Willowbank Farm

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One of our picnic tables free for you to use.
One of our picnic tables free for you to use.
Attractive tent with one of our picnic tables
Glorious day on the camping field
Countryside views
Spacious grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Our first customer under the oak
Our first customer under the oak
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Attractive tent with one of our picnic tables
Glorious day on the camping field
Countryside views

  • Family-run Somerset farm site 10 minutes from the A303
  • On the Macmillan Way, 25 minutes' drive from Glastonbury
  • Firepits allowed and wood for sale on site
Set down for a stay surrounded by the south Somerset countryside at Willowbank Farm. At this family-run and family-friendly site run by farmer Martin, you'll be well-based for a spot of stargazing, wildlife spotting and plenty of fresh air. It's on the route of the 290-mile Macmillan Way footpath, 25 minutes' drive from Glastonbury and 40 minutes from Longleat's safari and adventure park. (And it's all easy to get to as well, as the A303 is a mere 10 minutes away – making it potentially rather handy for a stopover.) Surrounded by a working farm with fields actively farmed throughout the year, the site is pretty peaceful. Guests can pick a plot where they please. With all the open spaces, there’s plenty of places for kids to let off some steam and families to play games, look out for wildlife, build firepits (there is wood available to buy on site) or unwind with a barbecue (bring your own with you). As the site is off-grid, bring a torch along to avoid any late-night stumbles as you make your way to the composting toilets. If you're planning on doing a big shop for supplies, there are large supermarkets 20 minutes’ drive away in Wincanton or a smaller food shop good for the basics 10 minutes’ drive away. In Castle Cary (10 minutes’ drive), there are more food shops, butchers and pubs serving tasty grub. Or if you prefer your country pubs, there’s a cosy inn five minutes’ drive away too.

Site type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens June 26
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 26 to

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Reviews

9.5

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PeacefulWild camping

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, spacious campsite offers basic facilities like compost toilets & a water tap. Enjoy the rural setting, great views, and free pitch choice. The owner's friendly & helpful, offering excellent value for a relaxing break. Minor notes: tramlines on pitches, no nearby shops/pubs.

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Brilliant rural chill out with the dogs.

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Len B. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful peaceful camping field in rural Somerset. We just rolled up in our camper and set up. The local pub was rammed so we drove a couple of miles into Castle Carey, had a pint and a take away curry, perfect. Dogs loved it too. Toilets rustic but cleaner and better than many conventional units.

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Good for a short stay

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Sarah D. 4 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Space
Flat
Lucky with weather
Price
Farmer friendly
Dark skies

Disliked No anti bac in loo. Minor thing.

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Lovely well kept simple site…

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Iain G. 3 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely well kept simple site

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Really lovely little campsite we would definitely come back

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really peaceful, super quiet , clean toilets

Disliked Nothing

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Stayed in our tentbox, relaxed self…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Stayed in our tentbox, relaxed self serve ‘pick a spot’ arrival. Big space, rural, quiet surrounds, 3 clean effective compost toilets, tap, some benches dotted around. Great base to go cycling/walking from.

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Peaceful night’s sleep - all expectations…

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brian h. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful night’s sleep - all expectations met, nothing to dislike.

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Well, I'ma be honest I haven't…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Well, I'ma be honest I haven't been camping in a while but this place was HEAVENLY no matter who you are when you see those stars at night- I swear closest to pure relaxation Ive ever been . There's gonna be some bad reviews about the toilets but tbh it was chill like they were well maintained and didn't smell too bad quite a fun first experience
Staff were polite
Cows were interesting
Veiws were stunning
Family time to the max
I love it there
Perfect middle of nowhere field with wildlife and serenity

Disliked Maybe a little bit of a drive but manageable
Or a washing up station or more taps

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So much space; freedom to choose…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked So much space; freedom to choose pitch; so peaceful; relaxed and friendly host. Our favourite campsite by far!

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A spacious campsite with a real sense of privacy.

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Alireza Y. 7 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A spacious and peaceful campsite with a real sense of privacy. The pitches are well maintained, the grass is neatly cut, and the whole site is spotless. The views are beautiful, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Mobile signal and data coverage are also good enough for everyday use. Highly recommended if you're looking for a quiet and chilled getaway.

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful, spacious camping in nature.

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Deanna G. 6 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked -nice quiet location, surrounded by lots of country side & nature.
-laid back host; pitch wherever you want.
-huge field which is well maintained.
-VERY reasonably priced. Well worth the money.

