97% (2.5K) • 1,681 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cheddar
Gurt Yurts
1. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
6km from Cheddar · 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. 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 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Mendip Basecamp
2. Mendip Basecamp
95%
(43)
6.3km from Cheddar · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Ebborways Farm
3. Ebborways Farm
97%
(31)
7.2km from Cheddar · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Wookey Farm
4. Wookey Farm
98%
(181)
8.9km from Cheddar · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Little Eden Riverside Campsite
5. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
98%
(61)
12km from Cheddar · 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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Paddington Farm
6. Paddington Farm
93%
(29)
15km from Cheddar · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
7. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
18km from Cheddar · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Loves Hill Camping
8. Loves Hill Camping
98%
(33)
21km from Cheddar · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
9. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
97%
(19)
22km from Cheddar · 1 unit
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
10. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
99%
(148)
30km from Cheddar · 15 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Camping5Acres
11. Camping5Acres
93%
(15)
33km from Cheddar · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels.
Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water.
We no longer sell logs. Nearest supplier is Knight Bros Garage.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all time. We class ourselves as a quite site so no amplified music.
The premier pitch is fully enclosed so dogs can be let off the lead. There is a maximum of six people allowed on this pitch at any one time. Visitors are allowed as long as the total number of people doesn't exceed six and they are chargeable at the overnight rate and must leave by 18:00 - Sorry, had the envelope pushed a bit!
Mains hook ups are 6Amp max rated.
Pitches are approximately 16m x 16m. The flag, firepit and pitch number line up in the centre of your pitch.
The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby.
And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
12. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
36km from Cheddar · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Lodge on a Lake
13. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
39km from Cheddar · 9 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Jordans Estate Glamping
14. Jordans Estate Glamping
100%
(41)
39km from Cheddar · 5 units
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£100
/ night
Oxwick Farm
15. Oxwick Farm
100%
(79)
41km from Cheddar · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
16. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
42km from Cheddar · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Buckland Farm Camping
17. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
44km from Cheddar · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Wytch Wood Camping
18. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
45km from Cheddar · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Kingsmead Camping
19. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(96)
46km from Cheddar · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£24
/ night
Caalm Camp
20. Caalm Camp
100%
(27)
48km from Cheddar · 6 units
Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£156
/ night
97% (2.5K) • 1,681 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cheddar
Gurt Yurts
1. Gurt Yurts
100%
(23)
6km from Cheddar · 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. 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 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Mendip Basecamp
2. Mendip Basecamp
95%
(43)
6.3km from Cheddar · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Ebborways Farm
3. Ebborways Farm
97%
(31)
7.2km from Cheddar · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Wookey Farm
4. Wookey Farm
98%
(181)
8.9km from Cheddar · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Little Eden Riverside Campsite
5. Little Eden Riverside Campsite
98%
(61)
12km from Cheddar · 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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Paddington Farm
6. Paddington Farm
93%
(29)
15km from Cheddar · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
7. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
18km from Cheddar · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Loves Hill Camping
8. Loves Hill Camping
98%
(33)
21km from Cheddar · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
9. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land
97%
(19)
22km from Cheddar · 1 unit
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
10. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
99%
(148)
30km from Cheddar · 15 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Camping5Acres
11. Camping5Acres
93%
(15)
33km from Cheddar · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes
As you'd expect from a site with such a name, there's a whole lot of space in which to relax and explore at 5 Acres, a large grassy site in the Somerset Levels.
Kids and dogs are both welcome on site here, and there's plenty of scope for them to run about and play games safely away from barbecues and campfires (which are also permitted to keep you warm and fed in the evenings). Facilities on site include firepits, a toilet and shower block and outdoor sinks with mains water.
We no longer sell logs. Nearest supplier is Knight Bros Garage.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all time. We class ourselves as a quite site so no amplified music.
The premier pitch is fully enclosed so dogs can be let off the lead. There is a maximum of six people allowed on this pitch at any one time. Visitors are allowed as long as the total number of people doesn't exceed six and they are chargeable at the overnight rate and must leave by 18:00 - Sorry, had the envelope pushed a bit!
Mains hook ups are 6Amp max rated.
Pitches are approximately 16m x 16m. The flag, firepit and pitch number line up in the centre of your pitch.
The surrounding Somerset Levels aren’t just out in the sticks – they also produce them. Willow cane has been cultivated the traditional way in this part of the county for hundreds of years and can be seen growing within a mile of 5 Acres. The Levels are also a wildlife haven, making them an all-round top choice for country walks along the many trails nearby.
