Dagger Wood Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Pitches surrounding by woodland
Compost toilets
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets
The exterior of the box compost loo.
Front view of the bell tent
Night in the forest
Secluded
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Pitches surrounding by woodland
Compost toilets
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets

  • 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
Choose your own pitch at the 34-acre Dagger Wood Campsite. Among lots of leafy greenery, this park is on a family farm in Clutton and just half an hour’s drive from both Bristol and Bath. Eye it all up from the seating areas and picnic benches or while settling down by one of the firepits. Barbecues are permitted at this dog-friendly park as well, so get the blaze going and plonk yourself down for alfresco eats. If cooking is a no-no when you’re on a hol, wander 10 minutes through woodland to a pub serving meals. After other activities besides ambling? The team here also run outdoor pursuits such as wild food foraging workshops and fitness bootcamps (additional fees apply). If you fancy a ride on a tractor, then your wish is the owners’ command. The amenities at this site may be limited (two cold open-air showers, four composting toilets and fresh running water), but the friendly father and son team will pull out all the stops to make yours a comfortable stay. As the site is large, with various levels of uneven ground and hills, they can also lend a hand if mobility is an issue. If you’re leaving the car at home, the nearest bus stop is a short walk down the road and public transport runs to Bristol’s centre and Glastonbury. There's a car park for vehicles, as parking next to your pitch is not permitted.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens March 6
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 6 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Wild campingForest

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A rustic, wild camping spot in lovely woods. Private, spacious sites. Basic but clean facilities (compost toilets, cold showers). Campfires okay. Praised for nature, wildlife, and friendly manager. Some note road noise, slopes, and bugs, but many found it great value and plan to return.

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 Henrieta U. 1 review

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Private and peaceful experience.

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We had a fantastic time will be visiting again

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Anita C. 2 reviews

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Always friendly and helpful, great space pitches are spaced perfectly , toilets are always clean. Kids loved the walk in the woods to the pub.

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It was such a great time.…

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Brandon S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked It was such a great time. All the spots are secluded and private, with lots of shaded spots too which was nice in the heat. The guy who runs the sight was also very helpful. We’ll definitely book again for our next trip. Thank you.

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Petra L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Third time for me at the site. If I fancy a couple of days without people and in nature, this is now my go to place 😉
You will need a car if you aren't super experienced wild camper but otherwise it's a perfect balance of being close to a city with all you want and in the middle of nowhere.

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This is wild camping

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Concha A. 1 review

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked You don’t see anyone around

Disliked It’s difficult to find an available parcel if you arrive in the night. The car is far for some parcels. Not great facilities

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Our pitch felt really private and…

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Caroline J. 4 reviews

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Our pitch felt really private and the manager was very friendly and helpful. The site is definitely abundant with wildlife and I enjoyed exploring it looking for gnomes. Compost loo, firepit and cold water tap was all we needed so great basic facilities.

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Very friendly, plenty of space, will…

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 Sarah D. 1 review

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Very friendly, plenty of space, will stay again

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Beautiful pitches with lots of space,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful pitches with lots of space, wildlife, and close to lovely places like Pensford and Chew Magna if you want a trip out! We went to experience the dawn chorus and it did not disappoint. Perfect for the dog too as she had the freedom to roam around. If you want to go wild/semi wild camping then I couldn’t recommend more!!

Disliked The road down to the carpark is a bit rocky, not a problem but just keep in mind!

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Amazing find, loved our stay and we will be back!

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Lots of space between pitches, great host-easy to reach, excellent information and very helpful, the location is easy to find and has basic but very good services, incredible value for money

Disliked A little noise from the road

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Kids had a great time exploring…

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Kids had a great time exploring and finding the little gnomes. A great balance between wilderness and comfort.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Forest Remote location Wild camping

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dagger Wood Campsite

Northend Farm

Clutton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS39 5QR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.34447°N
2.53832°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.4 mi Victoria Hall B
8 mi Airport Terminal
8.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.4 mi Keynsham Rail Station
6.8 mi Parson Street Rail Station
7 mi Bedminster Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
7.7 mi Millennium Square Ferry Landing
Airport
8 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

Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park (20 minutes). For city slicking once you’ve ticked off walks and cycle rides through the Combe Down Tunnel (25 minutes), make a beeline for Bristol and see the cathedral and zoo, making sure to stop off at the Brunel-designed Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain ship as well (25 minutes). Bath’s another unmissable urban destination – head to this spot for the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge (half an hour), then wander around Wells, a tiny city home to a cracking cathedral (30 minutes) and the gateway to the Wookey Hole Caves. If you’re into all things bohemian, drop by Glastonbury too and browse the offbeat boutiques before taking a walk up to Glastonbury Tor for fab views over the countryside (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 15.5 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 18.5 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 19.2 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 19.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 20.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

At-Bristol 7.8 mi

Brunel's ss Great Britain 7.8 mi

Number One Royal Crescent 7.9 mi

The Bristol Hippodrome 8 mi

The Jane Austen Centre 8 mi

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.1 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 8.5 mi

Tyntesfield 10.3 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 10.9 mi

Westwood Manor 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Publow - Compton Dando - Lord's Wood - Publow 2.2 mi

STON EASTON PARK 4.1 mi

NEWTON PARK 4.9 mi

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 5.6 mi

KELSTON PARK 5.9 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 8.9 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 12.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dagger Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dagger Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dagger Wood Campsite? Check out Chew Valley Lake (10 minutes’ drive) if you’re into birdwatching and fishing, or attempt to get a glimpse of some of the UK’s native four-legged animals at the Avon Valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dagger Wood Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Upon arrival the site gate should be unlocked and open. If it is not, please contact site manager Henry using the number provided on your booking form.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dagger Wood Campsite? From $13.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.