Award-winning family farm camping with a car-free field, play parks and a farm shop, a walk from Bourton-on-the-Water.
Our verdict
A car-free camping field, two play parks and a milkshake bar, a footpath's walk from the Cotswolds' most famous village.
| Distance from SN7 | 24 miles |
|---|---|
| County | The Cotswolds |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | April to October |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | No |
| Electric hook-up | No |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | No |
The Wildings has quietly become one of the Cotswolds' best family campsites: a car-free camping field where children roam between two play parks while the tents go up, backed by hot showers, family bathrooms, a camping kitchen and a farm shop whose milkshake bar does brisk, sticky business.
Yurts, pods and bell tents cover the glamping wing, and a public footpath runs the mile into Bourton-on-the-Water, all honey-stone bridges, the model village and the motor museum. Being able to walk into the Cotswolds' busiest village and walk back out to a quiet farm field is the whole trick.
Why children love it
- Car-free camping field with two play parks in it
- Milkshake bar, sweet shop and café on site
- A footpath walk to Bourton's bridges, model village and duck-filled river
Days out nearby
- Bourton-on-the-Water (20-minute footpath walk)
- Birdland Park and Gardens
- The Slaughters, a pram-friendly walk away
Know before you go
- Walk into Bourton before 10am and have the bridges almost to yourselves.
- One large or three small tents per pitch, check the rules when booking groups.
- The farm shop covers breakfast, but the village fudge shops cover morale.
The honest bit
Bourton-on-the-Water is gorgeous and mobbed: by mid-morning in August the village is a slow-moving river of day trippers. Go early, or enjoy the site and let the crowds have it.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Bourton-on-the-Water, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at The Wildings Campsite?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at The Wildings Campsite. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does The Wildings Campsite have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Lincoln Farm Park, about 22 miles away. The Wildings Campsite makes up for it outdoors.
How far is The Wildings Campsite from Faringdon and Oxford?
The Wildings Campsite is about 24 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 29 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is The Wildings Campsite open?
The Wildings Campsite is typically open April to October. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Peg & Lantern 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.
