Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
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- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- There is no access to the site for vehicles taller than 2.7m. Access to the site is along a steep country lane which may not be suitable for low riding or large vehicles.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jun 12 to
Open from Fri, Jun 19 to
Open from Fri, Jun 26 to
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Big, well-equipped site with great staff and kid activities. Spacious spots and a "festival vibe" are big pluses. Expect occasional facility lineups and mixed feedback on shop prices/café tidiness. Management is on it!
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Last updated 2026-06-09
Fantastic. Can't wait to return
Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Fantastic campsite! Everything you need is on site.
Disliked Shame that the bar is only open on weekends. Drinks /food in shop VERY expensive considering the thatchers brewery is 2 minutes away
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Great site , lots of space…
Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Great site , lots of space to pitch up even though it was busy . plenty of showers , wash up facilities and toilets .lots of activities and Plenty for kids to do . This was our 4th visit and will come back .
Disliked Can’t find anything to dislike . It’s a campsite .
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review. It's great to hear you've already enjoyed four Mendip Basecamp stays! We're looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Great friendly campsite! chilled, music,…
Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Great friendly campsite! chilled, music, campfires and a great place! To enjoy the outdoors with plenty of space! Will book again soon
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From the manager: Thanks for a great review and your lovely photos. We hope to welcome you back for our Mendip Mini Fests this summer!
Large campsite with good amenities
Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Facilities good, large, well stocked camp shop open until 9pm. This is a large campsite but plenty of facilities, kept clean even on a very busy weekend. There are loads of activities, we didn’t try any of them, we were just looking for a campsite at short notice and there was space. Live music was pleasant and not overly loud. Ice cream, breakfast rolls, lunch and dinner options all available (again we didn’t use them). This is not our usual style of campsite but we had a good weekend and we’re glad we went. The other campers we met were nice and our kids made friends.
Disliked 15 minute queue to check in and shower pressure was unusable when I tried at peak time, but it was a bank holiday weekend with great weather, forecast well in advance so perhaps not surprising.
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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a review! We're pleased that you had an enjoyable time with us, and were glad you stayed. Your feedback regarding check-in and shower facilities is very helpful. We'll take this on board as we continue to improve our site.
Location view…
Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Location view
Disliked Crowd
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From the manager: Thanks for leaving a great review. We love your photos, too!
Really big camp. Lots of nice…
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Anonymous Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Really big camp. Lots of nice walks and clean and friendly. Campers were respectful most of time. Food was good delicious hot pizza all freshly cooked. Indoor area was good.
Disliked Ball games played directly at my tent. Several times when I was cooking outside ball hit towards me. Hit my car and tent etc. Ground was extremely dry and hard wasn't prepared for this. Showers were slippery no dry space to get changed. Could have done with a park maybe. Ants were a bit of a problem.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and great photos!
We're glad you enjoyed the local area, loved the food, and found the facilities clean.
We're sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay were not up to scratch. We'll be taking this feedback on board as we improve the campsite in future years.
Lovely site, just need to address cafe cleanliness issue.
Anonymous Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Very family friendly, great sandpit for kids, lovely woodland walk where you can watch the sun set from. We liked that there wasn't much (or maybe any) campsite lighting at night as it meant you could clearly see the stars! Great to be able to hire fire pits too.
Disliked Cafe seating area was really dirty - the floor, seat cushions, and tables. We always like to have a drink in campsite cafes and sit and play card games but unfortunately did not enjoy this here with it being so dirty, and it put me off an otherwise lovely site.
Minor point but need more sinks by the toilets in area 3. Also would be good if the site tells you in advance that the ground is rocky in places so you'll need to bring a heavy mallet and strong tent pegs - not the usual types.
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From the manager: Thanks for the taking the time to leave your feedback! We’re so pleased that you had a great time, and enjoyed the family-friendly feel.
We’re disappointed that the café area let things down. Your comments are really helpful - we’ll make sure they’re passed on. The tips about facilities and pitching are appreciated too, as they help us keep improving the experience for future campers.
Stayed just the one peaceful chilled…
Anonymous Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked Stayed just the one peaceful chilled night. Quiet, friendly campsite. Lots of activities a short walk through the forest. Whilst there was a bar at the activity centre it wasnt open in the evening.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review!
The site itself is really nice,…
Anonymous Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked The site itself is really nice, good views and the festival feel adds to the experience.
Being able to hire a fireplace was good and the Saturday night music was a bonus.
Liked the fact you could pitch where you wanted instead of marked pitches.
Very dog friendly and friendly staff.
Disliked Being honest with my review I appreciate that I stayed on a bank holiday weekend however I feel that needs to be taken into account with regards to staffing levels.
It took 20 mins stood in a queue just to be checked in. No specific queue for this so at one point there were 3 lines of people waiting with food, drinks ect and others checking in with one person trying to man this whilst one other served ice cream.
The following day I went to purchase something from the shop saw the queue and decided based on the day before not to bother waiting as again it was being manned by one person who was also doing ice creams. The staff were very friendly though and were doing their best in the circumstances.
There are not really enough toilets and there we always queues for these and they are quite far from the camping areas unless you pitch closer to them, which we didn't have as an option
There was also lots of small bits of rubbish left in the grass where we had to pitch up before we put our tent up and not much options for pitching as the site was very full.
I would go again but never on a bank holiday.
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From the manager: We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the site, and your stay overall. We appreciate your honest feedback about queues, facilities, and cleanliness during a busy bank holiday. Your feedback is really valuable, and will help us continue to improve experiences, especially at peak times.
The facilities where great, everything you…
Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite
Liked The facilities where great, everything you need. Loved that you could select where to pitch up. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review, Chloe! It's great to hear that you had a brilliant time.
Features
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 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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer 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
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Lyncombe Drive
Sandford
Somerset
England
BS25 5PQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.32769°N
2.81668°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 11.2 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 11.7 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 12.1 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Clevedon Beach | 12.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Brean | 13.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 6.2 km
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 15 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 16.3 km
Wells Cathedral 17.6 km
Brunel's ss Great Britain 19.8 km
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 4.6 km
Clevedon Court 12.5 km
Tyntesfield 14.3 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 23.1 km
Blaise Hamlet 23.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Winscombe 1.8 km
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 1.9 km
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.4 km
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.4 km
Congresbury 4.9 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
Bristol, England 16.4 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 24.6 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 Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? Most of your time at this site is sure to be taken up immersing yourself in the outdoor adventures of the Mendip Activity Centre, but there’s also a range of other pursuits … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite? From $44.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.