The Lorax Patch

Standard pitch, with picnic bench and firepit

Small off-grid farm campsite two miles from Wells
A 10-minute drive from Glastonbury; Cheddar 20 minutes
Fresh eggs, fruit and veg available; campfires welcome

Off-grid adventure awaits in rural Somerset at The Lorax Patch, a friendly little site just two miles south of the cathedral city of Wells. There's a lot to like about this family-friendly farm, from the little stream that runs through it to the cute animals or the fresh eggs, veg and fruit that are regularly available to guests. The facilities here are on the simpler side, with composting loos and a single hot shower, but what The Lorax Patch lacks in amenities, it makes up for in freedom. Here, you can be sure you'll have the space to pitch up at a good distance from your nearest neighbour, and all spots come with their own firepit and picnic table. Any kids you bring along for the ride will be sure to experience that same freedom too, as there's a stream they can explore a short walk away. Adventures further afield are also easily sorted, as a footpath runs through the site, and a nearby cycle path connects the place up with Wells, which you can reach quickly and safely in just a few minutes by bike.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Lorax Patch

Launcherley Road

Wells

Somerset

England

BA5 3QB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.19319°N
2.64633°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.6 km Wells Bus Station

6.9 km Rectory Road

Rail

13.5 km Castle Cary Rail Station

16.6 km Bruton Rail Station

22.9 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

24.8 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

28.3 km The Cottage Ferry Landing

28.3 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing

Airport

22 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

Wells (five minutes' drive/a few minutes' cycle), the smallest city in England, packs in a good number of top tourist attractions for its size. The main event for most will probably be the cathedral, built in 1175, which towers over the surrounding buildings, but other sights include the moated Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close, commonly held to be the oldest residential street in Europe. Within a few miles of Wells, you can climb to the top of Glastonbury Tor (10 minutes) or explore the town's many independent shops, pick your way between the rocks and hike up Cheddar Gorge (20 minutes) or head underground to explore the caves and caverns at Wookey Hole (20 minutes), one of the many interesting geological features on this side of the Mendip Hills. Venturing a little bit further afield opens up more possibilities – you could explore the stunning World Heritage Site that is Bath city centre (45 minutes), drive on a mini safari past lions, hippos and wolves at Longleat (40 minutes) or pack your bucket and spade and explore the Somerset coast at Burnham-on-Sea (40 minutes) or Brean (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	27.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	28 km	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Weston Main	28.7 km	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Brean	29.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	29.3 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wells Cathedral 1.9 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 3.5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 4.2 km

Glastonbury Tor 6.5 km

Glastonbury Abbey 7.1 km

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 6.9 km

King John's Hunting Lodge 15.9 km

Lytes Cary Manor 17.6 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 18.2 km

Priest's House 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 1.6 km

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 2.8 km

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 4.1 km

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 5.3 km

Glastonbury 7.3 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 23 June 2027 – Wednesday 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, England 5.6 km