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General
- 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 Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre your next spot for a getaway and all of the above shall be at your fingertips.
This hidden park with an off-grid feel is 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, mountain biking 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 spreading out with a book on the grass are possible, plus a leisure centre with a gym and indoor pool is under five minutes’ drive if indoor activities are preferable.
Back at the park, food and drinks are on hand at the pop-up tavern, which serves up local ciders and ales along with pizzas, loaded fries and jacket potatoes every evening (it's also the place for hot drinks and a full English brekkie on a Sunday morning). A 24-hour garage and well-stocked shop are 10 minutes away by car for those who need to sort snacks and self-catering 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.
Open from 01/07/2022 to 03/07/2022
Open from 08/07/2022 to 10/07/2022
Open from 15/07/2022 to 17/07/2022
Open from 22/07/2022 to 04/09/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
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).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
The bunkhouses are a five-minute walk to the campsite, and a two-minute walk to the activity centre.
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.
Check availability at Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre…
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 10 x
One Campervan or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring an awning
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Summer Lane
— 4.9 miles
Summer Lane — 4.9 miles
Airport Terminal — 6.1 miles
- Train stations
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Yatton Rail Station
— 4.4 miles
Worle Rail Station — 4.5 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station — 5.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
— 7.6 miles
Clevedon Pier — 8.3 miles
Portishead Pier — 11.9 miles
- Airports
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Bristol International Airport
— 6.1 miles
Cardiff International Airport — 23.1 miles
Local attractions
Most of your time at this park is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre or skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing at the Mendip Snowsport Centre (five minutes’ walk), 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, an old railway between Cheddar and Yatton that‘s now a family-friendly path, making sure to drop by the Thatchers farm at the entry of the trail for sips of some famed cider (five minutes).
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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, wander Weston-super-Mare’s seafront and pier while sampling fish ‘n’ chips (20 minutes) and give Bristol a little attention, particularly the city’s historic harbour, suspension bridge and the Cabot Circus mall (half an hour).
Must see
- Cheddar Caves & Gorge (3.9 miles)
- Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill (9.3 miles)
- Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (10.1 miles)
National Trust
- King John's Hunting Lodge (2.8 miles)
- Clevedon Court (7.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 2 p.m. | |
Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 days of arrival date.
More than 4 days before arrival: a full credit voucher valid for 12 months for any site activities, minus a £5 campsite admin fee will be offered.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre will debit the balance from your card 12 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 12 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022, can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsVideo
- Does Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre? Most of your time at this park is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre or skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing at the Mendip … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
