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Bell tents in Mendip Hills AONB
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Top-rated campgrounds in Mendip Hills AONB
Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
1. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
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Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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The T Barn
2. The T Barn
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Cirencester, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
3. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
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Crickhowell, Wales · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Tom's Field (New Forest)
4. Tom's Field (New Forest)
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Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
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Oxwick Farm
5. Oxwick Farm
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Bristol, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
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Gurt Yurts
6. Gurt Yurts
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Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
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Flowerdew Farm
7. Flowerdew Farm
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Bridport, England · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
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Charisworth Farm
8. Charisworth Farm
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Blandford, England · 2 units
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
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Harry's Meadow
9. Harry's Meadow
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Fordingbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
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Harry's Field New Forest
10. Harry's Field New Forest
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Fordingbridge, England · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
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Marshwood Farm Camping
11. Marshwood Farm Camping
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Dinton, England · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
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Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
12. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
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Honiton, England · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
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Oakhill Ponds
13. Oakhill Ponds
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Somerset, England · 6 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
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West Holme Glamping, Manor Lane, West Holme,Wareham,Dorset BH20 6AQ
14. West Holme Glamping, Manor Lane, West Holme,Wareham,Dorset BH20 6AQ
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Wareham, England · 2 units
West Holme Glamping is a micro-site with pre-erected bell tents in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just the job for romantic mini-breaks or holidays for small families, it's set in 20 acres, so there’s plenty of privacy and lots of space to roam around.
The bell tents here come equipped with a double bed, rugs, picnic tables, lanterns, a gazebo and a gas barbecue. The three showers and three toilets are shared between six tents.. You'll just need to bring your own bed linen and towels or add them to your booking.
You can explore the area by car – medieval castles, beaches, National Trust sites and the Jurassic Coast are all less than half an hour’s drive away. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are 20 minutes' drive away. Pretty market towns like Dorchester (also 30 minutes) or seaside resorts like Swanage (20 minutes) are all worth a mosey, while historic Wareham has Saxon town walls and riverside churches to explore. The sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage are also within half an hour's drive of the site.
If you’re feeling energetic, the Isle of Purbeck has plenty of walks and bike rides on the rocky peninsula overlooking the English Channel, as well as parts of the South West Coast Path.
The local farm shop is a 2 minute walk and sells the very best of local Dorset produce if you fancy cooking on the barbecue. And if you don’t, there’s a cosy tea shop attached, and there are plenty of gastropubs serving real ales and great grub in less than a 15-minute drive too.
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Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
15. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
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Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
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Camping at Brandiers Farm
16. Camping at Brandiers Farm
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Upper Minety, England · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bucolic rural glamping in a beautiful natural beauty spot on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
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Coppet Hill
17. Coppet Hill
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Bridport, England · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
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Slader’s Rest
18. Slader’s Rest
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Winscombe, England · 2 units
Slader’s Rest sits right at the heart of the Mendips’ best walking and cycling country. Step out the gate and you’re moments from the Mendip Way - the 50-mile trail that runs the length of the Mendips - and onto the Strawberry Line, the traffic-free path that runs all the way to the sea. We also border Slader’s Leigh, a protected nature reserve and wildflower meadow, and sit beside King’s Wood, a National Trust ancient woodland. It’s about as good a base as you’ll find for exploring on foot or by bike - and you’re a 5-minute walk from a shop and 15-minute walk from a pub.
This is a small, owner-run site. Each pitch is private and named, set in our own wildflower meadow - not a flat, mown field, but ground with real character: it sits on an old Saxon boundary, with the natural dips and rises that come with it. We’ve found the flat spots and tucked a pitch into each one.
One thing worth knowing before you book: our eastern boundary runs alongside a main road, so if you’re looking for a site that’s totally silent, Slader's Rest might not be the best fit. The local area is a popular spot during the day, particularly at weekends and during school holidays - with so many walking and cycling routes converging nearby, there’s usually a steady flow of visitors to the surrounding woods and trails, though it quietens down in the evening.
We offer two furnished bell tents - Hawthorn and Apple - each with its own cooking area, plus a tent pitch for those bringing their own kit. Facilities are shared: two composting toilets, a hot shower, and a washing-up area. At weekends, walk over to our self-service coffee hut for a proper barista-style coffee.
