The Wave

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  • Relaxed, family-friendly site next to The Wave surfing lake in Bristol
  • Bristol Zoo Project 10 minutes’ drive and Aerospace Bristol 15 minutes
  • Clubhouse with bar, café and surfing shop; skate ramp and play park
Turn your surfing sessions into an overnight stay when you book The Wave, the ultimate surfing pop-up escape located a mere 200 metres from the surfing lake. There’s plenty for everyone to do – whether you’re with friends and family or striking out alone – while you’re on site; master the waves with a surf lesson, soak up the vibe at the skate ramp or take the kids to the play park before settling down for the night right next door. The surf is pumping every day from early in the morning, and The Wave puts you in pole position mere metres from the shoreline. You can wake up to the sound of the waves and be catching them within minutes – and after a day on the water, head to the lively Clubhouse for delicious local food and a front-row seat to the antics on the lake. The Clubhouse’s café is open from post dawn-patrol breakfasts right the way through the day, until the last bite of pizza after a sunset session in the evening. And if you’ve forgotten any gear, never fear, as you can pick up all the essentials in the surf shop, from boards to equipment, clothes and souvenirs.

Campground type

Tent sites 45
RV sites 45
Rent a tent 5
Opens July 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 1 to

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Features

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 Skatepark TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Surf school nearby

Location

The Wave

Washingpool Farm

Easter Compton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS35 5RE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.54366°N
2.60727°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.9 mi Bristol Bus Stn
6 mi Queen's Road
6 mi Triangle West
Rail
1.2 mi Pilning Rail Station
2.3 mi Patchway Rail Station
2.7 mi Severn Beach Rail Station
Ferry
5 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
6.2 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing
6.2 mi Bristol Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
11.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Bristol Zoo Project (conservation zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Aerospace Bristol (flight museum with Concorde): 15 minutes - Bristol Activity Centre (rifle shooting and zorbing): 15 minutes - Planet Ice Bristol (ice skating): 15 minutes - Cribbs Causeway (shopping mall): 15 minutes - Blaise Museum (social history displays): 20 minutes - National Trust - Tyntesfield (Victorian mansion): half an hour - Brunel’s SS Great Britain (maritime museum on a ship): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 13.3 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 19.8 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 21.4 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 22.4 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 23.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bristol Zoo Gardens 5.6 mi

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 6 mi

The Bristol Hippodrome 6.2 mi

At-Bristol 6.4 mi

Brunel's ss Great Britain 6.5 mi

National Trust

Blaise Hamlet 2.8 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 3.4 mi

Tyntesfield 8.6 mi

Dyrham Park 10.9 mi

Horton Court 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ROYAL VICTORIA PARK (FORMERLY BRENTRY HOUSE) 2.7 mi

BLAISE CASTLE AND HAMLET 3.2 mi

HENLEAZE LAKE 3.4 mi

KINGS WESTON HOUSE 4.2 mi

STOKE PARK 4.4 mi

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 7.4 mi

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

    Glastonbury, England 26.6 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 The Wave have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wave dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wave? Local attractions and activities include: - Bristol Zoo Project (conservation zoo): 10 minutes’ drive - Aerospace Bristol (flight museum with Concorde): 15 minutes - Bristol Activity Centre (rifle shooting and zorbing): 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wave?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wave? From $39.94 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.