Dagger Wood Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Pitches surrounding by woodland
Compost toilets
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets
The exterior of the box compost loo.
Front view of the bell tent
Night in the forest
Secluded
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Pitches surrounding by woodland
Compost toilets
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets

  • Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
  • A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
  • Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
Choose your own pitch at the 34-acre Dagger Wood Campsite. Among lots of leafy greenery, this park is on a family farm in Clutton and just half an hour’s drive from both Bristol and Bath. Eye it all up from the seating areas and picnic benches or while settling down by one of the firepits. Barbecues are permitted at this dog-friendly park as well, so get the blaze going and plonk yourself down for alfresco eats. If cooking is a no-no when you’re on a hol, wander 10 minutes through woodland to a pub serving meals. After other activities besides ambling? The team here also run outdoor pursuits such as wild food foraging workshops and fitness bootcamps (additional fees apply). If you fancy a ride on a tractor, then your wish is the owners’ command. The amenities at this site may be limited (two cold open-air showers, four composting toilets and fresh running water), but the friendly father and son team will pull out all the stops to make yours a comfortable stay. As the site is large, with various levels of uneven ground and hills, they can also lend a hand if mobility is an issue. If you’re leaving the car at home, the nearest bus stop is a short walk down the road and public transport runs to Bristol’s centre and Glastonbury. There's a car park for vehicles, as parking next to your pitch is not permitted.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens March 6
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

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Open from Fri, Mar 6 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Wild campingForest

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A truly wild camping experience in lovely woods! Secluded, spacious pitches for privacy. Basic but clean facilities (compost toilets, cold showers). Campfires allowed. Praised for nature, wildlife & helpful manager Henry. Some note road noise/sloping pitches, need bug spray. Great value, many return!

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Perfect for solo/group camping - definitely lives up to the semi-wild

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Owen J.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Welcoming, very helpful when arriving, everything you need is there, private pitches.

Disliked Pitches are near noisy road - obviously cannot change this, it’s just something to be aware of

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I would totally recommend you stay here if you want peace and quiet.

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Angus E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I loved how private the pitch was and how spaced out the pitches were so I felt like I was in my own space. Henry was a delight to deal with via text and the overall experience was great for a first time since I was a Scout. I didn't try the activities available but I will definitely give them a go next time.

Signal was good for my phone and the parking was good too.

Disliked The facilities were a bit unexpected but that was mostly on me as they were exactly as described in the listing. Probably next time will be more amenable to them.

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Interesting and unusual campsite

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nick w.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Wild camping campsite, a proper feel of being in nature without seeing any other campers from your pitch. No vehicles near to you either. lots of birds and other wildlife. Proper relaxing camp experience
When you buy logs for the campfire you get a massive heavy bag of oak, maybe 15 to 20 kg. You will need an axe to split them unless you also buy kindling or want the fire to last many hours

Disliked Some pitches are sloped or lumpy

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Overall a lovely spot for nearly wild camping!

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked The forest floor pitches were beautiful nestled in the trees with the ground well maintained for pitching with no big rocks or pokey twigs that needed to be cleared. Most also had fire pits which was a highlight for us as it was a little chilly during our stay, we toasted a lot of marshmallows! The pitches were spaced far enough apart that you have privacy though there were also options if you wanted to go with friends and pitch closer together. The local area has a lot of footpaths to roam and the hunters inn pub made for a nice pit stop not too far from the site at the end of our walks.

Disliked The site is quite near the main road so there was a bit of traffic noise. We had noted this before hand so it was to be expected and it didn't bother us or keep us awake at all at night.

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Loved it highly recommend

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Tracy C.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous site rammed full of wildlife we caught Deer on our trail cameras most nights aswell as a Badger. Very well placed pitches of various sizes dotted about and the owners don't allow most of the pitches out at the same time so you always have a large choice and it makes for a quiet private camp. Henry was about every day checking site, not the sort of owner that bothered you left you to it but was contactable if required.

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Great place to switch off from…

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Laura H.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Great place to switch off from the world loved camping in the woods.clean tidy site helpful friendly owner

Disliked Nothing

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first time camping as an adult…

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Oli B.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked first time camping as an adult :) my partner enjoyed making fires and cooking outdoors. lots of wildlife. we chose pitch 17.

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Excellent, budget friendly, semi wild camping spot. I’ll be a regular!

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Graham R.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Super friendly owner and campsite manager (Henry). They limit the number is bookings so the site doesn’t get overwhelmed. You are assured privacy and your own little pitch where you can relax without being disturbed by the people next to you. Good selection of areas from grassy meadow pitches, birch woodlands, a wooded area and lots of space between them all. 4 composting toilets that are well maintained and fresh running water. There’s also showers (cold water only). Henry offers some great extras like foraging, and air rifle stuff. I’d highly recommend this site but it’s very much semi wild camping. Basically wild camping but with toilet and fresh water facilities. All I ever need but not for everyone.
Not all - in fact most pitches are not flat but you can usually find enough space for 1 - 4 people to be comfortable enough.

Disliked Road noise can be a little loud at times but does die down on the evening and early morning. The occasional ’racer’ on a Friday/Sat night but never really that bad.
Drive way is a little rough but continues to be worked on. My lwb sprinter/camper went down and up it with no problems so don’t let this put you off, just go steady!

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This by far my favourite wild…

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David M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This by far my favourite wild ish campsite near Bristol.
Easy to find, large car park.
Pitch wherever you can find a space.

Disliked Some sloping pitches. Although, overall a very quiet campsite in general.

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Great space pitches out of sight…

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Ian M.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Great space pitches out of sight of each other.

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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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dagger Wood Campsite

Northend Farm

Clutton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS39 5QR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.34447°N
2.53832°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Victoria Hall B
12.9 km Airport Terminal
13 km Bus Station
Rail
8.7 km Keynsham Rail Station
11 km Parson Street Rail Station
11.3 km Bedminster Rail Station
Ferry
12.2 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
12.3 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
12.3 km Millennium Square Ferry Landing
Airport
12.9 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

Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park (20 minutes). For city slicking once you’ve ticked off walks and cycle rides through the Combe Down Tunnel (25 minutes), make a beeline for Bristol and see the cathedral and zoo, making sure to stop off at the Brunel-designed Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain ship as well (25 minutes). Bath’s another unmissable urban destination – head to this spot for the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge (half an hour), then wander around Wells, a tiny city home to a cracking cathedral (30 minutes) and the gateway to the Wookey Hole Caves. If you’re into all things bohemian, drop by Glastonbury too and browse the offbeat boutiques before taking a walk up to Glastonbury Tor for fab views over the countryside (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 25 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 29.8 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 30.9 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 31.5 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 33 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

At-Bristol 12.5 km

Brunel's ss Great Britain 12.6 km

Number One Royal Crescent 12.7 km

The Bristol Hippodrome 12.8 km

The Jane Austen Centre 12.9 km

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 13 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 13.7 km

Tyntesfield 16.5 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 17.6 km

Westwood Manor 18.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Publow - Compton Dando - Lord's Wood - Publow 3.5 km

STON EASTON PARK 6.6 km

NEWTON PARK 7.9 km

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 8.9 km

KELSTON PARK 9.5 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 14.3 km

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

    Glastonbury, England 20.8 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 Dagger Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dagger Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dagger Wood Campsite? Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dagger Wood Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Upon arrival the site gate should be unlocked and open. If it is not, please contact site manager Henry using the number provided on your booking form.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dagger Wood Campsite? From $18.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.