Dog-friendly glamping near Gloucester

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Gloucester’s mediaeval cathedral and lively docklands provide plenty of distractions for urban campers, and there are outdoor adventures to be found both in and around the city. Picnic on the grassy slopes of the Robinswood Hill Country Park, enjoy bird-watching around Alney Island Nature Reserve, or go paddleboarding along the River Severn. Ready to get out of the city? The Forest of Dean lies right on Gloucester’s doorstep, where you can walk through ancient oak woods and pitch your tent beneath the trees. Or head to one of the three AONBs within an hour’s drive of the city.

97% (963) 432 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gloucester

Walltree House Camping

1. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
73km from Gloucester · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Great House Farm Luxury Pods

2. Great House Farm Luxury Pods

100%
(35)
79km from Gloucester · 3 units
Luxury family-sized glamping pods with en-suite facilities and hot tubs, with wonderful views across the Wye Valley
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£133
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

3. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
80km from Gloucester · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£105
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

4. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
84km from Gloucester · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£128
 / night
Celtic Woodland Holidays

5. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%
(136)
88km from Gloucester · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night

Gloucester’s mediaeval cathedral and lively docklands provide plenty of distractions for urban campers, and there are outdoor adventures to be found both in and around the city. Picnic on the grassy slopes of the Robinswood Hill Country Park, enjoy bird-watching around Alney Island Nature Reserve, or go paddleboarding along the River Severn. Ready to get out of the city? The Forest of Dean lies right on Gloucester’s doorstep, where you can walk through ancient oak woods and pitch your tent beneath the trees. Or head to one of the three AONBs within an hour’s drive of the city.

97% (963) 432 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gloucester

Walltree House Camping

1. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
73km from Gloucester · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£15
 / night
Great House Farm Luxury Pods

2. Great House Farm Luxury Pods

100%
(35)
79km from Gloucester · 3 units
Luxury family-sized glamping pods with en-suite facilities and hot tubs, with wonderful views across the Wye Valley
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£133
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

3. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
80km from Gloucester · 6 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£105
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

4. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
84km from Gloucester · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£128
 / night
Celtic Woodland Holidays

5. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%
(136)
88km from Gloucester · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night

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Dog-friendly glamping near Gloucester guide

Where to go

Cotswolds

Just east of Gloucester, the Cotswolds AONB is the postcard star of the English countryside. Think rolling green farmlands, winding country lanes, and idyllic villages built from the region’s characteristic golden stone. A road trip is the best way to explore, stopping to browse the artisan shops in Broadway or Chipping Norton, take a hike in the hills, or spend a night at a luxury glampsite.

Malvern Hills

Rural pleasures await in the Malvern Hills AONB, just north of Gloucester. Hike through wooded valleys or bluebell meadows, pitch your tent amid rolling farmlands and fruit orchards, or check into a glampsite with tipis or treehouses in the heart of the forest. Must-sees include the view from Worcestershire Beacon and the Iron Age hillfort at British Camp.

Wye Valley

Forest walks and riverside strolls draw nature lovers to the Wye Valley, a 30-minute drive west of Gloucester. Paddle along the Wye River in a canoe, hike through wildflower meadows, then enjoy lunch at a riverfront pub, accompanied by a glass of the region’s famous cider. Over the Welsh border, admire the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey, visit the market town of Chepstow, or hike part of the Offa's Dyke trail.

When to go

Gloucester is a year-round destination—come in the summer to enjoy water sports along the river or cosy up at a quayside pub in the winter months. Summer (June through August) is festival season and brings the biggest crowds to the city, so book accommodation in advance. Mild temperatures make spring and autumn ideal for hiking in the AONBs, and the forests are particularly photogenic in fall.

Know before you go

  • Gloucester has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip.
  • Gloucester has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and AONBs, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
  • Wild camping is illegal throughout the UK, although there are some areas where it is possible with permission from the landowners.