Brookside Farm Camping

Scenic dog-friendly rural wildlife haven in the Somerset Levels
A 20-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea; 35 minutes to the Quantock Hills
Trails and launch points nearby; two pubs within walking distance

Waterside walks, wildlife and rural scenery are some of the specialities at Brookside Farm Camping. Not a working farm, this is a peaceful, flat and dog-friendly wild camping site with a three-acre field in the peaceful Somerset Levels. Sunsets and sunrises are also pretty delicious here. Watch them from the field and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife too – the site’s regular, a barn owl, stops here on its usual flight path or you might catch deer wandering around the fields, along with foxes and herons. You don’t need to sit around to admire the scenery, though. There are many walking and cycling paths in and around Fordgate, Moorland and Burrow Bridge (Burrow Mump, 10 minutes' drive away, has some splendid views over the Somerset Levels) and there lots of places nearby to launch a kayak or paddleboard along the river and canal… or go fishing if that’s your preferred sport. How about those foodie spots? Well, despite being in a remote wildlife-friendly area, the site is a short walk away from two country pubs serving tasty homecooked food – the closest is just five minutes’ walk away – and Bridgwater, a historic town, is 15 minutes’ drive away for many more cafés and restaurants.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Brookside Farm Camping

Brookside

Fordgate

Bridgwater

Somerset

England

TA7 0AP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.09093°N
-2.95953°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4 km Verriers

5.1 km Bus Station Stop 8

Rail

4.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station

12.5 km Taunton Rail Station

14.2 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

6.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

29 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

38.4 km Minehead Harbour

Airport

37.2 km Bristol International Airport

43.3 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Equestrian centre (horse riding): 15 minutes’ drive - Burnham-on-Sea (seaside resort town): 20 minutes - Fyne Court (National Trust wild garden over a once family home): 25 minutes - RSPB Ham Wall (wetland nature reserve): half an hour - Quantock Hills (walking, biking and horse riding): 35 minutes - Castle Neroche (the remains of an Iron Age hill fort with woodland hikes and horse riding trails): 35 minutes - Weston-super-Mare (seaside town): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	21.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Brean	25.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	26.1 km	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Weston Main	27.9 km	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	30.4 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clarks Village 15.8 km

Glastonbury Abbey 18 km

Glastonbury Tor 19.1 km

Montacute House 23.1 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 23.9 km

National Trust

Stembridge Tower Mill 9.9 km

Fyne Court 10.5 km

Priest's House 12.7 km

Coleridge Cottage 15.4 km

Barrington Court 16 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685 3.8 km

GREYLAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2003) 6.4 km

HALSWELL PARK 7.4 km

WEST SEDGEMOOR (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 8 km

BURTON PYNSENT 9.2 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 27.1 km
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 44.1 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 Brookside Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Brookside Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Brookside Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Equestrian centre (horse riding): 15 minutes’ drive - Burnham-on-Sea (seaside resort town): 20 minutes - Fyne Court (National Trust wild garden over a once family home): … Read more