERY, CHELTENHAM 7,9 km

Cleeve Hill and Belas Knap 8 km

Local events

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

    Cheltenham, England 5,6 km

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 45,2 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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 5 NIghts or More 10 % Off Offer
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass pitch
  • 10% off 5 NIghts or More 10 % Off Offer

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Elmwicke Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elmwicke Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Elmwicke Campsite? Gather the kids up for games of mini-golf at Sherdons Golf Centre’s Pirate Adventure (five minutes’ drive), or let them have a look at the Harry Potter film locations in Gloucester Cathedral … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elmwicke Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elmwicke Campsite? From R619,17 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.