Briarfields Touring Park

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Fully serviced hard standing touring pitches inclusive of electric
Fully serviced hard standing touring pitches inclusive of electric
Fully-serviced hardstanding pitches
Glamping pods
Hardstanding pitches with electric
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Fully-serviced hardstanding pitches
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  • 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
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed 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.
  • 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.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 508 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 9
Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site is highly praised for its immaculate facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and convenient location for exploring Cheltenham and Gloucester via frequent bus services. Pitches are generally spacious, level, and well-maintained with hedges offering privacy. While some guests noted occasional road and aircraft noise due to the convenient proximity to the M5 and Gloucester Airport, most found it did not detract from their stay. The site is recommended for both stopovers and longer visits.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 51
Arrival date (latest first)

Smart, very clean and comfortable pod…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Wifi
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Janet N.

Camping pod (double)

Liked Smart, very clean and comfortable pod and whole site.
Everything was perfect for our stay.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much, Janet, for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you found the pod and the whole site smart, clean, and comfortable.

We really appreciate your recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you back again soon!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Will be visiting again.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Martin E.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The site no silly little lanes to travel down.
The staff where very knowledgeable.
The amenity block was spotless and there was piped music.
Very good bus connections to Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much, Martin, for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay from our easy access and spotless facilities to the helpful team and convenient bus links to Cheltenham and Gloucester.

It’s great to know everything met your expectations, and we really appreciate your kind words.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Wonderful campsite, great location, helpful staff,…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Victoria H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Wonderful campsite, great location, helpful staff, and well-maintained facilities and grounds.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much, Victoria!

We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the location, facilities, and our team all to your liking. It’s always wonderful to know guests appreciate the care we put into keeping the park welcoming and well maintained.

We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon at Briarfields!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Site as a whole is very…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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David F.

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Site as a whole is very pleasant with good amenities. Checked in on reception was easy and a very pleasant man.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, David, for your kind review!

We’re so pleased you found the site pleasant and enjoyed the amenities. It’s great to hear that check-in was smooth and our team made you feel welcome.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope we’ll have the pleasure of seeing you both again soon at Briarfields.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

A very well run site…had a perfect stay.

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Michael P.

Camping pod (twin)

Liked Attention to detail
Ease of dealing with the super friendly staff.

Disliked I found nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much, Michael, for your wonderful review!

We’re thrilled to hear you had such a perfect and memorable stay with us. It’s lovely to know you appreciated the attention to detail and found our team friendly and easy to deal with.

We’re so glad your visit turned out just as you’d hoped, and we’d love to welcome you back to Briarfields again soon.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Friendly staff assisted in sorting my…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff assisted in sorting my hook cable issue which was really welcoming. Lovely park with excellent facilities. Will be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad we could help with your hook-up cable and that you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to hear you found the park lovely and the facilities excellent.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Good site close to Cheltenham.

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7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mo M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good pitch space level with patch of grass. Clean shower and toilets. Bus stop close great service.

Disliked Very noisy. Traffic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Dear Mo, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed our clean facilities, spacious pitch, and easy access to the bus service into Cheltenham. 😊

We’re sorry to hear that traffic noise affected your visit. Being close to town does bring a bit of passing traffic at times, but we really appreciate your feedback and will continue to look at ways to make the site as peaceful as possible.

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

This was my fourth visit

Overall

6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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DAVID C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A very well maintained and position site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, David, for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us again, your continued visits really mean a lot to us! We’re delighted that you appreciate the upkeep and setting of the park.

It’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests, and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit.

Kind Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Great stop to break a journey up the M5

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Diane F.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Close proximity to motorway, Cheltenham and Gloucester
Clean modern facilities
Spacious pitches

Disliked Background road noise
There was WiFi but very weak and wouldn’t connect so useless

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, Diane, for your lovely comments and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the convenient location, spacious pitches, and clean, modern facilities.

We appreciate your feedback about the Wi-Fi; it’s something we’re aware of and will be upgrading this winter. We hope to welcome you back again soon to see the improvements!

Kind Regards,
The Briarfields Team

Well laid out site and well…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well laid out site and well lit. Excellent facilities, very clean and tidy. An ideal stop off on journeys North & South. Will defo use again.

Disliked Nothing on site but aircraft noise a little intrusive at commuter time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the site well laid out, clean, and convenient for your travels. It’s lovely to know our efforts to keep everything well maintained are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next journey north or south!

Best Wishes,
The Briarfields Team

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.8949°N
2.13302°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi Royal Well Bus Station
3.6 mi Garden Road
3.6 mi Garden Road
Rail
1.4 mi Cheltenham Spa Rail Station
4.9 mi Gloucester Rail Station
7.3 mi Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station
Ferry
19 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.5 mi Lydney Harbour
Airport
1.1 mi 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 5.2 mi

Gloucester Quays 5.5 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 5.6 mi

Tewkesbury Abbey 6.7 mi

Painswick Rococo Garden 7.6 mi

National Trust

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 6 mi

Bredon Barn 9.3 mi

Hailes Abbey 10 mi

Chedworth Roman Villa 10.4 mi

Westbury Court Garden 12.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Churchdown - Chosen Hill - Badgeworth - Churchdown 2 mi

Shurdington - Crickley Hill - Little Shurdington 2 mi

PITTVILLE PARK 2.8 mi

Leckhampton Hill - Coberley - Ullenwood (Circular) 2.9 mi

Ham - Northfield - Cotswold Way - Colgate - Ham 3.9 mi

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 £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.