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Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire

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Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, The Gate Hangs High in Hook Norton is a simple pub site, suitable for camping and touring on unallocated grass pitches. With views of the Oxfordshire countryside, pitch up at this site and sample a pint of one of Hook Norton's ales or a pub meal all on your doorstep. The site is also within 35 minutes of Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stratford Upon Avon.

Why you'll love it at The Gate Hangs High


Set in the Cotswolds, ten minutes to Chipping Norton and 30 minutes to Bourton-on-the-Water

Onsite country pub serving food and ales

Traditional rural campsite with unallocated pitches and countryside views

About the site


Nestled between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton, this pub campsite offers a back to basics base for exploring the Cotswolds. The site is within easy reach of local villages, farm shops and walking trails. There are a total of 25 tent and campervan pitches, and 12 touring pitches, each unallocated without electric, suitable for up to six guests. If you want to hook up your appliances, six electric pitches are set in an open field, for up to six guests in tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Enjoy a tasty meal in the pub, or a well-deserved pint after taking a walk down the many paths and explore the countryside or experience the sights, smells and tastes of the traditional Hook Norton Brewery, a 30 minute stroll away. Do note that the pub does not serve food on Mondays or Tuesdays. Once back at your base, you can have a BBQ or toast marshmallows over a fire pit, as long as it is raised from the ground. Please also note, there is an industrial site next door which can be noisy in the mornings. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for your stay, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch. Do note, restaurant booking is a must to be guaranteed a table. The site also hosts a range of events and live music bands in the pub garden and field.

The Gate Hangs High is open from 01/03 to 27/09.


Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Electric hookups

Kids playground

Near pub

W.C. disposal

Basic camping facilities include two toilets and one shower, with extra toilets in the pub which you can also use. There is also a washbasin and baby changing available. The onsite pub serves a range of homemade food, with a campers and children's menu, do note that no food is served on Mondays and Tuesdays. There is also occasional live music and events held onsite.

If you are looking to eat at the pub, booking is highly recommended, food is only served Wednesday to Sunday. The closest shop for picking up the essentials can be found just a five minute drive away in Hook Norton.


Map and address

Park address

The Gate Hangs High,

Whichford Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5DF

Coordinates

52.0115, -1.4842 | SP 35 34

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The Gate Hangs High is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


There are 43 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Unallocated grass pitches without electric suitable for tents and campervans.

12 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Unallocated grass pitches without electric suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

6 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with electric set in an open field suitable for tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.


The Gate Hangs High reviews

82%

would recommend

Overall
4.2
Location
4.44
Value for money
4.49
Service
4.41
Facilities
3.62
Cleanliness
4.03

Really good site, staff very friendly

Tracey P

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Motorhome - Non Electric Grass Touring PitchesApr 2025

Really good site, staff very friendly. Plenty of room nobody was on top of you.

A hidden gem, with great links, friendly people and a great pub

Jamie S

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025

This was surprisingly brilliant. Great location the pub is lovely with great food, friendly staff and Hook Norton really is just a mile down the road

Touring caravan

Steve H

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025

A lovely quiet place, very relaxing great hosts, good food, I will be recommending to all my friends as its great value for the money

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FAQ

Check-in is from noon till 8pm. Please let the site know if you are delayed. Check-out is before noon.

Yes, up to two dogs are welcome per pitch provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not left unattended. Dogs are also allowed in the pub onsite but must be kept on their lead.

BBQs and campfires are welcome, provided they are kept raised off the ground.

Guests are welcome to bring an awning free of charge and a pup tent or gazebo for a small fee.

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed onsite, just be sure to choose these as an extra when completing your booking.

Yes, group bookings are allowed by prior arrangement.

Yes, you are welcome to park by your pitch for convenience.

Yes, there is free WiFi for guests in the pub.

There is a pub onsite, serving refreshing drinks and homemade food including a camper's and children's menu. Please note, food is not served on Mondays or Tuesdays.

The Green bus stop is just a 20 minute walk away and the nearest train station is Banbury which is a 15 minute drive away.

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Things to do on site and in the Banbury area

This site is in a great location for exploring the Cotswolds and is close to many popular tourist destinations and fantastic countryside walks. The 30 minute stroll to the Hook Norton Brewery is definitely a must!

You can also make a trip to Heythrop Zoological Gardens (10 minutes) for an inspiring and unique experience to learn more about your favourite animal species. Meet one of their two-toed sloths or take a walk with the wolves. It's an experience not to miss.

The famous Diddly Squat Farm Shop of Clarkson's Farm is also within a 15 minute drive, where you can also have a wander around the charming village of Chipping Norton.

Other attractions nearby include:

  • The Rollright Stones (5 minutes)
  • Broughton Castle (10 minutes)
  • Fairytale Farm (10 minutes)
  • Cotswold Farm Park (25 minutes)
  • Broadway Tower (30 minutes)
The listing for The Gate Hangs High was last updated on April 23rd, 2025 at 5:07 PM

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