Famous steaks, gorgeous gardens or a step back in time, we have a nearby pub to suit everyone.
If I asked you where the longest stone bridge in England was, would you know?
It's the perfect pub trivia question.
Which fit's right in with our blog post for July!
One of our most frequently asked questions from you is, "where are the nearest pubs", followed by, “which one would you recommend."
Now obviously I'm going to tell you about the three closest pubs to Hill Farm, which are all amazing. You can't find many campsites with three stand-out local pubs to choose from within 2 miles of the gate.
Before we get started, I have a disclaimer. My son is the chef at The Crewe and Harpur, so I undeniably have a bias and, therefore, without any shadow of doubt, it’s my favourite. 😜
BUT.
Regardless of my opinion, there are good reasons to make The Brookfield or The Ragley Boat Stop your number-one go-to pub when staying at Hill Farm Glamping, Caravan and Campsite…
And I'm going to tell you why!
The Brookfield Pub
10 min walk
0.5 miles from Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Local pub, pet friendly
Everyone loves a local pub, and The Brookfield gives you a good time in spades. It's the people who make this pub great. The staff are child, pet, walker and biker friendly.
They serve beers, real ales and coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.
I like to recommend The Brookfield for groups, families and anyone desperate to catch a game on SKY Sports whilst staying with us.
You'll find a pool table, dart board and BOGOF burgers on Tuesday and Thursday.
It’s proper home-cooked pub-grub.
We will leave you to decide if The Brookfield is your pub of choice. 🍻
The walk here is on small lanes, with no pavements. There are grass verges for most of the way.
Visit the Brookfield facebook page here.
The Ragley Boat Stop
DE73 7FY
1 mile from Hill Farm
Dog friendly, on leads
Location Location Location.
The Ragley Boat Stop is a group of 8 pubs in the Midlands, but what it lacks in small local pub vibes, it over delivers in size and location.
The pub is 1 mile away from Hill Farm Glamping and Campsite, or a 3 minute drive.
Planted in the middle of fields, perched on the side of the canal, as you round the corner into the car park, you’ll take a step back in surprise!
The gardens roll down to the edge of the water. Like no other venue around, it boasts a bonkers infinity balcony, to soak up the never-ending views.
Famous for steaks, views and location. It's a pub worth a visit.
The caveat here is that you can't walk to it along the canal. It looks like you can, but the last stretch is on a roadway (country lane), again, with no pavement. This is worth noting if you have dogs and children with you.
Visit the Ragley Boat Stop website here.
Crewe and Harpur
DE73 7JA
1.3 mile drive and 1.2 mile walk
Dog friendly, on leads
In Swarkestone, overlooking the longest stone bridge in England is the Crewe and Harpur.
Instead of turning right at the canal (which takes you to the Raglely Boat Stop), you take a left and follow the canal to the next bridge. Leave the canal path onto Lowes Lane.
Again, you will be walking on a small lane with no pavement.
In Swarkestone, you'll find both the pub and the bridge.
The bridge is three-quarters of a mile long, a medieval causeway and a slightly more modern bridge - we are talking 1700s.
Local Legend has it that two women built it. The Bellamont sisters. Who watched their fiancees drown whilst returning to them after gaining permission to marry from local barons on the far side of the river.
According to the story, they didn't want anyone to suffer the same tragedy.
The bridge was so cripplingly expensive it spent their fortunes, and both died unmarried and penniless. The sisters haunt the causeway to this day.
During the English Civil War, the causeway came under fire. On the 6th of January 1643, the local royalist Sir John Harpur defended the bridge against the parliamentarian Sir John Gill.
Hence the name of the Crewe and Harpur.
In case you were wondering 🤪
Ok. We've scratched the surface of the stories and history attached to the bridge. Are you curious to visit?
Yes?
Great.
Step aside, Venice - you just added Swarkestone Bridge as the next ancient monument on your bucket list!
As my son is the chef at the Crewe and Harpur, I'd better recommend something from the menu! My go-to is the chicken and chorizo kebab, served on flatbread. It melts like butter.
Visit the Crewe and Harpur website here.
There you have it, three pubs within 2 miles of Hill Farm.
Which one tickled your taste buds?
Stay for a week this summer, and you can try them all 👏🏕
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And some good camping food ideas.
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