Yellowtail Camping

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  • Relaxed rural campsite on a working mixed farm
  • Bradford-on-Avon 15 minutes' drive; Bath half an hour
  • Family-friendly farm on the edge of a Wiltshire village; dogs allowed
Take up a plot at Yellowtail Camping for a relaxed and welcoming stay. This campsite is in the grounds of a working mixed farm in the Wiltshire countryside and it’s a top base for exploring local towns like Bradford-on-Avon or Frome, as well as UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Stonehenge and the Georgian city of Bath. Plus, the place itself is in a convenient location on the edge of the village of Hilperton near Trowbridge. With a nature pond, a designated picnic and barbecue area and key facilities like toilets, showers and chemical disposal points, Yellowtail Camping has the kind of functional amenities that make holidaying here that little bit more pleasant. Dogs are allowed here throughout the camping season too, but please make sure they're on a lead at all times and well-behaved around other guests and their pets. New Barn Farm, where the campsite is located, is about 15 minutes' walk from the Kennet and Avon Canal, where there's lots of scope for waterside walks, bike rides and trips to the pubs that are dotted along the towpath. The site is also within a mile's walking or cycling distance from a café and a coffee roaster, while Trowbridge town centre's supermarkets and railway station can be accessed in a five-minute drive or less.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • There are limited toilet and shower facilities available from 31st October to 31st March. Firepits are only permitted when hired from the site. Disposable barbecues may only be used when placed in a hired firepit.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 192 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, well-maintained campsite with spacious, level pitches and friendly staff. Facilities, including shower and toilet blocks, are consistently praised for their cleanliness and good condition. The secure coded gate provides peace of mind. Some minor issues were noted regarding water pressure in showers, lack of hot water at washing-up sinks, and occasional queues for facilities during busy periods. Fire pit availability was restricted during dry spells.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very well kept site with great…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very well kept site with great very clean shower/toilet block.
We were in a van with awning on a non electric pitch which was perfect for us, very quiet as we like it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, with good facilities, and a lovely setting.

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8 out of 10
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JOSEPH M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked It was very quiet when I stayed, which really made for a peaceful experience. The setting is lovely, and the pond was full of life, including baby Moorhens.

This is clearly a site run by people who have a heart.

The facilities were all very good. No complaints.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very chilled out. Good facilities. Well…

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9 out of 10
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jamie s.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very chilled out. Good facilities. Well worth the money. Will be back soon!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite

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Julia M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fabulous campsite on a very quiet working farm , lots of space on a well maintained flat field . Toilets and showers extremely clean. The locked gate is an added bonus close to villages and pubs . The tow path in the canal is great for cycling or walking. Owners friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will be returning

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site and friendly welcome

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lisa c.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great welcome from Andy clean and well maintained site. quiet

Would stay again.

Disliked Washing area lighting too bright at night would be great if lights went off or low at 10pm like to see stars not lights. 😅

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small site

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Gerald B.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Spacious flat pitches.excellent facilities. No noise just being in the country

Disliked Nothing, all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good place to stay if you want to hike the Kennet and Avon Canal

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9 out of 10
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Dave W.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, the toilets and showers were in good order, hot water was plentiful and the facilities were clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site and facilities. Loved that…

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Helen B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice site and facilities. Loved that we could have a fire pit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely find, level camping field for a roof tent., clean facilities

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Carla E.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A really lovely campsite with lots of space. It was lovely to rent a fire pit too, definite bonus for Spring evenings in a tent. The facilities were lovely, clean and modern. A secure coded gate to get in and out was also great, especially as a single female camper. I will definitely be booking again.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'll stay again when in the area

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10 out of 10
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Jan H.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Pitches are a good size & the site is secure.
We have friends that live nearby so it was perfect for us.

Disliked The showers are good in need of an update but perfectly okay

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Yellowtail Camping

New Barn Farm

Whaddon Lane

Hilperton

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

England

BA14 7RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.33677°N
2.18072°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.6 mi Town Hall
3 mi Market Place
3 mi Market Place
Rail
1.9 mi Trowbridge Rail Station
3.1 mi Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station
3.4 mi Melksham Rail Station
Ferry
19 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
19.2 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
19.4 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
23.2 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

Scenic are many of the places around here. First off, there’s Bradford-on-Avon (15 minutes' drive) on the river Avon, where it’s easy to get fully acquainted with the water by canoeing, kayaking or taking a boat tour. There are historical heritage sites too, and it’s not the only place known for that because Bath (half an hour) has Roman baths, the pretty Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey. More of those historical go-tos, Stonehenge (40 minutes) has surely got to make your list for its iconic stone circle. Closer by, the 14th-century remains of Farleigh Hungerford Castle (15 minutes) and the peaceful Iford Manor Gardens (20 minutes) are some other tributes to old times. Then, when you fancy throwing some wildlife into the mix, Longleat Safari Park (30 minutes) has more than its fair share. Other cool natural spots include the limestone caverns at Wookey Hole (an hour), but for that buzz of the town, Frome (half an hour) has a historic centre and Wells (an hour) is packed with events, eateries and museums.

Must see

Lacock Abbey, Grounds and Cloisters 6 mi

American Museum in Britain 6.2 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7.3 mi

Wadworth Visitor Centre 8 mi

The Holburne Museum 8.1 mi

National Trust

The Courts Garden 1.5 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 2.3 mi

Westwood Manor 4 mi

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 6 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Paxcroft Mead - Whaddon - Staverton - Trowbridge 0.9 mi

TROWBRIDGE GENERAL CEMETERY 0.9 mi

THE COURTS, HOLT 1.4 mi

GREAT CHALFIELD MANOR 2.5 mi

Bowerhill - Kennet & Avon Canal - Semington - Whaddon 2.5 mi

Local events

  • Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026)

    Salisbury, Wiltshire 18.7 mi

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 21.4 mi

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

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 22.3 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 Yellowtail Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Yellowtail Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Yellowtail Camping? Scenic are many of the places around here. First off, there’s Bradford-on-Avon (15 minutes' drive) on the river Avon, where it’s easy to get fully acquainted with the water by canoeing, kayaking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Yellowtail Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Yellowtail Camping? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.