Mendip Camp









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- 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
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Mendip Camp
Longbottom Farm
Shipham
Cheddar
Somerset
England
BS25 1RW
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.3068°N
-2.779°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 9 mi | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Weston Main | 9.1 mi | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 9.2 mi | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
Clevedon Beach | 9.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Brean | 10.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cheddar Caves & Gorge 1.8 mi
Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 7.2 mi
Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 7.9 mi
Wells Cathedral 8.8 mi
Glastonbury Abbey 11.3 mi
National Trust
King John's Hunting Lodge 2.2 mi
Clevedon Court 9.4 mi
Tyntesfield 9.6 mi
West Pennard Court Barn 13.4 mi
Westbury College Gatehouse 14.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 1.7 mi
Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 1.7 mi
Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 1.9 mi
Winscombe 2.4 mi
Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 2.4 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 10.5 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 13.2 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.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Mendip Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mendip Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mendip Camp? This site’s a brill base for checking out Cheddar Gorge’s walking trails well above sea level, navigating the 500,000-year-old Gough’s Cave or touring the National Trust’s Tudor-era King John’s Hunting Lodge (all … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mendip Camp?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. If there's no one about on arrival please pitch in the field and a staff menmber will catch up with you later.
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