And while this may be a rural retreat, it's also one that's easy to get to as it's just off the A378 (no winding country lanes to negotiate for this one…) Taunton town centre, with its wide range of shops and supermarkets, is a 15-minute drive away. The closest pub and coffee shop are five minutes away by road.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
12. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
36km from Cheddar · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Lodge on a Lake
13. Lodge on a Lake
98%
(33)
39km from Cheddar · 9 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from
£150
/ night
Jordans Estate Glamping
14. Jordans Estate Glamping
100%
(41)
39km from Cheddar · 5 units
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£100
/ night
Oxwick Farm
15. Oxwick Farm
100%
(79)
41km from Cheddar · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Pop Up Outwest
16. Pop Up Outwest
100%
(11)
42km from Cheddar · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
£15
/ night
Buckland Farm Camping
17. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
44km from Cheddar · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Wytch Wood Camping
18. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(86)
45km from Cheddar · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£16
/ night
Kingsmead Camping
19. Kingsmead Camping
99%
(96)
46km from Cheddar · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£24
/ night
Caalm Camp
20. Caalm Camp
100%
(27)
48km from Cheddar · 6 units
Caalm by name, calm by nature. This blissfully chilled-out Dorset hideaway promises a relaxing stay for all
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£156
/ night
Top camping destinations around Cheddar
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Anthony
3 days ago
6 m pop-up camper
Fantastic hosts who met us on arrival, very helpful friendly and informative. We were lucky enough to have the pick of where we wanted to set up and we chose a lovely spot with a short walk to the facilities. The facilities were well kept, clean and tidy and had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. We were lucky enough to be greeted by the geese when we woke up today, although we weren’t as lucky with the fishing! Our hosts were kind enough to tell us about their farm shop and cafe where activities such as air rifle shooting and axe throwing were available which we will definitely look at doing next time🙂 Our hosts were so accommodating and even cooked us a delicious breakfast when their cafe was usually closed(Mondays) From start to finish a fantastic stay we were well looked after and cannot recommend this place enough. They also have some impressive looking glamping pods and log cabins-some have hot tubs which is something we will be considering for our next visit. Thank you again Andy, Allie and staff x
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Sarah
January 2026
3 nights at Romantic Country Glamping
Absolute perfection! Everything anyone could need and fantastic hosts. Warm and snug even during freezing temperatures. Cannot wait to return.
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Laura
November 2025
4 m Class B
A fab wee site with wonderfully innovative toilet and shower set up! Great location, views and value for money. Solid comms from the owners to help welcome you too. Will be back!
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Graham
November 2025
Tent
The area i lovely and quiet with plenty of wildlife
I went in autumn/winter time so not a lot going on at the site
Can imagine it’s busy during summer months
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Haven
November 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at Little Eden. This was my second visit and I can see it becoming a little home away from home in the future. It brings a lovely sense of peace driving up the driveway.
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James
October 2025
4 m pop-up camper
We had a great stay. We stayed for one night and used it as a base to cycle to Glastonbury and back. We were left to ourselves and trusted by the owner which we loved. Sites like this are the reason we bought out camper van. Thanks for a great stay.
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Scott
September 2025
Tent
Tim was a superb host. Recommending lots of things to do and places to eat. The site was picturesque with great views of the sea! The trip was made even better with the fire to cook on. We will be going back. Thanks Tim for a great time.
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Lee
September 2025
6 m Class B
Great small, tidy no fuss site, lots of sinks (almost one per pitch!) and friendly owner. Great value for solo travellers, as charged per person. A little noise from roads close by, but generally v.peaceful.
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Gillian
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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Emily
September 2025
Tent
Wow, Little Eden is exactly what it says it is. It has everything for a wonderful camping experience. You are totally emmersed in Nature. You can hear the wild life and birds around you. You can use a fire pit and sit outside under the stars, whilst keeping warm.
The decor is beautiful, the facilities are great.
Showers, toilets, washing machine, fridge and anything else you can think of.
I would definitely recommend Little Eden to everyone.
Thank you so much Andy,
Emily 🙏
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Molly
September 2025
Tent
We really loved the area and Tim was amazing, so helpful and kind. Full of knowledge about the area and places to visit.
Owners make the camping sometimes, but the views are breath taking.
We both will be coming back. Great location 20 mins from cheddar.
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Judith
September 2025
5 m car
With pets
The ground is flat! Each pitch is numbered (very spacious) with it's own firepit in front of you. Very well set out. I like the one way system, easy to follow. Toilets clean. Site was easy to find as well. There is no 'view' to speak of but you are in the countryside so trees, hedges, birdsong and the stars at night. The host is a lovely person to have a chat to as well.
