The Gate Hangs High
Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire
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. Pitches from £18/night for 2 people.
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.
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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.
What walking routes are close to The Gate Hangs High?
Lambs Pool Nature Reserve is a 25 minute walk from The Gate Hangs High. Broughton Grange Gardens and Adderbury Lakes are a 15 minute drive away, while Banbury Country Park and Orchard Park can be reached within 20 minutes by car.
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