Off-grid grass pitches and bell tents on a family dairy farm between Cirencester and Bibury, with campfires and famously spotless loos.
Our verdict
A proper farm campsite that gets the basics gloriously right; book it for the campfires and the best compost loos in the Cotswolds.
| Distance from SN7 | 18 miles |
|---|---|
| County | The Cotswolds |
| Price band | ££ what the bands mean |
| Open | Late April to September |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | Yes |
| Electric hook-up | No |
| Campfires | Yes |
| Swimming pool | No |
Church Farm has been in the same family since 1954, and The T Barn is its camping arm: eleven off-grid grass pitches and three furnished bell tents tucked into a quiet valley between Cirencester and Bibury. Pitches are a generous 8m square, take up to five people, and each comes with its own stone fire circle, so evenings mean proper campfires rather than disposable barbecues. There is no electric hook-up, which is rather the point.
The facilities punch well above the price. Campers rave about the hot showers and what more than one reviewer has called the best compost loos they have used, all kept spotless. The Village Pub in Barnsley is a fifteen minute walk across the fields for dinner when nobody fancies cooking, and Bibury, one of the most photographed villages in England, is three miles up the road. Kids get space to roam and a working dairy and arable farm all around them.
Why children love it
- Grass pitches take two adults and up to three children, so one pitch covers the whole crew for £29 a night
- Every pitch has its own stone fire circle for marshmallows and campfire cooking, with firepits to borrow
- Cattle graze the neighbouring fields, so children can watch a real working farm going about its day
Days out nearby
- Bibury and its much-photographed Arlington Row cottages, 3 miles
- Cirencester for shops, cafes and the Corinium Museum, about 10 minutes by car
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Chedworth Roman Villa, both around 25 minutes away
Know before you go
- The site is off-grid with no fridge or freezer, so bring a decent coolbox and spare ice packs
- Phone signal is patchy in the valley; download offline maps before you set off
- The dog policy has differed between booking platforms, so check directly with the site before bringing one
The honest bit
Pitches sit fairly close together and reviewers note chatter can carry late into the evening, so it is sociable rather than secluded.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Church Farm, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at The T Barn?
Yes. Campfires or fire pits are part of the experience at The T Barn. Follow the site's current fire rules, keep fires off the grass where asked, and check ahead in very dry spells.
Does The T Barn have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park, about 7 miles away. The T Barn makes up for it outdoors.
How far is The T Barn from Faringdon and Oxford?
The T Barn is about 18 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 36 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is The T Barn open?
The T Barn is typically open Late April to September. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Kids Under Canvas 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.
