Hemingway's Field
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- Large off-grid pitches at a five-acre wild campsite in Somerset
- A 10-minute drive to Weston-super-Mare; 25 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Back to basics site; kids and dogs welcome; pub 15 minutes' walk
If you’ve ever fancied wild camping but aren’t sure how the landowner consent thing works (and/or, truth be told, you do quite like having a toilet on hand), here’s an excellent option for you. On the edge of the Mendip Hills National Landscape and less than a mile from the Somerset village of Bleadon is Hemingway’s Field, a place that’s been set up to give guests that peaceful feeling of wild camping – with the reassurance that you’re doing it all legally.
Book in here and you’ll be staying at an off-grid five-acre site with just a small handful of pitches in a private field. Each pitch is pretty huge and in its own fenced area, so you won’t be jumbled in with other groups – in fact, you may well not even notice they’re there.
Each pitch takes up to 10 guests, so you can bring along a gang of pals for a sociable getaway or keep all that wonderful space to yourself for a glorious solo break. Kids and dogs are welcome, and they can roam around freely as the field is safely fenced. Guests can also explore an acre of private woodland and get out on walks straight from the gate (a farm shop, café, playground and two pubs are within 20 minutes’ stroll…).
A compost toilet is provided for your convenience; other than that, it’s all up to you. You’re welcome to set up gazebos and awnings for a bit of shelter while you enjoy the peace, soak up the views of Bleadon Hill or spend the evening stargazing in this mercifully light pollution-free location.
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Languages spoken
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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/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchLocation
Hemingway's Field
Purn Way
Bleadon
Somerset
England
BS24 0QF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.31038°N
2.95306°W
Nearest transport
Coach2.6 mi Locking Road Car Park
2.8 mi Pontins
2.9 mi Pontins
Rail2.5 mi Weston-super-Mare Rail Station
2.7 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
3.8 mi Worle Rail Station
Ferry3.2 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
10 mi Clevedon Pier
11.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport11.7 mi Bristol International Airport
17.8 mi Cardiff 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
The views from the site are pretty lovely, and will no doubt inspire you to get out to see more of your gorgeous Somerset surroundings. Exploring on foot or bike is a top option around here, perhaps heading to Crook Peak (10 minutes’ drive) for a ridge walk or following the Strawberry Line path for a traffic-free walk or cycle along a former railway line from Yatton (half an hour).
Or maybe you’d like to head to the coast – Weston-super-Mare (10 minutes) is always a popular option, with a sandy beach and plenty of amusements for all ages. Brean and Berrow (both 15 minutes) are also worth visiting, or you could head to a wilder stretch like the wildlife-filled WWT Steart Marshes (40 minutes).
For other days out, admire the excellent geology of Cheddar Gorge (25 minutes) and Wookey Hole (40 minutes) or explore the city attractions of Wells (40 minutes) and Bristol (50 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 1.9 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Weston Main | 2.5 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Brean | 2.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 3.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 3.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 8.3 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 13.4 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 14.4 mi
Wells Cathedral 15 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 15.2 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 6 mi
Clevedon Court 10.3 mi
Tyntesfield 13.5 mi
Coleridge Cottage 14.2 mi
Fyne Court 17.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brean Down and Brean Fort 2.6 mi
GROVE PARK 3.1 mi
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 5.1 mi
Winscombe 5.2 mi
Congresbury 7.5 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 15.3 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 19 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 Hemingway's Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hemingway's Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Hemingway's Field? The views from the site are pretty lovely, and will no doubt inspire you to get out to see more of your gorgeous Somerset surroundings. Exploring on foot or bike is a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hemingway's Field?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hemingway's Field? From £36 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.