When can I check in and check out of The Willows?

Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Upon checking in on site, please report to reception in the motorhome area on your righthand side, not the pub. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Willows?

From R483 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Willows

View prices & book Last booked 4 days ago 6.2 111 reviews

Small and friendly site 100 yards from the River Severn
Close to a riverside 15th-century inn
A 50-minute walk into the historic town of Tewkesbury

Take time out for a spot of fishing on the River Severn, followed by a drink in the 15th-century inn (with varying opening times) nearby, where the views are as tasty as the food and drink... The Willows is a small, friendly site in a spectacular and hugely handy location: despite being encircled by lush scenery with the river (and separately owned pub) a mere hundred yards away, it’s also a 50-minute walk into the lovely historic town of Tewkesbury. You can pick up your freshwater fishing permit in the pub (as if you needed an excuse for a visit...).

Site type

Open now

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Tent or Campervan or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 8.0m depth (9.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Tent, Campervan, Trailer tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Motorhome, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Water hook-up

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Dog (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Hand wash did not want to look in fridge

Steps up on decking to entrance of toilet/shower block

Ladies 2nd shower full of cobwebs and spiders photos do not do it justice

Toilet s could be better but clean

Overall	3/10
Location	4
Value for money	3
Accommodation	3
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	5
Wifi	1

Christine D. Jun 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Good location but too noisy with festival on all evening

Disliked: Disappointed it was advertised as quiet when there was actually a festival on which was noisy till late at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location next to the river.

Overall	3/10
Location	9
Value for money	6
Accommodation	1
Facilities / Activities	1
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	7

Ian G. May 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Location couldn’t be better for the river and an OK pub (staff and locals were super friendly!)

Disliked: Rather run down facilities. They were as clean as they could be, but really need a refurb.

Shame that there are half a dozen static caravans ‘abandoned’ in the camping field.
Adds to the general feeling of being a bit of a junk yard.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent definitely would stay again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lindsey H. May 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Was absolutely 💯 spotless the care takers Jane and Steve was perfect host would highly recommend and the pub is amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location but un likely to stay again

Overall	5/10
Location	8
Value for money	5
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	3
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	1

Anonymous Jun 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: River location & large pitch.

Disliked: Toilets 3rd world, rotten steps and decking to ablutions area, part looked like a junk yard. The pub next door had an 'event' on the weekend we stayed, and celebrated by letting of fire works at mid night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, location all good

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Johanne S. May 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: The site, friendly warden and location was great. Seeing previous pics of toilets I was a bit dubious but can confirm they were thoroughly cleaned

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner…

Overall	7/10
Location	6
Value for money	5
Accommodation	5
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	5
Cleanliness	5
Wifi	No rating

Andy J. May 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little place by the river absolutely loved it... Right behind a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

David B. May 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Great little place by the river absolutely loved it... Right behind a pub which also was brilliant going again soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site, with friendly pub within grounds and lovely setting

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Pub just off site. Friendliness of man running the site and pub staff. Live music in the evening at the pub. Overall atmosphere. Safe and contained for children. Nice cycle into Tewkesbury

Disliked: Very little. We would definitely go again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy site, quiet…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Sandra S. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Clean and tidy site, quiet

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is lovely, but wouldn't go back the site is a let down

Overall	2/10
Location	10
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: N/A

Disliked: Toilets tired and unclean, walls had been painted but doors and floors still dirty and grubby. elson point was backed up and you could smell the sewage. lights in gents bathroom not working at night. decking leading up to the toilet block rotten.

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Willows

Bishops Walk

Lower Lode

Forthampton

Tewkesbury

Gloucestershire

England

GL19 4RE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.98491°N
-2.17834°W

Route directions

Please note: If you're using a TomTom satnav, it will direct you to the wrong side of the river. Please manually input the site address as: Town: Forthampton and Road: Bishops Walk.

Nearest transport

Coach

1.5 km The Crescent

9.1 km Prince of Wales

Rail

5 km Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station

11.1 km Cheltenham Spa Rail Station

13.9 km Gloucester Rail Station

Ferry

35.7 km Sharpness Old Docks

38 km Lydney Harbour

Airport

10.3 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

Slotted into a slender strip of land at the meeting point of the Severn and Avon rivers, Tewkesbury hasn’t changed much over the centuries: black and white Tudor buildings overhang the narrow streets, and the 12th-century abbey has the highest Norman tower in England. There are town and country museums to explore, historic buildings like the Old Baptist Chapel, plus shops and entertainment aplenty. The local countryside and riverbanks are great for ramblers and guests can find boat and bike hire, windsurfing and golf courses nearby. Also on your doorstep are the golden villages and verdant hills of the Cotswolds and attractive provincial towns and cities such as Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Must see

Tewkesbury Abbey 1.4 km

Croome Park (National Trust) 13.3 km

Gloucester Cathedral 13.8 km

Gloucester Quays 14.5 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 14.6 km

National Trust

Bredon Barn 6.3 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 9 km

Croome Park 13.3 km

Hailes Abbey 17 km

Snowshill Manor and Garden 21.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 1.2 km

OVERBURY COURT 10.1 km

PITTVILLE PARK 11.1 km

Cleeve Hill and Belas Knap 11.7 km

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 12.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

General

Generators, cycling, skateboarding, and scooters are not permitted.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

Ball games are to be kept to the dedicated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Willows have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Willows dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Willows? Slotted into a slender strip of land at the meeting point of the Severn and Avon rivers, Tewkesbury hasn’t changed much over the centuries: black and white Tudor buildings overhang the narrow … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Willows?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Upon checking in on site, please report to reception in the motorhome area on your righthand side, not the pub.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From R483 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	noon –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Pitch types & availability

Toilet s could be better but clean

Good location next to the river.

Excellent definitely would stay again

Nice location but un likely to stay again

Friendly, location all good

Friendly owner…

Great little place by the river absolutely loved it... Right behind a…

Good site, with friendly pub within grounds and lovely setting

Clean and tidy site, quiet…

The location is lovely, but wouldn't go back the site is a let down

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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