Year-round grass tent pitches a mile outside Chipping Norton, with heated showers, a small shop and the Cotswolds on your doorstep.
Our verdict
A spotless, friendly, open-all-year base for exploring the north Cotswolds; just don't expect entertainment laid on for the kids.
| Distance from SN7 | 24 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | Open all year |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | Yes |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | No |
A family-run, open-all-year park in nine acres of gently rolling countryside a mile outside Chipping Norton, with proper grass tent pitches alongside the hardstandings for tourers. You can pitch with or without electric, and the heated shower block (with a family bathroom for bathtime wrangling) draws consistent praise for cleanliness. There's a small shop and gas exchange on site, and tents start at £22 a night for two, with under-16s just £3 each.
This is more calm Cotswolds base than kids' holiday park: there's no playground, so pack bikes and a football, and note that open fires are banned (raised barbecues are fine until 10pm). The payoff is the location. Chipping Norton's pubs, cafes and summer lido are a 25 to 30 minute walk away, Diddly Squat Farm Shop is five minutes in the car, and Blenheim Palace, Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water are all within easy day-trip range.
Why children love it
- Family bathroom in the heated shower block makes bedtime routines under canvas much easier
- Fairytale Farm and the Cotswold Wildlife Park at Burford are both within an easy drive for a day out
- Nine acres of open grass to run around on, but no playground, so bring your own entertainment
Days out nearby
- Chipping Norton town, a 25 to 30 minute walk, for pubs, cafes and the open-air lido in summer
- Diddly Squat Farm Shop, five minutes by car; expect long queues in peak season
- Blenheim Palace, Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water, all around 30 minutes' drive
Know before you go
- Light sleepers in tents should ask for a pitch away from the road when booking; the Rally field can catch traffic noise
- High season weekends carry a two-night minimum stay and bank holidays three; check current terms when you book
- The fenced dog paddock costs extra (around £10 at last check), so factor that in if your dog needs an off-lead run
The honest bit
Tent pitches in the overflow Rally field sit close to the road and some campers report traffic noise at night, so light sleepers should ask for a pitch further back.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Chipping Norton, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Cotswold Hills Country Park?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at Cotswold Hills Country Park. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does Cotswold Hills Country Park have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Diamond Farm Caravan and Camping Park, about 17 miles away.
How far is Cotswold Hills Country Park from Faringdon and Oxford?
Cotswold Hills Country Park is about 24 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 23 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Cotswold Hills Country Park open?
Cotswold Hills Country Park is typically open Open all year. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Kids Under Canvas is an independent guide and takes no commission. Details last checked July 2026; facilities and opening dates change season to season, so always confirm directly with the campsite before travelling. Photography is illustrative, not of the campsite itself.
