Buckland Field Camping

View prices & book 8.7 54 reviews
Plenty of space
Plenty of space
Pitched up
Motorhome pitch
Motorhome pitch
Green and grassy
Open countryside
Looking west
Pitches
1/31
Pitched up
Motorhome pitch
Motorhome pitch

  • Friendly pop-up site in a field behind a Somerset pub
  • Frome 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Bath city centre
  • Breakfasts available at the pub
Buckland Field Camping is a small and friendly pop-up site based in a paddock to the rear of a Somerset village pub. Set just behind The Bell Inn in Buckland Dinham, this spot is simple but comfortable, with good amenities including well-maintained toilets, warm showers and a washing-up area. This is a spot where it's very easy to leave the car behind. There are plenty of bike trails and footpaths in the local Somerset countryside, some of which start pretty much directly at the site gates, or you can catch the D2 bus from just outside the pub to destinations like Bath and Frome. Other Somerset spots like Cheddar and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are within easy driving distance too. Other perks of staying here include the on-site pub, where you can get a hot breakfast. If you'd rather self-cater, portable gas stoves are permitted if guests exercise caution. Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the camping season at Buckland Field Camping.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open now
Opens 14 May
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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 14 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Buckland Field is a peaceful, basic campsite adjacent to The Bell Inn pub. Visitors praise the friendly staff, good food, and reasonable prices. The site offers lovely countryside views and is well-located for exploring the area, with a clean shower and washing facilities. Some reviewers noted issues with limited toilet facilities and the shower costing £2 for six minutes, with occasional temperature control problems. There were also comments regarding flies and the suitability for larger motorhomes. Despite these points, many guests found it to be good value and would return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 6
Arrival date (latest first)

Absolutely amazing campsite with friendly staff!…

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Connor F.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing campsite with friendly staff!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had a blast!!

Disliked Flies!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet field, country surroundings and very friendly pub staff.

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Juliet C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, relaxing space to camp, with sounds of local birds and wildlife on a hit summer's evening. Pub staff very friendly and helpful. Prices good.There's a ping pong table and snooker and board games in a separate area of the pub.

Disliked Very hot shower, no knobs to turn to change temperature. Still, it was a big space to shower and get changed in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I’m already planning my next stay here

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Connor F.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The shower was in amazing condition, very clean and looked new. Outside sink was very handy too, short walk to the toilet. Pub staff were all lovely with great food and drink selection.

Disliked There were a few flies, but camping in the countryside what do you expect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stop again

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9 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet place to spend the night. The pub beside the pitch looked good but did not stop in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not good

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6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 3
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 4
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
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Sarah W.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice little pub next door but did not open till 5pm with nothing else around for miles this was very disappointing.

Disliked Full of flies even in the pub completely everywhere
No toilet close just a shower at £2 which is very expensive for a cold shower and no other facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet flat field for camper van . Small field with little shade…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet flat field for camper van . Small field with little shade .The shower unit looked very good but I didn’t use it.
Ideal footpath just round the corner for walking my dogs .Iwould stay there again probably not in school holidays

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was basic but a good location. It was clean…

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3 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The site was basic but a good location. It was clean and the pub staff were friendly

Disliked The police arriving at 11 and not getting any sleep due to disrespectful campers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Disappointed

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 3
Accommodation
 1
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jess S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The pub was lovely
The field was well maintained
Easy to find

Disliked Only 1 toilet and it's quite a walk from the field and creepy at night as its through a car park
1 shower which you have to pay for
The campsite doesn't state this £2 for 6mins doesn't stay hot either

Too many campers needs limits to how many can pitch up
Loud campers
Police being called at 11pm and others chatting til 3pm ruined the last night!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would only return if they restricted the number of campers.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gary G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location and view from campsite was good.
The Bell Inn was the main attraction.
The food, especially the big breakfast was amazing.
Very friendly hosts.
Nice large hot shower.

Disliked Only one shower and one toilet .
Over crowded for the size and facilities available.

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
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

Local attractions and activities include: - Frome: 10 minutes' drive - Nunney Castle: 15 minutes - Longleat Safari Park: 20 minutes - Kilver Court Gardens: 25 minutes - Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: from 30 minutes - Bath: 30 minutes - Wells Cathedral: 30 minutes - Cheddar Gorge: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 25.2 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 27.3 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 27.7 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 27.8 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 28.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? Local attractions and activities include: - Frome: 10 minutes' drive - Nunney Castle: 15 minutes - Longleat Safari Park: 20 minutes - Kilver Court Gardens: 25 minutes - Mendip Hills Area of … 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Buckland Field Camping? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.