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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
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Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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Elmwicke Camping
2. Elmwicke Camping
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(67)
Cheltenham, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides
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Electrical hookup
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Red Sky at Night Campsite
3. Red Sky at Night Campsite
99%
(42)
Monmouth, Wales · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll catch at least one of the breathtaking sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth. If not, there’s always a stunning view of rolling hills all around. At night, the skies become a dazzling canvas of stars under one of Wales' official Dark Sky Reserves.
This family-run camping field on our laid-back livestock farm is full of rustic charm. Pitch wherever feels right—tent or camper van. Dogs welcome but must always be kept on a lead and cleaned up after (dog waste bin on site, otherwise we are a leave no trace site and you should take your rubbish home with you).
This year, we’re introducing the “Missing Camper Trail” hidden in the woodland—can you find Colin? You’ll also find a new zip line and a slackline for adventurers big and small. Mud Café and den building are still here, along with teddy bears scattered through the woods—no official trail, just hidden friends to find.
Also new this season - a handcrafted washing-up area built by Farmer Ben from wood right off our farm.
Coming soon: We’re hoping for showers this season, but we’ll update when they’re up and running.
Wild camping here means no electricity—just two lovely compost loos and a covered cold-water tap. So bring your guitar, light a fire, and soak up the simplicity... The way camping was intended.
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The Hemingway's Field + Woodlands
4. The Hemingway's Field + Woodlands
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Weston Super Mare, England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tucked away on a quiet Somerset lane at the foot of the Mendip Hills, The Hemingway's Field is a fully private, fully fenced paddock available for exclusive hire — meaning the whole space is yours and yours alone.
Wake up to birdsong with Bleadon Hill as your backdrop. Take the dogs straight out from the gate, the field is completely enclosed and secure. Watch the stars from a Somerset sky with almost no light pollution. Then head out in the morning to the beach at Weston-super-Mare (4 miles), up to Crook Peak for a ridge walk (3 miles), through Cheddar Gorge, or along the traffic-free Strawberry Line trail.
Easy access for large caravans and vehicles. The gate has fit 7m caravans through it, but we have kept it at 6.5m (as it was a slight squeeze). Happy to talk about removing the gate for bigger vehicles.
Water is available on site via a hosepipe. Please note that there are no toilet facilities, so guests need to be self-contained.
This is a back-to-basics outdoor experience with one important luxury: privacy. No shared facilities. No campsite neighbours. No noise. Just your family or your group and five acres of quiet Somerset countryside.
The field sits alongside two neighbouring paddocks occasionally used by local farmers, you may spot a friendly face or two, and sometimes a horse or two as well. If any animals are in residence during your stay, we'll give you a heads-up in advance. Guests are also welcome to explore our acre of woodland, which connects to the top paddocks, a lovely spot for an early morning wander and some cool exploring.
Please also note: Grass is cut and grazed frequently; the photos here are after a while without, so the condition will be much better when the field is booked out.
Nearby: Weston-super-Mare beach (4 miles) · Crook Peak & Mendip Hills AONB (3 miles) · Cheddar Gorge (12 miles) · Wookey Hole Caves (14 miles) · Wells Cathedral City (16 miles) · Bristol (18 miles)
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Little Eden Riverside Campsite
5. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
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(73)
England · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history!
We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette.
Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes.
*DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps
Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles.
Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists.
Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields.
Big Adventures and Little Moments
Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden
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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
6. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
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(49)
Trowbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months.
Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
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Stockbridge View Campsite
7. Stockbridge View Campsite
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(106)
Stockbridge, England · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge
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The T Barn
8. 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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Crooked Willows Farm
9. Crooked Willows Farm
90%
(35)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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Wookey Farm
10. Wookey Farm
98%
(189)
Wookey, England · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
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Spring Hill Wild Camping
11. Spring Hill Wild Camping
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Andover, England · 15 units
Spring Hill Wild Camping is a camping site set in the beautiful Hampshire village of St Mary Bourne. Within easy walking distance of the two local pubs, the well stocked village shop and a pick-your-own fruit farm with cafe and play areas.
