Buckland Field Camping

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Pop-up site in a field behind a pub, 10 minutes’ drive from Frome
Longleat animal park 20 minutes’ drive; Bath city centre half an hour
Dog friendly; breakfasts, lunches and dinners available at the pub

Fancy a Somerset break with easy, convenient access to a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked meals? Then consider Buckland Field Camping. This small and friendly pop-up site occupies a lush paddock to the rear of The Bell Inn, in the village of Buckland Dinham, 10 minutes’ drive from Frome along the A362. This is a simple but comfortable spot, with all the basic amenities: toilets, warm showers and a washing-up area, for example. There’s also plenty of free parking in the pub car park, not to mention spectacular country views from the expansive (and flat) field. The other obvious perk of staying here is the on-site pub, which serves home-cooked breakfasts, light lunches and filling evening meals, as well as organising events like quiz nights and live music. If you’d rather self-cater, portable gas stoves are permitted if guests exercise caution. Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the season. Plenty of bike trails and footpaths (some of them starting at the site gates) heading into the Somerset countryside make it easy to leave the car behind. If you want to give your legs a break, the D2 bus stops just outside the pub and travels to destinations like Frome and Bath (half an hour’s drive). Other local spots worth exploring include Longleat animal park (20 minutes) and Cheddar Gorge (40 minutes), in the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to Tue 1 Sept 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Roof tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults

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Non-electric grass touring pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

4 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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4

Bell tent

5 people maximum

Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

5 people maximum

A double camp bed, a floor mat and a wind up lantern are provided.

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

1 room

Open space 2 x Bring your own bed, 1 x Camping mat, 1 x Sleeping platform

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Car parking by pitch not allowed
Bed linen not provided

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max) £1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)

£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)

£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £60 (£60) 1 night, 2 adults

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a relaxed, basic campsite located behind a welcoming country pub, praised for its peaceful rural location, friendly staff and good value. Pitching is flexible across a spacious field. Facilities include a coin-operated shower and a wash-up sink. While some found the single toilet inconvenient, particularly at night, the pub offers additional facilities and excellent food. The site is noted as ideal for short stays and exploring the local area.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

A good selection of draught and bottled drinks at the bar

The pub does really nice, reasonably priced food.

It’s a level field. well maintained and with plenty of room.

Hot air balloons and cows in surrounding fields

Lovely quiet morning, could make a coffee and read my book

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Arrival date (latest first)

Check out your on-line details... They are completely wrong

Overall 1 out of 10
Location		1
Value for money		1
Facilities / Activities		1
Customer service		1
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		1
Wifi		1

Jul 2026 christine k. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked There was not a grass pitch available at all. Just a car park bay in front of the pub.
NOT AT ALL IMPRESSED... I did not stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Christine. Really sorry to hear of your experience here. However we believe you may have been at the wrong Bell Inn, there are several within our area. Our pub has no parking bay out front, but a large car park at the rear leading to our Large Camping Field. We hope to welcome you another time :)

I enjoyed everything about it.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I enjoyed everything about it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site behind a lovely…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice quiet site behind a lovely little pub. You can pitch anywhere you like. Facilities basic, but adequate for what is needed. Good value for money in my opinion. Definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love it, will be back

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely location, great little pub with fantastic food, peaceful and a real relaxing chilled experience

Disliked Nothing really to dislike other than the toilets are mixed sex rather than having separate men’s and women’s but that’s a personal struggle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back. It's incredibly convenient and excellent value

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This is a perfect spot for a quick stop over, weekend or half way overnight stop on a longer trip. The field is great. The location peaceful and rural. The campsite is a pop up and in turn has limited toilet facilities but ok if not too crowded. They are working on developing the facilities bit by bit but there is a sink for washing up, a simple shower and of course the pub which serves great food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere, has additional facilities which are available to campers all day. Staff very helpful and make the place homely

Disliked My biggest recommendation is that while though they don't serve breakfasts in the pub on sunday as I suspect the focus is sunday roasts, I think they are missing a trick. They could could have a breakfast batch preorder chalk board etc., inside where campers pay up front for a sausage or bacon. bap and they could be semi prepared in advance to be picked up on morning. I think there would be positive demand for that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just my sort of campsite, I'll be back again

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Jeni A. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely and peaceful, good walks near by. Very helpful and friendly staff, good food at the pub.

