Camping in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire covers a lot of ground, from the wooded slopes of the Forest of Dean around Coleford and Drybrook to the flatter, riverside country near Tewkesbury and Westbury-on-Severn, and this variety shows up clearly in its campsites. Forest of Dean Camping and Cadora Woods Glamping sit among trees and old mining tracks, good bases for walkers and cyclists, while spots near Gloucester and Lydney offer easier access to the Severn and its watery, open landscapes.

Elsewhere, farm-based sites such as Spittle Farm Campsite, Chaceley Hall Farm and Hunts Court Huts give a quieter, more pastoral experience, often with fewer pitches and a stronger sense of the working countryside around them. For something more sheltered, Broadstone Retreat, Badger Barn Retreat and Hoarthorns Hideaway lean towards glamping comfort, with wooden cabins or huts replacing tents. Around Moreton-in-Marsh and Dursley, expect a Cotswold feel, with stone villages nearby rather than deep forest.