Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre
Highly rated
Sandford, Somerset
Located in the heart of the Mendip Hills, Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre offers proper family camping with an onsite outdoor activity centre just five minutes away. Take part in many activities, including rock climbing at the private limestone quarry, dry slope skiing, frisbee golf, kayaking, and more! Offering fun and adventure with a scenic woodland backdrop, it's a great stop for families and adventurers alike!
Take part in family activities such as dry slope skiing, kayaking, archery and more
Family-friendly camping on over 100 acres, freedom to camp where you want
Excellent on site facilities including a sand pit, campfires, onsite shop and restaurant
About Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre
Creating a friendly and community-fuelled atmosphere, this site is set in an idyllic location within the Mendip Hills, just outside Bristol. Just a short woodland walk to the onsite activity centre, the site offers real camping and family adventure. Set on over 100 acres of land with camping across three fields, this family site offers non-electric grass pitches suitable for tents and campervans (under 2.7m). Enjoy the freedom of choosing to pitch where you like. No tent? No problem! Rental tents, including spacious bell tents and glamphouse safari tents, allow you to stay in the heart of the action without the hassle of your own tent. Do note that you will need your own roll mats, sleeping bags, pillows and cooking equipment. All rental tents include mattresses to sleep on. There is also an onsite lodge complete with bunkrooms with en-suite facilities. Fires and BBQs are allowed so long as they are off the ground. Upcycled firepits are available for hire from the site. Dogs are welcome when camping, unfortunately, they are not allowed in rental tents.
The site is open all weekends and school holidays from May half term to the end of the summer holidays
Site facilities include shower blocks and flushing toilets, washing up areas and ice pack freezers. An onsite shop sells food, drinks, and alcohol.
There is a small coffee shop within the Pavilion marquee at the campsite. This serves barista coffee, breakfast rolls and pastries and cakes. There is also a pop-up pub called the Mendip Lodge serving local beer and cider as well as food from loaded fries to stone-baked pizzas to Pieminister pies.
The nearest pub The Railway Inn is only a five minute drive away. Just over five minutes drive is the village of Winscombe, with a selection of pubs and eateries as well as a small Co-op for essentials.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches, unallocated in a spacious camping field. Suitable for tents and small campervans.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre?
Call 01934 834888 to book.
Unfortunately Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Sandford area
You can be sure to never have a dull day here at Basecamp. Just a short woodland walk takes you through to Mendip Activity Centre. You'll find a whole host of activities suitable for all ages, from archery and water sports to frisbee golf and dry slope skiing.
Head back to site where the onsite lodge hosts weekend acoustic nights to unwind after an adventure-filled day.
If you are looking to explore Somerset, Basecamp provides an ideal starting point! Right in the heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The campground is surrounded by footpaths and walking trails and just a short cycle away is access to the Strawberry Line, a traffic free cycle path connecting Clevedon and Shepton Mallet.
Almost on the doorstep is the home of Thatcher's Cider, including their very own pub. A couple of miles up the road is the infamous, impressing Cheddar Gorge, the original home of Cheddar cheese!
For a day at the seaside head to Weston-super-Mare is just a 15-minute drive away with a long, sandy beach and Grand Pier. If city centres are more your thing, it is only half an hour to the centre of Bristol. Visit original Banksy artwork and experience the city's culture and many food and drink offerings.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Puxton Park (15 minutes)
- Cheddar Gorge (15 minutes)
- Wookey Hole Caves (30 minutes)
- Cabot Tower (30 minutes)
- The Bishop's Palace and Gardens (35 minutes)
Interested in staying at Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre?
Call 01934 834888 to book.
Unfortunately Basecamp at Mendip Activity Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Highly rated
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