Disliked The only criticism I have is
-it’s a little tricky to find. The satnav took us to a farm house & barns. We managed to find the site after carrying on down the road a little further.
-there isn’t any hand sanitiser in the loos- so make sure to bring your own.

We would definitely stay again!

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Location

Willowbank Farm

North Barrow

Somerset

England

BA22 7LY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.07041°N
2.5719°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km The Library
13.3 km Town Hall
13.3 km Glastonbury Town Hall
Rail
4.7 km Castle Cary Rail Station
9.9 km Bruton Rail Station
13.3 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
30.5 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
42 km The Cottage Ferry Landing
42 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
Airport
36.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haynes International Motor Museum (prestigious museum with go-karting): 10 minutes' drive - The Newt in Somerset (Georgian country estate with woodlands and gardens): 10 minutes - Fleet Air Arm Museum (naval aviation museum): 15 minutes - Stourhead House (National Trust site with a Palladian house and gardens): half an hour - Longleat (safari and adventure park): 40 minutes - Forde Abbey House and Gardens (historic country house and gardens with an outdoor theatre): 45 minutes - Cheddar Gorge (caves for climbing and caving and a museum): 45 minutes.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The Pilgrims Restaurant 1.7 km
  • Cross Keys Inn Pub 3.4 km
  • Red Lion Inn Pub 3.9 km
  • The Sparkford Inn Pub 3.9 km
  • Travellers Rest Pub 4.5 km
  • The White Hart Pub 4.5 km
  • The Catash Inn Pub 4.5 km
  • Miah's Castle Restaurant 4.5 km
  • Rio D'Oro Restaurant 4.7 km
  • The Bakehouse Restaurant 4.7 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 4.4 km
  • Co-op Food 4.4 km
  • Budgens 9 km

Parks and play

  • Fairfield park 4.5 km
  • Butleigh Playground 8.5 km
  • Butleigh Village Green park 8.6 km
  • 'HMS Kingsdon' adventure play equipment Playground 9.2 km
  • Charlton Horethorne (Millennium Green) park 9.5 km

Family days out

  • The Roundhouse Visitor attraction 4.5 km
  • Market house Visitor attraction 4.6 km
  • The Newt Visitor attraction 6.3 km
  • Lytes Cary Visitor attraction 7.7 km
  • Pyramid Stage Visitor attraction 9.5 km
  • GWF Visitor attraction 9.7 km
  • Royal Bath and West of England Showground Visitor attraction 9.9 km
  • Somerset Reindeer Ranch Zoo 12.6 km
  • Sherborne Old Castle 14.3 km
  • Gartell Light Railway Theme park 14.6 km
  • Sherborne Castle 14.7 km

Public transport

  • Church Road 4.1 km
  • The Horsepond 4.5 km
  • Bus stop 5.4 km
  • Bonfire Lane 7.1 km
  • Charlton Mackrell, Peddles Lane 7.2 km
  • Police House (N-B) 7.7 km
  • Police House (S-B) 7.7 km
  • Lytes Cary 8 km
  • Yeovilton RNAS 8.1 km
  • High Street Post Office 8.6 km

What’s nearby

  • Wheathill Golf Club 1.5 km

Local services

  • Lydford Services Fuel station 3.4 km
  • Millbrook Surgery Doctors 4.3 km
  • Harvest Energy Fuel station 4.4 km
  • Shell Fuel station 4.5 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 4.5 km
  • Gridserve Charging station 4.8 km
  • Esso Fuel station 8.2 km
  • Medical Centre Clinic 8.5 km
  • Murco Fuel station 8.6 km
  • Esso Fuel station 9 km

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Must see

Haynes International Motor Museum 3.4 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 7.7 km

Glastonbury Tor 12.1 km

Glastonbury Abbey 13.3 km

Clarks Village 13.4 km

National Trust

Lytes Cary Manor 8 km

West Pennard Court Barn 8.6 km

Tintinhull Garden 14.5 km

Montacute House 16.6 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 17.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 3.9 km

Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 6 km

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 7.4 km

LYTES CARTY 7.7 km

REDLYNCH PARK 10.1 km

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, England 10 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 Willowbank Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Willowbank Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willowbank Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Haynes International Motor Museum (prestigious museum with go-karting): 10 minutes' drive - The Newt in Somerset (Georgian country estate with woodlands and gardens): 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willowbank Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Willowbank Farm? From $28.04 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.