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Sophie
September 2025
Tent
With kids
We pretty much had the site to ourselves and loved the area, especially the nearby cider farms. Nice extra touches like Faith in Nature toiletries in the showers and useful having an undercover spot to do washing up and make tea/coffeem
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david
September 2025
5 m Class B
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..
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Damian
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was good trip. The campsite is large and open so you can pick any spot you like. There is a place for a campfire in the middle of the field with some seats. There is drinking water on site and the toilets are very decent with toilet paper and soap provided. There is a shop where u can get wood, vegies, cold drinks and other bits (soft drinks only) The staff running the site are very friendly. There is showers on site with hot water and fairly good pressure. There is lots of green fields and a few local attractions. We did the Glastonbury Tor. I recommend doing it in the evening when the sun goes down. Be careful tho, it's quite steep so wear good shoes. On the farm itself you can see rabbits, lamas and goats. If you walk up the hill a bit you might see larga large herd of bulls who turned out to be very friendly (if you feed them some grass, but be careful, it's a bull). We were also lucky to see army planes and helicopters doing a very low fly by above the camping site. Very impressive. Overall we had a good time and it was a cheap little holiday.
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Cayzerjulie
August 2025
Tent
Excellent position on the River Brue. Welcoming host in beautiful campsite.
Facilities clean and well supplied with earth-friendly products too. Kayaking along the river from the linked site, Wall Eden was fabulous, lovely and shady in the heat. Thanks!
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Cameron
August 2025
Tent
Camping at The Batch was a tranquil and relaxing experience for a short get-away over the bank holiday weekend. The area itself is great for anyone wanting to visit surrounding locations (such as Cheddar and Wells), but also for people wanting to unwind amongst some stunning views. The badminton court gave us great entertainment, and in the summer there’s a TON of dragonfly’s by the orchard so we set to the impossible challenge of getting a non blurry photo, but never succeeded. The fire pits made for some great BBQ’s and source of heat while stargazing too!
However, the experience doesn’t stop at just the campsite itself. Tim takes great pride in maintaining the area and assisting everyone in anyway he can. From the offset he offered to help us move our equipment and to give us a tour of all on offer, including some fresh plums from his orchard! During pass by Tim would check in on us and ask how we were and what adventures we went on, but also to offer to help us with anything else we needed.
It’s fair to say the amazing site was taken to the next level from Tim’s great hospitality and super character. I would highly recommend and will definitely set pitch again! Hopefully next time I’ll get some better photos of the dragonfly’s!
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Hannah
August 2025
Tent
Perfect spot. Clean showers and toilets. Loads of water stations around site for easy access. Would come back!
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Sabih
August 2025
Tent
Lovely campsite with everything you could possibly need! Nigel was extremely welcoming and helpful.
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James
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely simple easy laid back place. Great to go paddle boarding, although there's a bit of algae at the moment. Didn't spoil the fun, though. Andy is a lovely friendly chap and very responsive and helpful. Will consider revisiting next year. The Bird at Westhay also highly recommended.
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Campsites near Cheddar guide
Where to go
Cheddar Gorge & Cheddar Caves
Unless you’re visiting Cheddar for its cheese, you’re likely coming to check out the Cheddar Gorge or the Cheddar Caves, the star attractions just outside town. The caves are a family-friendly subterranean network of caverns full of prehistoric rock formations, while the limestone Cheddar Gorge is a magnet for walkers, climbers, cavers, and sightseers—some hiking routes are steep but provide great views through the gorge and across the Somerset landscape. It’s no surprise that camping is a popular way to stay nearby.
Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Cheddar is right on the edge of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a range of limestone hills in Somerset’s northeast. Hidden within the hills are deep gorges, rocky outcrops, and the pretty lakes of the Chew Valley. Cheddar is a good camping base for checking out the AONB, or there are camping, glamping, and caravan sites dotted around the Mendip Hills, although wild camping isn’t allowed.
Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Southwest of Cheddar lies England’s first AONB, Quantock Hills, a relatively small area of heath, woodlands, parklands, and agricultural land. Campers staying in Cheddar can easily visit the Quantock Hills on a day trip for hiking, cycling, and wildlife-viewing adventures. There are also many campsites at the base of the hills that allow visitors to access the AONB on foot or by bike.
When to go
Summer is the best time to visit Cheddar, when the weather is generally warm and pleasant and the days long—ideal for tent or caravan camping and outdoor adventures. Campers visiting outside of summer should be prepared with cold-weather and waterproof gear, or stay in cabins rather than unheated tents or caravans.