The Wave

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Relaxed, family-friendly site next to The Wave surfing lake in Bristol
Bristol Zoo Project 10 minutes’ drive and Aerospace Bristol 15 minutes
Clubhouse with bar, café and surfing shop; skate ramp and play park

Turn your surfing session into an overnight adventure when you book a stay at The Wave, a fabulous pop-up site located a mere 200 metres from the surfing lake. There’s plenty here for everyone to do, whether you’re with friends and family or striking out alone; master the waves with a surf lesson, soak up the vibe at the skate ramp or take the kids to the play park before settling down for the night right next door. The surf is pumping at The Wave every day from early in the morning, and a stay here puts you in pole position mere metres from the shoreline. You can wake up to the sound of the waves and be catching them within minutes – and after a day on the water, head to the lively Clubhouse for delicious local food and a front-row seat to the antics on the lake. The Clubhouse’s café is open from post dawn-patrol breakfasts right the way through the day, until the last bite of pizza after a sunset session in the evening. And if you’ve forgotten any gear, never fear, as you can pick up all the essentials in the surf shop, from boards to equipment, clothes and souvenirs. The surfing may well be the focus here, but you'll also be well placed for other activities should you want them – ice skating, zorbing and climbing the masts at SS Great Britain perhaps, or gentler times visiting Bristol Zoo Project and Aerospace Bristol.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Jul to Mon 31 Aug 2026

Pitch types & availability

8

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)

6 people maximum No dogs allowed

Multiple Roof tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 7m depth (70m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other options

2

Bell tent

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

1 room

Open space 1 x Twin beds

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 2 included, 2 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower
Bathrooms: Step-free access
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet
Beds made up
Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Arrival days

From £80 (£80) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

Location		10
Value for money		8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Close to the wave for activities…

Overall 5 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Jul 2026 El S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Close to the wave for activities

Disliked I didn’t like that you couldn’t cook anything with barbecue and also going with the car to
The campsite , in the humps are quite high so our car got stuck under and scratched so it was very challenging to go out anytime because of these

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your review, it really helps us to develop our offering and provide the best possible experience. With The Field being a very new accommodation option, it is incredibly helpful for us to receive such constructive feedback, and we will take on board your comments ref. the bumpy track and BBQ restrictions.
Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon!

Great place to stay. Lovely setting…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great place to stay. Lovely setting to be near the waves. Facilities are great!

Disliked Only complaints, the speed bumps to get in are way too violent for a car full of stuff, they need to be more gentle. The grass was spiky in places and the rule for no cooking is a pain. Other than that though am very happy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your review, it really helps us to develop our offering and provide the best possible experience. With The Field being a very new accommodation option, it is incredibly helpful for us to receive such constructive feedback, and we will take on board your comments ref. the bumpy track, spikey grass and BBQ restrictions. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay.

Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon!

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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 Skatepark TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Surf school nearby

Location

The Wave

Washingpool Farm

Easter Compton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS35 5RE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.54366°N
2.60727°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.9 mi Bristol Bus Stn

6 mi Queen's Road

6 mi Triangle West

Rail

1.2 mi Pilning Rail Station

2.3 mi Patchway Rail Station

2.7 mi Severn Beach Rail Station

Ferry

5 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing

6.2 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing

6.2 mi Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing

Airport

11.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Bristol Zoo Project (conservation zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Aerospace Bristol (flight museum with Concorde): 15 minutes - Bristol Activity Centre (rifle shooting and zorbing): 15 minutes - Planet Ice Bristol (ice skating): 15 minutes - Cribbs Causeway (shopping mall): 15 minutes - Blaise Museum (social history displays): 20 minutes - National Trust - Tyntesfield (Victorian mansion): half an hour - Brunel’s SS Great Britain (maritime museum on a ship): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	13.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	19.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Weston Main	21.4 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	22.4 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	23.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bristol Zoo Gardens 5.6 mi

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 6 mi

The Bristol Hippodrome 6.2 mi

At-Bristol 6.4 mi

Brunel's ss Great Britain 6.5 mi

National Trust

Blaise Hamlet 2.8 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 3.4 mi

Tyntesfield 8.6 mi

Dyrham Park 10.9 mi

Horton Court 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ROYAL VICTORIA PARK (FORMERLY BRENTRY HOUSE) 2.7 mi

BLAISE CASTLE AND HAMLET 3.2 mi

HENLEAZE LAKE 3.4 mi

KINGS WESTON HOUSE 4.2 mi

STOKE PARK 4.4 mi

Local events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 7.4 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 26.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does The Wave have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Wave dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near The Wave? Local attractions and activities include: - Bristol Zoo Project (conservation zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Aerospace Bristol (flight museum with Concorde): 15 minutes - Bristol Activity Centre (rifle shooting and zorbing): 15 … Read more

When can I check in and check out of The Wave?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wave? From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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