Bobsfield Campsite

1 review

Family campsite on the Somerset Levels between Glastonbury and Street
Five minutes’ drive to Glastonbury Tor and the Chalice Well
Fresh veg and pop-up street food on site; shops five minutes’ drive

The owner of Bobsfield Campsite is rightly proud of its eco-credentials – and you'll soon see why at this low-impact site, which has a spectacular setting on the Somerset Levels. Surrounded by fruit trees, the level camping meadow is solar-powered and all the amenities have either been repurposed or recycled. This wonderfully laid-back site offers a chilled wild-camping environment so you can get back to the simple pleasures in life. There’s a fabulous view of Glastonbury Tor from the site (without having to climb a tree or peek through a hedge) and in the other direction, you get amazing sunsets on clear days. The few pitches are well spread out over the site, so everybody gets the chance for a bit of privacy and seclusion. There’s no electricity but there are eco-friendly solar lights dotted around the site. A biodigester takes care of waste, and the owner has installed swanky flushing toilets and a washing-up area, which also happens to be in prime position to watch the sun go down. Fresh seasonal salad and vegetable boxes are often available to buy from the site owner (yes – it’s Bob) and he also has plants for sale in a nursery. The towns of Glastonbury and Street are both around five minutes’ drive away, with a choice of shops for buying barbecue goodies, as well as pubs and restaurants if you fancy a break from cooking – and the site itself sometimes hosts the pop-up Cantina, with a menu of South American street food.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

No 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bobsfield Campsite

Hulkmoor Drove

Street

Glastonbury

Somerset

England

BA16 9PA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.13629°N
-2.73988°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.1 km Crispin Hall

1.1 km The Library

1.9 km Glastonbury Town Hall

Rail

15.7 km Castle Cary Rail Station

17.6 km Bridgwater Rail Station

18.6 km Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

17.7 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

29.5 km Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

35.3 km Clevedon Pier

Airport

27.9 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

Birders, you’re in the right place. Bobsfield is prime territory for our feathered friends. Teasels have been left for goldfinches, and a corridor mown for the visiting barn owl. The site’s close to Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), home to a recovering population of bitterns and birds as varied as marsh harriers and great white egrets. Glastonbury looms large for its ruined abbey, thought to be the burial place of mythical King Arthur, and hippy shops flogging love beads and boho scarves. There’s bargain shopping of the designer-togs kind at Clarks Village, and when you’ve raided all the stores, why not take an alfresco dip in the lido at Greenbank Pool (all five minutes)? Clamber up Glastonbury Tor for a nose around the hilltop medieval Chapel of St Michael and stunning glimpses across the Somerset Levels. Once back down at the bottom the hill, have a quiet moment in the peaceful ambience of the Chalice Well: (both five minutes). If you’ve got Glastonbury Festival tickets and prefer a quiet camping pitch, the festival site is a mere 15 minutes’ drive away from Bobsfield.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	25.2 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	27.3 km	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	27.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston Main	28.4 km	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	29.9 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clarks Village 0.9 km

Glastonbury Abbey 2 km

Glastonbury Tor 3 km

Wells Cathedral 10.6 km

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 11.2 km

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 6.4 km

Stembridge Tower Mill 9.1 km

Lytes Cary Manor 12.1 km

Priest's House 13.9 km

King John's Hunting Lodge 17.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Glastonbury 1.9 km

HAM WALL (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 2.6 km

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 6.5 km

GREYLAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2003) 9.8 km

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 10.6 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 11 km
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 34.5 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.

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Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Brilliant.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Nov 2022

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Bobsfield was amazing. A beautiful site, even in November. Amazing nature, clean facilities and friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. There was a community area with logs to sit on and campfire. It was a safe and friendly site. It was a home from home. A perfect gem of a campsite.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bobsfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bobsfield Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Bobsfield Campsite? Birders, you’re in the right place. Bobsfield is prime territory for our feathered friends. Teasels have been left for goldfinches, and a corridor mown for the visiting barn owl. The site’s close … Read more