Avon Wild Camping

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A beautiful evening on site
A beautiful evening on site
Paddle in the shallow water
Paddle in the crystal-clear water of the river avon
Wild camping with loads of space for everyone
Site pitches
The toilets are cleaned twice a day!
Paddle or swim in the river avon behind the bell tent
Pick your own pitch by the river leam
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Paddle in the shallow water
Paddle in the crystal-clear water of the river avon
Wild camping with loads of space for everyone

  • Pick your own pitch at a 12-acre site on the banks of the River Avon
  • Warwick Castle and Royal Leamington Spa within 15 minutes' drive
  • Fishing on site (for an extra charge); farm shop/café a mile away
There are many reasons why one might fancy settling down by a river – perhaps for the fishing, the views, the wildlife… maybe even the chance to get in the water. Happily, all of the above are on the cards at Avon Wild Camping, a peaceful Warwickshire site on the banks of the River Avon 15 minutes' drive from Leamington Spa. There’s a mighty pretty stretch of the river running alongside one side of this site, making it a prime spot for kids to paddle and catch minnows in the shallows (under supervision, of course) or for grownups to pick up permits (available on site for an extra charge) to try their luck with the chub, pike, grayling, roach and brown trout that swim in the waters. It’s a popular part of the world with wildlife too, so settling down by the river with binoculars and/or a drink also comes highly recommended. All is very laidback around here: it’s a pick-your-own pitch place, with heaps of space to choose from around the 12 acres of meadow. Being a back-to-basics site, there are no electric hookups, but there is access to limited (but clean) toilet facilities, showers and running water. As this is an eco site, the toilets run on rainwater, guests are strongly encouraged to recycle and, without wifi, the kids are free to focus on playing by the river. Alfresco meals can be cooked up at the campfire area; there are firepits and kiln-dried timber available if you need them. Pick up supplies for such things at the farm shop a mile away; it’s also got a café for coffee, cakes, pizzas and other meals if you’d rather eat out. There are several good country pubs nearby too, or you could scoot into Royal Leamington Spa (10 minutes’ drive) for more places to eat and drink.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 19 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note there are only four toilets onsite.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 19 May to

Reviews

9.4

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Wild camping

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular, relaxed wild camping site with spacious pitches, many next to the river. Guests praise the clean, well-maintained eco-toilets, the friendly and helpful staff, and the natural, peaceful atmosphere. Children enjoy the river access, rope swings, and open space. While basic, the site offers fire pits and firewood for sale, with some visitors highlighting on-site pizza. The easy self-check-in process is appreciated. Minor drawbacks include limited facilities and occasional noise from other campers.

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Anonymous

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Liked Perfect site for families that love the outdoors. Wonderful to play in the river. Best fun!

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Lovely stay by the river - total peace and quiet. Easy to find.

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Liked The variety of places to camp, the river access and facilities. Great instructions for arrival and very easy to find. There were plenty of spaces to choose for camping and lots of different access points to the river. Sat and watched a gorgeous sunset with a fire pit and total peace :-)

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Location was so lovely being by the river. Very peaceful even with…

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Jessica F.

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Liked Location was so lovely being by the river. Very peaceful even with the kids charging around! Surprisingly good showers too!

Disliked Needs clear signage about drinking water.
Lights in the toilets. (Either they didn’t work or wherever the switch was was not easy to find)

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind message Jessica, I've literally taken delivery of some new lights which are being installed today. Look forward to seeing you again soon, Thanks Again, Tom

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Anonymous

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Liked Very nice!

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Loads of space to camp. We arrived in the evening but managed…

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Rosie D.

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Liked Loads of space to camp. We arrived in the evening but managed to find a quiet corner tucked away which felt very peaceful. The toilets were clean and the showers were warm. Russell was really warm and welcoming and the pre communication from Tom was clear. There isn’t any signage but that is made clear in the welcome text so you know what you’re looking out for!

Disliked The toilet block doesn’t have lights - bring a head torch for night visits!

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind message Rosie, we have some new lights which are being installed today. Look forward to seeing you again soon, Thanks Again, Tom

Lovely site, very quiet and lots of space to spread out and…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site, very quiet and lots of space to spread out and for the kids to play.
Kids loved playing in the stream, splashing and swimming. Will definitely be back next year.

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A calm an relaxing break with the family lots of memories made

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Amy S.

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Liked The peacefulness of the site
The funky decor in the toilets
The stream on site we have made some core memories there.
Pick your place to set up camp

Disliked No rubbish bins
No sign post to turn into the site

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Duncan C.

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Liked It’s the best campsite in Warwickshire hands down!

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Wonderful location with river flowing through. Kids played in there for hours.…

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Laura B.

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Liked Wonderful location with river flowing through. Kids played in there for hours.

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Location by river. Clean toilets. Able to buy wood.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Location by river.
Clean toilets.
Able to buy wood.

Disliked No sign from road made it difficult to find.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Avon Wild Camping

Stoneleigh Road

Stoneleigh

Warwickshire

England

CV8 3DR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.34848°N
1.49653°W

Route directions

The gate to the field is on the grass triangle opposite Stoneleigh Golf Course, there’s no sign (just two traffic cones). Please keep the gate closed behind you.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi Shops
3.6 mi Holiday Inn
4.3 mi Pool Meadow Bus Station
Rail
3.2 mi Kenilworth Rail Station
3.7 mi Coventry Rail Station
4.1 mi Canley Rail Station
Airport
1.6 mi Coventry Airport
12.2 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
12.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

The big draw around here is Warwick Castle (15 minutes’ drive) – it’s well worth a proper day out to explore the dungeons, take in the shows, get lost in the maze, see the birds of prey flying, wander through the 64 acres of the estate… oh, and visit the castle itself, of course. For something just a little less expansive, head instead to Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden (15 minutes) or stroll around the pretty Jephson Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa (10 minutes). Coventry (15 minutes) and Stratford-upon-Avon (25 minutes) are other good options for urban days out; try Ryton Pools Country Park (five minutes) or Stoneleigh Deer Golf Club (over the road) if you’d rather stay rural. If you need family days out, take bouncy kids over to the Jump In trampoline park (15 minutes), or get set for farm-based fun among the animals, play areas, funfair rides and escape rooms at Hatton Adventure World (25 minutes).

Must see

Stoneleigh Abbey 1.7 mi

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum 4.1 mi

Royal Pump Rooms 4.1 mi

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 4.2 mi

Coventry Cathedral - St Michael's 4.2 mi

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 9 mi

Packwood House 10.6 mi

Charlecote Park 11.2 mi

Farnborough Hall 15.2 mi

Kinwarton Dovecote 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

STONELEIGH ABBEY 1.2 mi

RYTON HOUSE 3.1 mi

STONEY ROAD ALLOTMENTS 3.5 mi

LONDON ROAD CEMETERY, COVENTRY 3.5 mi

LADY HERBERT'S GARDEN 4.3 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Avon Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Avon Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Avon Wild Camping? The big draw around here is Warwick Castle (15 minutes’ drive) – it’s well worth a proper day out to explore the dungeons, take in the shows, get lost in the maze, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Avon Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avon Wild Camping? From £28.75 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.