Firtree Farm Campsite
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Add your business details- Quiet site on an equestrian farm with Mendip views in South Somerset
- A 40-minute drive to Wookey Hole Caves and 30 minutes to Wells
- Spacious grass pitches with pubs nearby and easy access to the A303
A wild campsite on an equestrian farm, Firtree Farm Campsite has commanding views over Somerset, from the Mendip Hills to the landmark Glastonbury Tor in the distance. And what’s more, you’ll wake up each morning on your spacious grassy pitch and see retired racehorses grazing peacefully in neighbouring fields.
Simple amenities at this back-to-basics site include a shower block with portable toilets; an EV car charger and recycling facilities are also available. Access is easy, as the farm is only 10 minutes from the A303 at Sparkford, and there’s car parking by the pitches, so no lugging camping gear around for you.
Although barbecues are allowed on site, there are plenty of cider pubs within driving distance (and even a burger bar at Sparkford Bypass, 10 minutes away), to keep you fed and watered if you’re after a break from cooking.
It’s also only 50 minutes’ drive to Somerset’s north-coast beaches like Burnham-on-Sea, and the Jurassic Coast lies an hour to the south. Keen cyclists have the choice of both flat routes suitable for family bike rides, the long-distance challenges of National Cycle Route 26 (which passes through Sparkford) or some testing hilly routes in the Mendips.
Somerset is steeped in history and culture, and days out exploring the county take you to great cathedrals, stately piles and medieval castles – and there’s masses to keep kids entertained too, from the giant stalactites at Wookey Hole Caves to animal encounters at Longleat (both 40 minutes).
Site type
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30Languages spoken
English
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Firtree Farm Campsite
North Barrow
Somerset
England
BA22 7LW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.05823°N
-2.56672°W
Nearest transport
Coach12.4 km Coldharbour
12.5 km Greenhill
12.7 km Queens Head
Rail5.6 km Castle Cary Rail Station
10.3 km Bruton Rail Station
12.2 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry31.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
43.4 km The Cottage Ferry Landing
43.4 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport37.9 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
You can find walking trails in abundance in Somerset, with easy family routes to the ruins of Cadbury Castle (10 minutes’ drive to the start of the path) and forest paths around King Alfred’s Tower (25 minutes). Tougher challengers are found in Cheddar Gorge (45 minutes), which also has some tricky rock-climbing routes.
The backstory of British aviation is showcased in Fleet Air Arm Museum (15 minutes), while motoring fans can sigh over vintage sports cars at Haynes International Motor Museum (10 minutes).
If exploring great houses is more up your street, you’re in the right county. The great estates at medieval Lytes Cary Manor (15 minutes), Tudor-era Montacute House and elegant Stourhead (both 25 minutes) are just the start. You might also like to explore the twin castles of Sherborne (25 minutes).
Other spectacular Somerset landmarks worthy of your attention include the dramatic, Gothic-style Wells Cathedral (30 minutes) and the mysterious ruined church on top of Glastonbury Tor (25 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 40.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Eypemouth | 41 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 41.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 41.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hive | 41.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Haynes International Motor Museum 2 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 7 km
Glastonbury Tor 13.3 km
Clarks Village 14.4 km
Glastonbury Abbey 14.4 km
National Trust
Lytes Cary Manor 7.8 km
West Pennard Court Barn 9.9 km
Tintinhull Garden 13.8 km
Montacute House 15.8 km
Stembridge Tower Mill 17.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 2.6 km
Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 4.6 km
LYTES CARTY 7.5 km
Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 8.5 km
REDLYNCH PARK 10.1 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 11.3 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 38.6 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 43.4 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 Firtree Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Firtree Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Firtree Farm Campsite? You can find walking trails in abundance in Somerset, with easy family routes to the ruins of Cadbury Castle (10 minutes’ drive to the start of the path) and forest paths around … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Firtree Farm Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m.