Bridge House Campsite, Lechlade, Gloucestershire

Lechlade is where the River Thames begins its working life, the Neptune-like statue of Old Father Thames casts a majestic eye over St. John's Lock, the highest navigable point of the great river. From here, the Cotswold stone quarried at nearby Taynton was shipped down river to London for the rebuilding of St Paul's Cathedral. The lock is still well used, but today's traffic is largely pleasure craft seeking the quieter reaches of the Thames. Small boats can be hired by the hour from Riverside Boatyard. The Campsite is just over the bridge and is set in 3.5 acres of level grassland with good access from the main road (A361). Ideal base for touring the Cotswolds and only 250 yards from the Thames Path and River Thames. Rallies Welcome.

Onsite Facilities - 20 Tourers/Motorhomes, 50 Tents, 40 Hookups, Toilets, Showers, Chemical Disposal Point, Dish-washing, Disabled Facilities, Pets Allowed, Laundrette.

Offsite Facilities - Food Shop 500yds, Gas 500yds, Bar/Pub 500yds, Restaurant 500yds, Takeaway Food 500yds, Indoor Heated Pool 12m, Outdoor Heated Pool 5m, Tennis Courts 0.5m, Fishing 500yds, Golf Course 5m, Horse Riding 5m, Water Sports 500yds.

Rates : £6 per adult, £2 electric hook up. Min age 21.