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Enjoy free entertainment in the campsite every weekend - from live music to circus skills, everything's included at no extra cost.  NOTICE: Following the success of our six Mendip Mini Fests, we have added a final mini fest on the weekend of the 4th - 6th September 2026.

Campsite Entertainment

Adult hula hooping outdoors at Mendip Basecamp, family-friendly summer activities in sunshine.

Enjoy free live music every Friday and Saturday, plus family-friendly circus skills workshops every Sunday morning.

Mendip Mini Fests

Male performer singing, band mate playing guitar at Mendip Mini Fest weekends at Basecamp.

Brand-new for 2026, Mendip Mini Fests are family-friendly festival weekends throughout the summer holidays. Featuring headline bands, storytelling, circus skills, face painting, workshops and yoga

Talent Competition

Musician playing guitar on small outdoor stage at Mendip Basecamp, overlooking relaxed festival crowd.

Take the spotlight during our Mendip Mini Fests with a 30-minute set on our brand-new Bandwagon stage. Click here to apply now!

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Kids Adventure Camp

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Kids Adventure Camp

Outdoor fun, unplugged and uninterrupted - Mendip's Kids Adventure Camps are just like the summers you remember! Designed for children aged 8-15, our screen-free, parent-free summer camps run Sunday to Saturday throughout summer 2026.

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Basecamp is a family-run campsite in the heart of the beautiful Mendip Hills, just outside Bristol, five minutes from the M5. Surrounded by ancient woodland, our spacious campsite is perfect for families, small groups and adventurers.

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