Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite

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Basecamp at sunset
Basecamp at sunset
Tent pitches
Space for all sorts of tents
Aerial view
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Tent pitches
Space for all sorts of tents
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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
Fancy having the freedom to explore ancient woodland by day and settle in next to an open fire by night (but with the added bonus of hot showers and flushing loos)? Make Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite your next spot for a getaway, and all of the above shall be at your fingertips. This hidden site has an off-grid feel and it's a top choice for folk who like to keep moving: it’s got an outdoor activity centre a five-minute walk away with rock climbing, caving, skiing, tobogganing, frisbee golf, abseiling, archery, rifle shooting, bushcraft and axe throwing on offer (for an extra fee). All this, plus 100 acres of land on site, means outdoor playtimes, family ball games, or just chilling out with a book on the grass are possible. That said, a leisure centre with a gym and indoor pool is under five minutes’ drive away if you're in need of indoor activities. Back at base, food and drinks are on hand at the café-bar, which serves up barista coffee, breakfast rolls, pizza and fries. The on-site shop is stocked with all sorts, from local burgers and cheese to beer, cider, ice cream and cold drinks. Plus, a 24-hour garage and well-stocked shop are 10 minutes away by car for those who need to sort out any additional food. A quick heads up if you’re planning on staying at the site: your tent or campervan needs to be under 2.7 metres high, and no caravans or motorhomes are permitted because of access restrictions. Basecamp is accessed via a rural track, which is driven at guests' own risk.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 1
Opens 4 September
Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • 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

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campsite offers ample space and a vast array of activities for children, including a popular sandpit. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted issues with boggy ground after rain and occasional problems with shower water temperature or pressure, particularly during busy periods. The on-site shop and food options are convenient but can be expensive. Some guests found the ground rocky and difficult for pegs.

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Really friendly helpful staff. Nice relaxed…

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 Ellys H. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Really friendly helpful staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

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From the manager: We're thrilled that you had a great time! Thanks for leaving a review.

Plenty of spaces and accessible toilet,showers…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Plenty of spaces and accessible toilet,showers and washing area.Overall well managed place to stay.

Disliked Sometimes network disappear.

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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a great review! We're pleased you had a brilliant time.

We arranged over the weekend for…

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lloyd aneta c. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked We arranged over the weekend for the mendips mini festival. Went as a family with my young kids 7 and 3. We all enjoyed it and had a great walk in the woods. Food at the ski centre cafe place was good too.

Toilets were kept clean and stocked with paper. they could do with a few more toilets at the main field where there was often a queue.

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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a review and feedback! We're pleased you enjoyed your stay. We'll definitely take your comments into consideration as we look to keep improving our site.

Great space around tent and clean…

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 Jane G. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Great space around tent and clean facilities

Disliked Children shouting from 6.40am

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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a great review of our family adventure campsite. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Really lovely place and we will definitely be back.

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 Amanda N. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Loved the space, shops, facilities and the fact that you weren’t restricted to early check out or specific plots. Friendly and helpful staff too.

Disliked Showers weren’t great, they sprayed too high so my face got a lot of water but my legs, not so much.

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review! It's great to hear you had a brilliant time, and found our team so friendly. Thank you for your feedback regarding the showers. It's really helpful to know where we can improve!

Space and freedom to chose pitch…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Space and freedom to chose pitch

Disliked Lack of shade. Unfortunately because of the heatwave we had to leave early.
Could have done with showers being in all areas.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay, but disappointed to hear that you had to leave early due to the heat. Your comment regarding shade and facilities is very useful as we continue to improve our campsite.

Space. After it emptied out on…

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Helen S. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Space. After it emptied out on Sunday.
Also everything is build so nicely. The facilities and we love the sandpit and checkers board.

Disliked The stoney surface. Hard to get the pegs in the ground. Even before the long dry hot summer. As it was the same last year.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your brilliant review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

The setting is great, on top…

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 Dominic S. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked The setting is great, on top of a hill with access to lovely views and near the adventure centre. Lots of activities, a vibrant evening schedule and lots of things for kids to do. Good to have a bar on-site and the option of pizzas and breakfast (although wait times are very long). Facilities were clean and the whole campsite well looked after.

Disliked Not really enough toilets for the size of campsite, so there was always a queue. The food wait was far too long.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for leaving a review. We're glad you had a great time! Your feedback regarding wait times and facilities is really helpful. We'll take this on board as we improve our site.

