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The Stables

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Friendly and scenic basic site between Bristol and Bath
Edged by the 13-mile car-free Bristol and Bath Railway Path
Stroll along the banks of the Avon to local pubs serving food

Bed down between Bristol and Bath (half an hour's drive from each) with a budget-friendly stint at The Stables – trips here are top for taking in two of south-western England’s most stellar cities and their scenic surrounds. This simple site set on 10 green acres of land – some of which hosts a herd of alpacas – is close to walking trails including the 13-mile Bristol and Bath Railway Path, which runs alongside the end of the pitching field. The car-free route between these cities follows the River Avon and passes by pubs serving food and drinks with views out over the water. Wild swimming is also possible at certain spots en route (just make sure to sip on a Somerset cider after rather than before your dip…). A sports and social club is behind the site for more drinks, and shops are in Keynsham, along the local bus route (a five-minute drive away). The main top spots to sightsee are in Bath and Bristol – don’t miss the former’s Roman architecture and the latter’s graffiti art – but other excellent places are within driving distance too, like the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes) and Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills (40 minutes). All questions on where to roam are welcome at the park: the owners are laidback and friendly, wanting guests to really get to know this pretty area. The site's facilities are basic (it’s got two portable toilets, drinking water and chemical disposal), which is reflected in the budget-friendly pitch price, and it welcomes well-behaved dogs as long as they're kept on leads around the grounds.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Peaceful

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

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Stables

Bath Road

Bitton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS30 6HX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.42752°N
-2.46816°W

Route directions

For larger caravans, or those with twin-axles, it is recommended that you approach from Bath/Bitton side.

Nearest transport

Coach

9.3 km Bristol Bus Stn

9.4 km Bus Station

10.1 km Queen's Road

Rail

2.2 km Keynsham Rail Station

7.5 km Lawrence Hill Rail Station

8.1 km Oldfield Park Rail Station

Ferry

8.3 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing

8.5 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing

8.9 km Castle Park Ferry Landing

Airport

17.5 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

Head half a mile to the Avon Valley Railway for heritage train rides leaving from Bitton and running alongside the River Avon or drive to Kelston Park (10 minutes' drive) and meander around this manor house and its 75-acre grounds. The Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park (15 minutes) is a prime pick for combining ambles with animal attractions – this kid-friendly spot is a farm and petting zoo with a playground, small train, go-karts and riverside roams. If your watery walks here have you itching to brave bigger trails, join the Monarch’s Way long-distance route, running 615 miles from Worcester to Brighton, from Bristol (25 minutes). Make sure to check out Cheddar Gorge (40 minutes) on wanders from the park as well and seek out subterranean spots to explore like the family-friendly Wookey Hole cave (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	27.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	35.2 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Weston Main	37 km	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	38 km	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	39.5 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Number One Royal Crescent 8.3 km

Assembly Rooms 8.6 km

Fashion Museum 8.7 km

The Jane Austen Centre 8.7 km

Roman Baths 9 km

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.6 km

Dyrham Park 8.7 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 11.2 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 12.8 km

Blaise Hamlet 14.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 1.8 km

WARMLEY HOUSE 3 km

BRISLINGTON HOUSE 4.2 km

KELSTON PARK 4.5 km

Battle of Lansdown Hill, 1643 5.1 km

Local events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Thursday, August 8, 2024)
Bristol, England 14.1 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 30.9 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely quiet place. Ideal for Bristol and Bath. Freindly owners.

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Susan S. Sep 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Quiet.tidy.clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy going friendly site with minimal facilities.

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Anonymous Sep 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely fuss free site with level piches. Friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for off grid camping

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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Graham H. Sep 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Simplicity

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in between Batt and Bristol, easy to commute on our bikes

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Shaun W. Sep 2022

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Peaceful and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

I was doing a short cycling tour on my bike so I…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: I was doing a short cycling tour on my bike so I pitched up here and set of Bradford upon Avon and returned in the evening. Simple facilities quiet clean site. Pitches level and not over crowded. As a single female I felt safe there. Nice to see boxes to sort recycling and bike racks.

Disliked: Although it would have been nice to have a proper toilet block. The Porto loos were kept very clean and well stocked with paper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite with great space and views

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lauren K. Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Toilets available and drinking water. Lots of space to pitch up and friendly neighbours too. Great scenery as well if you ask me. Wicked value for money too and accessible to shops whether walking or driving.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent basic site highly recommended

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Stephen D. Sep 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely level field close to the village nice welcome from the owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site with basic facilities, that are well maintained.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Michelle B. Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely flat pitch. Friendly owner. Clean portable toilets. Hand sanitizer and liquid soap always available. Excellent value for money. Close to bus stop into Bristol or Bath, cheaper than parking in Bristol and easier than driving in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site location was lovely, scenic and peaceful. The village had a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Jayne H. Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The site location was lovely, scenic and peaceful. The village had a handy shop and pub within walking distance (15 min). Ten min drive to a town and 20 min drive to the beautiful city of Bath and Bristol a little bit further. Basic site but with portaloos, bins, chemical disposal and running tap water. Site was spacious with non restrictive pitches and you could choose your own pitch. Owners were lovely and helpful. Had a fantastic 3 nights stay which was perfected by the recent warm weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great - simple basic site as described - lots of room.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
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Anonymous Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: It was great - lots of space - all very simple - turned up go in spent quite evening - looks at lamas? .. walked along rail track to river .. everything perfect.

Disliked: Helpful instructions were texted to find the entrance .. postcode on Google maps is a bit misleading.

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Does The Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Stables dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Stables? Head half a mile to the Avon Valley Railway for heritage train rides leaving from Bitton and running alongside the River Avon or drive to Kelston Park (10 minutes' drive) and meander … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Stables?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more