Pause. Recharge. Explore.
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Buckland Farm Camping
19. Buckland Farm Camping
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Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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Maesbury Meadows
20. Maesbury Meadows
Radstock, England · 3 units
Get away from it all when you stay under the stars at Maesbury Meadows!Wake up to the dawn chorus and swap your phone for a book. Enjoy being in nature, in the calm quiet Somerset hills. Close to Wells, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet, with an onsite cafe, gym and treatment rooms. Enjoy your very own wood fired pizza oven in each tent! This is your chance to really re-charge and rest.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Will
August 2026
Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
Total peace and tranquility, in beautiful surroundings with so much space. Such a tonic.
The host, Pridie, is very welcoming/helpful and available to answer all questions :)
Thank you!
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sara
August 2026
With kids
We had the most wonderful stay from start to finish. Tim was there to advise and see you anything we needed. He also gave great ideas on things to do with our teens. We would highly recommend this.
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Sinead
August 2026
With kids
Great campsite with brilliant clean facilities in a picturesque peaceful setting. Lovely comfy beds and fresh towels and lots of useful local information listed in the folder. Short walk to cure village pub with tasty food. Would definitely come again!
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Jessica
August 2026
With kids
We loved Slader’s Rest! We stayed for one night on the way down to Devon with our two young children. It’s a new site so everything was in great condition and had everything we needed. Easy to find, helpful instructions, Ed was lovely. We’d definitely stay again and would recommend to others.
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Clare
August 2026
With kids
We loved camping at Slader’s rest! The campsite was really well thought out, clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The location was great, with a really nice pub a short walk away, and the cycling routes were good, meaning we didn’t have to go on the main road. Ed the owner was friendly and very helpful, bringing us new freezer packs every day. The facilities were good with a lovely hot shower. We booked both tents so we had the whole site to ourselves which was great but it would also be ideal for 2 families going away together. The coffee hut was an added bonus too. All in all, a great stay! Would recommend.
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July 2026
With kids
We would definitely recommend staying here! The campsite was a great getaway, simple, but has everything you need - a really comfortable bed, a fire pit and also a cooking area with a stove and all you need to cook. The campsite is near a main road but this didn’t bother us at all, and it felt like a great escape, with lots to explore around the campsite and areas beyond. There are toilets and a great shower very close to the tents too. There is lots to explore along the old railway line that runs under the campsite, now footpath/ cycle track, with two villages a short walk in opposite directions. Ed, the host, was very friendly and accommodating, and we would certainly come back!
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Natalie
July 2026
Group trip
A tranquil space with everything you need! We only stayed for a night (unfortunately), but we had a lovely stay! Nigel seemed lovely too and made sure we had what we needed :)
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Rebecca
July 2026
3 nights at Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
Lovely grassy pitch in a beautiful meadows - lovely clean facilities. Some traffic noise but not a deal breaker.
See moreJacqueline
June 2026
Weekend Trip to Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
If you're looking to relax and soak up nature this is a beautiful spot on the edge of the forest. We stayed in a Bell Tent with lovely extras with some nice fruit tea bags and sugar stir sticks. Everything looked brand new.
Very clean showers and toilet blocks - modern and fresh.
Nothing was too much trouble - don't normally camp but I would have been happy for a week with a good book but sadly could only stay one night :-(
See moreAlexandra
June 2026
With kids
We had a fantastic time staying in the Butterfly bell tent. Very nicely decorated and situated.
Pridie was super helpful and great at communicating.
Happy to highly recommend!
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Sophie
June 2026
With pets
The bell tents here were beautifully set out and very spacious from other campers so it's very private! The sauna was gorgeous with a cold plunge shower and drinking water provided. To go back to the tent with fire wood, all in all made a relaxed and charming night. The hosts were lovely and will be definitely returning ta some point!
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Heather
May 2026
With kids
We were met on arrival with the nicest host. She went out of her way to help us with every query. Lovely pizza, nice family-friendly campsite. Good vibes. The amenities provided with the glamping package were impressive - far better than we’ve experienced before.