The campsite aims to be a low impact, environmentally friendly site, providing only the basic necessities for camping; well maintained toilets and clean water.
If you are looking for hot showers and a pool, this is not the campsite for you. If you are looking for beautiful views, countryside walks and open fires Spring Hill Wild Camping is the campsite for you.
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Abbey Home Farm
12. Abbey Home Farm
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(225)
Cirencester, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
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Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
13. Oakhill Camping and Caravanning
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(5)
England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Based on the Beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset we can offer spacious pitches, 2 self contained cabins (2 adults only without pets). The campsite is child and dog friendly, on bus route to Bath and Wells. We have a village shop and Village Cafe open 2 days a week. Adjoining the field we have a recreational field including park and the fabulous Oakhill Inn serves fantastic food including takeaway pizza and Burgers.
We accept tents, Motorhomes and campers and we have the option of grass or hardstanding pitches on or off of electric.
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Paddington Farm
14. Paddington Farm
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(31)
Glastonbury, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
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Charisworth Farm
15. Charisworth Farm
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Blandford, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
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Southover Woods Wild Camping
16. Southover Woods Wild Camping
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(106)
Dorchester, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
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Harry's Meadow
17. Harry's Meadow
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(74)
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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Oxwick Farm
18. Oxwick Farm
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(80)
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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Peaceful countryside
19. Peaceful countryside
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Hereford, England · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Wild camping in an idyllic secluded location. Accessed from a country lane ample parking.
Campfires allowed
Animals welcome
Hot showers available
Smaller campers welcome large campers please message first.
Wifi available
Peaceful field for nature lovers amazing bird life. Near footpaths to river Wye for walkers and clear skies for stargazers.
The whole field could be rented privately for family or friends.
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Swan Island Glamping and Camping
20. Swan Island Glamping and Camping
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(319)
Oxfordshire, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Leonie
16 hours ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful location with spacious pitches. Helpful hosts
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Clare
1 day ago
4 m campervan
With pets
We loved staying here. Pridie came to have a chat with us in the evening, and all the other campers were friendly we felt really welcome. Excellent showers, and generally all really well set up, clean and well presented. Also lovely big van pitch in the meadow, will definitely head back soon. Thanks.
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Emily
1 week ago
6 m Class A
A lovely space, very peaceful and quiet yet conveniently 10 minutes away from Weston Super Mare.
Enclosed field where we could switch off and unwind, great for our dogs to mooch around freely as well.
A couple of mown areas to camp and a mown path around field would’ve been appreciated as grass really quite long at the time of our visit, weren’t able to stroll around easily.
The neighbouring horses were very sweet.
Would stay again, thank you ☺️
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Adam
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Camped for two nights with my family including two young kids under 3. We had a fantastic time, great views (day and night), caters nicely for kids without being over the top and providing the right amount of outdoor natural play, good basic facilities (absolutely fine by us!). Lots to do nearby. Pizza horse box was a great last minute addition that meant we could avoid cooking too! We would love to come back and stay longer! Thanks for the hospitality and providing such a great space!
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Lesley
2 weeks ago
Tent
Nice you be able to choose your pitch in a lovely meadow right by access to the river. Controlled amount of people camping so it felt nicely spaced out between campers.
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LauraJ
2 weeks ago
Tent
Well, what can I say. Absolutely wonderful spot. Nuthatch, wren, blackcap, buzzards galore. Clean and tidy deep wooded glade. Compost loo with a view into the green.
Our site was Hazlewood 2. A short steep track but worth every step. We heard a badger or a deer passing by at one point but didn’t see it. The shower felt all the sweeter, shared and on a slow trickle lasted ages. Wood was dry and lit easily. Thanks Southover Woods for sharing your magic.
