Kingsmead Centre

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  • Peaceful Blackdown Hills site with two fishing lakes
  • 15 minutes from Taunton and 30 from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast
  • In a walkers' paradise: free maps of local trails available on site
This peaceful little site may take its name from the monarch’s honey wine, but these days it’s the food in the area that’s fit for a king: about 20 minutes' walk from the site is the Half Moon, serving fresh and traditional pub food with side order views over the Culm Valley. Kingsmead Centre is excellent territory too for ramblers, cyclists and equestrians, with free maps for all the nearby trails available on site – a local recommendation is the longer-distance Neroche Herepath. In a wooded vale in the Blackdown Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Kingsmead also has two coarse fishing lakes which are exclusively reserved for guests’ use, and is home to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. The shower and toilet facilities are simple and clean, with no shortage of free hot water. Well-behaved pets are welcome on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Caravans for hire 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

96%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly recommend 😊🌟

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Natalie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: A lovely, friendly quiet campsite. The woods and lakes there are beautiful. Clean and great quality facilities too. Highly recommend 😊🌟

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly owners. They made us feel very welcomed…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Nigel John S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very friendly owners. They made us feel very welcomed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities and a cute little shop.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Daisy electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: I've been to kingmead a few times now with my daughter and everytime we go we have a great time. The site is lovely and the staff are really nice and very helpful. They even remembered us even tho it's been a few years since we were last there.

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I can’t specify something that I like coz I like everything with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Shine T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Oaks 2 bedroom static caravan (no pets)

Liked: I can’t specify something that I like coz I like everything with Kingsmead centre. It is an awesome stay with your loved ones.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets clean with hot water. Pot washing inside building with fridge for guests…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rachel L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Toilets clean with hot water. Pot washing inside building with fridge for guests to use. Shop was well stocked and owners were lovely and helpful.

Disliked: There seemed to be a lot of dogs that barked through the night. Although this is no reflection on the site itself obviously.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet location, nice walking area. Nice clean facilities.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet location, nice walking area. Nice clean facilities.

Disliked: Pitch needed more levelling than we had available.

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Beautiful site, owners was fantastic, will definitely return.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Caroline L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Beautiful site, owners was fantastic, will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities - would recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kim S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great on site shop and nice placing of pitches. Showers and toilets were nice and clean. Great to have the dog field and nearby footpath. Really appreciated the email explaining how to get to the site. Would definitely recommend!

Disliked: Nothing really. Didn't have great signal (Vodafone) but it didn't bother me though might be an issue for others

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bracken non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic clean facilities which were so quick and easy to get to. Woodland camping was great, feels like you are really in the wild to give an authentic camping experience but still have the luxury of hot showers and toilets! The owners were very helpful and friendly as well. Would highly recommend

Disliked: Leaving!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small family run site. Outstanding cleanliness.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Tracey B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: My first solo camping trip with my dog. I felt safe on the site as there was cctv on the camp area. Staff welcoming and helpful. Toilet/shower/washing up block very clean and spacious. Will be back.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities

Location

Kingsmead Centre

Clayhidon

Cullompton

Devon

England

EX15 3TR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.94515°N
-3.16823°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi Post Office
3.5 mi Post Office
5.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.1 mi Taunton Rail Station
7.6 mi Bishop's Lydeard
8.6 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
15.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
22.3 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
22.4 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
18.4 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

On the border of Devon and Somerset, Kingsmead is only a short drive from the motorway, so visitors can easily explore the stunning countryside and attractions of Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Somerset Levels. In half an hour, you can get to historic seaside towns such as Lyme Regis, and start discovering the striking scenery of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. For more urban pursuits, it’s a 15-minute drive to the county town of Taunton, which has good shopping, eating and nightlife.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seaton (Devon) 17.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beer 17.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 18.4 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Charmouth West 18.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Sidmouth Town 18.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 3.1 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 16.5 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 18.3 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.7 mi

Montacute House 19.8 mi

National Trust

Fyne Court 9.7 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 11.9 mi

Shute Barton 12.9 mi

Barrington Court 13.3 mi

Knightshayes Court 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

POUNDISFORD PARK 3.2 mi

WELLINGTON PARK 3.7 mi

NYNEHEAD COURT 4.3 mi

BRIDWELL 7.9 mi

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 8.2 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 13.1 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 18.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Kingsmead Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kingsmead Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kingsmead Centre? On the border of Devon and Somerset, Kingsmead is only a short drive from the motorway, so visitors can easily explore the stunning countryside and attractions of Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Somerset … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kingsmead Centre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Kingsmead Centre? From £19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.