The best vintage caravans 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.

98% (140) 18 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gloucester

Berrends Farm

1. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
18km from Gloucester · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£32
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

2. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
36km from Gloucester · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Three Mile Hideaway

3. Three Mile Hideaway

91%
(11)
44km from Gloucester · 1 unit
Quirky cabins with hot tubs in woods between Stratford and Worcester
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£138
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

4. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
69km from Gloucester · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

5. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
115km from Gloucester · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Farrs Meadow

6. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
117km from Gloucester · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Intake Farm

7. Intake Farm

98%
(64)
134km from Gloucester · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Aldridge Mill

8. Aldridge Mill

95%
(22)
135km from Gloucester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Shepherds Retreat Wales

9. Shepherds Retreat Wales

100%
(6)
71km from Gloucester · 2 units
Situated on a traditional working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park, we offer three beautiful and cosy Shepherds huts. Each hut has a double bed, storage, table and chairs. There is a separate shared well-equipped kitchen with dining table, cooker and large fridge freezer. The shower and toilet room is situated to the rear of the kitchen room. Outside chairs and tables are provided along with towels and bedding. Lighting is off grid, battery powered lights are provided in the huts and shared spaces. Each hut has a wood burner and the farm sells additional firewood along with apple juice and fresh eggs, from their honesty box. The huts have amazing views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, a perfect rural retreat to get away from it all.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Bruefield Hideaway

10. Bruefield Hideaway

80km from Gloucester · 1 unit
Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Forest Garden Camp Spot Cardiff

11. Forest Garden Camp Spot Cardiff

100%
(5)
81km from Gloucester · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitch your own tent in an idyllic permaculture forest garden 20 minutes from Cardiff city centre or book our rustic caravan lair. Each accommodates 2 people There is also a spot for a VW type campervan only -max length 5 metres. Anything longer will not fit in this spot.. Also a permanent caravan lair sleeps 2 Campers can upgrade at extra cost to a pre-pitched tent on this site, complete with bedding. Range of facilities kitchen kit available in gazebo. In easy reach of lakes, forest, coast and Cardiff Bay. 10 minutes walk to Eastbrook train station and cycle routes. It's an urban oasis between the road and commuter rail line, it's screened from the road which is 40 metres away but expect traffic/train noise. Indoor shared bathroom with shower and phone charging. Wifi works near to the house. Wood-burning BBQ next to tent or use the wood-burning stove in our garden marquee. Take a look at this drone Vimeo of the property here; https://vimeo.com/user15829652 Your hosts Michele and Chris developed this unique 1-acre forest garden over the last 25 years creating a wildlife habitat and growing fresh food all year round. They have chickens ducks and a very friendly cat! So unfortunately we cannot accommodate dogs. We are new to HipCamp but have hosted over 700 visitors from around the world in our two caravans. . We have winter caravan accommodation. See additional services - (click on Extras): Treat yourself to our fantastic full Welsh breakfast . Take a guided walking tour along spectacular secret costalin or scycle tour on our classic vintage tour bikes around the forgotten history of rural and inducstrial Cardiff. - all led by a knowledgeable guide around easy car-free trails you would never find on the internet - Guided cycle tours 3 hours 90% trail, with 6 stops - on lost lanes taking in forest, lakes and wild coastline - a smugglers islands, the first two way radio communication, wartime ruins, and abandoned buildings encompassing local history. Bike repair service on-site.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Buzzard Holt Hosting

12. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%
(7)
87km from Gloucester · 11 units
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Travellers Rest

13. Travellers Rest

95km from Gloucester · 3 units
3 original 18th c gypsy and showman’s wagons located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and an international dark skies reserve along side our two heavy horses.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£130
 / night
The Tram - First Class Carriage

