Wells campsites

Wells, in northern Somerset, combines a chance to explore beautiful outdoor spaces with rural charm. Sprawling Wells Cathedral is home to one of the largest collections of historic stained glass in England and also draws crowds with its chained library and unique design. Thanks to this icon, Wells holds the title of 'England's smallest city', with pride!

Its neighbour, the Bishop's Palace entertained 800 years of bishops with its tranquil garden and moat. The dragon's lair play garden will be a sure-fire favourite with children, offering an elaborate game of hide and seek across the enormous creature's back to reach safety. The gardens also host an array of outdoor entertainment, from falconry to poetry and a round of fetes, festivals and fairs.

Just around the corner is the Wells and Mendip Museum which shows off the area’s fantastically rich history, and kids will love their collection of Jurassic fossils. After this indoor stop, don’t miss a ramble in the countryside with Wells Walking Tours. Or why not try one of their quirky city tours, be it film locations of the Simon Pegg comedy, Hot Fuzz, a chilling ghost tour or a Foodie Walk from mouthful to mouthful around the city.

Visitors in need of a tasty treat at this point should take advantage of the weekly farmers' markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays in front of the town hall, before diving back into sightseeing. Now's the time to test out the fresh local produce of Wells and you won't want to miss some of the regular stalls at the market, including fresh artisan pasta!

Walkers will love exploring the scenic Mendip Hills just bordering Wells. From strolling through the ancient limestone surrounds of Ebbor Gorge to taking in superb panoramic hilltop views, the landscape is captivating.

Having satisfied your curiosity above ground, it's time to take the adventure underground at the Wookey Hole Caves. Wookey Hole is full of family attractions, such as adventure golf and a fairy garden. After all that, there's the chance to sample handmade cheese aged in the cave, a tradition that began 400 years ago. For thrillseekers, the 4D experience underground will get all senses going with a barrage of explosive special effects.

Other intriguing places to explore nearby include Burcott Mill, Cheddar Gorge, as well as the town of Glastonbury and the famous Glastonbury Tor- bearing in mind there’s much more to Glastonbury than just the famous wellie-populated music festival! Just 45 minutes from Bath’s Roman heritage, Wells is an unmissable stop.