Mendip Ski Camp

The distant hum of the ski slope tow and the crisp Somerset air greet you at this genuinely unusual campsite, where camping meets winter sports on the Mendip Hills. It's a refreshingly unpretentious spot where canvas and caravans settle alongside one of England's few dry ski slopes, creating an unexpectedly quirky atmosphere in this corner of rural Somerset.

Perfect for families seeking something different from the standard campsite experience, or anyone drawn to the novelty of pitching up where Alpine activities meet agricultural countryside. The Mendips provide that distinctive limestoney landscape and far-reaching views that make this region so appealing, with proper dark skies after the floodlights dim.

Facilities are straightforward — clean toilets and showers serving tent, campervan and caravan pitches. Campfire enthusiasts should check the current policy on arrival. The real draw here is the sheer oddness of waking to birdsong and the swoosh of skiers practising their turns. It's camping with character, where muddy boots and ski equipment live happily side by side, and nobody minds the incongruity.