The Thames Head Inn

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Nice pub
Nice pub
Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site
Sunny and shady pitches
Grass pitches looking over fields
Fencing around the site
Unwind with a drink after you've pitched up
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Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site

  • Peaceful site on the edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds
  • 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Cirencester and Tetbury
  • In the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant
Stunning landscapes, scenic market towns and the peace and quiet of the Cotswolds… How could you say no to that? At family-friendly site The Thames Head Inn, four miles from Cirencester market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, you definitely won't want to miss the chance. Thames Head is well-placed for exploring the spectacular Cotswolds on foot or by bike – the start of the Thames Path, which follows the world-famous river for 184 miles from source to sea, is half a mile from the site, and there are loads of cycles tours and walking routes starting in Cirencester and Tetbury, both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. If that's not your scene, kick back on the dog-friendly site in the shade of the trees, soaking in the scenic and peaceful Cotswolds countryside, or take a relaxed stroll through the fields with Rex. Worked up an appetite? The site is in the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant, where food is served well into the evening and the drinks keep flowing until closing (remember to book a table, as mealtimes can get very busy). If you fancy fending for yourself, pick up supplies in Cirencester or Kemble – a 20-minute walk away – and fire up the barbecue. For a change of scenery – and menus – there are plenty of restaurants within 10 minutes of Thames Head.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 11
Open now
Opens 1 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 01 Jan to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 627 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

A neat, small site behind the Thames Head Inn. Gravel pitches with EHU. Pub gets rave reviews for food & staff. Great for Cotswolds exploring & Thames source walk. Basic facilities (one loo/shower) noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely return

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John S. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked As a small site, it had all of the essential requirements for campers or caravaners. A lovely site with ample size pitches within the grounds of a fantastic Cotswolds pub.

Disliked Not that we used facilities, but the shower and toilet were in the same room. I guess for those that did not have these within their units. It could cause some anxiety during busy times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Local to Cirencester and top notch food

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7 out of 10
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 Sam W. 5 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked The food in the pub was fantastic

Disliked Noise from trains 🚂 planes ✈️ and automobiles 🚗 a bit accessive. Only one shower 🚿 and toilet 🚽 combined so can come a bit of a wait when you need to go 😳

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good welcome. A…

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Gillian Mary C. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked A good welcome. A tidy and convenient site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well laid out pitches. Cheerful welcome.…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Well laid out pitches. Cheerful welcome. Good facilities. Excellent food in the pub. Great for end of our Thames path walk

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect just perfect...

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ANTHONY K. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked What a perfect spot lovely little site behind the pub owners very welcoming food in the pub superb couldn't ask for thank you you for a perfect stay will definitely use again.....

Disliked None ...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning food and excellent campsite

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Jo C. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Lovely pitches, outstanding food (quality and quantity) and great service. Will definitely return.

Disliked Only one toilet-and-shower in one. Clean but heavily used and difficult if you are desperate for the toilet and there’s a queue. Could you add a portaloo in the camping field too? Water tap difficult to access as basically on a pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for what it cost, very good

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 Chris M. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Quiet, clean, very well looked after

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site, fantastic pub food…

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9 out of 10
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 Sean M. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Lovely quiet site, fantastic pub food and drink

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Christian H. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Stellplatz schön groß, viel Natur drum herum, Pub/Restaurant gut, wenn auch ein bisschen teuer
Sehr netter Empfang

Disliked Stellplätze an der Straße etwas laut, wenn Verkehr morgens vorbeirauscht, aber mit Oropax gut

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site in good location

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Brian W. 21 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (small)

Liked Nice little site in rural location behind the pub. Good area for visiting local towns. Reasonably priced.

Disliked One toilet/shower, probably not enough when site full. No drive over grey water disposal

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Thames Head Inn

Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

England

GL7 6NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,68685°N
2,02907°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5,8 km Beeches Car Park
9,6 km Dark Lane
9,6 km Dark Lane
Rail
1,2 km Kemble Rail Station
14,6 km Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
18,5 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
31,6 km Sharpness Old Docks
33,1 km Lydney Harbour
46,4 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
24,6 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

There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood House and Berkeley Castle all within 45 minutes’ drive of the site. TV addict? Visit Chavenage House, 15 minutes from Thames Head, which you may recognise as the Poldark family home of Trenwith from the eponymous BBC drama… If you’re more at home in the outdoors, explore some of the many gardens within 20 minutes of the site, rub elbows with the royals on a trip to Highgrove Gardens at the private residence of Charles and Camilla or, on a grander scale, stroll around the national arboretum at Westonbirt. Got kids trailing along? Get the best of both worlds at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens – meet the giraffes, lions and camels, then wander through the gardens at the Victorian manor house. If that’s not hitting the spot, take the kids to learn more about the Romans at Corinium Museum in Cirencester or give them Harry Potter vibes on the Swindon and Cricklade steam railway.

Must see

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 15,8 km

Painswick Rococo Garden 16,6 km

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 21,2 km

Gloucester Quays 24,8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 24,8 km

National Trust

Chedworth Roman Villa 16,6 km

Woodchester Park 17,3 km

Newark Park 20,3 km

Heelis 21 km

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 21,3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 3,8 km

Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 3,8 km

RODMARTON MANOR 3,8 km

CIRENCESTER PARK 4,1 km

Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 5,4 km

Local events

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

    Cheltenham, England 26 km

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

    Oxford, England 41,7 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 The Thames Head Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Thames Head Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Thames Head Inn? There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Thames Head Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Thames Head Inn? From R605,86 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.