Disliked It would of been good to have water tap more obvious.
As a single traveller it would be nice to be charged per person not pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great - basic - calm - peaceful

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		6
Child friendliness		4
Cleanliness		7
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Mitchell M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great quiet location - all the basics you require with a very friendly pub and good food.

Disliked Pop to the shop before arriving .. I never asked but I could not see one local

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, pub, friendly staff, level field…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Allison A. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location, pub, friendly staff, level field

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay. Food in…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great place to stay. Food in the pub was amazing with a welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location in a beautiful area.…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Tim M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely location in a beautiful area. Shower worked well although the temp wasn’t adjustable. Toilets were clean and washing station was fine.
The pub staff were very nice and the ale was good.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Buckland Field Camping

Behind The Bell Inn

Buckland Dinham

Frome

Somerset

England

BA11 2QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.26032°N
2.35629°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.5 mi Market Place

4.5 mi Victoria Hall B

Rail

3 mi Frome Rail Station

6.1 mi Freshford Rail Station

6.4 mi Avoncliff Rail Station

Ferry

16.4 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing

16.5 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing

16.7 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing

Airport

17.7 mi Bristol 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

You might be into grand country homes, while the kids clamour to visit an animal park. Good news: Longleat (20 minutes’ drive) ought to make everybody happy, since the estate includes an elegant 16th-century Elizabethan mansion with period furnishings and a safari park with big cats, hippos and koalas among its many residents. Keen hikers head to the Mendip Hills National Landscape (half an hour) to scramble up dramatic limestone ridges and outcrops – or to stroll through expansive plateaus dotted with the remains of ancient sites. Also here are Cheddar Gorge and Caves (40 minutes), with spectacular rock formations. Stretching along the River Avon, Bath (30 minutes) is a top spot for a little pampering. Spend half a day at the rooftop pool of the Thermae Bath Spa sauna complex, soaking your aching limbs as well as soaking up splendid views of the city, before checking out the Roman Baths or the Victoria Art Gallery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	25.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	27.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Weston Main	27.7 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	27.8 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	28.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Longleat 6.1 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7.2 mi

American Museum in Britain 8.2 mi

Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum 8.3 mi

Pump Room 8.3 mi

National Trust

Westwood Manor 6 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7.2 mi

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.7 mi

The Courts Garden 9.3 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 9.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAPSFORD HOUSE 1.2 mi

ORCHARDLEIGH 1.5 mi

MELLS MANOR HOUSE 2 mi

Mells - Buckland Dinham - Great Elm - Mells 2 mi

AMMERDOWN HOUSE 2.4 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 12.2 mi
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 18.5 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Pub instead.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Buckland Field Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Buckland Field Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Buckland Field Camping? You might be into grand country homes, while the kids clamour to visit an animal park. Good news: Longleat (20 minutes’ drive) ought to make everybody happy, since the estate includes an … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Buckland Field Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Buckland Field Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Arrive:	1 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Depart by:	11:30 a.m.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	11 p.m.
Depart by:	11:30 a.m.

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I enjoyed everything about it.…

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Nice quiet site behind a lovely…

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Love it, will be back

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Will be back. It's incredibly convenient and excellent value

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Just my sort of campsite, I'll be back again

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Great - basic - calm - peaceful

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Location, pub, friendly staff, level field…

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Great place to stay. Food in…

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Lovely location in a beautiful area.…

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

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Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

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Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

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Local events

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