Explore the area

Basecamp is the perfect base to explore Bristol, Somerset and the South West.

Our team have listed some of their favourite places to visit and things to do. Some popular attractions and some secret, hidden gems.

Enjoy exploring our neck of the woods. Our team love to chat, so if you have any questions or would like a local recommendation just ask!


Free things to do off site

Family fun doesn't have to cost anything...

Enjoy a cider at the legendary Thatchers Cider Farm
5 minutes away

Enjoy a cider at the legendary Thatchers Cider Farm

A drive up the incredible Cheddar Gorge
10 minutes away

A drive up the incredible Cheddar Gorge

The Budgens run - our local 24 hour shop
5 minutes away

The Budgens run - our local 24 hour shop

A family bike ride along the Strawberry Line
5 minutes away

A family bike ride along the Strawberry Line

Banksy street art walking tour of Bristol
30 minutes away

Banksy street art walking tour of Bristol

'Hot Fuzz' tour of Wells or visit the cathedral
30 minutes away

'Hot Fuzz' tour of Wells or visit the cathedral

Head up Glastonbury tor and enjoy the view
45 minutes away

Head up Glastonbury tor and enjoy the view

Fish and chips overlooking Chew Valley Lake
20 minutes away

Fish and chips overlooking Chew Valley Lake

Visit The Swan then take a stroll past Terry Pratchet's cottage
10 minutes away

Visit The Swan then take a stroll past Terry Pratchet's cottage

Visit Axbridge medieval town square
10 minutes away

Visit Axbridge medieval town square

Take the scooters for a loop around Cheddar reservoir and stop at the skate park
15 minutes away

Take the scooters for a loop around Cheddar reservoir and stop at the skate park

Take a walk from camp to watch the sunset over our disused quarry
25 minute walk

Take a walk from camp to watch the sunset over our disused quarry

Wild swimming in Clevedon Marine Lake
25 minutes away

Wild swimming in Clevedon Marine Lake

A pint in the Crown - a proper Mendip pub
5 minutes away

A pint in the Crown - a proper Mendip pub


Great trips out

Why not extend your stay - there is so much to do!