The Poplars

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View from the road
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Pitches near a picnic bench
Entrance near the road
Grass and hardstanding pitches

  • Touring site at a classic country pub in the Wiltshire countryside
  • A 10-minute drive to the Kennet and Avon Canal; 25 minutes to Bath
  • Local ales and homecooked meals; large field for dogs to run free
Pull up to The Poplars for country walks and road trips, followed by local ales and home-cooked meals back at base. This touring site is in the grounds of a friendly traditional pub and should make a nice spot for a weekend trip or a longer rural retreat. With just a small number of pitches, it's a peaceful place surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside and within a half-hour drive of Bath and Stourhead. Arranged around the edge of a large field, the pitches have their own electric hook-up points. There is ample space to unwind; kids and dogs are welcome to run free in the field, and the pub also has an outdoor seating area. There is a bus stop opposite the site with a direct 10-minute connection to Bradford-on-Avon. Trowbridge, the county town of Wiltshire, is only a five-minute drive away too, should you fancy browsing its shops, cafés or supermarkets. While you're staying at this handy base, you might want to head out to the Kennet and Avon Canal for a peaceful walk or cycle past Dundas Aqueduct and scenic villages. Bath, 25 minutes’ drive away, also has a wide range of attractions including Roman baths, the Jane Austen Centre and Bath Abbey.

Site type

Motorhome sites 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 1 metres between pitches.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 4 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

50% would recommend this site to a friend

50% would stay here again

Reviews page 1 of 1
Arrival date (latest first)

Had a fabulous relaxing 2 night stay (except for the traffic.)

Overall 10/10

Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Diane H.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Fabulous Restaurant & Bar with excellent food. Perfect hosts, regularly checking that I was ok. Plenty of outside space, tables & benches for outside dining. Everywhere was clean & tidy. Lovely big field for dogs to run around in. Perfect weather

Disliked The pitches were backed onto a very busy main road. Quite a bit of traffic noise. Could do with a fence across to deaden the traffic noise & to make it more secure for dogs staying on the pitches.
Could do with an outside toilet for campers.

We paid to stop in a car park on a busy road.

Overall 3/10

Location
8
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
6
Anonymous

Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Easy to find. Nice pub with food.

Disliked We paid for camping with no electric. We were told to park in the front of the pub in the car park, right on the main road. The lovely field as described was out of bounds for parking, so we couldn't sit outside in the sun. . The road was very noisy. The staff were unfriendly and treated us as though we were a nuisance, especially when we only bought drinks. As we didn't need electric we might as well parked in a layby.

From the manager: Dear Nicky,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

We’d like to clarify a few details to help avoid any misunderstandings for future guests. The pitch you were allocated was a non-electric one, as per your booking. All our pitches—both electric and non-electric—are situated at the front of the pub, and this is clearly reflected in the photos provided. The grass field, which begins approximately 40cm from where you were parked, was entirely available for your use during your stay. Guests are welcome to sit out, relax, and enjoy this space, and we’re sorry if this wasn’t made clear at the time.

We’re also sorry to hear that you found our staff unfriendly. We aim to ensure all our guests feel welcome, whether they’re dining with us or simply stopping by for a drink. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the team as part of our ongoing efforts to provide warm and inclusive hospitality.

Thank you again for your feedback. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again in the future.

Warm regards,
The Poplars Team


Features

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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

The Poplars

Shop Lane

Wingfield

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

England

BA14 9LN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.31002°N
2.25759°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Town Hall
9.8 km Market Place
9.8 km Market Place
Rail
3.2 km Trowbridge Rail Station
3.7 km Avoncliff Rail Station
3.9 km Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
27.7 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
28.1 km Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing
Airport
32.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Kennet and Avon Canal (cycling and walking past villages and Dundas Aqueduct): 10 minutes’ drive - Trowbridge Museum (museum about the town’s wool industry history): 10 minutes - Longleat (drive-through safari park): 20 minutes - Bath (attractions including Bath Abbey, Roman baths and the Jane Austen Centre): 25 minutes - Stourhead (Palladian villa with landscaped gardens): 25 minutes - Castle Combe (scenic village with medieval architecture): 40 minutes - Salisbury Cathedral: 55 minutes - Brunel's SS Great Britain (museum on a historic passenger ship in Bristol): an hour and five minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 44.5 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

American Museum in Britain 8.2 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 8.5 km

Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum 10.5 km

The Holburne Museum 10.6 km

Bath Abbey 10.6 km

National Trust

Westwood Manor 2.4 km

The Courts Garden 6.2 km

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 7.4 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 8.4 km

Bath Assembly Rooms 11.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

IFORD MANOR 3.1 km

Bradford-on-Avon - Kennet and Avon Canal - Avoncliff - Bradford 3.9 km

BELCOMBE COURT 3.9 km

THE HALL, BRADFORD ON AVON 4.1 km

TROWBRIDGE GENERAL CEMETERY 4.7 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 32.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Poplars have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Poplars dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Poplars? Local attractions and activities include: - Kennet and Avon Canal (cycling and walking past villages and Dundas Aqueduct): 10 minutes’ drive - Trowbridge Museum (museum about the town’s wool industry history): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Poplars?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Poplars? From $22.66 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.