Croscombe Camping

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Croscombe with glastonbury tor in the background
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  • Wild camping with Glastonbury Tor views in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
  • A 10-minute drive to Wells, and 20 minutes from Glastonbury
  • Wildlife and walks on site; pub a five-minute stroll away
With a spectacular south-facing position on the edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, Croscombe Camping overlooks open countryside and the pretty little village of Croscombe – and you can even glimpse Glastonbury Tor in the distance. This is relaxed and definitely wild camping, so simply turn up and pitch your tent wherever you like in the field. There’s masses of room for couples, families and their dogs (on a lead please), and while campfires and barbecues are allowed, please raise them off the ground to protect the grass. Simple facilities include hot showers and flushable loos. As long as it’s dry you can park next to your tent, and if not, there’s a car park on site. There are no bins though, so please take your rubbish home to recycle. You can get on to country walks right from the campsite, where you might get to see foxes, badgers, deer and rabbits, or bring your bikes and enjoy a cycle ride around quiet country lanes. It’s only a five-minute walk to the nearest pub, The George, which serves Somerset scrumpy cider along with excellent pub food, takeaways and pizza on Saturdays.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Fantastic stay

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lisa g.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic view, very clean facilities, big field, very peaceful, it was a bit busy but not overcrowded. Everyone was super nice and respected the rules. The owner made us feel welcomed and everything felt easy and nice.

Disliked none

Excellent camping site, definitely worth a stay.

Overall 8/10

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Louise B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Special location with stunning views.
Emma the owner was very friendly.
Pick your own pitch.
Cuddly cats.
Toilets and showers were fab.
Lovely breeze in the heat.
Excellent value for money.

Disliked Felt it was advertised as a family/couples site but plenty of groups of teens/young adults being inconsiderate with volume late into the night.

Large nettle patch stinging me on my way to the loo.

Toilets not checked frequently enough when site is busier.

Excellent site great shower and toilets friendly sn

Overall 10/10

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Charlotte G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This is the most chilled camp. Emma the host is lovely and very accommodating she is happy to help with anything this stay is our 2nd stay this year and definitely going back

Excellent stay I can’t wait to come back again!

Overall 9/10

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Elena S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved this campsite it was so beautiful, quiet and clean. We have the most relaxed time here and is definitely a great value for money campsite. The owner and facilities were brilliant, clean toilets and hot showers too!

Disliked No bins on site was a bit tricky however not a massive issue for us to be honest.

Stunning views! Great location very near Shepton Mallet - very easy to go…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views!

Great location very near Shepton Mallet - very easy to go and get supplies

Clean and pleasant flushable toilets with plenty of toilet paper and proper sinks in individual cubicles

Friendly host

Lovely local pub with tasty food

Plenty of space so pitches are nicely spread out

Disliked Sloping field - can be hard to find a flat pitch

Three toilets are definitely not enough for peak times - expect queues in the evenings

No hot water at the washing up sink!

No drinking water taps apart from one at the washing up sink - slow running and hard to fill a large water bottle

A lively and loud campsite - there was still lots of noise and music at 11pm, from single sex groups and birthday parties (bring ear plugs). Some music still heard at 4am.

No shaded spots

Very steep walk back from local pub!

Peaceful spot with stunning views

Overall 9/10

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Kerri T.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Location for amazing views
Price of stay
Warm showers
Peaceful
Friendly host

Disliked Nothing

Great site.

Overall 8/10

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Emma B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great view of the Tor/surrounding landscape. Simple campsite but has everything you need! I liked how relaxed and quiet the site was. Lots of space and free to pick where you want to pitch your tent.

Disliked Could do with a few more toilets - had the queue a few times.

How friendly Emma was when we turned up . How well the…

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Vicky L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked How friendly Emma was when we turned up . How well the grass was cared for. The view. The cats! How warm the showers were. Easy access to the Mendip Way and can be accessed by public transport and a short walk after.

Disliked Nothing.

The views were stunning and all the facilities were well looked after…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views were stunning and all the facilities were well looked after

Great place to visit, plenty of room and great views.

Overall 10/10

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Mark K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked As always, I love the view and atmosphere. Loos are always clean and there is hot water for the showers. Manageress is super friendly.

Features

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

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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Croscombe Camping

Thrupe Lane

Croscombe

Somerset

England

BA5 3RB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.19797°N
2.58479°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 km Rectory Road
2.7 km Rectory Road
4.7 km Wells Bus Station
Rail
11.7 km Castle Cary Rail Station
13.6 km Bruton Rail Station
19.5 km Frome Rail Station
Ferry
27.8 km The Cottage Ferry Landing
27.8 km Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
27.9 km Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
22.8 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

Catch the Somerset history vibe with visits to the flamboyant, Gothic-era Wells Cathedral (10 minutes’ drive), and check out the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens too. Glastonbury (20 minutes) has an atmospheric abbey of its own, and loads of quirky little shops selling joss sticks and silver jewellery, while the darker side of local life is revealed on ghostly guided walks of Shepton Mallet Prison (10 minutes). Want to breathe in more of that fresh Somerset air? Scramble up to the top of Glastonbury Tor (20 minutes) for far-reaching views of the Somerset Levels (30 minutes), where you can spot wading birds on walks and cycles through sleepy villages. For more hardcore exercise, take a climbing course on the limestone cliffs of Cheddar Gorge (25 minutes). Animatronic dinosaurs, cave tours and mini golf may well keep kids entertained for much of the day at Wookey Hole Caves (15 minutes), or you can clamber aboard a steam train on the East Somerset Railway (15 minutes) to chug through the countryside. And if you’re holidaying with teens, pray they don’t know about Clarks Village (25 minutes), or they’ll be busy spending your retirement fund in the cut-price designer outlet stores.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 31.5 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 31.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston Main 32 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 32.3 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Brean 32.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wells Cathedral 4.5 km

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 5.5 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 6.9 km

Glastonbury Tor 9.9 km

Glastonbury Abbey 10.8 km

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 8.7 km

King John's Hunting Lodge 19 km

Lytes Cary Manor 19 km

Stourhead 21.1 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 21.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 3.7 km

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 4.9 km

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 6.8 km

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 8.2 km

The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 9.2 km

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 27.9 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Croscombe Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croscombe Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croscombe Camping? Catch the Somerset history vibe with visits to the flamboyant, Gothic-era Wells Cathedral (10 minutes’ drive), and check out the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens too. Glastonbury (20 minutes) has an atmospheric abbey … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croscombe Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
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    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croscombe Camping? From $36.80 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.