Fun, nice lots of toilet facilities

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 Joeanne H. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked It was lovely facilities was okay where I camped was nice quiet even though my Van alarm was going off a few times. I’m sorry whoever heard it activities was good. I didn’t eat or purchased anything from the shop but everything looked nice and Mel

Disliked I wouldn’t say I disliked anything, but I didn’t get to look around as much as I wanted to, but maybe a play Park for the kids o no wifi and my signal was low

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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a great review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We'll definitely take your feedback on board as we improve our campsite!

family orientated…

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 amy s. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked family orientated

Disliked Very busy, no activities left, most pitches not flat and the ground is solid can not put pegs in

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really value honest feedback as we improve our campsite for future guests. We're sorry that our activities were fully-booked when you visited. We do recommend that activities are booked in advance, due to high demand in the summer.

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 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 Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer 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

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 nearby

Location

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
4.9 mi Summer Lane
4.9 mi Summer Lane
6.1 mi Airport Terminal
Rail
4.4 mi Yatton Rail Station
4.5 mi Worle Rail Station
5.6 mi Weston Milton Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
8.3 mi Clevedon Pier
11.9 mi Portishead Pier
Airport
6.1 mi Bristol International Airport
23.1 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

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 to consider while in the area. Set on cycling? Wheel your way along the Strawberry Line (around a 10-minute ride away) – this old railway between Cheddar and Yatton is now a family-friendly path. Make sure to drop by the Thatchers farm (five minutes) at the entry of the trail for sips of some famed cider. Check out the rest of the Mendips too, perhaps while meandering across Cheddar Gorge (15 minutes), Burrington Combe (10 minutes), or the lakes of Blagdon and Chew Valley (20 minutes). Outside of the National Landscape, wander Weston-super-Mare’s seafront and pier while feasting on fish and chips (20 minutes) and give Bristol (half an hour) a little attention – particularly the city’s historic harbour, suspension bridge and SS Great Britain.

Food and drink

  • The Star Inn Pub 0.6 mi
  • Railway Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Nelson Arms Pub 0.9 mi
  • Batch Cottage Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Woodborough Inn Pub 1.1 mi
  • Touch of Spice Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Lenny's Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • Swan, Rowberrow Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Swan Inn, Rowberrow Pub 1.3 mi
  • Churchill Inn Pub 1.4 mi

Groceries

  • Thatcher's Brewery Shop Off-licence 0.8 mi
  • Buglers Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Zero Waste Pantry Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • The Legbender Cider, Country Wine & Craft Shop Off-licence 3.8 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 4.1 mi
  • Cork and Fork Off-licence 4.2 mi
  • Manor Stores Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • The Food Warehouse Supermarket 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Congresbury Millennium Green park 3 mi
  • Climbing Wall Playground 3.2 mi
  • Bouncing Pillow Playground 3.3 mi
  • JCB Land Playground 3.3 mi
  • The Treehouse Playground 3.3 mi
  • Jungle Run Playground 3.4 mi
  • Sharpham Road Playground 3.5 mi
  • Rotary Park 3.8 mi
  • Hannah More Park 3.8 mi
  • Rock Road Park 3.8 mi

Family days out

  • Banwell Castle 1.9 mi
  • The Cart Wash Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Rock of Ages Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Court Farm Castle 2.9 mi
  • Pebble Summerhouse Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Alcove Seat Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Stalactite Cave Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • The Caves Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Bone Cave Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Cox's Cave and The Crystal Quest Visitor attraction 3.8 mi

Public transport

  • Ski Centre 0.4 mi
  • Hilliers Lane 0.5 mi
  • Sandford School 0.5 mi
  • Star, Broadway Junction 0.6 mi
  • Star, Bus Shelter 0.6 mi
  • Churchill Sports Centre 0.7 mi
  • Sandford Church 0.7 mi
  • Queensmead Court 0.7 mi
  • Quarry Road 0.8 mi
  • Wimblestone Road 0.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • Mendip Spring Golf Club - Lakeside Course Golf course 1.6 mi
  • Mendip Spring Golf Club - Brinsea Championship Course Golf course 1.6 mi
  • Silver Springs Fishing Lake 2.4 mi
  • Yatton precinct Shopping centre 4.1 mi
  • Blagdon Fishing Lodge 4.8 mi
  • Bleadon Hill Golf Course 5.5 mi
  • Tall Pines Golf Club Golf course 5.7 mi
  • Bullock Farm (Fishing & Camping) 5.8 mi

Local services

  • Winscombe Family Practice Doctors 1.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.2 mi
  • Mendip Vale Medical Group Clinic 1.6 mi
  • Esso Langford Fuel station 1.7 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.9 mi
  • Banwell Surgery Doctors 2.3 mi
  • Axbridge Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • Axbridge and Wedmore Medical Practice Doctors 2.9 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 3 mi
  • Mendip Vale Medical Practice, Congresbury Doctors 3 mi

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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

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 15.3 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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.