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Sophie
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Southover Woods Wild Camping
We absolutely loved The Villager at Southwood. Being amongst the trees and watching the wildlife going about their days. The firepit was great, private compost loo and bucket shower. We honestly didn't want to leave, it was the perfect size for the two of us to feel like we had our own hideaway. We give it a 5/5, the only disappointment was the grounds were a little neglected, we attempted the Woodland Walk but it was too overgrown, the pitch area had sunken so was quite bowed, some toilet roll/rubbish was left behind by previous guests. There is also a handout at each site which states there is a shop, but this isn't actually true, so probably needs updating too. These are pretty minor maintenance tasks - but considering the high price of the pitch/site we were a little surprised. This didn't detract from our stay though, and we will be back.
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Max
2 weeks ago
Tent
Kind host, good view, very quiet site in a very nice area.
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Thomas
2 weeks ago
Tent
The campsite was clean a visitors mostly respectful. Remember to bring your 50p for the shower and liked the set up.
Unfortunately, there was a group who were making loads of noise all night on the second day. It would be cool if someone was around to get them to turn it down or maybe a number to call. Just some feedback to consider.
Other than that had a great stay and would recommend.
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Hannah
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Lovely location, spacious pitch & great facilities!
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Deep
3 weeks ago
3 m rooftop tent
With kids
Just as good as the first stay,always a delight staying here
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jonathan
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We had a wonderful weekend at Katherine’s place. The whole family made us feel so welcome and were incredibly friendly. It was a fantastic rewilding experience with beautiful open fields, a peaceful atmosphere, and thoughtful eco-friendly amenities.
It was the perfect place to relax, reconnect with nature, and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thank you so much, Katherine, for such a lovely weekend. We can’t wait to visit again!
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Xenia
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Great campsite and staff ... relaxed weekend, great location and clean facilities. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming ...we hope to be back soon !
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Phil
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Great location, facilities and atmosphere. Never disappoints. Andy was really helpful in getting us in, and it was much appreciated.
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Jeff
3 weeks ago
4 m campervan
Great little basic campsite. Showers were very clean with good water pressure. Toilets and wash sinks were kept clean. Wash up room had clean sinks with plenty of room. Lots of info for visitors. It even had some play equipment for younger ones.
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Charlie
3 weeks ago
Tent
Amazing little field with so much little things to do tables and benches to sit around and talk fire pits didnt talk to anyone and unfortunatley me and my partner had to leave due to hear stroke. But defo going back soon
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Louisa
3 weeks ago
Tent
We really loved our time at Wookey Farm, the large pitches were the perfect amount of segregation from others (we were all adults so wanted a chilled out time), we had electricity loved having fire which there was a designated place for, and could park at our pitch. Our hosts were really lovely and kept everything clean and looking great, the animals and place to paddle were an added bonus. The name board on arrival was a really nice touch and everyone was really respectful who were staying there too. Solar showers in the future would be great, as that’s the only thing we really missed! Great place to stay all with in a few miles of Wells, Cheddae, Glasto and even the coast.
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Hemlock
3 weeks ago
Tent
Brilliant camping site, will be coming again if I can
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Phil
June 2026
Tent
With pets
Really beautiful campsite, lots of space and not crowded, incredible view and great facilities. Pridie and James are lovely too.
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Naomi
June 2026
5 m campervan
With kids
A lovely simple setup with sweeping views. Large pitches and lots of thoughtful touches - compost loos, hand washing, washing up station, natural play area, woodland activities, etc. We'll be back.
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When to go
Summer (June through August) is the best time to get on the water, and events and festivals are often held along the riverfronts in Bath and Bristol. Boat tours and cruises typically run from mid-March to mid-October, although winter visits are still possible for private groups. Many campsites stay open year-round, but be sure to check for seasonal closures.
Know before you go
- The River Avon (or Bristol Avon) rises in South Gloucestershire and flows through Wiltshire, Bath, and Bristol, before connecting to the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Kennet Navigation.
- Sightseeing cruises or multi-day boat cruises along the River Avon are possible from Bath and Bristol.
- Most campsites in South West England require advance booking, and you may need to pay the full amount before arrival.
