Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site

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Spacious pitches
Spacious pitches with electrical hookup points
Serene and spacious pitches
Excellent location for dog walkers

  • Two-acre site on a family-run smallholding in Bishops Lydeard
  • Five minutes' walk from West Somerset Railway steam trains
  • Rural site backed by woodland; two pubs within a few minutes' walk
If you like to arrive in style on your holidays, this is certainly a place where you can do just that… Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site is one of those rare places where you can ride into town on a steam railway, thanks to the West Somerset Railway station a mere five minutes’ walk away. Those planning to ride the rails at a later point, meanwhile, should be pleased to hear that access in a more conventional manner is also straightforward, as the A358 passes fairly nearby. Either way, this is a rather splendid spot with pitches spread across a two-acre field surrounded by protected woodland just on the edge of the village. It’s all been set up in the grounds of the 18th-century Greenway House, a Grade II-listed building that was once part of the adjoining Sandhill Park estate. It’s now a family-run smallholding, so you’ll share the space with ducks, geese and chickens and there are more farm animals to spot in the surrounding fields. As well as being a top spot for train enthusiasts and those in search of farm stays, this place also has much to offer walkers, cyclists and folk travelling with four-legged companions, thanks to the plethora of pathways in the surrounds. And it’s also rather handy that there are two fine pubs and a microbrewery within a few minutes’ walk… Life on site is pretty simple, with a few amenities set up in the form of portable toilets, water taps, a chemical disposal point and a shower room. Barbecues are permitted and there’s ice pack freezing available to keep provisions cool.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Travel trailer sites 15
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens April 17
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 17 to

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Pitch types & availability

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Child friendliness
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89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

A friendly, laid-back, and peaceful site with a chill vibe, loved for its prime location. Reviewers rave about the level pitches, great showers, and the charm of resident chickens and ducks. It's a short stroll to the village, steam train, and local brewery. Facilities are a bit basic for some, but generally clean, well-kept, with ongoing upgrades. Owners are super welcoming and helpful.

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It is a basic but lovely…

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Sally C.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It is a basic but lovely site - flat field, showers, toilets, dog friendly.
Karen the owner is great - really approachable, super helpful.

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Spacious with plenty of showers and…

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Phillippa S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious with plenty of showers and toilets, lovely host with easy check in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again

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David B.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, level ground, plenty of electric hook ups,
Toilets & showers clean & tidy
Very friendly owners
Fair price for pitch
Great location next to West Somerset railway & Quantock brewery

Disliked Nothing

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Herzlicher Empfang, schöner großer Stellplatz, Toiletten…

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Ralf H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Herzlicher Empfang, schöner großer Stellplatz, Toiletten und Duschen sehr sauber, ein sehr angenehmer Stellplatz/Campingplatz, wir kommen gerne wieder

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Nice site plenty of room as…

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Richard H.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice site plenty of room as I was the only camper

Disliked Toilets leave a lot to be desired, it took a long while to get rid of the smell, for the price I would expect better

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A friendly welcome for our first…

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LOUISE S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A friendly welcome for our first visit. The site is so peaceful and calm, we were so lucky to have glorious weather and did note that the sun was upon us all day. Facilities are basic and clean. Location is fantastic with some great pubs and a brewery close by. There are lovely chickens clucking around so beware when driving in!

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Excellent, peaceful and quiet.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, wonderfully peaceful and surrounded by woodland which was home to a variety of wild birds. Great to see the sites chickens roaming freely and the geese going to the pond. Our check in was very welcoming and hassle free and we loved the location being a five minute walk from the steam railway. Showers were clean and well kept and plenty of recycling/rubbish bins to keep site tidy. Price per night was really good and not far from local shop for supplies.

Disliked Appeared to be only one gents toilet - not really a problem when quiet but not sure how this would be during busy periods?

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All round a great stay

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Bob P.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely welcome from the owners, very quiet and spacious pitches.
Short walk to the station for the West Somerset Railway, which was a great day out, pub right next door to the station.
Short walk for the buses to Taunton and Minehead.

Disliked Nothing

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Chickens! Lovely peaceful, well located site…

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Emily S.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Chickens! Lovely peaceful, well located site with friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing!

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Good friendly and helpful staff a…

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Douglas m.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Good friendly and helpful staff a peaceful site .Had a great stay

Disliked none

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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

Bath available 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 Rallies 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site

Greenway House

Greenway Road

Bishop's Lydeard

Somerset

England

TA4 3DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05414°N
3.20152°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 km Bus Station
8.5 km Post Office
8.5 km Post Office
Rail
0.5 km Bishop's Lydeard
7.7 km Taunton Rail Station
16.9 km Bridgwater Rail Station
Ferry
17.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
26 km Minehead Harbour
36.2 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
Airport
39 km Exeter International Airport
39.5 km Cardiff 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

Start local with a stroll up to the village to browse the farm shop, the Quantock Brewery, the tea rooms and the little rural life museum within Bishops Lydeard Mill. Just outside the village (but certainly worth travelling a mile for) is a smart hotel where you can pick up day passes for the swimming pool, spa and nine-hole golf course. If you need an excuse to book in for some pampering, perhaps a few long walks or bike rides would fit the bill? There are plenty of options in the nearby Quantock Hills National Landscape, around the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) or over in the Exmoor National Park (15 minutes). And one mustn’t forget the coast – the South West Coast Path starts in Minehead (half an hour), and it’s got plenty of beachy activities too. A little inland from Minehead is the splendid Dunster Castle; other fab options for days out nearby might include horse riding (10 minutes from the site) or gentle strolls around Hestercombe House & Gardens (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Blue Anchor West 19.9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Dunster North West 23.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Minehead Terminus 25.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 28.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Brean 32.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.2 km

Clarks Village 33.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 34.3 km

Glastonbury Abbey 35.3 km

Montacute House 36 km

National Trust

Fyne Court 7.1 km

Coleridge Cottage 11.2 km

Dunster Castle 22.1 km

Dunster Working Watermill 22.2 km

Knightshayes Court 24.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COTHELSTONE MANOR 3.6 km

NYNEHEAD COURT 7 km

HESTERCOMBE 8.3 km

CROWCOMBE COURT 8.4 km

WELLINGTON PARK 8.7 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 31.8 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, July 31, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 41.7 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 44.5 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site? Start local with a stroll up to the village to browse the farm shop, the Quantock Brewery, the tea rooms and the little rural life museum within Bishops Lydeard Mill. Just outside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bishops Lydeard Caravan and Camping Site? From $42.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.