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.

Campground 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.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 196 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views (esp. Glastonbury Tor) & peaceful vibe. Clean, warm showers & toilets, plenty of space. Friendly owners, beautiful rural spot. Highly recommend! Returners aplenty. Minor cons: no bins, no hot water at dish sink.

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Excellent site friendly staff and clean facilities our son loved it

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Danni C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views and relaxed atmosphere was amazing

Disliked Nothing

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The view from the campsite in…

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Sarah P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The view from the campsite in stunning.
We had plenty of space and the kids could run around.
Showers were hot and had good pressure.
Host was lovely and very helpful.

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Lovely site with beautiful views. Basic…

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Joanne W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely site with beautiful views. Basic amenities but clean and tidy. Able to choose own pitch had a great relaxing stay here would definitely recommend 👌

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Fab location, basic facilities but everything…

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Thomas P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fab location, basic facilities but everything you need, and a really lovely vibe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent find for a chilled weekend

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Deborah C.

Shepherd's hut

Liked A lovely, well maintained site with fantastic views. Pitches are well spaced and feel pretty private, the site was quiet and calm. The shepherd's hut was simple but beautifully presented, with a comfy bed, table and chairs and a mirror. There were also some small lights on the ceiling which was handy in the dead of night.
The toilets and showers were clean and well maintained. I would recommend Croscombe and hope to return in the future!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean tidy facilities very friendly owners all you need for camping.

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Simon J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic small site, very friendly owners. toilets 2 shower's, water, recycling rubbish, superb dark sky for star gazing. Would definitely recommend if you want basic camping.

Disliked Nothing

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Zoe H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views and people

Disliked Very windy hill,

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best near wild camping experience

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Scott W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Excellent near wild camping experience. Pick your own pitch and very good, clean but basic facilities. Exceptional views and perfectly placed.

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet site, amazing views, amenities were…

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Andrew T.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet site, amazing views, amenities were basic but clean which is good.

Disliked All good

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View, friendly and helpful hosts, lots…

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brian b.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked View, friendly and helpful hosts, lots of space to choose pitch

Disliked nil

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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

Bus
1.7 mi Rectory Road
1.7 mi Rectory Road
2.9 mi Wells Bus Station
Rail
7.3 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
8.5 mi Bruton Rail Station
12.1 mi Frome Rail Station
Ferry
17.3 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
17.3 mi Nova Scotia Ferry Landing
17.3 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing
Airport
14.1 mi 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 19.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 19.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston Main 19.9 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 20.1 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Brean 20.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wells Cathedral 2.8 mi

Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve 3.4 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 4.3 mi

Glastonbury Tor 6.2 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 6.7 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 5.4 mi

King John's Hunting Lodge 11.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 11.8 mi

Stourhead 13.1 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 2.3 mi

MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE, WELLS 3.1 mi

Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge 4.2 mi

Wookey Hole - Priddy - Ebbor Gorge 5.1 mi

The Mendip Hills – a circular walk from Priddy 5.7 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

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
    Depart by:  Anytime
    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 $26.91 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.