Bella's Thoroughfare
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- Six-acre site 10 minutes’ walk from the Roundway Down battlefield
- A 35-minute drive from Stonehenge and 45 minutes from Bath
- Separate vegetarian and meat barbecue stations on site; walk to pubs
Wiltshire countryside and historic sites beckoning? Bella’s Thoroughfare is your ticket to the historic Roundway Down battlefield in Wiltshire, where one of the biggest battles in the English Civil War was fought on the 13th July 1643.
The six-acre site is also your ticket to birdwatching, hiking or sipping on some traditional cider, for there are a variety of birds and hikes within the locality and a cider farm is just five minutes’ walk down the road.
Footpaths lead from the field into woodlands, where it’s a 10-minute walk until you are on the battlefield itself. This is a prime time to look out for migratory birds and general birdlife, including buzzards, red kites, visiting house martins, swallows, pied wagtails, woodpeckers, song thrushes, peewits and barn owls. During the summertime, keep an eye out for bat displays on site too. Dogs are welcome on site just as long as they're kept on a lead, as there is livestock on the premises.
When a barbecue is in order, guests at Bella’s Thoroughfare will be pleased to know that there is a barbecue on site with two stations: one for vegetarians and one for meat-eaters. There’s water and electricity on site, as well as a gazebo measuring three metres by three metres.
Count upon a good selection of local pubs too. There’s one 20 minutes’ walk away in Bromham and another half an hour’s walk away in Rowde. The cities of Bath and Bristol are also within a 45- to 55-minute drive of the site.
Site type
10
10Opens 19 May
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Languages spoken
English
German
Russian
Open from Tue, 19 May to
Pitch types & availability
5 
Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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- 5
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bella's Thoroughfare
St Edith's Marsh
Bromham
Chippenham
Wiltshire
England
SN15 2DF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51,38124°N
2,03636°W
Nearest transport
Coach3,5 km Three Magpies
3,6 km Three Magpies
4,1 km NX Coach Stop
Rail7,5 km Melksham Rail Station
10,6 km Chippenham Rail Station
14,2 km Trowbridge Rail Station
Ferry38,7 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
38,9 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
39,3 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport46,9 km Bristol International 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
You’ve ticked off one battlefield, but your historic tour of Wiltshire doesn’t have to end there. There are a couple of historic stone circles in the area. Stonehenge (35 minutes) is the best known of the two, with 13-feet-high standing stones, but there’s another in Avebury (20 minutes), along with a museum and manor house.
Take a tour or a look around Bath (45 minutes) while you’re at it. The Roman baths might be your first stop, or perhaps an adorable coffee tucked away among its cobbles.
The Bristol (55 minutes) harbourside is another lively spot for laidback outings, and be sure to visit the art gallery The Arnolfini while you’re in the city if you’re into the arts.
Birdwatching is sorted out on site, but perhaps you’d like to have a good long look at some larger or lankier animals. Longleat (45 minutes) has a popular drive-through safari park.
Must see
Wadworth Visitor Centre 4 km
Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 6,9 km
Silbury Hill 13 km
West Kennet Long Barrow 13,1 km
Avebury Stone Circle 13,6 km
National Trust
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 6,9 km
Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 11,6 km
The Courts Garden 11,9 km
Avebury 13,4 km
Avebury Manor and Garden 13,4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SPYE PARK 3,5 km
Sells Green - Devizes - Rowde 3,6 km
Sells Green - Melksham - Redstocks 3,6 km
Battle of Roundway Down, 1643 4,6 km
Seend - Inmarsh - Sells Green 4,6 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 Bella's Thoroughfare have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bella's Thoroughfare dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bella's Thoroughfare? You’ve ticked off one battlefield, but your historic tour of Wiltshire doesn’t have to end there. There are a couple of historic stone circles in the area. Stonehenge (35 minutes) is the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bella's Thoroughfare?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bella's Thoroughfare? From R434,42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.