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 sessions into an overnight stay when you book The Wave, the ultimate surfing pop-up escape located a mere 200 metres from the surfing lake. There’s plenty for everyone to do – whether you’re with friends and family or striking out alone – while you’re on site; 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 every day from early in the morning, and The Wave 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.
Campground type
45
45
5Opens 1 July
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 1 July to
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No dogs allowed
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Level campground, no steep slopes Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Surf school nearbyLocation
The Wave
Washingpool Farm
Easter Compton
Bristol
Greater Bristol
England
BS35 5RE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.54366°N
2.60727°W
Nearest transport
Coach9.5 km Bristol Bus Stn
9.7 km Queen's Road
9.7 km Triangle West
Rail2 km Pilning Rail Station
3.7 km Patchway Rail Station
4.4 km Severn Beach Rail Station
Ferry8 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
9.9 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
10 km Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport18.9 km 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 | 21.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 31.9 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 34.4 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 36 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Brean | 37.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bristol Zoo Gardens 9 km
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 9.7 km
The Bristol Hippodrome 10 km
At-Bristol 10.4 km
Brunel's ss Great Britain 10.5 km
National Trust
Blaise Hamlet 4.5 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 5.5 km
Tyntesfield 13.8 km
Dyrham Park 17.6 km
Horton Court 18.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROYAL VICTORIA PARK (FORMERLY BRENTRY HOUSE) 4.4 km
BLAISE CASTLE AND HAMLET 5.1 km
HENLEAZE LAKE 5.5 km
KINGS WESTON HOUSE 6.7 km
STOKE PARK 7.1 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)
Bristol, England 12 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 23 June 2027 – Wednesday 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, England 42.7 km
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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- 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Wave? From $56.78 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.