Family camping in South West England

Name: South West England
Address: Camping
Rating: 4.932

Looking for a family-friendly camping experience in South West England? Look no further than Sweet Hill Farm! With over 1,100 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your next adventure. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, you'll love exploring the beautiful countryside and enjoying the wide range of activities available, from surfing and biking to fishing. And don't worry about facilities—popular campsites like Knoll Farm Campsite and South Dean Camping offer everything you need, from cooking equipment and campfires to potable water. Plus, with an average price per night of just £20 and options as low as £8, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags, grab your tent, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Camping offers a family-friendly way to holiday wherever you go, but the South West of England offers an especially great family-friendly destination with plenty of sites, facilities, and activities for younger campers. If camping near the seaside, you won’t find it hard to fill your days with swimming, paddling, and sandcastle-building with your tiny tots—or make that watersports, fossil hunting, and rockpooling if you’ve got older ones. Farm campsites are fascinating for kids of all ages (and adults!), as there’s often a chance to meet farm animals and maybe even the opportunity to get stuck in with collecting eggs or feeding lambs. South West England has plenty of family-friendly attractions too, from Somerset’s Wookey Hole caves to Cornwall’s Eden Project.

99% (353) • 667 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in South West England

Abbey Home Farm

1. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(222)

Cirencester, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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Primrose Fields Campsite

2. Primrose Fields Campsite

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(204)

Wareham, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

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The T Barn

3. The T Barn

99%

(90)

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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Snelling Farm Campsite

4. Snelling Farm Campsite

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(140)

Wareham, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast

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Sunny Corner Campsite

5. Sunny Corner Campsite

98%

(115)

Saint Agnes, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping with views of the sea in walking distance of St Agnes

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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

6. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

87%

(43)

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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South Dean Camping

7. South Dean Camping

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(307)

Barnstaple, England · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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Wookey Farm

8. Wookey Farm

98%

(183)

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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Cadgwith Wild Camping

9. Cadgwith Wild Camping

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(247)

Ruan Minor, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A dog-friendly campsite on a farm in Cornwall where every pitch offers a sea view

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Goren Farm

10. Goren Farm

100%

(86)

Seaton, England · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows

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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

11. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

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(147)

St Kew, England · 86 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

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Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

12. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

99%

(148)

Frome, England · 14 units

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

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Westland Farm

13. Westland Farm

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(141)

Barnstaple, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

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Caalm Camp

14. Caalm Camp

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(27)

Stour Row, England · 6 units

Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Ellen

1 week ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Goren Farm

Beautiful scenic campsite, very peaceful. Note that some areas aren't suitable for children to roam because of wildflower planting, but plenty to do using designated paths.

Emily

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Wookey Farm

Wookey Farm was an absolute delight! We visited on a sunny April day and it was so peaceful, with the sounds of birds and farm animals all around us. The land is beautifully maintained and everything was very clean. Such a relaxing escape, would highly recommend! And the goats were incredibly friendly, which made it even more special 🐐💛

David

2 weeks ago

4 m campervan

2 nights at Wookey Farm

Just returned from an outstanding stay at Wookey Farm campsite. The grass pitch we booked could not of been better spacious, level, incredible views, its own fire pit area tucked away but adjoining the pitch. Loos were great best kept composting toilets if seen. Quiet yet relaxed site decent farm shop and great walks. We will be back need to try out the communal wood fired oven next time 👍

Craig

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

Easy check in and check out, friendly owners. Produce and cider available to buy. Great location with close proximity to Bath (c25mins drive), Bruton, Frome and Trowbridge all nearby. Good shower and toilet facilities. Level pitches. Nice to have the river nearby.

Marie

3 weeks ago

4 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Cadgwith Wild Camping

Lovely campsite in a beautiful location. Would definitely stay again.

Georgia

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Abbey Home Farm

Such a great campsite with gorgeous views and super quiet with different options to set up pitch with or without vehicle. Toilets were clean and warm showers. Farm shop was a little walk through the woods so you don’t get the hustle and bustle from that at all but still have access to food/drink by foot although the site is very near local shops by car too. Lovely little walk marked out too to wander around the farm. Staff at the shop & check in were super friendly and helpful, we felt really welcomed!!

April 2026

3 m campervan

With pets

1 night at Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

Lovely spot, but facilities a little spit n saw dust type of arrangement, that said only stayed a night so no problem for me. Host very approachable and knowledgeable about walks from site

Michael

April 2026

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

My wife and I had an amazing time. The hut is situated in a lovely farm, next to a lovely little stream so you wake up with the peaceful sound of wildlife and the trickling of the stream. The hot tub is a nice touch. A little fire in the hut keeps the place cosy and warm. Will definitely be returning.

Grant

April 2026

5 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cadgwith Wild Camping

Lovely campsite with amazing views, the hosts were very friendly and welcoming making our stay very nice. We will definitely be coming back 😊

Jason

November 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

Great find. Chilled for a visit at the end of October.

Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

Kevin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Sunny Corner Campsite

Really clean tidy pitch toilets were immaculate. The owner was driving a truck and offered my 3 year son a ride . So friendly. Great location lovely walk down to the beach plenty to see and do .

Ellie

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Cadgwith Wild Camping

Perfect campsite, great view, hot showers. Hosts were lovely, checked in with us during a rough weather patch, offered us food in the mornings. Can’t fault it at all - would definitely stay here again!

Robert

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Cadgwith Wild Camping

Great site, wild camping but with hot shower, toilet and washing up facilities. The site is super quiet and the skies are really dark at night. You can have a firepit and there's a food van on site if you can't be bothered making breakfast.

Robert

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cadgwith Wild Camping

Great site, hot showers and toilets (composting (flush with a scoop of sawdust)). Wild camping with a little bit of comfort. Takes tents, motorhomes, camper vans, trailer tents etc. Dishwashing facilities a bonus with hot water on tap. Calves in field are a real treat for inquisitive children just keep dogs on a lead as they'll come right up to your tent if you let them.. moo moo. Beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic and super dark at night so you can see way back in time. Will definitely be going back as soon as we can. Get weather now app as it's really accurate for the Cornish weather which can be changeable in September and gives a good radar picture of clouds and rain etc. The hosts are really friendly and accommodating, fire pits available to toast your marshmallows and dry your socks Only a short walk from a little fishing village with working shingle harbour "beach". 10 mins by car from Kennack Sands (sandy) beach. Seems good for surfing on windier days and family fun when it's a bit calmer. Plenty of rock pools, a cafe and a kiosk. Parking isnt too expensive either. There are also a few other coves and beaches around the lizard peninsula worth exploring. Fishing is good from the safer rocks and there's a tackle and bait shop in lizard. Almost forgot, there's a hot food van on site if you can't be bothered cooking breakfast.

Alec

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!

Shemek

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sunny Corner Campsite

10/10 experience, this campsite is in a perfect spot so it’s near very cool sights to see. This campsite offers great facilities and clean showers. I would recommend this place for anyone going near St Agnes.

sophie

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Goren Farm

Beautiful campsite surrounded by nature. Peaceful and quiet it felt wild but with some nice comforts like a hot shower. Will definitely be back!

david

September 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wookey Farm

I found Qookey Farm Campsite by accident but liked the sound of not, being close to Wells and Glastonbury. It's quite a find. Each pitch is spacious, with its own power source and refuse collection point. Toilets are close by - the only downside? No shower facility. I'd recommend it to anyone..

Susan

September 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

Such a relaxed place to go to. Enjoyed the cream tea, yummy homemade scones. Very friendly people, warden was very helpful and approachable. Love the buildings around us, the river and the pitches were flexible. Definitely recommend Sue