Witham Friary Camp
No availability at present on Pitchup.com - One kitted out bell tent available , in 5 acre field in sleepy village
- we have one compost toilet and a fire pit, also a cold water tap.
- There is a field shelter providing space to cook , utensils provided
We have a 5 metre bell tent for hire, supplied with double bed , and bedding; situated in small Somerset village back lanes. If you wish to bring your own bedding it is slightly cheaper to camp with us. . We have a small strip of woodland which houses the compost toilet . There is a tap with cold water. Also we have some chairs and a table provided in a field shelter, for your comfort. We can accept extra tents , but we are limited due to compost loo facilities. No dogs unfortunately as they have to be under strict control due to the farm. And older children only at our discretion due to rustic terrain. It is a site in a field off the lane leaving the village , with a working farm opposite and right adjacent to us, another farm which although not pretty is a part of this rural countryside! This is an area of farms and rewilding land. Heal Somerset is nearby and there are four or five rewilding projects in the village. Parking is on the verge outside of field unless very dry, only then is access allowed with a car.
This is a site suitable for nature lovers and wildlife explorers/walkers. There are nesting birds in the field shelters and we appreciate those who allow the birds space at nesting time & don't mind sharing with them , and probably a Kite or two on the tent pole!
Site type
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3Opens 30 May
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 30 May to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Leisure/theme park nearbyLocation
Witham Friary Camp
Witham Friary
Nr.Frome
Somerset
Frome
Somerset
England
BA11 5HQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.1604°N
-2.36192°W
Nearest transport
Coach8.4 km Market Place
8.4 km Market Place
13.3 km Oakhill Primary School
Rail8.1 km Bruton Rail Station
8.3 km Frome Rail Station
13.1 km Castle Cary Rail Station
Ferry35.8 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
36 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
36 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
Airport35 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
We have no local shop, the nearby town of Frome (5- 6 miles) can provide you with Sainsburys, butchers, an organic grocery store , and all your food needs. There is a very pretty cobbled street called Catherine Hill with many independent shops, inc. vintage clothing, and just about anything you need. There really is no need to go to a large town! There are quite a few pubs, and our favourite drinking spots are Lottes wine bar (and restaurant) and Palmer Street Bottle.
Our own village has one traditional pub serving real somerset cider and Cheddar ales, also a decent wine, (in the wine box) and only a five minutes walk from the camping field, and in the summer alternate weekends of a visiting pizza van or fish and chips.
There is no food, otherwise... Only pickled eggs in a bag of crisps, which is the prize in any village competition!
The Duke of Somerset's land , where there are many peaceful walks possible - is just up the lane, and walkers will love this area. The Deverills are close by too, for walking. Frome has artisanal shopping and markets on certain days, but Bath is 40 minutes away, and the small cathedral town of Wells is 30 minutes. Hauser and Wirth art gallery is situated in the town of Bruton nearby, a town famous for its celebrity attraction and two restaurants. There is a falconry near there also, in PItcombe which offers exceptional bird experiences. Longleat is near , as is Stourhead , a National Trust property.. which includes St Alfred's Tower and woodland walks. A drive to the lovely Dorset is only one and a half hours drive, suitable for a trip to the coast for the day.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 46.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 47.4 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Berrow North Of Unity Farm | 47.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 47.7 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 47.8 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Longleat 6.6 km
Stourhead House and Garden 6.6 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 19.1 km
Wells Cathedral 20.5 km
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 21.3 km
National Trust
Stourhead 6.8 km
Westwood Manor 19.8 km
West Pennard Court Barn 20.3 km
Prior Park Landscape Garden 22.6 km
The Courts Garden 24.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MARSTON HOUSE 4.8 km
Tytherington - Trudoxhill - Macmillan Way South 5.5 km
Maiden Bradley - Forest Road - Gare Hill 5.5 km
STOURHEAD 5.8 km
East Woodlands - Temple - Lane End - East Woodlands 6.3 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 15.6 km
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 38.1 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 Witham Friary Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Witham Friary Camp dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Witham Friary Camp? We have no local shop, the nearby town of Frome (5- 6 miles) can provide you with Sainsburys, butchers, an organic grocery store , and all your food needs. There is a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Witham Friary Camp?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. there should be a few days between departures and the next booking; so no rushing needed to leave but, please be mindful to look at leaving time! Whilst a last morning lie-in is nice, on day of departure i may have only an hour to do a change over. Where possible, however, this issue will be avoided with communication.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Witham Friary Camp? From €77.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.