The Thames Head Inn

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Nice pub
Nice pub
Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site
Sunny and shady pitches
Grass pitches looking over fields
Fencing around the site
Unwind with a drink after you've pitched up
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Level pitches throughout the site
The thames head inn, between cirencester and tetbury
There's plenty of greenery around the site

  • Peaceful site on the edge of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds
  • 10 minutes’ drive from the towns of Cirencester and Tetbury
  • In the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant
Stunning landscapes, scenic market towns and the peace and quiet of the Cotswolds… How could you say no to that? At family-friendly site The Thames Head Inn, four miles from Cirencester market town in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, you definitely won't want to miss the chance. Thames Head is well-placed for exploring the spectacular Cotswolds on foot or by bike – the start of the Thames Path, which follows the world-famous river for 184 miles from source to sea, is half a mile from the site, and there are loads of cycles tours and walking routes starting in Cirencester and Tetbury, both within 10 minutes’ drive of the site. If that's not your scene, kick back on the dog-friendly site in the shade of the trees, soaking in the scenic and peaceful Cotswolds countryside, or take a relaxed stroll through the fields with Rex. Worked up an appetite? The site is in the grounds of the Thames Head Inn bar-restaurant, where food is served well into the evening and the drinks keep flowing until closing (remember to book a table, as mealtimes can get very busy). If you fancy fending for yourself, pick up supplies in Cirencester or Kemble – a 20-minute walk away – and fire up the barbecue. For a change of scenery – and menus – there are plenty of restaurants within 10 minutes of Thames Head.

Campground type

Camper sites 11
Open now
Opens January 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Coronavirus update: Guests are encouraged to use their onboard toilet/washing/shower facilities where possible.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jan 1 to

Open from Thu, Jan 1 to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 747 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-kept site is praised for its prime location behind The Thames Head Inn, with many highlighting the pub's delicious, generous portions and friendly staff. Pitches are generally level and spacious, with electric hookups. While convenient for Cotswolds exploration and lovely walks, the single toilet/shower facility is often called inadequate when busy, and some note road noise. Still, many guests found it ideal for stopovers and plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Stayed 2 nights, great location, food A1.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Food in the pub was excellent, freshly cooked and reasonably priced.
Small friendly campsite within great countryside.

Disliked Pitch 7 close to the main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

2nd time we have stayed here…

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9 out of 10
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Donne M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked 2nd time we have stayed here so that says it all now set as one of our fave stopovers when we are heading home from devon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub, staff and food Nice large…

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7 out of 10
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Kath A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Great pub, staff and food
Nice large pitches with gravel and grass
Great clean site

Disliked As everyone else comments 12 pitches and only 1 toilet
We were lucky most of the other campers were self sufficient

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy camp site, easily accessible but only 1 toilet/shower

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6 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked The layout of the campsite, ease of access and pub being attached.

Disliked Only 1 toilet and shower in the same room for the whole site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, small site. Staff lovely. …

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9 out of 10
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Louise M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Quiet, small site. Staff lovely. Great food in the pub. Small but adequate toilet and shower available 24 hrs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A relaxing, rural site, clean. Good for short breaks, would come back.

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Mike D.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked The relaxing, friendly, rural small basic site. 12 level pitches available, all with electric hook up.
Clean, and combined shower toilet.
Pub only a few yards from camping area was excellent for it's friendliness and delicious food.

Disliked Only one combined shower/toilet. No facilities for washing dishes etc.
Road behind a bit noisy at times but okay at night. No wifi for campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well looked after site , be aware of road and train noise

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6 out of 10
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Rose B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Well looked after , inn does lovely food .

Disliked As mentioned before by others , the one shower although was hot , could do with the addition of mop and bucket, only one combined toilet shower , when site is full , not really enough.
Road noise is very loud , continuous until about 2am , and trains going past regularly, I overlooked those factors when I was booking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little overnighter but wouldn't stay for longer.

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7 out of 10
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Rachel G.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Lovely staff, lovely pub. Great variety of food.

Disliked Only one shabby toilet and shower which is in need of upgrading. A little noisy, due to train line behind pub and road noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, good beer in the…

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Alex L.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (small)

Liked Friendly staff, good beer in the pub, quiet site (apart from the road noise, but that can't be helped). Location is perfect for walks along the Thames and into Cirencester.

Disliked Could do with another shower and/or toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wouldn’t stay again unfortunately ☹️

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Caroline B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked The pub itself is nice and the good was good.

Disliked There is only one toilet and shower which is shared by the whole site.
The road is extremely noisy and there is a train track that runs directly adjacent which is also really noisy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Thames Head Inn

Tetbury Road

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

England

GL7 6NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.68685°N
2.02907°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.6 mi Beeches Car Park
6 mi Dark Lane
6 mi Dark Lane
Rail
0.7 mi Kemble Rail Station
9.1 mi Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
11.5 mi Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
19.6 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.6 mi Lydney Harbour
28.8 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport
15.3 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

There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood House and Berkeley Castle all within 45 minutes’ drive of the site. TV addict? Visit Chavenage House, 15 minutes from Thames Head, which you may recognise as the Poldark family home of Trenwith from the eponymous BBC drama… If you’re more at home in the outdoors, explore some of the many gardens within 20 minutes of the site, rub elbows with the royals on a trip to Highgrove Gardens at the private residence of Charles and Camilla or, on a grander scale, stroll around the national arboretum at Westonbirt. Got kids trailing along? Get the best of both worlds at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Garden – meet the giraffes, lions and camels, then wander through the gardens at the Victorian manor house. If that’s not hitting the spot, take the kids to learn more about the Romans at Corinium Museum in Cirencester or give them Harry Potter vibes on the Swindon and Cricklade steam railway. If all of this sounds a little too sedate for you, never fear... Have a high-octane day at the Gloucestershire Rally School or test your mettle with a trip to Head for Heights – that adrenaline will be pumping in no time.

Must see

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum 9.8 mi

Painswick Rococo Garden 10.3 mi

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 13.2 mi

Gloucester Quays 15.4 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 15.4 mi

National Trust

Chedworth Roman Villa 10.3 mi

Woodchester Park 10.8 mi

Newark Park 12.6 mi

Heelis 13.1 mi

Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cirencester - Monarch's Way - Source of the Thames - Thames Path - Ewen - Chesterton 2.4 mi

Rodmarton - Tarlton - Rodmarton 2.4 mi

RODMARTON MANOR 2.4 mi

CIRENCESTER PARK 2.5 mi

Cirencester to Chedworth via MacMillan Way 3.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Thames Head Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Thames Head Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Thames Head Inn? There are plenty of stately homes near The Thames Head Inn if you want to get a feel for the history of the area, with Newark Park, Sudeley Castle, Dyrham Park, Bowood … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Thames Head Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Thames Head Inn? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.