Tarnwell Farm
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- Small simplistic camping with beautiful views over the Chew Valley
- Perfect for those looking to escape city life between Bristol an Bath
Situated on the Avon Cycleway looking out over the Chew Valley, here we offer just a few camping pitches carved out amongst the grasses and bushes. Each pitch comes with its own picnic bench and dug out fire pit that are perfect for solo campers, couples and small groups. There are many great walks straight from the campsite with the village of Pensford just 15 minutes by foot.
Camping at Tarnwell is very much back to basics and our aim is to leave as minimum impact on the land as possible. Here you will find a (very clean) compost toilet hidden in the trees, and water pumped straight from the stream. We have created the individual pitches with privacy in mind all on the left side of our 2.4 acre farm. On the right we are currently working to set up the flower farm
Campground type
4 Open now
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans with the passenger door built on the left-hand side are not permitted.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tarnwell Farm
Pensford Lane
Stanton Drew
Pensford
Somerset
England
BS39 4DU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.36752°N
-2.55916°W
Nearest transport
Coach10.4 km Queen's Road
10.4 km Bristol Bus Stn
10.5 km Triangle West
Rail7.1 km Keynsham Rail Station
8.1 km Parson Street Rail Station
8.4 km Bedminster Rail Station
Ferry9.4 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
9.4 km Millennium Square Ferry Landing
9.5 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
Airport10.8 km 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
Lots of great walks straight from the campsite, from short strolls along the river to full day hikes round to Chew Valley Lake and beyond.
G’Day Coffee, Pensford - 0.5 miles / 10 minute walk
Lovely little coffee van situated just in Pensford only a short walk from the campsite. Open Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 - 13:30.
The Druid Arms, Stanton Drew - 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk / 6 minute drive
A great local pub serving tasty pub classics using local produce wherever possible. For those interested in the local stone circles you can even find The Cove within the pub garden.
The Carpenter Arms, Stanton Wick - 1.9 miles / 45 minute walk / 8 minute drive
Another good pub in a lovely local village. Great for stopping off for lunch mid way through the days walk.
There are plenty of places to go and lots of things to do near by with Bristol and Bath only a short bus ride away.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 22.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay | 28.3 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Weston Main | 29.6 km | Estuary | Poor | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway | 30.3 km | Estuary | Poor | Poor | N/A | Poor |
| Brean | 31.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
At-Bristol 9.7 km
Brunel's ss Great Britain 9.7 km
The Bristol Hippodrome 10 km
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 10.4 km
Bristol Zoo Gardens 11.5 km
National Trust
Bath Assembly Rooms 13.7 km
Tyntesfield 13.8 km
Westbury College Gatehouse 14.7 km
Prior Park Landscape Garden 15 km
Blaise Hamlet 16.4 km
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 1.5 km
BRISLINGTON HOUSE 7.3 km
Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 7.5 km
ARNOS VALE CEMETERY 8.1 km
NEWTON PARK 8.6 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 11.4 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 23.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Tarnwell Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tarnwell Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tarnwell Farm? Lots of great walks straight from the campsite, from short strolls along the river to full day hikes round to Chew Valley Lake and beyond. G’Day Coffee, Pensford - 0.5 miles / … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tarnwell Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon