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 three 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
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10Opens 14 April
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 14 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £8 (£8) 1 night, 1 adult
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Unpowered grass caravan site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £12 (£12) 1 night, 2 adults
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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £12 (£12) 1 night, 2 adults
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
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Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
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
Coach9.3 km Bristol Bus Stn
9.4 km Bus Station
10.1 km Queen's Road
Rail2.2 km Keynsham Rail Station
7.5 km Lawrence Hill Rail Station
8.1 km Oldfield Park Rail Station
Ferry8.3 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
8.5 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
8.9 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport17.5 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 (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 14.1 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
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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- 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Stables? From $18.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.