Dagger Wood Campsite

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Pitches surrounding by woodland
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets
Compost toilets
Access to the powerlifting gym on the campsite grounds which includes 310kg of olympic plates.
Dagger wood
Dagger wood
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Pitches surrounding by woodland
The site hub with open-air cold showers, drinking water and portable toilets
Compost 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 3
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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Mar 3 to

Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 139 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild campingForest

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors praise the peaceful, secluded pitches and the "wild camping" feel. The site offers flexibility, with ample space and choice. Henry, the owner, is frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful. Some noted road noise on certain pitches and basic facilities like cold showers.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really nice and peaceful place. Allowed campfires and disposable BBQs. Around 20-30…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (adults only)

Liked Really nice and peaceful place. Allowed campfires and disposable BBQs. Around 20-30 minute drive to both bath and Bristol which is perfect.

Disliked The showers are quite open to everyone so put me off in having one or had to go at very specific times when no one is around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay! Great value.. beautiful scenery

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Carmelle C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The choice of pitch, fire pits, log availability, friendly and helpful owner!

Disliked No local shop, walking distance nearly hour to closest convenience shop.

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Fantastic stay was nice and peaceful nice site

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Mark O.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Great site Henry was helpful and welcoming and clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Individual pitches. Quiet. Lots of nature around…

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9 out of 10
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Eve P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Individual pitches. Quiet. Lots of nature around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great wild camping spot with toilets

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10 out of 10
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Matt H.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Wild camping with toilets and cold shower
Quiet pitches
Good spacing between pitches
Friendly host
Lovely pub short walk away
Even the road being somewhat near by, I live in a sleepy village and it never bothered us or interrupted any sleep for us. We stayed for over a week and didn't want to leave. Henry the owner was very accommodating and even allowed us to stay an extra day at short notice.

Disliked Nothing comes to mind.

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Ok, but not great. Cheap & near. WilI look further afield next time.

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5 out of 10
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Paul M.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Felt wild’ish & pretty woods once we found them. Decent fire pits and log seats etc.

Disliked Main road v noisy & close.
Despite the 11pm quiet rule, the neighboring field were raving until 1am.
Not that easy to navigate around the site as a first time visitor.

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From the manager: We are saddened to read you didn't have a great stay with us Paul! Due the campsites wild-ish nature it can be quite an adventure trying to find a pitch or area that suits, but we do provide a map upon booking and there is one on display in the main car park. Thankfully its rare, but if we are ever notified of excessive noise by other campers we always act swiftly to deal with it, and are based on site 24/7 to do so.

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Graham R.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Peaceful, private pitch, helpful manager.

Disliked Nothing comes to mind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained hidden gem of a campsite

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Rachel C.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked We loved camping here this weekend. Picking your own spot was great. The owner was quick to reply with any questions, and often on site. The pitch we chose (9) was clean and the ground soft for pitching up on. It was lovely and private, we also had lots of animals walking by the tent at night, and lots of birds. Can't recommend enough. The toilets were clean and smell free. Each pitch was within a 2 minute walk of the car park which meant it was easy to unload the car. Didn't brave the shower, but looked clean. So cheap and amenities near by. Can't wait to return 😊

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Lovely site with very private and quiet camping areas - barely saw…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site with very private and quiet camping areas - barely saw any of our fellow campers. Hard to believe only 40mins from Bristol.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful woodland surroundings with secluded pitches. Henry the manager was very welcoming…

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Callum C.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite

Liked Beautiful woodland surroundings with secluded pitches. Henry the manager was very welcoming and helpful. All the facilities were clean and well kept. I bought a copy of one of Henry's books and it made for a very entertaining fireside read. The perfect place if you want to hang out in the woods and get away from it all. After reading the book I plan on coming back and try out a foraging course and the workout.

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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 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 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 8.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $13.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.