Minehead campsites

Perfect for a family seaside holiday, Minehead offers a long flat sandy beach, great for picnics and games, especially as the sand here is perfect for sandcastle building! The promenade with its cafés, bars and shops offers access to the sandy beach and spectacular views across to North Hill.

Just a short stroll from the seafront is Blenheim Gardens, Minehead’s largest park, which opened in 1925.  These beautiful gardens are open all year with a bandstand and wide variety of free entertainment during the summer months. There is also a café and a putting green to enjoy.

Looking for something that will appeal to younger and older sightseers alike? Then don't miss a trip on the West Somerset Railway. Trains can be boarded from Minehead railway station for a fantastic sightseeing trip on England's longest heritage railway.

England Coast Path National Trail is probably the UK's ultimate long distance hiking challenge, but you don't need to walk it all at once and many people go just for the day. The Trail provides a great opportunity for the kids to explore some of the most spectacular coastal walking and is considered one of the top walks in the world!

Minehead EYE skatepark has a huge range of things to do for kids of all ages, including adults who haven't grown up yet! As well as the indoor skatepark where scooters, skateboards, skates and BMXs are welcome and available to hire, there’s also a bouldering cave with equipment to hire.

Discover the hidden wonders of Dunster Castle, the beautiful building dating back hundreds of years. Explore the Trail of Tales or simply stroll through the exquisite Mediterranean gardens.

Dunster Forest is part of the Dunster estate on the edge of Exmoor National Park.  The forest is a great place to explore, with the chance to spot deer, see an Exmoor pony or see some of the farm animals on our working farms, it is perfect for wildlife spotting.

Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre 15th century National Trust farmstead within Exmoor National Park has a large collection of owls, birds of prey, and friendly animals to greet you around every corner! Discover the finest collections of flown owls in the world, plus hawks, an eagle, kookaburras and a palm nut vulture. Enjoy indoor owl shows, and outdoor flying displays.

Looking for amazing scenery, be sure to look at the Culver Cliff Woodland Walk on the South West Coast Path. An invigorating climb through mixed woodland, rich in wildlife and with magnificent views out across the Bristol Channel. The return route drops gently downhill along a Victorian drive built by the Luttrells of Dunster Castle. There is an optional adventurous detour for keen geologists if the tide is low.

Channel Adventure also offers a host of exciting activities including coasteering, windsurfing, kayaking, archery, abseiling and mountain biking to name a few.

A short drive inland from Minehead will take you through the magnificent countryside of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills. With many thatched villages, parks, museums and historic buildings such as the National Trust's Cleeve Abbey, there is a photo opportunity around every corner. The area is rich with superb walks and for those a little more adventurous, horse riding is available.