The Wave

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Aerial view of site
Aerial view of site
Surfing tuition at the wave
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Skate ramp at the wave
Surfing at the wave
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The surfing lake
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Skate ramp at the wave

  • 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

Tent pitches 45
Motorhome pitches 45
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note

Admission

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

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Jul to

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Reviews

6.6

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80% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a lovely setting near The Wave, with spacious pitches and generally flat ground. However, several guests reported issues with cleanliness in the toilets and showers, with some finding them dirty or clogged. The site also has a bumpy track with high speed bumps, and a strict no-cooking rule, which some found inconvenient. Managers have acknowledged feedback on the track, grass, and BBQ restrictions, stating they will review these.

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The concept is great but the maintenance needs considerable work

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4 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Proximity to The Wave for easy access to and from tent
It was a quiet site
Pitch sizes were large and generally flat

Disliked When we arrived at 6.30pm Friday there was no soap in the toilets, the men's toilet paper ran out and the sink flooded. We complained at 2pm Sat but they were not cleaned and restocked until a few hours later.
No paper towels the entire weekend,
The single water tap was a long walk from the back of the campsite
There are no washing up facilities, so it was either in the dirty toilet sinks (causing the flooding) or carrying water from the far away tap.
Showers were grubby
The pitches aren't clearly marked and people were confused and ended up pitching or parking across the roads. The enormous motor homes which didn't fit in the pitches were blocking views and roads.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was lovely and the pitch…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked It was lovely and the pitch was spacious

Recommend to friends Visit again

The grass was cut…

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Carolina D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The grass was cut

Disliked The toilets were dirty and not cleaned for days. The showers were clogged. Had to shower quickly so it didn’t flood the place. Disgusting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to the wave for activities…

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 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…

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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 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 13.3 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 19.8 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 21.4 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 22.4 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 23.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

  • 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.

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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.
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  • 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.