The Lorax Patch

Standard pitch, with picnic bench and firepit

Small off-grid farm campsite two miles from Wells
A 10-minute drive from Glastonbury; Cheddar 20 minutes
Fresh eggs, fruit and veg available; campfires welcome

Off-grid adventure awaits in rural Somerset at The Lorax Patch, a friendly little site just two miles south of the cathedral city of Wells. There's a lot to like about this family-friendly farm, from the little stream that runs through it to the cute animals or the fresh eggs, veg and fruit that are regularly available to guests. The facilities here are on the simpler side, with composting loos and a single hot shower, but what The Lorax Patch lacks in amenities, it makes up for in freedom. Here, you can be sure you'll have the space to pitch up at a good distance from your nearest neighbour, and all spots come with their own firepit and picnic table. Any kids you bring along for the ride will be sure to experience that same freedom too, as there's a stream they can explore a short walk away. Adventures further afield are also easily sorted, as a footpath runs through the site, and a nearby cycle path connects the place up with Wells, which you can reach quickly and safely in just a few minutes by bike.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

No 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Lorax Patch

Launcherley Road

Wells

Somerset

England

BA5 3QB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.19319°N
2.64633°W

Nearest transport

Bus

1 mi Wells Bus Station

4.3 mi Rectory Road

Rail

8.4 mi Castle Cary Rail Station

10.3 mi Bruton Rail Station

14.2 mi Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

15.4 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

17.6 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing

17.6 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing

Airport

13.7 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

Wells (five minutes' drive/a few minutes' cycle), the smallest city in England, packs in a good number of top tourist attractions for its size. The main event for most will probably be the cathedral, built in 1175, which towers over the surrounding buildings, but other sights include the moated Bishop's Palace and Vicars' Close, commonly held to be the oldest residential street in Europe. Within a few miles of Wells, you can climb to the top of Glastonbury Tor (10 minutes) or explore the town's many independent shops, pick your way between the rocks and hike up Cheddar Gorge (20 minutes) or head underground to explore the caves and caverns at Wookey Hole (20 minutes), one of the many interesting geological features on this side of the Mendip Hills. Venturing a little bit further afield opens up more possibilities – you could explore the stunning World Heritage Site that is Bath city centre (45 minutes), drive on a mini safari past lions, hippos and wolves at Longleat (40 minutes) or pack your bucket and spade and explore the Somerset coast at Burnham-on-Sea (40 minutes) or Brean (50 minutes).

(within 6.2 mi)

Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo, & Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

Sherston Inn Pub 0.8 mi
The Full Moon Pub 0.9 mi
The Quarter Jack Pub 0.9 mi
Ajwa Indian Restaurant 1 mi
Rose & Crown Pub 1 mi
Rajah Tandoori Restaurant 1 mi
The City Arms Pub 1 mi
Cheddar Valley Inn Pub 1 mi
Fosso Lounge Restaurant 1.1 mi
Sheep & Penguin Pub 1.1 mi

Groceries

Morrisons 0.8 mi
Lidl 0.9 mi
Tesco 0.9 mi
Waitrose 1.2 mi
Budgens 1.5 mi
Tesco 4.2 mi
Aldi 4.3 mi
Earthfare 4.3 mi
The Co-operative Food 4.3 mi
Morrisons 4.6 mi

Parks and play

Parsons Way Play Area Playground 1.4 mi
Croscombe playground 2.5 mi
Wookey Hole Indoor Playground 2.6 mi
Dinosaur Valley Playground 2.7 mi
Glastonbury Tor park 4.1 mi
Manor House Green park 4.3 mi
Abbey Park 4.4 mi
Collett Park 4.5 mi
Abbey Park Playground 4.6 mi
Oakhill Recreational Ground park 5.7 mi

Family days out

Market place Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
The Bishop's Palace Castle 1.1 mi
Wookey Hole Caves Visitor attraction 2.6 mi
Wookey Hole Caves And Mill Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
Wookey Hole Caves Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
Pilton Tithe Barn Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
Pyramid Stage Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
St. Michael's Tower Visitor attraction 4.1 mi
The Chalice Well and Gardens Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
Glastonbury Thorn Tree Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
King Arthur's Tomb Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
Sheep Hurdles Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
Priddy Circles Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
Priddy Circles Visitor attraction 5.5 mi
Priddy Circles Visitor attraction 5.7 mi

Public transport

Priory Health Park Bus stop 0.8 mi
Jocelyn Drive Turn Bus stop 0.8 mi
Brownes Garden Centre Bus stop 0.9 mi
Bus Station Bus stop 1 mi
Wells Bus Station 1 mi
Dulcote, Highfield Bus stop 1 mi
Stoppers Lane Bus stop 1.1 mi
Chamberlain Street Bus stop 1.1 mi
Fountain Cottages Bus stop 1.1 mi
Market Place Bus stop 1.1 mi

Other nearby

Wells Golf Club Golf course 1.6 mi
Mendip Fishery Fishing 3.4 mi
The Gauntlet Shopping centre 4.4 mi
The Mendip Golf Club Golf course 4.5 mi
Clarks Village Shopping centre 6.1 mi

Local services

Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 1.1 mi
NatWest Cashpoint 1.1 mi
Cashzone Cashpoint 4.4 mi
Morrisons Petrol Station Fuel station 0.7 mi
Wells Health Centre Hospital 0.8 mi
Boots Pharmacy 0.8 mi
Wells City Practice Doctors 0.8 mi
Priory Health Park Hospital 0.8 mi
Superdrug Pharmacy 1.1 mi
Esso Fuel station 1.1 mi
Esso Fuel station 1.5 mi
West Mendip Community Hospital 3.2 mi
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital 3.6 mi

Must see

Wells Cathedral 1.2 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 2.2 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 2.6 mi

Glastonbury Tor 4.1 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 4.4 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 4.3 mi

King John's Hunting Lodge 9.9 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 10.9 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 11.3 mi

Priest's House 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 1 mi

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 1.7 mi

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 2.5 mi

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 3.3 mi

Glastonbury 4.5 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 3.5 mi