Kingsmead Centre

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  • Peaceful Blackdown Hills site with two fishing lakes
  • 15 minutes from Taunton and 30 from Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast
  • In a walkers' paradise: free maps of local trails available on site
This peaceful little site may take its name from the monarch’s honey wine, but these days it’s the food in the area that’s fit for a king: about 20 minutes' walk from the site is the Half Moon, serving fresh and traditional pub food with side order views over the Culm Valley. Kingsmead Centre is excellent territory too for ramblers, cyclists and equestrians, with free maps for all the nearby trails available on site – a local recommendation is the longer-distance Neroche Herepath. In a wooded vale in the Blackdown Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Kingsmead also has two coarse fishing lakes which are exclusively reserved for guests’ use, and is home to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. The shower and toilet facilities are simple and clean, with no shortage of free hot water. Well-behaved pets are welcome on site.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Travel trailer sites 10
RV sites 5
Mobile homes for rent 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

98%

would recommend this site to a friend

96%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would happily stay again.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Mike B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Amenities nice but in need of some tlc. Staff very welcoming. Wish we'd had more time there to explore the countryside with our dog.

Disliked: Narrow winding access road a bit of a challenge but hey, it's out in the countryside!

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Piękny camping z naturalnymi stawami pełnych ryb. Parcele duże z prądem, ale też…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Piotr W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Piękny camping z naturalnymi stawami pełnych ryb. Parcele duże z prądem, ale też parcele w lesie, na równym podłożu. Cicha i spokojna okolica daleko od drogi. Sanitariaty czyste ,duże prysznice z gorącą wodą. Duży teren do spacerów, miejsce na grę w piłkę, babinktona, fryzbi. Na miejscu jest sklepik w którym można kupić wszystko, jedzenie, picie, akcesoria do campingu. Na pewno wrócimy.

Disliked: brak

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Excellent all round there's nothing that you will not like 🙂

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Laura S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything! Great size pitches, lovely showers hot and powerful. Great shop on site. Warm and friendly welcome. Amazing site with beautiful walks and if staying in tents you can sleep within the woods it looked awesome. Even though we live not so far away we would without a doubt stay again. I would highly recommend you definitely will not be disappointed.

Disliked: THERE IS NOTHING TO DISLIKE!!

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We stayed for a long weekend In daisy pitch as wanted to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Daisy powered forest floor tent campsite (woodland)

Liked: We stayed for a long weekend In daisy pitch as wanted to try something different, the site and facilities were spotless, great site to stay on, hosts was very welcoming, couldn’t ask for anymore we would defo recommend to anyone. It’s also great to get away from everyday life with no phone signal so ur not stuck on ur phone all day

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Very clean and tidy site, owners & staff were very friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
David E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very clean and tidy site, owners & staff were very friendly and helpful

Disliked: WiFi was very poor even though you had to pay for it. Showers could do with wooden duck boards or similar to stand on outside of the shower & could do with mirrors in every wash room

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facilities are excellent, the shop is really good, everything is spotless and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
roger c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: facilities are excellent, the shop is really good, everything is spotless and well laid out, pitches are a very good size, very well placed to visit the coastal region, staff are very helpful.

Disliked: site roads are a little tight for very large units but manageable

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Lovely site, quiet, lots of birds, a bit hilly and remote though

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Paul P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Location, would have been beautiful had it not rained for 2 days.

Disliked: Pitches could have been more level

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2nd time here my noys absolutely love it at kingsmead they have…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
edward g. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bluebell powered forest floor tent campsite (large)

Liked: 2nd time here my noys absolutely love it at kingsmead they have demanded to return agan and we will happy ,memories toasting marshammalows over the fire exploring the lakes and woodlands and meeting the cat who sat in my lap each day while i sat with my morning coffee.

Disliked: nothing

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Excellent site, friendly and helpful staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful and peaceful meadow pitch with portaloo in corner of field and surrounded by woodland. Shower block 5 min walk away. Bliss! Staff were lovely and very helpful.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Loved every minute, great site 😁…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Mark H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Loved every minute, great site 😁

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Disabled facilities Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point

Location

Kingsmead Centre

Clayhidon

Cullompton

Devon

England

EX15 3TR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.94515°N
-3.16823°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 km Post Office
5.6 km Post Office
8.9 km Bus Station
Rail
9.8 km Taunton Rail Station
12.3 km Bishop's Lydeard
13.8 km Tiverton Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
25.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
36 km Topsham Ferry Landing
36 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
29.5 km Exeter 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

On the border of Devon and Somerset, Kingsmead is only a short drive from the motorway, so visitors can easily explore the stunning countryside and attractions of Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Somerset Levels. In half an hour, you can get to historic seaside towns such as Lyme Regis, and start discovering the striking scenery of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. For more urban pursuits, it’s a 15-minute drive to the county town of Taunton, which has good shopping, eating and nightlife.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seaton (Devon) 27.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beer 28.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 29.6 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Charmouth West 29.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Sidmouth Town 30.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 5.1 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 26.6 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 29.5 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 31.6 km

Montacute House 31.8 km

National Trust

Fyne Court 15.7 km

Loughwood Meeting House 19.2 km

Shute Barton 20.7 km

Barrington Court 21.5 km

Knightshayes Court 22 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

POUNDISFORD PARK 5.2 km

WELLINGTON PARK 5.9 km

NYNEHEAD COURT 6.9 km

BRIDWELL 12.8 km

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 13.2 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kingsmead Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kingsmead Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kingsmead Centre? On the border of Devon and Somerset, Kingsmead is only a short drive from the motorway, so visitors can easily explore the stunning countryside and attractions of Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Somerset … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kingsmead Centre?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kingsmead Centre? From $34.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.