Nearly wild camping in Wells, England
10 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Wells
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Wookey Farm
Wells, Somerset, England- Marked-out pitches or pick your own: site bordered by the River Axe
- Wookey Hole 2.5 miles; Wells 3.5 miles
- Farm animals, rope swings and on-site farm shop; pub/café half a mile
Croscombe Camping
Croscombe, Somerset, England- Wild camping with Glastonbury Tor views in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
- A 10-minute drive to Wells, and 20 minutes from Glastonbury
- Wildlife and walks on site; pub a five-minute stroll away
Bucklegrove Caravan and Camping Park
Cheddar, Somerset, England- The oldest family-run park in the Cheddar valley
- Between Wells and Cheddar with spectacular valley and hill views
- Licensed café and shop, indoor pool, paddling pool and games room
Swallow Barn Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
- A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Peak View Gardens
Axbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset farm pitches in a handy spot close to the A38
- Cheddar Gorge and Burnham-on-Sea beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Riverside location in Lower Weare; village pub a minute’s walk away
Dagger Wood Campsite
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
Grove Hill Campsite
Somerton, Somerset, England- Peaceful Somerton pop-up campsite overlooking the Somerset Levels
- Haynes Motor Museum and Glastonbury Tor both 20 minutes’ drive
- Dog-friendly wildlife haven with basic facilities and limited power
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Sandford, Somerset, England- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Tucker's Grave Inn and Campsite
Bath, Somerset, England- Stay alongside one of the oldest cider pubs in Somerset
- Regular live music and events in the barn
- Large sheltered field two minutes' walk from the pub
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Loxton Hill Wild Camping
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Exclusive-use wild camping site with stunning Bristol Channel views
- West Mendip Way 10 minutes’ walk; Cheddar Gorge 20 minutes’ drive
- Shops half an hour’s walk; Weston-super-Mare beaches 25 minutes' drive
Hillcroft Farm
Blagdon, Somerset, England- Spacious back to basics site in the Mendip Hills
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Cheddar; Wells 20 minutes
- Pick your own pitch; buy logs on site for a firepit
Butcombe New Wood
Butcombe, Somerset, England- Exclusive-use rural site on five acres of new woodland
- In the Mendip Hills, half an hour's drive from Bristol
- Wild site with firepit, toilet and shower; lake 300 metres away
Willowbank Farm
North Barrow, Somerset, England- Family-run Somerset farm site 10 minutes from the A303
- On the Macmillan Way, 25 minutes' drive from Glastonbury
- Firepits allowed and wood for sale on site
The Batch Campsite
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendips
- Three miles from Cheddar and within walking distance of several pubs
- Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Buckland Field Camping
Frome, Somerset, England- Friendly pop-up site in a field behind a Somerset pub
- Frome 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Bath city centre
- Breakfasts, light lunches and evening meals available at the pub
Ivy Cottage Campsite
Highbridge, Somerset, England- Simple Somerset pitches by an orchard in the grounds of a family home
- Burnham-on-Sea five minutes' drive; 25 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
- Handy stopover for M5 journeys; easy access from the A38
Gypsy Caravan Breaks
Langport, Somerset, England- Traditionally designed gypsy caravan in a Somerset cider apple orchard
- Cheddar Gorge 40 minutes’ drive; Glastonbury 15 minutes
- Peaceful exclusive-use pitch with the kitchen in a vintage caravan
Dorothy Goes Glamping
Yeovil, Somerset, England- Off-grid glamping site in secluded Somerset countryside near Yeovil
- A 40-minutes drive to the Cerne Giant, and Glastonbury half an hour
- Gas stoves and hot tubs on site; pub and shop within 10 minutes’ drive
New WithamCamp
Frome, Somerset, England- Small pop-up glamping site 15 minutes’ drive from Frome
- Longleat 20 minutes’ drive, Wells 35 minutes and Bath 45 minutes
- Off-grid bell tent with a simple covered kitchen; pub 10 minutes’ walk
