Shiplate Farm Fishery

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View of motorhome pitch with local wildlife
Views of the main lake
Entrance to the four fishing lakes
Entrance to the pitches

  • Hardstanding motorhome pitches at a well-maintained Somerset fishery
  • A 20-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge, and 15 to Weston-super-Mare
  • Lake fishing on site and River Axe close by; pubs five minutes’ drive
Set at the foot of the Mendip Hills and with spectacular views over Brent Knoll and the Somerset Levels, Shiplate Farm Fishery is a peaceful West Country haven for motorhomes, with just a few hardstanding pitches, all supplied with water and electricity. Whether you’re after a base to explore Somerset or an overnight halt on the way down to Cornwall, this is a peaceful stop with only a few pitches. As this is a working fishery, anglers who are keen to practise their casts can have a great day’s fishing in large swims on four lakes and adjacent waters. Campers have access to an unspoilt area of the River Axe and the site offers good fishing for beginners, match fisherman and carp anglers. Fishing spots on all the lakes are available on a day ticket (extra charge). If you prefer to explore Somerset or cycle along quiet lanes, you’re in the right place too – stroll the celebrated Mendip Way (straight from site) in either direction or pick up local cycle lanes. If you fancy a night out, head to Bleadon (five minutes’ drive) for its pubs and restaurants, or if self-catering is your way to go, there’s a farm shop in the village too. Need a big stock up on provisions? No problem, there are supermarkets in Weston-super-Mare (20 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Geoff S.

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location was nice and we had the pitches to ourselves.…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel motorhome pitch (lake view)

Liked The location was nice and we had the pitches to ourselves.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Shiplate Farm Fishery

Shiplate Road

Weston-super-Mare

Somerset

England

BS24 0NY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.30251°N
2.92235°W

Route directions

Do not use post code as there are a number of similar named farms. Look out for the fishing sign.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 km Locking Road Car Park
6.2 km Summer Lane
6.3 km Summer Lane
Rail
5.3 km Weston Milton Rail Station
5.8 km Weston-super-Mare Rail Station
6.2 km Worle Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
16.2 km Clevedon Pier
18.4 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
17.4 km Bristol International Airport
30.9 km Cardiff 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

The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (direct from the site) is just waiting to be explored on foot or by bike, and you can hire kayaks from Mendip Activity Centre (20 minutes) to paddle down the River Axe. There are caves and Bronze Age remains along the trails in Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve (half an hour) and reasonably challenging hiking along the Cheddar Gorge Walk (20 minutes). Head underground to explore a spectacular caves complex at Wookey Hole (half an hour) or have a potter around Axbridge (15 minutes), a lively town with a medieval market square, narrow streets and half-timbered, Tudor-era houses buildings as well as a slew of pubs and restaurants – and if you hit a rainy day (this being England after all) there’s a cinema there too. Fancy a day at the beach? Weston-super-Mare (15 minutes) and Burnham-on-Sea (20 minutes) both offer an expanse of sandy beaches and traditional amusement arcades; you can also buy classic English fish and chips and munch them on one of the piers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 5.3 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Weston Main 6.1 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Brean 6.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 7 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 7.5 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 11.1 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 19.3 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 20.8 km

Wells Cathedral 21.8 km

Glastonbury Abbey 22.4 km

National Trust

King John's Hunting Lodge 7.4 km

Clevedon Court 16.5 km

Tyntesfield 20.9 km

Coleridge Cottage 23.5 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 26.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winscombe - Barton - Crook Peak - Wavering Down - Winscombe 6.3 km

Winscombe 6.4 km

Brean Down and Brean Fort 6.5 km

GROVE PARK 6.7 km

Cheddar Gorge - Black Down - Rowberrow 10.6 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 23.5 km

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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shiplate Farm Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shiplate Farm Fishery dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shiplate Farm Fishery? The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (direct from the site) is just waiting to be explored on foot or by bike, and you can hire kayaks from Mendip Activity Centre … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shiplate Farm Fishery?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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