Campsites near Stratford-upon-Avon

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This handsome, historic town of timber-framed houses on the River Avon is one of England’s most visited travel destinations thanks to its foremost claim to fame: It was the birthplace of world-renowned bard William Shakespeare. Most visitors come to see Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the house of his wife Anne Hathaway, and the superb Royal Shakespeare Theatre, but you should come for the countryside too. There are bucolic waterways to wander on long-distance paths, plus the postcard-worthy Cotswolds AONB rising to the south. Many camping and caravanning sites sit southwest of town close to the River Avon.

95% (1.5K) 3,726 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Stratford-upon-Avon

Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

1. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
5.1km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Shire Camping

2. Shire Camping

98%
(25)
16km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

3. Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

100%
(12)
16km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 units
Campfires, countryside and comfortable glamping yurts, all on the outskirts of the Cotswolds' prettiest town
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Aylesmore Farm Campsite

4. Aylesmore Farm Campsite

100%
(18)
17km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Quiet camping on a Warwickshire hillside near The Cotswolds
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

5. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
18km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Three Mile Hideaway

6. Three Mile Hideaway

91%
(11)
18km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit
Quirky cabins with hot tubs in woods between Stratford and Worcester
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Abberton Shepherds Hut

7. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
21km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

8. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(31)
23km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 10 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

9. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(151)
23km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

10. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(26)
25km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
Sleep Wild

11. Sleep Wild

100%
(21)
26km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 units
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
The Pig Place Campsite

12. The Pig Place Campsite

92%
(93)
35km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Walltree House Camping

13. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
38km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Nightingales Rustic Camping

14. Nightingales Rustic Camping

93%
(28)
40km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm. Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs. Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire. Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire. No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Elmwicke Camping

15. Elmwicke Camping

96%
(64)
41km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

16. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%
(58)
45km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis
Pets
Campfires
Heygates Lodging

17. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
47km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 units
A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Berrends Farm

18. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
48km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 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
Weston Caravan and Campsite

19. Weston Caravan and Campsite

95%
(10)
50km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small family run site in Weston-on-the Green village located with a local pub 5 minutes walk away and on site cafe. The site also has newly refurbished toilet and shower facilities. Amazing location to access Oxford city and easy access to M40 (Junction 9). Good things await for those who grab a berth at Weston Caravan and Campsite, in the Oxfordshire village of Weston-on-the-Green. For starters, space seekers should be pleased to see that there’s plenty of breathing room around this former dairy farm – excellent news for kids or dogs that need a bit of haring-about time after being cooped up in the car. Depending on where you’ve plonked down you may find that your nearest neighbours are the resident beef cattle, sheep or horses; it’s worth keeping your eyes open for sightings of the hedgehogs that often scuttle about the place too. Perhaps most crucially for those whose stomachs dictate a site’s success is the presence of a café that serves up a tempting range of freshly cooked goodies: breakfasts (no rush – they’re served all day), salads, cakes and coffees, plus cheeses, pies and the like to take away. And the crème de la crème – literally: homemade ice cream in up to 16 (yes, a lipsmacking 16) different flavours. Evening appetites can be sated with a barbecue out on the field, or trotting off to the local pub five minutes’ walk away. The site added a new toilet and shower block in 2018. And how to get to this little slice of rural loveliness? The village is just a few minutes’ drive from the A34 and Junction 9 of the M40, making it both a useful stopover on cross-country voyages and a handy spot for Oxfordshire breaks (perhaps taking in Oxford, Blenheim Palace or bagging bargains in Bicester).
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Glamping West Midlands

20. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(28)
51km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 3 units
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub

This handsome, historic town of timber-framed houses on the River Avon is one of England’s most visited travel destinations thanks to its foremost claim to fame: It was the birthplace of world-renowned bard William Shakespeare. Most visitors come to see Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the house of his wife Anne Hathaway, and the superb Royal Shakespeare Theatre, but you should come for the countryside too. There are bucolic waterways to wander on long-distance paths, plus the postcard-worthy Cotswolds AONB rising to the south. Many camping and caravanning sites sit southwest of town close to the River Avon.

95% (1.5K) 3,726 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Stratford-upon-Avon

Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

1. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
5.1km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Shire Camping

2. Shire Camping

98%
(25)
16km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

3. Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

100%
(12)
16km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 units
Campfires, countryside and comfortable glamping yurts, all on the outskirts of the Cotswolds' prettiest town
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Aylesmore Farm Campsite

4. Aylesmore Farm Campsite

100%
(18)
17km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Quiet camping on a Warwickshire hillside near The Cotswolds
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

5. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
18km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Three Mile Hideaway

6. Three Mile Hideaway

91%
(11)
18km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit
Quirky cabins with hot tubs in woods between Stratford and Worcester
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Abberton Shepherds Hut

7. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
21km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

8. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(31)
23km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 10 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

9. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(151)
23km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

10. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(26)
25km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
Sleep Wild

11. Sleep Wild

100%
(21)
26km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 units
Curvy cabins with hot tubs on an expansive farm in the Oxfordshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
The Pig Place Campsite

12. The Pig Place Campsite

92%
(93)
35km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Walltree House Camping

