Butcombe New Wood

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Views of Blagdon Lake
Views of blagdon lake
Camping pitch in a hilltop clearing
Hilltop campsite
Hilltop campsite
One and only camping pitch
Looking into the woods
Looking over the woods
Wildflowers are everywhere – what you'll see changes from week to week
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Camping pitch in a hilltop clearing
Hilltop campsite
Hilltop campsite

  • Exclusive-use rural site on five acres of new woodland
  • In the Mendip Hills, half an hour's drive from Bristol
  • Wild site with firepit, toilet and shower; lake 300 metres away
You want space? You’ll certainly get that at Butcombe New Wood – five acres of it, in fact (or 4.53 football fields, if that’s easier to imagine). And you’ll have it all to yourselves too, as this site half an hour’s drive from Bristol is only let to one group at a time. Around that huge amount of space is a native woodland that was planted by the owner (in conjunction with the Woodland Trust) back in 2015 – the trees and wildflowers are growing well now and have become a haven for wildlife like deer, badgers, rabbits and all sorts of birds. Three sides of the site are flanked by farm fields, with the fourth looking out over a wooded valley and a stream that leads to Blagdon Lake about 300 metres away. The pitching space has been set up in a large south-facing clearing that’s been kitted out with a sink, a compost toilet and a cold shower, plus a firepit that’s supplied with a sack of firewood. This is essentially a wild camping experience so there’s no electricity but some solar lighting is provided to help you find your way. This site is for tents only, with no vehicles allowed on site. There’s parking just outside the entrance, with a 60-metre walk down to the pitch area (largely level but with one gentle slope) – wheelbarrows are on hand to help you haul your kit down there.

Site type

Tent sites 1
Open now
Opens March 22
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 22 to

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful site with great wildlife

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alex B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Facilities were great
Very peaceful place
Amazing nature, just sat at site saw amazing birds of prey and other wildlife

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review. We love it too, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain 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

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Butcombe New Wood

Blagdon Lane

Butcombe

Somerset

England

BS40 7UR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.34765°N
-2.70392°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.4 km Airport Terminal
10.3 km Link Road
10.3 km Stockway North
Rail
8.6 km Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station
9.9 km Yatton Rail Station
11.6 km Parson Street Rail Station
Ferry
12.6 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
12.6 km The Cottage Ferry Landing
12.7 km Pumphouse Ferry Landing
Airport
4.4 km Bristol International Airport
44.6 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

If the five acres isn’t sufficient for your planned roaming, don’t worry – there’s plenty more fab countryside nearby. The site is within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a short amble from Blagdon Lake and with access to a network of footpaths to wander along. For a slightly different perspective on your rural surrounds, join horse riding outings (15 minutes’ drive), head out for a game of golf (20 minutes) or don your hard hat to head underground at Wookey Hole caves (25 minutes). The pretty Yeo Valley gardens (10 minutes) and the vineyards of Aldwick Estate (five minutes) are good spots if you’re after something low-paced. And there’s plenty of variety beyond that too: check out Cheddar Gorge (20 minutes) for some stunning scenery (and tasty cheese), head to Bristol (half an hour) for city wanderings, or get your bucket and spade ready for a seaside day in Weston-super-Mare (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 15 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 18.3 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 19.4 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 20.1 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 21.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cheddar Caves & Gorge 8.5 km

Brunel's ss Great Britain 13.1 km

At-Bristol 13.5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 13.6 km

The Bristol Hippodrome 13.9 km

National Trust

Tyntesfield 10.4 km

King John's Hunting Lodge 10.5 km

Clevedon Court 13.5 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 17.4 km

Blaise Hamlet 18.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BARLEY WOOD 3.4 km

Burrington Combe - Black Down - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.2 km

Burrington Combe - Rowberrow - Dolebury 4.2 km

Charterhouse - Black Down - Velvet Bottom - Charterhouse 5.6 km

BARROW COURT 7.2 km

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 10.9 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 22.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Butcombe New Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Butcombe New Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Butcombe New Wood? If the five acres isn’t sufficient for your planned roaming, don’t worry – there’s plenty more fab countryside nearby. The site is within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Butcombe New Wood?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Butcombe New Wood? From $898.32 (for 3 nights, 14 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.