14. The Tram - First Class Carriage

115km from Gloucester · 1 unit
The Historical Tram, First Class Carriage- Tiny Home with spectacular Views. The Tram is a beautifully restored lower deck first class Tram carriage. This Historic Tram was built by the Wallasey Tram Co. in 1902, offers bespoke holiday accommodation. The Tram is unique & quirky & has lots of original features, a few additions including woodburner, 1 double bed, indoor/outdoor cooking & seating, kitchen, fridge, microwave, bbq, everything you need, veranda with spectacular views down the valley to distant mountains & private garden. Bathroom with flushing loo & hot shower. The Tram once had two spiral staircases at either end which provided access to the top deck, (check photos for what it used to look like) unfortunately, we only have the lower deck, however, the lower deck was the much more opulant first class carriage and this shows in the lovely attention to detail that was created when craftsmen built it in 1902c. Made from wood It has beautiful carving, fret and filigre woodwork inside and lovely beveled glass quarter light windows, many of which still open. We have kept the inside simple to not interfere with the authenticity of this beautiful space. Our Tram was number 75 as found on the back of the door during restoration, however, there is a photo & video of number 78 (the last one they made) all fully restored by the Wallasey Tram Museum on their website. Inside is an open plan space with a glass fronted woodburner, 5’ wide comfy double bed (width of tram is 5’’ 10” so this is the length of bed), mains fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, electric rings for cooking, electric heater, table and chairs, radio, games, OS maps leaflets of things to do in the area, all finished off with silk curtains and LED lighting behind the air vents. 1 original bench seat. Outside under the Veranda is the kitchen with sink, shelving with pots and pans, bins and wooden work surface,. This is all under the verandha that stretches around two sides of the Tram. Led lighting for outside dining with table and chairs, bench & Small patio area with bbq in the front and rear garden where the NEW bespoke flushing loo and hot electric shower is situated in the back garden about 10 feet behind the Tram in its own building. There are spectacular 40 mile views looking East down the Severn valley with mountains on either sides, spectacular sunrises. Ideal for getting away for it all, We are down a long track with no neighbours, only sheep, peace and quiet with spectacular views. Sorry, but we have to have a strictly ‘No Dogs’ policy as we are completely surrounded by sheep! I have two other properties and nearly 500 positive combined reviews for all properties, if you would like to have a browse, The Granary sleeps 6 and Goetre Farmhouse sleeps 13 and I have Superhost status with ABB since 2014.
Showers
Campfires
Cooking equipment
from 
£85
 / night
Wild About Campers

15. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
126km from Gloucester · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / 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.

98% (140) 18 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gloucester

Berrends Farm

1. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
18km from Gloucester · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£32
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

2. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
36km from Gloucester · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Three Mile Hideaway

3. Three Mile Hideaway

91%
(11)
44km from Gloucester · 1 unit
Quirky cabins with hot tubs in woods between Stratford and Worcester
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£138
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

4. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
69km from Gloucester · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

5. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
115km from Gloucester · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Farrs Meadow

6. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
117km from Gloucester · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Intake Farm

7. Intake Farm

98%
(64)
134km from Gloucester · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Aldridge Mill

8. Aldridge Mill

95%
(22)
135km from Gloucester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Shepherds Retreat Wales

9. Shepherds Retreat Wales

100%
(6)
71km from Gloucester · 2 units
Situated on a traditional working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park, we offer three beautiful and cosy Shepherds huts. Each hut has a double bed, storage, table and chairs. There is a separate shared well-equipped kitchen with dining table, cooker and large fridge freezer. The shower and toilet room is situated to the rear of the kitchen room. Outside chairs and tables are provided along with towels and bedding. Lighting is off grid, battery powered lights are provided in the huts and shared spaces. Each hut has a wood burner and the farm sells additional firewood along with apple juice and fresh eggs, from their honesty box. The huts have amazing views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, a perfect rural retreat to get away from it all.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Bruefield Hideaway

10. Bruefield Hideaway

80km from Gloucester · 1 unit
Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Forest Garden Camp Spot Cardiff

