Student friendly campgrounds in South West England

Mendip Camp

• Spacious back-to-basics rural site in the Mendip Hills
• A 10-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and 25 minutes from Wookey Hole
• Dog-friendly site with wood available for campfires

Merley Hall Farm

• Back to basics Dorset site set on a working sheep farm
• A 20-minute walk from Wimborne; 20 minutes' drive to Wareham or Poole
• Handy location just off the A31, a few metres from the river Stour

South West Glamping

• Glamping on a secret willow field close to Dorset's Jurassic Coast
• A 15-minute drive from Lyme Regis, Bridport and Axminster
• Foraging walks, yoga classes and massages available on site

Dreamfields Glamping

• Luxury glampsite with bell tents overlooking the sea
• Between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth, 10 minutes' drive from each
• Outdoor cinema, bar, firepits and breakfast delivery

Westover Farm Camping

• Family-friendly site on a dairy farm in the peaceful Somerset Levels
• A five-minute drive to the Parrett Cycleway; river watersports nearby
• Barbecues allowed on site; local pub a mile away

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

Swineham Farm

• Pop-up wild campsite on a working beef and sheep farm
• A short walk to the Two Moors Way, just outside Exmoor National Park
• Dog-friendly pitches with easy access to the A361

Moving Mountains Basecamp

• Group-oriented activity-focused site a mile from Westerleigh
• A 20-minute drive from Bristol and half an hour from Bath
• Lots of on-site activities including archery, bushcraft and footgolf

Mt Bartinney Base Camp

• Wild camping on the spectacular West Penwith peninsula
• A 15 minutes’ drive to Sennen Cove; 35 minutes to Tate St Ives
• Nature walks direct from site; great spot for stargazing

Cowage Farm Camping

• Dog-friendly family-run farm site on the edge of the Cotswolds
• Half an hour’s drive from Cirencester and 55 minutes from Bath
• River running through; barbecues allowed; pubs and restaurants nearby

Newton Abbot Rugby Club

• Simple grass pitches on a rugby field in Newton Abbot, Devon
• A 20-minute drive to Torquay Beach and Dartmoor National Park
• Bar and eatery in the clubhouse; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive

Northdown Farm

Ocean Pitch Campsite

Devon Eco Retreat

• Eco-sustainable campsite on a chemical-free city farm near Exeter
• Half an hour to Dartmoor, and 40 minutes’ drive to Sandy Bay beach
• Camper’s kitchen, firepit and showers powered by woodfired stove

Pixie Bell Tents

• Peaceful furnished bell tents close to Blagdon Lake in rural Somerset
• Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole and Bath within a 45-minute drive
• Comfy beds with linen supplied; access to hot shower and firepit area

Box Cottage Bell Tent

• Rainbow-coloured bell tents in a pretty cottage garden
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Glastonbury or Lytes Cary Manor
• Easy walk to the river Brue; surrounded by fields and apple orchards

Provost Farm

• Stays on a working dairy farm, 15 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury
• On Cranbourne Chase’s edges; fishing lakes under 20 minutes' walk
• Afternoon teas and picnic hampers available (request in advance)