Springfield

7.5 4 reviews

Fresh water spring surrounded by greenery

Wild campsite with spectacular views over Bath and Solsbury Hill
Kennet and Avon Canal five minutes’ walk; Bath Abbey half an hour
Grass or woodland pitches; pub 15 minutes’ walk and shop 20 minutes

If you’re after a no-frills Somerset break under canvas, here’s a peaceful spot to consider. The facilities at Springfield, high up on the Bathampton Down, may be basic but the views of gorgeous Georgian Bath and Solsbury Hill (of Peter Gabriel fame) from the camping field do plenty more than compensate. Amenities on site stretch to two fresh springs (the water’s OK for drinking) and that’s your lot. Everything else you need to bring in with you. So get all your camping gear together (don’t forget torches as there’s no electricity on site), and on arrival, choose your favourite grass or woodland spot, set up your tent and settle down for a good gawk at the spectacular sights around you. If you’d like to see those sights up close, central Bath is 20 minutes’ walk away for a healthy dose of culture, shopping or dining, and Solsbury Hill an hour’s trek up and down dale. If waterside rambles are more your thing, the scenic Kennet and Avon Canal towpath is less than five minutes’ stroll from your pitch. You can reach a welcoming pub in about 15 minutes on foot, and you’re about 20 minutes from a decent-sized supermarket if you need to stock up on supplies.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Springfield

Warminster Road

Bathhampton

Bath

Somerset

England

BA2 6SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.39144°N
-2.33906°W

Route directions

The site is accessible by Bridge 185 (Folly Footbridge) from the Kennet and Avon Canal or via footpath from Warminster Road.

Nearest transport

Bus

1.3 mi Bus Station

4.2 mi Post Office

4.3 mi The Bassetts

Rail

1.2 mi Bath Spa Rail Station

2 mi Oldfield Park Rail Station

3.8 mi Freshford Rail Station

Ferry

11.3 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing

11.4 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing

11.6 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing

Airport

16.1 mi 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

Stroll west along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath and the centre of Bath (20 minutes’ walk) beckons with its exquisite ancient Roman Baths complex, the Gothic-style abbey (look out for the street performers in the square outside) and heavenly wellness sessions at futuristic Thermae Bath Spa. You can visit museums showcasing modern art, Jane Austen, architecture or fashion, browse indie stores and eat your way across the world in pubs and restaurants. Turn east along the Kennet and Avon towpath and amble along to Claverton Pumping Station (an hour) to see a two-centuries-old engineering masterpiece still at work. Carry on for another 20 minutes to Dundas Aqueduct, an impressive stone bridge completed in 1810 by canal architect John Rennie that carries the canal over the River Avon – it’s also a popular place for wild swimming if you need to cool off in summer. If you have kids with you, take them to meet pigs, goats and Shetland ponies at Bath City Farm (15 minutes’ drive), or book well in advance to get up close to sleek grey wolves at The Little Zoo (also 15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	22.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	27.1 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Weston Main	28 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	28.5 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	29.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Holburne Museum 0.7 mi

Fashion Museum 1.1 mi

Assembly Rooms 1.1 mi

Bath Abbey 1.1 mi

Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum 1.1 mi

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 1.1 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 1.9 mi

Westwood Manor 5.1 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 6.1 mi

Dyrham Park 6.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SYDNEY GARDENS 0.5 mi

HEDGEMEAD PARK 0.9 mi

The Splendours of Georgian Bath 0.9 mi

PARADE GARDENS 1 mi

CROWE HALL 1.3 mi

Local events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 14.7 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 19.3 mi

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

25 minute walk along the canal to the city centre!…

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

jay v. May 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: 25 minute walk along the canal to the city centre!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great night at Springfield campsite close to Bath and pleasantly situated next…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	8
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Wifi	8

Adine J. May 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: Great night at Springfield campsite close to Bath and pleasantly situated next to kenneth and avon canal.

Disliked: Bit of a steep decent to get to the campsite but do able and the owners kindly offered help with carrying equipment if needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

A no-frills, nearly wild site with great sunset views and it's handy…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Customer service	10
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Anonymous Apr 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: A no-frills, nearly wild site with great sunset views and it's handy for Bath and the canal path. Owner was super helpful, too.

Disliked: Flat ground is a bit limited, the site would benefit from a few more flattened spots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

No staff ,there was no pitches.The land was not level. Really bad

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

Anonymous Apr 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: Not liked

Disliked: We couldn't stay there because the land was not suitable for camping my shoes and trouser messed up with mud. There was no one.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: this is wild camping, you booked late at night, and arrived very late when it was dark, the weather in England has been very wet . i would not recommend turning up at such a late hour to camp. we do not live on site so using your inactive would of been a good idea

Frequently asked questions

Does Springfield have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Springfield dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Springfield? Stroll west along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath and the centre of Bath (20 minutes’ walk) beckons with its exquisite ancient Roman Baths complex, the Gothic-style abbey (look out for the … Read more