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
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 206 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, peaceful woodland site with excellent, clean facilities including showers, toilets, and a shop. Visitors praised the friendly and helpful staff, the tranquil atmosphere, and the spacious, well-maintained pitches, many of which are secluded amongst trees. The on-site fishing lakes and surrounding walks were also a highlight. The site is highly recommended for a relaxing getaway.

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Well worth a visit. We will be back....

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Tony T.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great location, lovely shower/toilet block. Every aspect covered, dog wash, laundry, services, shop, peaceful and quiet. Friendly staff with a really nice welcome.

Disliked Nothing, even though we came in the middle of winter when the surrounding woods etc are not in their full blooming glory.

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Friendly & helpful staff.

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Steve K.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet site with basic but good clean and warm toilets and showers.
Several fishing ponds at bottom site.
WiFi was good and cheap.
We visited in January 2026 when much of Devon had floods. But the sloping site was good and caravan pitches were sound.

Disliked No fault of site but - Beware sat nav directions if approaching from M5 with caravan as shortest route is via a winding single track road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful layout and excellent facilities.…

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Garry B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful layout and excellent facilities. We were out of season but definitely returning when the weather picks up later in the year

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Everything. The site is very clean…

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Robert H.

The Willows 2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Everything. The site is very clean and we'll maintained, the caravan had everything I needed, the owners were really friendly and helpful. All in all I had a really relaxing time, which is what I needed. I will definitely be coming back and I highly recommend this site.

Disliked Nothing.

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Highly recommended

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Chris C.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely little site with good facilities. Quiet, nice walks and very reasonable prices. Owners make you feel welcome and a well stocked shop.

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We liked how quiet the site…

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Nicky P.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We liked how quiet the site was, the woods & lakes, how clear the sky was at night (no light pollution), the facilities were all clean & tidy, the friendliness of the staff.

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Pretty good for a night or so

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet site, clean showers and toilet

Disliked Shop says closed at 10.30 so went at 10.20 but was closed. Disappointing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay! Two fishing lakes, beautiful country walks

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Gary M.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Peaceful location, friendly staff, clean, easy to find,

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Perfect location with good facilities, great…

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Darren B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Perfect location with good facilities, great for dog walking or just rambling, spectacular views. Warm and welcoming hosts

Disliked Nothing was disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous woodland setting. Lovely hosts. Good size pitches.

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Rae V.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Countryside, peaceful. Clean facilties. Warm welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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) 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.94515°N
3.16823°W

Route directions

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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 2020201920182017
Seaton (Devon) 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beer 17.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 18.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Charmouth West 18.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Sidmouth Town 18.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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 £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.