Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
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- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Site type
100
50
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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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- There is no access to the site for vehicles taller than 2.7m. Access to the site is along a steep country lane which may not be suitable for low riding or large vehicles.
Languages spoken
English
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
We’ll be back
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Space for groups, nature. children liked tobogganing. Clean facilities. Firepits. Great for wildlife - lots of bats.
Disliked No hot water in the showers today - tried 3. Shop is quite expensive.
Can’t wait to go back with a hat and decent suncream!
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Relaxed and friendly vibe with brilliant facilities for kids. Sandpit, various games and interesting talk on astronomy. Loads of space to run and be free!
Disliked The aftermath of sunburn.
Would definitely stay again and have already recommended it to others
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Good washing facilities and amenities on site. Regularly cleaned. Lots of activities on site. Reasonably priced pitch.
Disliked Pricing in the shop was high but expected due to convenience. A stay could include a discount on an activity.
Clean facilities and friendly staff
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Great views, and really friendly staff. Shop onsite was great and had so many essentials that you might need.
Fun activities for the family and a place to get food and drink onsite. Facilities were clean and maintained well.
Disliked It was very windy on the top of a large hill with little to no protection. The site has a lot of rocks underneath and so you do need to come prepared with hard rock pegs and a mallet.
Excellent site, highly recommend
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Relaxed atmosphere, lots of space, level pitches, can have fire pits, quiet at night, well stocked shop, clean facilities, friendly staff, activities on site
Disliked Can't think of anything!
It was an excellent visit. Wide Owen fields to pitch in, extremely…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked It was an excellent visit. Wide Owen fields to pitch in, extremely friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Bathrooms and showers were clean and there were plenty of then. Drinking water points through the camp.
The sandpit (more like kingdom) was great! My 8 year old loved it. The camp shop on site had reasonable pricing in comparison to most others.
It was a wonderful experience overall.
Excellent campsite with lots of facilities, things to do for the kids,…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Excellent campsite with lots of facilities, things to do for the kids, handy shop and cafe serving food and useful bits for the stay. Wish we had more time there really.
Disliked The walk down to the restaurant, and back up, was a little long/steep. That's really the only critique.
Really nice site, good facilities and staff were great.…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Really nice site, good facilities and staff were great.
Disliked Can't access site after 9pm. We wanted to watch the hotair balloon festival night glow but wouldn't have been able to get back on our pitch, would of had to sleep in the van at tye gate.
Excellent site, caters well to families and has a great environment!
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked The bathroom facilities were clean and appropriate. The onsite shop was well stocked. The environment felt safe and fun for a family with young children. All the extra decorations and details made a great experience for us all!
Site facilities were always clean and tidy
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The camping area was very family orientated and my child enjoyed playing football with the other kids.
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby 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 Watersports nearbyLocation
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Lyncombe Drive
Sandford
Somerset
England
BS25 5PQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.32769°N
2.81668°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 6.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 7.3 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 7.5 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Clevedon Beach | 7.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Brean | 8.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 3.9 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 9.3 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 10.1 mi
Wells Cathedral 11 mi
Brunel's ss Great Britain 12.3 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.8 mi
Clevedon Court 7.8 mi
Tyntesfield 8.9 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 14.4 mi
Blaise Hamlet 14.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winscombe 1.1 mi
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1.2 mi
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.7 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 2.8 mi
Congresbury 3.1 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 10.2 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? Most of your time at this site is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre, but there’s also a range of other pursuits … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.