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Kunal
May 2026
With kids
We loved our stay! Pridie's place is gloriously situated with views of the hills and lots to do nearby. The bell tent was very comfortable, facilities all there, hosts welcoming and helpful. Will be back!
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September 2025
With kids
A very warm welcome from Nigel at the site, with explanation of the site.
We loved staying in one of the pre-pitched bell tents, so cosy and warm with very comfy beds! Warm shower and clean composting loo. Helpful little things like the - rechargeable lanterns for use and bottle lanterns when it got dark. A plus too, lots of kitchen ware and crockery.
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Hubert
August 2025
With kids
I had the most amazing camping experience here after not camping for 10 years, and it couldn’t have been better! 🏕️ The view is absolutely stunning, and the bell tent was a great size – clean, comfortable, and really cosy. The toilets and showers are quite basic, but honestly perfect for this kind of stay.
The host was super helpful with excellent communication throughout, which made everything easy and stress-free. I especially loved the firepit, and wood was available, which made the evenings extra special. 🔥✨
Overall, this place exceeded my expectations and gave me the perfect return to camping. Highly recommended!
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Lucy
August 2025
With kids
The glamping tents are cosy and spacious, the beds were incredibly comfortable and clean. The tents are well spaced out so there is privacy and peace. We had a BBQ and a firepit provided. Facilities were fabulous with a well-stocked kitchen and lovely hot shower. Excellent, friendly hosts. My teenage nieces and nephew loved it and well hopefully be back.
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Jade
August 2025
With kids
Great little campsite! Richard welcomed us and asked if we needed anything. We asked for a firepit and logs which he brought over straight away. Showed us where everything was and we saw him round the site regularly.
We saw many animals from sheep to cows, to geese.
It was a quiet site when we first arrived midweek.
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Nicole
August 2025
With kids
We had a wonderful 2 nights stay in a Bell tent. The tent is well equipped and the shared kitchen is a very nice and comfortable area. Electrical devices can be charged here. Nigel was very friendly and helpful and we loved his dog. The house of the owners is a beautiful, old building and adds a special atmosphere! Can recommend staying here!
See moreRebecca
August 2025
Group trip
This campsite is perfection. We booked a bell tent to celebrate my birthday. It was a great choice. Everything was just lovely from the warm welcome, the help with transporting all our clobber up the hill, stunning views of the mountains and the site is a wildlife haven. We saw baby swallows and a hedgehog and loved the morning birdsong. Come here for absolute peace and tranquility. We can't wait to return.
See moreFencer
August 2025
With kids
Brilliant place to stay we had a great time, highly recommended :)
See moreMendip Hills AONB camping guide
Where to go
Cheddar and Around
Jagged cliffs and rocky ravines carve out the Cheddar Gorge, where explorers can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and caving. After taking in the AONB’s star attraction, hike up Black Down Hill for a view from the region’s highest point or cycle the scenic Strawberry Line. Don’t miss a visit to the town of Cheddar to sample Somerset’s famous cheese and cider.
Northeast Somerset & the Lakes
Sweeping gorges give way to forested valleys and lowland lakes in the northern part of the Mendip Hills. Enjoy nature walks, bird-watching, and lakeside picnics at the Chew Valley or Blagdon Lakes, or escape the crowds at a peaceful country campsite. To the north, the UNESCO city of Bath and the Cotswolds AONB are within day-trip distance.
South Mendip Hills
Hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails traverse the southern stretch of the Mendip Hills. Adrenaline seekers should head to the Wookey Hole caves, where caving excursions incorporate abseils and Via Ferrata climbs. A short drive south, Glastonbury turns into a hippy haven each summer during the massive Glastonbury music festival, and the nearby Glastonbury Tor is both a historic landmark and a popular viewpoint.
West Mendip and the Somerset Coast
Winscombe is the gateway to the west Mendip Hills, home to some of the area’s lesser-explored hiking trails. Continue west to the coast, where sandy beaches, cliff-top walks, and lively seaside towns dot the shores of the Bristol Channel. Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-On-Sea, and Clevedon are Somerset’s flagship beach resorts, where summer campers have a choice of seafront camping grounds.