11. Forest Garden Camp Spot Cardiff

100%
(5)
81km from Gloucester · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitch your own tent in an idyllic permaculture forest garden 20 minutes from Cardiff city centre or book our rustic caravan lair. Each accommodates 2 people There is also a spot for a VW type campervan only -max length 5 metres. Anything longer will not fit in this spot.. Also a permanent caravan lair sleeps 2 Campers can upgrade at extra cost to a pre-pitched tent on this site, complete with bedding. Range of facilities kitchen kit available in gazebo. In easy reach of lakes, forest, coast and Cardiff Bay. 10 minutes walk to Eastbrook train station and cycle routes. It's an urban oasis between the road and commuter rail line, it's screened from the road which is 40 metres away but expect traffic/train noise. Indoor shared bathroom with shower and phone charging. Wifi works near to the house. Wood-burning BBQ next to tent or use the wood-burning stove in our garden marquee. Take a look at this drone Vimeo of the property here; https://vimeo.com/user15829652 Your hosts Michele and Chris developed this unique 1-acre forest garden over the last 25 years creating a wildlife habitat and growing fresh food all year round. They have chickens ducks and a very friendly cat! So unfortunately we cannot accommodate dogs. We are new to HipCamp but have hosted over 700 visitors from around the world in our two caravans. . We have winter caravan accommodation. See additional services - (click on Extras): Treat yourself to our fantastic full Welsh breakfast . Take a guided walking tour along spectacular secret costalin or scycle tour on our classic vintage tour bikes around the forgotten history of rural and inducstrial Cardiff. - all led by a knowledgeable guide around easy car-free trails you would never find on the internet - Guided cycle tours 3 hours 90% trail, with 6 stops - on lost lanes taking in forest, lakes and wild coastline - a smugglers islands, the first two way radio communication, wartime ruins, and abandoned buildings encompassing local history. Bike repair service on-site.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Buzzard Holt Hosting

12. Buzzard Holt Hosting

100%
(7)
87km from Gloucester · 11 units
Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Travellers Rest

13. Travellers Rest

95km from Gloucester · 3 units
3 original 18th c gypsy and showman’s wagons located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and an international dark skies reserve along side our two heavy horses.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£130
 / night
The Tram - First Class Carriage

14. The Tram - First Class Carriage

115km from Gloucester · 1 unit
The Historical Tram, First Class Carriage- Tiny Home with spectacular Views. The Tram is a beautifully restored lower deck first class Tram carriage. This Historic Tram was built by the Wallasey Tram Co. in 1902, offers bespoke holiday accommodation. The Tram is unique & quirky & has lots of original features, a few additions including woodburner, 1 double bed, indoor/outdoor cooking & seating, kitchen, fridge, microwave, bbq, everything you need, veranda with spectacular views down the valley to distant mountains & private garden. Bathroom with flushing loo & hot shower. The Tram once had two spiral staircases at either end which provided access to the top deck, (check photos for what it used to look like) unfortunately, we only have the lower deck, however, the lower deck was the much more opulant first class carriage and this shows in the lovely attention to detail that was created when craftsmen built it in 1902c. Made from wood It has beautiful carving, fret and filigre woodwork inside and lovely beveled glass quarter light windows, many of which still open. We have kept the inside simple to not interfere with the authenticity of this beautiful space. Our Tram was number 75 as found on the back of the door during restoration, however, there is a photo & video of number 78 (the last one they made) all fully restored by the Wallasey Tram Museum on their website. Inside is an open plan space with a glass fronted woodburner, 5’ wide comfy double bed (width of tram is 5’’ 10” so this is the length of bed), mains fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, electric rings for cooking, electric heater, table and chairs, radio, games, OS maps leaflets of things to do in the area, all finished off with silk curtains and LED lighting behind the air vents. 1 original bench seat. Outside under the Veranda is the kitchen with sink, shelving with pots and pans, bins and wooden work surface,. This is all under the verandha that stretches around two sides of the Tram. Led lighting for outside dining with table and chairs, bench & Small patio area with bbq in the front and rear garden where the NEW bespoke flushing loo and hot electric shower is situated in the back garden about 10 feet behind the Tram in its own building. There are spectacular 40 mile views looking East down the Severn valley with mountains on either sides, spectacular sunrises. Ideal for getting away for it all, We are down a long track with no neighbours, only sheep, peace and quiet with spectacular views. Sorry, but we have to have a strictly ‘No Dogs’ policy as we are completely surrounded by sheep! I have two other properties and nearly 500 positive combined reviews for all properties, if you would like to have a browse, The Granary sleeps 6 and Goetre Farmhouse sleeps 13 and I have Superhost status with ABB since 2014.
Showers
Campfires
Cooking equipment
from 
£85
 / night
Wild About Campers

15. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
126km from Gloucester · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path. The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse. But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong. A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night

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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.
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field