Get the best of both worlds by visiting the city then heading out to the scenic countryside on Bristol's doorstep, where you can sleep under the stars in your own postcard-perfect setting.
Unzip the tent and wrap up by the fire while gazing out at the green hills of Coastal North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and the South Cotswolds and Rural North Somerset and the Mendips. Whether you plan on staying in a tent, yurt, motorhome or a caravan, cool camping and retro caravanning is back in Bristol.
Campsites & Glamping in Bristol and the surrounding area
You’ll find a range of camping options within easy reach of Bristol and the region’s top attractions.
For those looking to explore beyond the city, Brean offers a fantastic coastal experience just a short drive away. Whether you're into traditional camping or seeking a more luxurious glamping stay, Brean's diverse offerings provide something for everyone. Holiday Resort Unity (HRU) in Brean combines the best of both worlds, with both glamping and camping options set against the backdrop of beautiful beaches and family-friendly attractions.
The multi award-winning Brook Lodge Farm offers a unique rural camping experience with two paddocks catering for individual pitches and groups nestled below the Mendip Hills. Bring your own tent, caravan or motorhome, or rent one of their bell tents and a fire pit to make it an extra cosy stay.
Keep the whole family busy with a stay at Basecamp in the heart of the beautiful Mendip Hills, just five minutes from the M5 motorway. Surrounded by ancient woodland and with dozens of activities on option at Mendip Activity Centre on the same site, this spacious campsite is perfect for families, small groups and adventurers.
You'll also find great family camping options during the school holidays at Farrington's Family Glamping in Somerset, with its play barn, outdoor play area, and seasonal activities. Avon Valley Adventure Park Camping gives you inclusive entry to the adventure and wildlife park, complete with its Dinosaur Valley, Mini Jeeps, animal encounters and miniature railway.
If you like the idea of camping, but still want a luxury experience, then glamping could be the perfect middle-ground. Stylish safari tents at The Camp at The Wave provide comfy mattresses in proper beds, as well as a loo, a small kitchenette where you can make your own tasty treats, and a log burner in the lounge area, where you can relax after a surf.
Set in the beautiful grounds of Old Down Estate in South Gloucestershire, Old Down Estate Bell Tents provide the perfect hassle-free camping experience for a family adventure (where you can still enjoy some of life's little luxuries). Included in your stay is free access to their Country Park. From beautiful gardens and woodlands, to adventure play areas and animals, plus an on-site spa, café and manor house where they host Afternoon Tea and Sunday Lunch.
Holiday parks and motorhomes in Bristol and the surrounding area
There are also plenty of places to hire purpose-built motorhomes and campervans for your travels in Bristol, such as The Motorhome Holiday Company Ltd.
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