Birchwood Camping
Birchwood Camping
4.92 /5
Birchwood Camping is a small, back-to-nature site set in a 6.5-acre wildflower meadow that is a haven for wildlife and set in a Dark Skies area for starry nights! The pitches welcome tents or campervans, with fire pits provided for each. The quarry pitches are set next to a stream, perfect for cooling off on a hot summer's day! For a bit of luxe, the bell tent which is set on decking sleeps four and has an adjacent BBQ area.
Peaceful and eco friendly camping and glamping with fire pits and a stream for wild swimming too
Back to basics camping with spacious pitches set across over 6.5 acres of natural wildflower meadows
Incredible Dark Skies and a wildlife haven, spot swallows, owls, Muntjac deer and more!
About Birchwood Camping
An eco-friendly, off-grid campsite nestled in the Herefordshire countryside set between the towns of Leominster, Bromyard and Tenbury Wells. Enjoy a peaceful back to basics camping experience surrounded by nature, spot Muntjac deer from your pitch or listen to the soothing sounds of owls as you fall asleep. For camping, pitches are split between the meadow and the quarry, each without electric and mown into the long grass, surrounded by ancient hedgerows and woodland. The meadow pitches are set on a slightly sloping five acre field, the spacious pitches make it an ideal spot for families. Three of these pitches are for tents and two for campervans. A gate at the bottom of the meadow leads you to the quarry pitches, for tents only, set in a small area of 1.5 acres. These pitches are more secluded, surrounded by woodland with a small stream running alongside, an ideal spot for wild swimming! Pitches are set next to an old steam railway embankment and you can still see remnants of the old quarry face too! The bell tent sleeps up to four with a comfy king-sized bed and two futon mattresses for children. Bedding is provided for the king-sized bed, but for the futons you will need to bring sleeping bags. Set in the meadow the bell tent is raised on decking with seating, fire pit and BBQ for nights in the open. There are plenty of footpaths to take straight from the site to explore more of the Herefordshire countryside. Or head to Leominster, Bromyard or Tenbury Wells for independent boutique shops and cafes and a day of mooching. Slightly further afield are the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a great day out for outdoors lovers! Fire pits are provided for each pitch, guests can also hire a mini pizza oven to go over the griddle. Sorry, dogs are not allowed on this site due to the surrounding livestock. At least one guest must be a member of the Greener Camping Club to stay at this site, the £12 membership fee can be added on when booking. This grants you access to over 160 eco friendly camping and glamping sites across England and Wales.
The camping and campervan pitches are available from April 1st to October 31st. The Bell Tent is available from May 1st until September 23rd.
The meadow pitches have flushing toilets and hot showers, and the quarry pitches have a shower shack and a compost loo. There is a covered kitchen area with washing up facilities, a fridge/freezer, a kettle, toaster and charging sockets. There is also a children's playground for the little ones.
Each pitch has a campfire, with complimentary firewood if staying three nights or more to get you started! Mini pizza ovens are also available to borrow from the site.
The site stocks a selection of local produce that is available to purchase including free-range eggs, honey and home made jam, or for a wider selection there are several shops in Bromyard to pick up any essentials, 15 minutes by car. For meals out, The Fisherman Arms at Docklow Pools is a ten minute drive away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
4 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Quarry)
Max 4 people
Slightly smaller non electric grass pitches set in a wildflower area with a stream in the corner. Suitable for tents only. Facilities are nearby. No cars are allowed on the field.
3 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Meadow)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 10m, are suitable for tents only, without electric. Fire pit provided. Set adjacent to the facilities. No cars are allowed on the field.
2 x Non Electric Grass Meadow Campervan Pitches (Meadow)
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches suitable for campervans only. Set adjacent to the facilities.
4.92 /5
100%
would recommend
"An idyllic location if you want to get away from it all "
Louisa A - Jul 2024
Tranquility
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Ellis P
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A beautiful, truly quiet location, far from the crowds. No road noise, no flight path, just the chatter of nesting swifts and the chirp of crickets by day, and by night, the hoot of owls, and a great view of the stars in a properly dark sky. The campsite has clean, neat facilities, and the hosts are cheerful, helpful and friendly. With just a handful of pitches, spaced across the site, this is a place to relax, but you can also venture out to explore the undersubscribed, and perhaps under appreciated Herefordshire towns and countryside, with plenty to see within half an hours drive. We found the nearest pub walkable (around 1 hour, some steep hills, a map recommended) with great real ales and traditional, good, pub food. Our camper-conversion was given plenty of room: the two places dedicated for campervans are fairly flat, but don't expect a perfect level. Note that there are no facilities specifically for vans: no electric hook-up, water point or pump-out. If you've an off-grid setup, or you're trialling one, it's perfect. A lovely place, we long to return already.
Idyllic camping spot
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Aoife R
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Idyllic campsite set in a golden meadow with wide open skies! We had a lovely pitch in the meadow which was massive and had lots of privacy from other campers. They're well spaced out with long grass in between for privacy. The quarry pitches were also nice and secluded. The perfect spot for getting away from it all and feeling wild in the countryside. Star gazing at night was a highlight. The owners couldn't do enough for you and they had all the facilities you need on site including a shared fridge freezer. We can't wait to come again!
Fabulously peaceful
Recommends site
Clare B
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We had a lovely 2 night stay at the site. Luckily for us, we had the site to ourselves so it was extremely peaceful! We stayed in the meadow field and loved that each spot has its own patch surrounded by long grass. The kids ran free and enjoyed the play area, paddling in the stream and all the games. The shower and toilet for the meadow were fantastic - modern and clean and it was a huge bonus that there is a little kitchen with fridge, kettle and toaster to use. We loved that there were swallows nesting in the toilet and we saw a hedgehog and barn owl at night, which was fabulous. If you're looking for a nature friendly and peaceful campsite, I highly recommend it. I imagine it would be great if you went with a few families together as well with each of you having your own space within the field. The host was kind and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Ice creams for sale in the freezer was a nice touch! Thanks for having us, it was such a lovely break.
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Things to do on site and in the Leominster area
Reconnect with nature and explore the surrounding paths, walk or bring your bike and cycle the network of trails direct from the site. To head to the Malvern Hills AONB only 40 minutes by car and offers some truly scenic surroundings.
Leominster is just 15 minutes from the site, ideal for a day of mooching the streets with shops and pretty gardens. Or, head to Tenbury Wells (10 minutes) with the historic Round Market and beautiful open spaces. Bromyard is similar with a historic market and cute streets lined with independent shops.
Stroll around the gardens of Ralph Court (10 minutes) to enjoy beautiful and quirky gardens, there are even outdoor activities for the children including archery and bushcraft! Finish up with a tasty treat from the onsite restaurant before returning to your pitch.
Other nearby activities include:
- Docklow Fishing Pools (5 minutes)
- National Trust - Berrington Hall (20 minutes)
- Oaker Wood Leisure (20 minutes)
- Hampton Court Castle (20 minutes)
- The Grove Golf and Bowling (10 minutes)
- The Herefordshire Golf Club (35 minutes)
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