Croscombe Camping

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  • Wild camping with Glastonbury Tor views in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
  • A 10-minute drive to Wells, and 20 minutes from Glastonbury
  • Wildlife and walks on site; pub a five-minute stroll away
With a spectacular south-facing position on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, Croscombe Camping overlooks open countryside and the pretty little village of Croscombe – and you can even glimpse Glastonbury Tor in the distance. This is relaxed and definitely wild camping, so simply turn up and pitch your tent wherever you like in the field. There’s masses of room for couples, families and their dogs (on a lead please), and while campfires and barbecues are allowed, please raise them off the ground to protect the grass. Simple facilities include hot showers and flushable loos. As long as it’s dry you can park next to your tent, and if not, there’s a car park on site. There are no bins though, so please take your rubbish home to recycle. You can get on to country walks right from the campsite, where you might get to see foxes, badgers, deer and rabbits, or bring your bikes and enjoy a cycle ride around quiet country lanes. It’s only a five-minute walk to the nearest pub, The George, which serves Somerset scrumpy cider along with excellent pub food, takeaways and pizza on Saturdays.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • 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.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 154 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise this campsite for its stunning views, particularly of Glastonbury Tor, and its peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. Facilities, including toilets and warm showers, are consistently described as clean and well-maintained. The site offers ample space with the freedom to choose your pitch, appealing to those seeking a wild camping experience with essential comforts. Friendly and helpful hosts are frequently mentioned. Some guests noted limited toilet numbers during busy periods and the lack of hot water at the washing-up sink. Access can be challenging in wet weather, with some cars becoming stuck in mud. The nearby pub is a popular amenity, although the walk back uphill can be steep.

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Everything was perfect! View was incredible…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything was perfect! View was incredible and the showers and toilets were all great. The owner came round to check everyone was OK each day and was super helpful even booking us a table at the local pub after a hard day cycling! Really beautiful spacious quiet campsite in a beautiful part of the country.

Disliked Cycling up the hill to the campsite 😆 but that means you get some tremendous views!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely sheppards hut with a…

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David L. 4 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked A lovely sheppards hut with a cumfy bed in a beautiful spot so quiet with stunning views.

Disliked Just the stoney surface outside the hut. Just realy because i was on a motorcycle & it was hard to turn the bike around

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Really lovely and peaceful camping site,…

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Priita I. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really lovely and peaceful camping site, with good facilities and great views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!…

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 Helen T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camping site, plenty of space…

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Eva J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely camping site, plenty of space even when fully booked. The views are to die for.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views were amazing, loved the fact…

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Deb E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Views were amazing, loved the fact that we could pitch anywhere and leave whenever we were ready. The site was full but there was still plenty of space for everyone. Clean showers and toilets, always lots of loo roll. Great phone signal.

Disliked Nothing , would definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

chilled, peacefull, relaxing wild camping experience

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Sarah H. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked Pretty much everything!
The peacefulness, the cleanliness
If your looking for peaceful, chilled, off grid wild camping experience then this is your place to.
We have been a few times now and will continue to visit. We love the Sheppards hut and the additional extra of a hot shower!!

Disliked Nothing

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Top notch!

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 David R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lots of space, quiet, stunning views, shower and toilets are great! Don’t need to worry about getting one at any time! Inside area was very welcoming.

No fuss camp site Emma came to see everyone shortly after pitching up to check in and for log baskets and burners.

Will come again

Disliked The rain but can’t control that.

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Amazing view, great facilities in the…

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Alex M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing view, great facilities in the barn, very chilled out place to stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant site, great location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing views, spacious site and friendly staff

Disliked Showers were warm but the tray underneath didnt drain away and were a little stinky

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

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 Wifi

Groups 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Croscombe Camping

Thrupe Lane

Croscombe

Somerset

England

BA5 3RB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.19797°N
2.58479°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.7 mi Rectory Road
1.7 mi Rectory Road
2.9 mi Wells Bus Station
Rail
7.3 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
8.5 mi Bruton Rail Station
12.1 mi Frome Rail Station
Ferry
17.3 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
17.3 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
17.3 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
14.1 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

Catch the Somerset history vibe with visits to the flamboyant, Gothic-era Wells Cathedral (10 minutes’ drive), and check out the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens too. Glastonbury (20 minutes) has an atmospheric abbey of its own, and loads of quirky little shops selling joss sticks and silver jewellery, while the darker side of local life is revealed on ghostly guided walks of Shepton Mallet Prison (10 minutes). Want to breathe in more of that fresh Somerset air? Scramble up to the top of Glastonbury Tor (20 minutes) for far-reaching views of the Somerset Levels (30 minutes), where you can spot wading birds on walks and cycles through sleepy villages. For more hardcore exercise, take a climbing course on the limestone cliffs of Cheddar Gorge (25 minutes). Animatronic dinosaurs, cave tours and mini golf may well keep kids entertained for much of the day at Wookey Hole Caves (15 minutes), or you can clamber aboard a steam train on the East Somerset Railway (15 minutes) to chug through the countryside. And if you’re holidaying with teens, pray they don’t know about Clarks Village (25 minutes), or they’ll be busy spending your retirement fund in the cut-price designer outlet stores.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 19.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 19.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston Main 19.9 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 20.1 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Brean 20.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wells Cathedral 2.8 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 3.4 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 4.3 mi

Glastonbury Tor 6.2 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 6.7 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 5.4 mi

King John's Hunting Lodge 11.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 11.8 mi

Stourhead 13.1 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 2.3 mi

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 3.1 mi

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 4.2 mi

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 5.1 mi

The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 5.7 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 2.7 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 17.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Croscombe Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croscombe Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croscombe Camping? Catch the Somerset history vibe with visits to the flamboyant, Gothic-era Wells Cathedral (10 minutes’ drive), and check out the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens too. Glastonbury (20 minutes) has an atmospheric abbey … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croscombe Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croscombe Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.