Wildlife-watching campsites near Ilminster

On the banks of the River Ile and with its Minster church dating back to 1450, the Somerset town of Ile and Minster, Ileminster, is today an attractive old town popular with visitors to the South West.

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12 top campsites near Ilminster with wildlife watching

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Sweet Hill Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Dorset, South West England
Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland
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Kingsmead Camping

36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cullompton, England
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
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£24
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Goren Farm

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents70 acres · Seaton, Devon, South West England
Nearly wild camping in Devonshire wildflower meadows
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£24
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Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
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Buckland Farm Camping

11 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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£22
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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
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£8
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Flowerdew Farm

10 units · Glamping, Tents2 acres · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Flowerdew Farm is a eco friendly two acre working alpaca and goat smallholding, glamping and camping site. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on West Dorset’s stunning Jurassic coast, surrounded by stunning views. Perfect for those that want to experience sleeping next to our alpacas and goats; go explore the beautiful Dorset beaches; of for those that want to adventure off on a hike. We also offer animal experiences for those that want to meet our animals.
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Bridgewood Camping

3 units · Glamping, Tents6 acres · Sherborne, England
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
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Lickham Bottom Camp

2 units · Glamping13 acres · Taunton, England
Lickham Bottom Camp is set in a magical meadow, surrounded by pretty streams and 13 acres of woodland. A complete off grid camp based in the Blackdown Hills of Devon an area of outstanding natural beauty. With only 2 camps on the whole site it’s a great exclusive wildlife experience, the land is a Devon county wildlife site with many rare species. Watch the buzzards, owls and dear, if your lucky you may spot the glow worms at night. Each camp includes a 5m bell tent furnished with a double bed and 2 single fold down beds ,a fire pit you can cook on, a fully equipped kitchen tent with a 2 ring gas stove, and a composting loo plus outdoor hot showers. There is a pizza oven and shared kitchen area also you can book for the evening.
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£120
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Higher Hogleaze Farm

35 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Weymouth, Dorset, South West England
Situated 5 miles in from the stunning Jurassic Coast you'll find this little slice of tranquility that we call home. This peaceful site is ideally set close to not only the Jurassic coastline, but Dorchester too. A perfect retreat for those looking to explore nearby nature and see some amazing sunrises and sunsets. There are non electric and electric grass pitches for campers, featuring lovely countryside views that stretch for miles. There are also a couple of hardstanding picthes with electric hook up, suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Venture to Weymouth, just a 25 minute drive away and enjoy the golden sands beaches and incredible attractions, fun for all! Dogs are welcome and as there are so many nearby trails, this is a lovely retreat for you and your furry pals. The site is open on bank holidays and weekends between 29th July and 29th August.
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Forest Edge

52 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Devon, South West England
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Private Yurt Retreat Ashmead Meadow

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Somerset, South West England
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
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Around it, the local countryside is peppered with good campsites, from family-friendly escapes to tiny, riverside sites, and there are glamping options too. However you choose to spend your time outdoors, we're sure they'll be an Ileminster campsite to suit.

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The Somerset town of Ileminster is an attractive old town, popular with visitors to the South West. Around it, the local countryside is peppered with good campsites, from family-friendly escapes to tiny, riverside sites, and there are glamping options too.

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