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Somerset, South West

Thornhills Farm

— (0)Price on Pitchup51.128°N, 3.004°W
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The satisfying crunch of gravel underfoot and the distant lowing of cattle announce your arrival at this working farm in the heart of Somerset's gentle countryside. Rolling pastures stretch in every direction, while ancient hedgerows frame views across typically English patchwork fields that shift from green to gold with the seasons.

This is proper back-to-basics camping for families and couples seeking a genuine escape from digital noise and campsite crowds. Thornhills Farm offers that increasingly rare commodity: space and simplicity in Somerset's unspoilt farmland, far enough from the tourist honeypots yet within reach of the Mendip Hills, Cheddar Gorge, and the historic cathedral city of Wells.

With pitches for tents, campervans, and caravans, facilities are refreshingly straightforward—clean toilets and showers provide the essentials without unnecessary frills. Check regarding campfires when you arrive, as farm policy may vary seasonally. The atmosphere here is one of rural tranquility, where evenings are soundtracked by birdsong rather than entertainment programs, and the Milky Way actually makes an appearance after dark.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Overcast
17 mph
61%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 14°
18%
Mon
20° / 13°
29%
Tue
21° / 13°
96%
Wed
19° / 15°
8%
Thu
20° / 16°
37%
Fri
21° / 16°
6%
Sat
19° / 17°
6%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

7 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Somerset Space Walk

Hiking routeLocal network
6.73 km from campsite
Operator: British Waterways

Quantock Greenway

Hiking routeLocal network
11.62 km from campsite
Route length: 62.5 km

River Parrett Trail

Hiking routeRegional network
13.41 km from campsite
Route length: 80 km
Operator: Somerset County Council

East Deane Way

Hiking routeRegional network
14.05 km from campsite

King Charles III England Coast Path: Brean Down to Minehead

Hiking routeNational trail
19.48 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Walk data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Open in Maps uses Google / Apple Maps

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Fisheries within 10 km

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