This region’s mystical past echoes in its present, with Stonehenge, Avebury Ring, Glastonbury Tor, Old Sarum and the burial barrows of Wiltshire remaining places of pilgrimage. That spirituality is also evident in the great medieval cathedrals of Salisbury and Wells. Are you thinking of heading to this stunning area? Then you’ll want to stay at one of the best caravan parks in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire.
Our Top 100 Sites Guide sees us reveal the standout campsites to stay at from across the UK, and it’s not surprising to see this region feature in the list. Our Regional Winner this year has also made it onto our best UK caravan park guide – so congratulations to Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park!
There is a lot to do when you head to this region. Visit Bath to see some of England’s most famous Roman remains, alongside fine Georgian architecture straight out of an Austen novel. Nearby Bristol offers everything from trendy restaurants and Banksy art to Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge. Enjoy walks on Exmoor, the Quantocks and the Mendips, or head to the coast for seaside fun at Weston-super-Mare.
Are you thinking of heading here for your next tour? It can be hard to know how to choose the right campsite to stay at, so to give you a helping hand, we’re taking a look at the best caravan parks in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire…
If you’re thinking of staying in another region, our guide to the best caravan parks in Cornwall is worth a look.
The best caravan park in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire are:
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
Long Hazel Park
Old Oaks Touring Park
Stonehenge Campsite and Glamping
Stonehenge Touring Park
Waterrow Touring Park
The best caravan park in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire is…
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Nr Bath BS39 5TY, bathchewvalley.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 41
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £36.50
This popular, picturesque touring site is tucked away near the banks of Chew Valley Lake and is a deserving victor in this region.
Within walking distance of Bishop Sutton village, the five-star park offers adults-only touring in an enchanting rural setting. Since the park is open all year round, visitors have the chance to experience the site’s tranquil surroundings in every season.
Thoughtfully laid out to emulate manicured gardens, the park is home to gravel pitches separated by grass, with the option of a fully serviced pitch. Every pitch has electric hook-up and is surrounded by shrubbery and trees.
Visitors have access to recently refurbished luxury heated washrooms and solo bathroom suites as well as laundry facilities. Other on-site amenities include a lending library, tourist-information area, motorhome service point and disabled facilities.
The area is a haven for nature lovers, birdwatchers and avid walkers. You can fish in the Chew Valley Lake just 800 yards from the park, while the Chew Valley Trail is just a stone’s throw from the site. For a city day trip, Bath, Bristol and Wells are within easy reach of the site, while the nearby Mendip Hills and walking trails of Somerset are just waiting to be explored.
The contenders for the best caravan parks in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire are:
Long Hazel Park
High Street, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JH , longhazelpark.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 50
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £29
Within three acres of landscaped woodland, this beautiful adults-only site is a caravan park that is open all year. It provides hardstanding pitches for all sizes of touring vehicle, including fully serviced options.
Visitors can enjoy the modern washrooms, accessible toilet and shower facilities, dishwashing area and chemical disposal as well as a camping spares shop and tourist information.
The site is perfectly placed for getting to all kinds of attractions and the Dorset border is just four miles away. Several local walking trails can be easily accessed from the park.
Old Oaks Touring Park
Wick Farm, Wick, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8JS, theoldoaks.co.uk
- Open: 3 March – 20 November
- Touring pitches: 87
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29
This neat campsite outside Glastonbury is surrounded by mature woodland and is ideal for a restful, adults-only touring holiday.
The spacious, hardstanding pitches are fully serviced and have easy access to shower, toilet, laundry and dishwashing facilities – plus a common leisure area.
The adults only caravan park has a shop that is licensed and sells local beer, along with baked goods and a cake of the day. The surrounding area is a haven for nature lovers, with Westhay Nature Reserve and Glastonbury Tor both nearby.
Stonehenge Campsite and Glamping
Berwick Road, Winterbourne Stoke, Salisbury SP3 4TQ, stonehengecampsite.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 47
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25
Lying between the villages of Berwick St James and Winterbourne Stoke on the River Till, this site has a wide range of pitches, including hardstanding options with private picnic areas. Extra grass pitches are available in the summer months.
The family-friendly site offers excellent facilities including heated shower blocks, dedicated recycling areas, free Wi-Fi and a shop selling local produce. The park also benefits from direct access to a footpath towards the local villages and Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. Stonehenge is a 15-minute bike ride from the site.
Stonehenge Touring Park
Orcheston, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 4SH, stonehengetouringpark.com
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 30
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £18
A stone’s throw from Salisbury Plain is this family-run touring park, offering hardstanding and grass pitches set in two acres of the Wiltshire countryside. The iconic site of Stonehenge is only four miles from the park and visitors can easily get to Salisbury and Avebury for a great day trip.
The site amenities include washrooms, an indoor washing up area, a family shower room, a laundry room, children’s play area and fire-pit hire. The site shop sells essentials as well as offering a takeaway service.
Waterrow Touring Park
Bouchers Farm, Waterrow, Wiveliscombe TA4 2AZ, waterrowpark.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 42
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25
Set among landscaped grounds, this attractive park offers adults-only touring close to the Somerset/Devon border.
The 42 hardstanding pitches have electric hook-up, water and grey-waste disposal, and are separated by grassy areas. Toilets and showers are housed in a converted barn, with a washing-up area and laundry. You can catch a bus from the site gates, and there are pubs and restaurants within walking distance.
The West Deane Way, Exmoor and Clatworthy Reservoir are all within easy reach.
- After more touring ideas? Then check out our best caravan park in Devon guide.
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