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. The site is also within 35 minutes of Chipping Norton, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Why choose 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

Rural, back to basics 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 and suitable for up to six guests. If you want to hook up your appliances, six electric pitches are set in an open field, for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes, allowing up to six guests per pitch. Enjoy a meal in the pub, or a well-deserved pint, after taking a walk down to Hook Norton Brewery, a 30 minute stroll away. Or have a BBQ or toast marshmallows over a fire pit, as long as it is raised from the ground. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for your stay, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch. Do note that restaurant booking is a must to be guaranteed a table, and the pub does not serve food on Mondays or Tuesdays. The site also hosts a range of events and live music bands in the pub garden and field, and there is an industrial site next door, which can be noisy in the mornings.

The Gate Hangs High is open from 01/03 to 31/12 in 2025 and 2026.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Kids playground

Near pub

Wash up area

Basic camping facilities include two toilets and one shower, with extra toilets in the pub, which you can also use while the pub is open. There is also a washbasin and a 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 or Tuesdays. There is also occasional live music and events held onsite.

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

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, roof 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

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Sloping field, better for a short break. Good beer.

Pamela H

VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

The camping field had hardstanding at the top near the pub with hook ups for vans. We pitched at the bottom of the field on a flattish spot, the only boundary with a hedge and fields behind it and the quietest place. There are 2 toilets for 24 hour access on the outside of the pub, one of which contains the shower, the other is small and contains a loo and small corner basin with no plug. The water was hot, there was soap, air freshener, enough loo paper and a hand dryer. Cleanliness was ok. The toilets in the pub were available during opening hours. The pub was clean and served locally brewed beer. The food was ok, but not cheap, the menu item I chose was unavailable. There were some beautiful prints on the wall from local artist Josephine Trotter, which I thought was a great touch. Dogs are allowed too. Hook Norton village is under a mile away. The village is picturesque. Saint Peter's church is really interesting and has some beautiful stone carvings and stained glass. The Sun pub opposite the church served Hook Norton beer and also allowed dogs. Overall, I was happy with a one night stay at this site, but I wouldn't fancy a proper holiday there.

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Donovan S

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

Great location. Spacious. Great pub service. Food very good. More toilets possibly?

Basic, but excellent

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Paul G

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

This describes itself as a fairly basic site, but as such, it is excellent. The pitches are well mowed. The adjoining pub is great, with an excellent and well priced menu. Super friendly staff. Only £8 pppn! It's nice that it offers the full range from campsite, to hook up, to hotel room. Definitely recommended.

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Site rules

What time is check-in/out at The Gate Hangs High?

Check-in at The Gate Hangs High is from noon until 8pm. Please let the site know if you are delayed. Check-out is before noon.

Is The Gate Hangs High dog-friendly?

Yes, The Gate Hangs High is dog friendly, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch. Dogs are welcome in the pub but must be kept on a lead at all times, including all areas of the site.

Does The Gate Hangs High allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, The Gate Hangs High allows BBQs and campfires, provided they are kept raised off the ground.

Does The Gate Hangs High allow groups or pitches being booked together?

Yes, The Gate Hangs High allows group bookings, including hen and stag parties, by prior arrangement.

Does The Gate Hangs High have a quiet time or noise policy?

The Gate Hangs High hosts a range of events and live music in the pub garden and field. It is also next to a road, and there is an industrial site next door, so there may be noise onsite.

Pitches

Can I bring an awning, gazebo or pup tent with me to The Gate Hangs High?

Yes, The Gate Hangs High allows guests to bring an awning free of charge, and a pup tent or gazebo for a small fee.

Can I park near my pitch at The Gate Hangs High?

Yes, you are welcome to park by your pitch at The Gate Hangs High.

How many tents are allowed per pitch at The Gate Hangs High?

The Gate Hangs High allows one tent per pitch, with a maximum of eight people.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at The Gate Hangs High?

Yes, The Gate Hangs High has free WiFi for guests in the pub.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at The Gate Hangs High?

The Gate Hangs High has a pub serving refreshing drinks and homemade food, including a campers' menu and a children's menu. Please note that food is not served on Mondays or Tuesdays. The Sun Inn and The Pear Tree Inn are a 20 minute stroll away.

Does The Gate Hangs High have a shop onsite?

No, The Gate Hangs High does not have a shop, but there is a small Londis, a five minute drive away, for picking up essentials.

Does The Gate Hangs High have electric vehicle charging?

No, The Gate Hangs High does not have EV charging, but there is a VendElectric Charging Station in Hook Norton, a five minute drive away.

What are the pub opening hours at The Gate Hangs High?

The Gate Hangs High pub is open Monday and Tuesday from 3pm until 11pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 12pm until 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 9am until 11:30pm, and Sunday's from 9am until 9pm. Please note that food is not served on Monday or Tuesday.

What is phone signal like at The Gate Hangs High?

Phone signal at The Gate Hangs High should be strong for those with O2, EE, and Vodafone. Those with Three may not have good signal strength.

Getting there

Are there any local taxi service companies to The Gate Hangs High?

There are plenty of taxi services in Banbury, a 15 minute drive from The Gate Hangs High. Banbury Travel can be contacted at 01295 265510, Banbury Station Taxis can be contacted at 07799 047277, or Banbury Cross Taxis can be contacted at 07939 687873.

What is the nearest bus stop to The Gate Hangs High?

The Green, Austins Way, and the Church bus stops are all within a 25 minute walk from The Gate Hangs High.

What's nearby

What are the nearest public transport links to The Gate Hangs High?

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.

What are the nearest pubs to The Gate Hangs High?

Other nearby pubs to The Gate Hangs High are the Pear Tree Inn and The Sun Inn, a five minute drive away. Cherington Arms and the Wykham Arms are a ten minute drive from the site.

What is within walking distance of The Gate Hangs High?

Hook Norton Brewery is a 30 minute stroll from The Gate Hangs High, offering guided tours with free beer samples (pre-booking required). Lambs Pool is a 25 minute walk away for a scenic stroll, and little ones can run off steam at Bourne Lane Playground, a 15 minute walk away.

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Things to do on site and in the Banbury area

This site is close to many popular tourist destinations and countryside walks in the Cotswolds. 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 a unique experience to learn more about your favourite animal species. Meet one of their two-toed sloths or take a walk with the wolves.

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.

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