Dagger Wood Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Pitches surrounding by woodland
Compost toilets
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets
The exterior of the box compost loo.
Front view of the bell tent
Woodland pitch 20
Woodland pitch 20
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Pitches surrounding by woodland
Compost toilets
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets

  • Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
  • A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
  • Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
Choose your own pitch at the 34-acre Dagger Wood Campsite. Among lots of leafy greenery, this park is on a family farm in Clutton and just half an hour’s drive from both Bristol and Bath. Eye it all up from the seating areas and picnic benches or while settling down by one of the firepits. Barbecues are permitted at this dog-friendly park as well, so get the blaze going and plonk yourself down for alfresco eats. If cooking is a no-no when you’re on a hol, wander 10 minutes through woodland to a pub serving meals. After other activities besides ambling? The team here also run outdoor pursuits such as wild food foraging workshops and fitness bootcamps (additional fees apply). If you fancy a ride on a tractor, then your wish is the owners’ command. The amenities at this site may be limited (two cold open-air showers, four composting toilets and fresh running water), but the friendly father and son team will pull out all the stops to make yours a comfortable stay. As the site is large, with various levels of uneven ground and hills, they can also lend a hand if mobility is an issue. If you’re leaving the car at home, the nearest bus stop is a short walk down the road and public transport runs to Bristol’s centre and Glastonbury. There's a car park for vehicles, as parking next to your pitch is not permitted.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 3 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 3 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

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Wild campingForest

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a wonderfully secluded, back-to-basics wild camping experience in beautiful woodland surroundings. Visitors frequently praise the privacy of the pitches, the abundance of nature and wildlife, and the friendly, helpful owner, Henry. Facilities, including compost toilets and cold showers, are generally found to be clean. Campfires are permitted, and activities like air rifle shooting and foraging are popular. Some road noise may be noticeable on certain pitches.

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Really nice and peaceful place. Allowed…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (adults only)

Liked Really nice and peaceful place. Allowed campfires and disposable BBQs. Around 20-30 minute drive to both bath and Bristol which is perfect.

Disliked The showers are quite open to everyone so put me off in having one or had to go at very specific times when no one is around

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My family and I had the most wonderful time at Dagger wood!

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Mia D.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Wild camping
Nature retreat
Scenic
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Good value for money

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Great place for a few nights…

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Charlotte B.

Bell tent (adults only)

Liked Great place for a few nights camping! 30 mins drive from Warleigh Weir so can go for a nice swim and then come back to the peaceful camp. Thank you! We will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, as advertised. Good value for money. Will visit again.

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Kat P.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite at a great price. I went for one night with 3 children (15,8 and 6). We all had a great time and enjoyed the break from the hustle and bustle of life. Great location, although the entrance was a little scary to drive down in the dark, and bigger sign posting would be helpful. Facilities were minimal, but just as advertised and clean. The atmosphere was lovely, we didn't utilise the optional extra activities (clay pigeon shooting, foraging or personal training) but still had a lovely time. We hope to return soon. Perfect for a no-thrills cheap and cheerful night away.

Disliked The only thing i disliked (and this is being really nit-picky) was that the site was a bit noisier than expected when the frequent aeroplanes flew above, but obviously, there's not anything that can be done about that. There was also more traffic noise than I thought there would be, but again, there's nothing that can be done.

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We had a great weekend here.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had a great weekend here. Big pitches and perfect for the kids to run around safely.

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great privacy…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked great privacy

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The setting, the private pitches, the…

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Manon V.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked The setting, the private pitches, the walk to the Hunters Rest, friendly campsite manager Henry, and in my opinion, the best compost toilets I've ever been on (no smell at all!) :)

Disliked The sound of the A37 was quite present on pitch 4, which is a lovely forest pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, quiet, woodland location. Helpful staff. Clean facilities.

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saffron d.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We love camping at Dagger woods. This is now our 4th time here. Would recommend to anyone that likes wild camping.

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Brilliant, plenty of space, and friendly people.

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David M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Henry is running Dagger wood campsite, I love it there, peaceful most of the time.
I wish I had come across this site a few years ago, I would have been staying there more often. As I'm classed as homeless, I don’t know what I'm going to do after he closes the site sometime in September.
Thanks to Henry.

Disliked There's only one thing I don't like about the site, that is it's closing sometime in September until around the beginning of next year, February/March time would be my guess.

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Lovely back to basics campsite with…

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Justin M.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Lovely back to basics campsite with minimal facilities (might not suit everyone!) but where you can get your own space away from others. Lots of trees and blackberries. Walk to the pub (Hunters Inn) was nice (the pub and the walk)

Disliked Theres no escaping the noise from the road! Such a shame... You can kinda tune it out, until a motorbike zooms past...

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The way nature is at the…

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Sophie R.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked The way nature is at the heart of the campsite. A hidden gem

Disliked The noise of the busy road nearby.

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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

Budget/backpacker Forest Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dagger Wood Campsite

Northend Farm

Clutton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS39 5QR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.34447°N
2.53832°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Victoria Hall B
8 mi Airport Terminal
8.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.4 mi Keynsham Rail Station
6.8 mi Parson Street Rail Station
7 mi Bedminster Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
7.7 mi Millennium Square Ferry Landing
Airport
8 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

Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park (20 minutes). For city slicking once you’ve ticked off walks and cycle rides through the Combe Down Tunnel (25 minutes), make a beeline for Bristol and see the cathedral and zoo, making sure to stop off at the Brunel-designed Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain ship as well (25 minutes). Bath’s another unmissable urban destination – head to this spot for the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge (half an hour), then wander around Wells, a tiny city home to a cracking cathedral (30 minutes) and the gateway to the Wookey Hole Caves. If you’re into all things bohemian, drop by Glastonbury too and browse the offbeat boutiques before taking a walk up to Glastonbury Tor for fab views over the countryside (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 15.5 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 18.5 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 19.2 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 19.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 20.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

At-Bristol 7.8 mi

Brunel's ss Great Britain 7.8 mi

Number One Royal Crescent 7.9 mi

The Bristol Hippodrome 8 mi

The Jane Austen Centre 8 mi

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.1 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 8.5 mi

Tyntesfield 10.3 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 10.9 mi

Westwood Manor 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Publow - Compton Dando - Lord's Wood - Publow 2.2 mi

STON EASTON PARK 4.1 mi

NEWTON PARK 4.9 mi

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 5.6 mi

KELSTON PARK 5.9 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 Dagger Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dagger Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dagger Wood Campsite? Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dagger Wood Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Upon arrival the site gate should be unlocked and open. If it is not, please contact site manager Henry using the number provided on your booking form.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dagger Wood Campsite? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.