Briarfields Touring Park

Welcome to Briarfields

Looking for an adults-only touring park that’s easy to reach, beautifully looked after and perfectly placed for exploring some of the best of Gloucestershire? Welcome to Briarfields.

We’re a friendly, family-run, adults-only touring park between Cheltenham and Gloucester, with the Cotswolds right on our doorstep. Open all year round, Briarfields combines the relaxed feel of a smaller independent park with a location that makes getting here and getting out and about once you arrive refreshingly easy.

Over the years, we’ve lovingly developed and landscaped the park with hedges, shrubs, trees and planting to create a greener, more attractive environment for our guests and local wildlife. Many pitches now benefit from well-established hedging that provides a lovely sense of separation and screening, while newer areas of planting continue to grow and mature.

We welcome caravans and motorhomes, with a choice of hard-standing and fully serviced pitches, all with 10amp electric hook-up included. And if you don’t have your own touring accommodation, our three cosy glamping pods: Buttercup, Daisy and Bluebell mean you don’t have to miss out.

Dogs are very welcome too, with Dorothy’s Field, our secure enclosed off-lead exercise area, giving four-legged guests somewhere to enjoy a proper run.

And when you’ve finished exploring for the day, you don’t even have to leave the park for a relaxed drink or something to eat. Orchard Bar & Kitchen is right here at Briarfields, a welcoming little spot where you can unwind, catch up with friends and fellow tourers and enjoy the evening without having to get back behind the wheel.

Whether you’re joining us for a night or two on a longer journey, coming to Cheltenham for an event, meeting up with friends or settling in for a proper Gloucestershire break, Briarfields makes an easy and welcoming base from which to do as much or as little as you please.

Easy to reach and easy to explore from

One of the things our guests really appreciate about Briarfields is just how easy everything is.

We’re only a few minutes from the M5, with straightforward access for caravans and motorhomes and no narrow country lanes to negotiate. Once you arrive and pitch up, you can quite happily leave your car or motorhome where it is.

Regular buses stop right outside the park, providing easy connections into both Cheltenham and Gloucester, while an excellent network of off-road walking and cycling routes can be accessed from the park, giving you another great way to explore the local area.

There are also shops, places to eat and everyday essentials within walking distance, making Briarfields particularly convenient for motorhomers and anyone who enjoys putting the keys away once they’ve arrived.

And these days, there’s even less reason to leave the park.

Orchard Bar & Kitchen

Our very own Orchard Bar & Kitchen gives guests somewhere relaxed and welcoming to enjoy a drink, something to eat and a catch-up with friends or fellow tourers, all without leaving Briarfields.

It’s a lovely place to unwind after a day exploring Cheltenham, Gloucester or the Cotswolds, or simply to enjoy a relaxed drink close to your pitch.

Orchard Bar & Kitchen has been created to complement Briarfields rather than change it. We want guests to have somewhere special to enjoy during their stay while retaining the friendly, peaceful atmosphere of the touring park that people return to year after year.

Everything you need for a comfortable stay

Our modern, centrally located washrooms are immaculately maintained and have everything you need for a comfortable stay, including powerful hot showers, private washing cubicles, high-quality toilets, hand dryers and hairdryers, together with a fully accessible shower room.

Free WiFi is available throughout the park, and you’ll find fresh water points at regular intervals, ground-level grey waste disposal, convenient chemical disposal facilities and an easy-to-use drive-over service point for motorhomes.

For longer stays, our laundry room is equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer, airer, ironing board and freezer.

Our reception is also a great place to pick up local information, maps and ideas for days out. We know the area well and are always happy to offer recommendations, whether you’re looking for somewhere to visit, a good walk, a local attraction or ideas for making the most of your time in Gloucestershire.

Dogs are very welcome

We know that for many of our guests, a touring holiday wouldn’t be the same without their four-legged companion.

Dogs are very welcome at Briarfields, and our dedicated, enclosed off-lead exercise area, Dorothy’s Field, gives them somewhere to stretch their legs and enjoy a proper run.

There are also plenty of opportunities to get out and about on foot from the park, making Briarfields a great base if you enjoy exploring with your dog.

Glamping at Briarfields

You don’t need to own a caravan or motorhome to enjoy a stay at Briarfields.

Our three glamping pods: Buttercup, Daisy and Bluebell provide a cosy and welcoming place to stay while enjoying all the benefits of being on the park.

They’re particularly handy when friends or family would like to holiday with you but don’t have their own caravan or motorhome, meaning everyone can stay together at Briarfields while having their own space.

A convenient location

Our well-connected location does mean that Briarfields isn’t a remote countryside site. We’re close to the local road network, so background traffic noise can be heard and may be more noticeable at busy times.

For many of our guests, that’s a worthwhile trade-off for such an accessible location: easy motorway access, excellent public transport, traffic-free cycling routes and shops and amenities within walking distance, while Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach.

Discover Cheltenham

Cheltenham is full of charm and character and is easily reached from Briarfields.

Famous for its elegant Regency architecture, the town is a lovely place to explore. Wander through beautiful Pittville Park, visit the historic Pittville Pump Room or stroll along the Promenade and Montpellier, where you’ll find an excellent choice of independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.

The Everyman Theatre offers a varied programme of touring and in-house productions, while Cheltenham’s calendar is packed with events throughout the year.

The town is particularly well known for its festivals celebrating Music, Literature, Jazz and Science, alongside its internationally renowned racing calendar and many other events.

Staying at Briarfields means you can enjoy everything Cheltenham has to offer without necessarily having to drive into town.

Explore historic Gloucester

In the other direction, Gloucester is also within easy reach.

At the heart of the city is magnificent Gloucester Cathedral, while the historic docks offer waterside walks, restaurants and a fascinating glimpse into the city’s industrial past.

Nearby Gloucester Quays is home to outlet shopping, places to eat and regular events, while the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal provides another lovely way to enjoy the area.

The Cotswolds on our doorstep

Briarfields also makes a great base for discovering the Cotswolds.

Some of the area’s best-known towns and villages are within easy reach, including Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway and Winchcombe  giving you plenty of opportunities for days out exploring honey-coloured villages, historic market towns and beautiful countryside.

There’s far more to Gloucestershire than the Cotswolds too.

The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley  offer wonderful scenery, walking and outdoor adventures, while attractions such as  Puzzlewood and the historic Clearwell Caves make for memorable days out.

Whether you prefer historic towns, country walks, shopping, gardens, attractions, events or simply finding a lovely village and stopping for lunch, there’s an enormous amount to discover from Briarfields.

More than somewhere to pitch

At Briarfields, we want your stay to feel easy from the moment you arrive.

We’re proud to be an independent, family-run park, and we put a great deal of care into creating somewhere that feels friendly, welcoming and well looked after. The planting and landscaping around the park are very much part of that, and we continue to add to and nurture them as Briarfields evolves.

Whether you’re staying for one night on your travels, coming to Cheltenham for an event, spending a weekend exploring, meeting friends or settling in for a longer Gloucestershire break, you’ll always receive a warm welcome.

With comfortable pitches, carefully considered landscaping, spotless facilities, excellent transport links, our glamping pods, Dorothy’s Field for our four-legged guests and Orchard Bar & Kitchen right here on the park, Briarfields is a wonderfully easy base from which to enjoy this beautiful part of the country.

Arrive, pitch up, put the keys away – and enjoy your stay.

We look forward to welcoming you to Briarfields.