Bobsfield Campsite

9.6 56 reviews

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Family campsite on the Somerset Levels between Glastonbury and Street
Five minutes’ drive to Glastonbury Tor and the Chalice Well
Fresh veg and pop-up street food on site; shops five minutes’ drive

The owner of Bobsfield Campsite is rightly proud of its eco-credentials – and you'll soon see why at this low-impact site, which has a spectacular setting on the Somerset Levels. Surrounded by fruit trees, the level camping meadow is solar-powered and all the amenities have either been repurposed or recycled. This wonderfully laid-back site offers a chilled wild-camping environment so you can get back to the simple pleasures in life. There’s a fabulous view of Glastonbury Tor from the site (without having to climb a tree or peek through a hedge) and in the other direction, you get amazing sunsets on clear days. The few pitches are well spread out over the site, so everybody gets the chance for a bit of privacy and seclusion. There’s no electricity but there are eco-friendly solar lights dotted around the site. A biodigester takes care of waste, and the owner has installed swanky flushing toilets and a washing-up area, which also happens to be in prime position to watch the sun go down. Fresh seasonal salad and vegetable boxes are often available to buy from the site owner (yes – it’s Bob) and he also has plants for sale in a nursery. The towns of Glastonbury and Street are both around five minutes’ drive away, with a choice of shops for buying barbecue goodies, as well as pubs and restaurants if you fancy a break from cooking – and the site itself sometimes hosts the pop-up Cantina, with a menu of South American street food.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Bobsfield Campsite

Hulkmoor Drove

Street

Glastonbury

Somerset

England

BA16 9PA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.13629°N
-2.73988°W

Nearest transport

Coach

0.7 mi Crispin Hall

0.7 mi The Library

1.2 mi Glastonbury Town Hall

Rail

9.8 mi Castle Cary Rail Station

10.9 mi Bridgwater Rail Station

11.6 mi Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

Ferry

11 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

18.4 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour

21.9 mi Clevedon Pier

Airport

17.3 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Birders, you’re in the right place. Bobsfield is prime territory for our feathered friends. Teasels have been left for goldfinches, and a corridor mown for the visiting barn owl. The site’s close to Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), home to a recovering population of bitterns and birds as varied as marsh harriers and great white egrets. Glastonbury looms large for its ruined abbey, thought to be the burial place of mythical King Arthur, and hippy shops flogging love beads and boho scarves. There’s bargain shopping of the designer-togs kind at Clarks Village, and when you’ve raided all the stores, why not take an alfresco dip in the lido at Greenbank Pool (all five minutes)? Clamber up Glastonbury Tor for a nose around the hilltop medieval Chapel of St Michael and stunning glimpses across the Somerset Levels. Once back down at the bottom the hill, have a quiet moment in the peaceful ambience of the Chalice Well: (both five minutes). If you’ve got Glastonbury Festival tickets and prefer a quiet camping pitch, the festival site is a mere 15 minutes’ drive away from Bobsfield.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm	15.7 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	16.9 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	17.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston Main	17.7 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	18.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Clarks Village 0.6 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 1.2 mi

Glastonbury Tor 1.9 mi

Wells Cathedral 6.6 mi

Wookey Hole Caves & Papermill 7 mi

National Trust

West Pennard Court Barn 4 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 5.7 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 7.5 mi

Priest's House 8.6 mi

King John's Hunting Lodge 10.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Glastonbury 1.2 mi

HAM WALL (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 1.6 mi

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 4.1 mi

GREYLAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/2003) 6.1 mi

BISHOP'S PALACE, WELLS 6.6 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 6.8 mi
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 21.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Brilliant.

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Anonymous Nov 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Bobsfield was amazing. A beautiful site, even in November. Amazing nature, clean facilities and friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. There was a community area with logs to sit on and campfire. It was a safe and friendly site. It was a home from home. A perfect gem of a campsite.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a find! This was the first time we visited the site…

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Anonymous Nov 2022

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: What a find! This was the first time we visited the site and it felt like coming home! We loved the fact that everything here has been made from recycled or repurposed items, and it was great to get a tour from our extremely helpful host Kevin. Great facilities, can’t wait to come back in the spring 😊

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lovely owners and site…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Nov 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: lovely owners and site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site

Overall	10/10
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Wifi	No rating

kaylea G. Nov 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Absolutely everything. The people were so welcoming and friendly. The site was well kept and decorated spookily for Halloween! When we saw the place, we were very excited for our long weekend! Literally 5 mins drive or less to Glastonbury and Street and a retail park even nearer. Parking in Glastonbury was easy too so we didn’t have to walk (as we have mobility issues). Don’t know if there was a bus you could’ve got if you don’t drive but tbf we didn’t check Google maps for it. The cantina is a lovely little food/drink area.

Disliked: Nothing. If anything, we’d recommend the cantina opens in the morning for hot drinks to make our stay better. There was no wifi which is great if you wanna get away from technological life but we just used our data.

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. We do love Halloween 🎃 😁 We will be opening the Cantina all day next summer so you'll barely need a kettle 😉 See you again soon.

The pitches were great and the owners were fantastic. I've never felt…

Overall	10/10
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Rob J. Nov 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The pitches were great and the owners were fantastic. I've never felt more welcome at a site! Also if you can't be bothered to cook the on site food is incredible!!

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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. We were so pleased to have so many campers in for Halloween so they could enjoy the Cantina in all its spooky glory.

2nd stay and like the location of site…

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susan H. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: 2nd stay and like the location of site

Disliked: Total disregard from other campers around us between the hours of midnight and 4 30 am

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A+

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
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Sandra E. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Friendly atmosphere, amenities, position, layout

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review. See you again.

Overall a perfect stay at bobsfield. Will definitely be returning.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Peter L. Oct 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Staff, location, facilities, value for money, mexican Food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Absolutely loved the setting and all the beautiful touches, as well as…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Clare Alice M. Sept 2022

Bell tent

Liked: Absolutely loved the setting and all the beautiful touches, as well as how welcoming they were.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying with us and for your kind review. Looking forward to welcoming you again.

Excellent camp site surrounded by nature and ran by beautiful people

Overall	10/10
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Tracy S. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Being surrounded by nature (deer, owls and peregrine falcons to name just few) with a great view of the Tor. The eco facilities are something to be admired and we were only there two nights and by the time we left we felt like part of the family.

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From the manager: Aww you are part of the Bobsfield family now 😉 The wildlife on our doorstep is a source of constant delight. Glad you could be a part of it.

Does Bobsfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bobsfield Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Bobsfield Campsite? Birders, you’re in the right place. Bobsfield is prime territory for our feathered friends. Teasels have been left for goldfinches, and a corridor mown for the visiting barn owl. The site’s close … Read more