13. Walltree House Camping

98%
(29)
38km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 34 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping in the grounds of a farmhouse, with thrill-seeking activities in arm's reach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Nightingales Rustic Camping

14. Nightingales Rustic Camping

93%
(28)
40km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm. Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs. Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire. Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire. No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Elmwicke Camping

15. Elmwicke Camping

96%
(64)
41km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

16. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%
(58)
45km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis
Pets
Campfires
Heygates Lodging

17. Heygates Lodging

100%
(21)
47km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 2 units
A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Berrends Farm

18. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
48km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 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
Weston Caravan and Campsite

19. Weston Caravan and Campsite

95%
(10)
50km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small family run site in Weston-on-the Green village located with a local pub 5 minutes walk away and on site cafe. The site also has newly refurbished toilet and shower facilities. Amazing location to access Oxford city and easy access to M40 (Junction 9). Good things await for those who grab a berth at Weston Caravan and Campsite, in the Oxfordshire village of Weston-on-the-Green. For starters, space seekers should be pleased to see that there’s plenty of breathing room around this former dairy farm – excellent news for kids or dogs that need a bit of haring-about time after being cooped up in the car. Depending on where you’ve plonked down you may find that your nearest neighbours are the resident beef cattle, sheep or horses; it’s worth keeping your eyes open for sightings of the hedgehogs that often scuttle about the place too. Perhaps most crucially for those whose stomachs dictate a site’s success is the presence of a café that serves up a tempting range of freshly cooked goodies: breakfasts (no rush – they’re served all day), salads, cakes and coffees, plus cheeses, pies and the like to take away. And the crème de la crème – literally: homemade ice cream in up to 16 (yes, a lipsmacking 16) different flavours. Evening appetites can be sated with a barbecue out on the field, or trotting off to the local pub five minutes’ walk away. The site added a new toilet and shower block in 2018. And how to get to this little slice of rural loveliness? The village is just a few minutes’ drive from the A34 and Junction 9 of the M40, making it both a useful stopover on cross-country voyages and a handy spot for Oxfordshire breaks (perhaps taking in Oxford, Blenheim Palace or bagging bargains in Bicester).
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
Glamping West Midlands

20. Glamping West Midlands

100%
(28)
51km from Stratford-upon-Avon · 3 units
Head here for an authentic glamping getaway in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub

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Stratford-upon-Avon camping guide

Where to go

River Avon

Also known as “Shakespeare’s Avon” to distinguish it from other British rivers with the same name, this waterway is one of Stratford-upon-Avon’s green gills. It flows through the town centre and much can be walked via the Shakespeare’s Avon Way, Centenary Way, and Coventry Way footpaths, making bucolic routes downriver to Tewkesbury and upriver to Warwick and Coventry. Camp close to the river near Stratford-upon-Avon, Stoneleigh near Coventry, or around Evesham.

Grand Union Canal

Britain’s longest canal passes within nine miles of Stratford-upon-Avon at Warwick, where it meets the River Avon. The long-distance Shakespeare’s Avon Way trail can be walked from Stratford-upon-Avon to join the canal at Hatton Locks. This 137-mile Birmingham-to-London waterway showcases a greener, tranquil side to the big towns it passes, and crosses particularly pretty countryside on the Warwick-to-Solihull stretch. Narrowboat, walk or cycle the towpath, visit canalside pubs, and camp around Hatton with its 21-strong flight of canal locks.

Cotswolds AONB

These low-lying hills undulate south of Stratford-upon-Avon, and are especially famous for their picturesque stone villages. The area is the country’s largest AONB, and the best access from Stratford-upon-Avon is at charming Chipping Campden, 12 miles south, from where you can walk the 102-mile Cotswolds Way following the escarpment southwest to Bath. Chipping Campden has good camping nearby—one site sits on a repurposed bowling green.

When to go

The festival season gets going early in vibrant Stratford-upon-Avon with April’s Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations bringing a bonanza of pageantry and performances to town. October’s Literary Festival is another highlight. As one of England’s most popular destinations, try to avoid the town during school summer holidays and hot summer weekends. Stratford campsites have a longer season than many in the UK, mostly opening mid-March to mid-October.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can camp close to the River Avon near Stratford-upon-Avon, Stoneleigh near Coventry, or around Evesham. You can also explore different options for camping near Stratford-upon-Avon on Hipcamp.

The Cotswolds AONB, located south of Stratford-upon-Avon, is famous for its picturesque stone villages and is the country’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Shakespeare’s Avon Way trail can be walked from Stratford-upon-Avon to join the canal at Hatton Locks. This 137-mile Birmingham-to-London waterway showcases a greener, tranquil side to the big towns it passes, and crosses particularly pretty countryside on the Warwick-to-Solihull stretch. Narrowboat, walk or cycle the towpath, visit canalside pubs, and camp around Hatton with its 21-strong flight of canal locks.

The festival season in Stratford-upon-Avon gets going early with April’s Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations bringing a bonanza of pageantry and performances to town. October’s Literary Festival is another highlight. Try to avoid the town during school summer holidays and hot summer weekends. Stratford campsites have a longer season than many in the UK, mostly opening mid-March to mid-October.

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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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