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. The site that was actually our Overall Winner and the best caravan park in the UK is from this region too – congratulations to Old Oaks Touring 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…
The best caravan parks in Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire are…
Old Oaks Touring Park
Wick Farm, Wick, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8JS, http://www.theoldoaks.co.uk/
- Open: 4 March – 20 November
- Touring pitches: 88
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £26.50-£47
It’s easy to see how Old Oaks Touring Park has been awarded the title of the best caravan park for 2022, as well as being the Regional Winner for Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire.
It provides a five-star experience, offering excellent facilities and customer service. Found near Glastonbury, the adults-only site is ideally situated for all the area has to offer, including the festival, the Tor and the Chalice Well.
On-site, you can fish in a beautiful lake and take in the wildlife, or if you’re touring with a canine companion, why not take them to the exercise area, complete with dog-shower? You can also see more brilliant canine campsites in our round-up of dog friendly caravan parks.
Available accommodation ranges from touring pitches and glamping cabins to shepherd huts and cedar lodges. This year, 16 pitches have been upgraded from super to superior, with a patio, low-smoke fire pit, picnic bench and bird table.
On-site, facilities include a shop that stocks daily essentials and fresh bakery items. There are two spotlessly clean amenities blocks with 15 private shower rooms, two dishwashing areas and launderettes, as well as hot food options that are available seven nights a week.
In the information room, you can find a pool table, 42-inch TV, book exchange and sofas, while you also have the option of hiring a fire pit.
During 2022, plans are also in place to add two electric hot tubs for glamping accommodation, overhaul the Wi-Fi and renewed efforts to cut plastic waste.
Key features
- Regional Winner for Somerset, Avon and Wiltshire 2022
- Overall Winner for 2022
- Adults-only
We say…
Excellent facilities are on offer at the site that was the Regional Winner, as well as our Overall winner.
Bath Chew Valley Caravan Park
Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton, Somerset BS39 5TZ, http://www.bathchewvalley.co.uk/
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 45
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £26-£43.50
Located on the edge of a wood a few hundred yards from Chew Valley Lake, this adults-only park has fully serviced and hardstanding pitches, all offering electric hook-up. There are individual luxury heated toilet and shower facilities, and a utility room for laundry. In the nearby village of Bishop Sutton, you’ll find shops and a pub with a restaurant. Chew Valley Lake is famous for wildfowl and migrating birds. Fly fishing is available. The park is a good base for exploring Bristol, Bath, Cheddar Gorge and Wells.
Key features
- Open all year
- Adults-only
- Fly fishing available
We say…
This adults-only park in Somerset is great to head to for spotting wildlife and exploring some of the notable nearby locations.
Stonehenge Campsite & Glamping
Berwick Road, Winterbourne Stoke, Salisbury SP3 4TQ, http://www.stonehengecampsite.co.uk/
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 47
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £16-£30
This pretty site, just a few miles from Stonehenge, has a range of camping options, from tents to hardstanding. Glamping accommodation includes a double decker bus, a moon pod and an Airstream trailer. There’s direct access from the site to great walks around Berwick St James and Langford Lakes Nature Reserve. The on-site facilities include five-star shower blocks and the Little Shop, where you can pick up all of those day-to-day essentials without going far. A great spot for exploring Stonehenge and beyond.
Key features
- Shop on-site
- Open all year
We say…
This site is ideally situated for embarking on some beautiful walks and heading to Stonehenge.
Stonehenge Touring Park
Orcheston, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 4SH, http://www.stonehengetouringpark.com/
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 30
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £17-£34
On the edge of Salisbury Plain near the village of Orcheston, only 3.5 miles from Stonehenge, this is a great base for exploring a truly historic landscape. The park has 12 hardstanding touring pitches, a heated toilet and shower block, family room with disabled access, a play area, a dishwashing zone and a well-stocked shop. Fire pits and chiminea are available for hire. Dogs are welcome at the site, but must be kept on leads. Nearby pubs include the Rose & Crown, in Tilshead, and The Plume of Feathers, in Shrewton.
Key features
- Open all year
- Only 3.5 miles from Stonehenge
- Fire pits and chiminea available for hire
We say…
This Wiltshire site makes a great base for exploring Stonehenge.
Waterrow Touring Park
Bouchers Farm, Waterrow, Wiveliscombe TA4 2AZ, http://www.waterrowpark.co.uk/
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 42
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £25-£45
This adults-only park is set in eight acres in the wooded valley of the River Tone, not far from Exmoor National Park. The site’s 42 all-weather pitches are divided by plant and shrub screening. There are riverside walks and the woods have been developed to encourage owls, otters, deer, butterflies and insects. The heated shower and toilet blocks are in a barn, which also houses an information point, library, washing-up and laundry area. Dogs are welcome and have a dedicated exercise zone.
Key features
- Open all year
- Adults-only touring
- Riverside walks
We say…
The riverside walks and woods provide visitors with a great chance to get close to nature.
Wells Touring Park
Haybridge, Wells, Somerset BA5 1AJ, http://www.wellstouringpark.co.uk/
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 72
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £26-£36
Located a few minutes away from the cathedral city of Wells and surrounded by the Mendip Hills, this adults-only park offers a mix of all-weather accommodation, including touring pitches with hook-up. The site is well placed for walks, cycle trails and local attractions, such as Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge. Facilities include a café-bar with take-away, heated shower block, heated disabled toilet/ wetroom and a dishwashing zone. Dogs are welcome, with a dedicated dog-walk.
Key features
- Open all year
- Adults-only touring
- Ideally placed for walks and cycling
We say…
Keen walkers and cyclists are sure to enjoy a stay at this Somerset campsite.
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