Birchwood Camping

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.

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.

Facilities and amenities

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

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

Internet access

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilets

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

There are 10 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

4 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Quarry)

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.

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3 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Meadow)

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.

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2 x Non Electric Grass Meadow Campervan Pitches (Meadow)

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.

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Birchwood Camping reviews

4.92 /5

5 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall

4.92

Location

4.8

Value for money

4.8

Service

5

Facilities

5

Cleanliness

5

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Tranquility

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Ellis P

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Meadow Campervan Pitches (Meadow)Aug 2024

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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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Quarry)Aug 2024

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

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Clare B

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Quarry)Jul 2024

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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