Baltic Wharf Club Campsite

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Have a great stay at Baltic Wharf.

If you are reading this then you have already read some really good reviews of the site. I do not have much to add. It is a small and compact site, but most members will be booking for its amazing location within Bristol Docks. With only limited sites open during the winter months this is a fantastic find. Bristol Docks are really people friendly, you are able to look around businesses and talk to ship builders and other workers in the dock area. There are huge numbers of eating and drinking opportunities around the quay as well as on some of the moored crafts. The dock museums and exhibits are all well worth visiting. You may even spot the Aardman studios based here! Bristol itself is full of beautiful buildings and really serious shopping. Again the planetarium, aquarium and zoo are all great for all the family. If you can, try to go into Clifton village and visit the Suspension bridge (you can see it from the site!). To point out faults I can only think that it is a bit noisy during the day, the pub is busy and some of the Rowers are a bit loud whilst training in the dock. I also think it is a bit pricey for low season, but I may well becoming old and grumpy! Have a great stay at Baltic Wharf.

jkwallis

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Reviewed on 20/02/2017 15:02

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Baltic Wharf well worth a visit

Baltic Wharf Caravan Club Site is situated right next door to the dock side. A great site if you want to stop over in Bristol to visit the sights without paying those silly city prices. The CC Site is what you would expect to find when it comes to cleanliness and high standards in the clubs facility's. The site is a little cramped with not a lot of space between vans, this is due to the number of vans they try to accommodate on a site that was full when we visited in January 2017. Walk through the security gate at the bottom of the site and you step out on to the Wharf. Here you can jump on a water taxi (£3 return for CC Members) and 10 mins later in your in the heart of the city. Passing some wonderful sites along the way. In the city you will find a great shopping experience, loads of tea rooms, Pubs and Restaurants. There's even a big wheel you can jump on and see more of the city.On our return trip we where dropped off out side the Cottage pub which is right next door to the CC site. Here you will find a large selection of Ales, good quality meals and very a friendly service. On the second day we decided to walk into the city by following the dock side path, took us about 30 mins and that was also stopping to take photos of the SS Great Britton, dock side cranes and trucks, the oldest steam ship in the world and the famous Balmorals steam ship. We will certainly return again, taking in consideration you need to book early as its a very popular site. My only negative point was we lost our electric power on one of the nights and only the warden could reset. Most poles had trip fuses, ours unfortunately had the fuses sealed inside the post, worth checking when parking just in case you accidently overload.

Chapps

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 02/02/2017 10:36

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Brilliant location in the heart of Bristol

Baltic Wharf Caravan Club site is in a fantastic position set on the side of the docks right in Bristol City centre, it's a very small, fairly cramped site with very little grass but it's very well maintained, the facilities are immaculate & the wardens efficient and friendly. The site entrance is directly off the road with no parking (so DO NOT TURN UP EARLY or you'll block the show) and you need make a tight swing in if approaching from the west (clfton direction) so follow the CC directions ! There is a gate which leads directly onto wharf where you can walk into the city centre or catch the water taxi in (CC members get concessionary rates) the Cottage Inn pub is next to the site and offers good food & real ale. The site is in a fantastic position for visiting all that this diverse city has to offer and although its central location is very quiet overnight ! It's a must visit place if you can manage to get booked on !

Yum

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 11/01/2017 11:21

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Location, location, location

This was my third visit to Bristol and I had no reason to imagine that it would be any different to previously and so it proved. It remains a somewhat scruffy, cramped site shoe-horned into a little over two acres of prime Bristolian land; but with a location that more than makes up for these short comings. That this is the only site to which I am a serial visitor speaks volumes about its positive traits. Everyone knows these. A beautiful outlook once you pass through the gate onto the harbour side; lots to see and do and lots of places to eat or drink just by exploring both sides of the harbour; an easy walk into the city centre or use a ferry boat for even easier and quicker access (though the cost of these mounts up if you use them regularly); buses outside (ideal for carless motorhomers) to Temple Meads and then further afield or round the corner for Clevedon (definitely worth a visit) or other places; a good 30 minute walk for the fitter up the hill into posh Clifton village and then to the awe inspiring bridge. Apart from being unkempt, I don’t like the apparent lack of the usual pitching rules. I pay a rent for a pitch and I expect it to be unencumbered by other people’s cars, table and chairs, awning or other paraphernalia. There are very clear negatives here and were it not for the situation, I would not dream of visiting this place; but sometimes location really is everything and this is one case in point. I will still come back here so long as the CC manages to hang onto it. Long may that be. Furthermore, in response to the reviewer below, I will continue to book an awning pitch despite not using an awning, especially here given the cheek by jowl nature of the place. But I would be happy to pay extra for this privilege.

Graydjames

Reviewed on 09/12/2016 20:53

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Baltic Wharf

Hope this site does not close as it is obviously very popular. The toilet block could do with updating but the CC is not going to spend money when the site is on a 3 month notice is it.

VandJ

Reviewed on 05/12/2016 17:12

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Spoilt only by a few inconsiderate people

Just returned from this wonderful site hope the club can keep it as long as possible, great for visiting Bristol Christmas market and other shops in town. We were there for 6 nights and 5 out of the 6 we were the only unit to have and awning up yet all the awning pitches were full! Time the club charged those that book awning pitches just to have a bit more space, for 2 nights there was a small VW camper taking up an awning pitch. I have tried to book awning pitches in the past and couldn't, but managed to book non-awning pitch for the time I wanted, only to arrive and see several awning pitches used by motorhomes or caravans that have no intention of putting up an awning. I for one would pay extra to put up my awning but maybe it is time the club made members that book awning pitches and don't put an awning up pay extra!!! It might stop them.

While I am having a little moan this site was only spoilt by inconsiderate members that seem unable to close a door without slamming it, Please Please think of other people when you open and close your doors and that goes for caravans, cars and motorhomes owners. Thank you.

FREEDOM42

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Reviewed on 04/12/2016 13:57

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Preserve this site!

Not the first time we have stayed here.  It is so well situated for a visit to Bristol.  Well maintained, and the staff are both helpful and amicable.  There are only 2 problems really: one is that due to its popularity and can be hard to get a booking; and the second is the threat to its lease and that it may suddenly cease to exist.  It would be a tragedy to lose this side to "development".

David and Lee

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Reviewed on 30/11/2016 11:46

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Very interesting place to stay lots to se close by

This small site is perfect visiting the City of Bristol a bus stop outside the gate to the City Centre or take an interesting walk along the quay. This very popular site is threatened with closure I hope the Club will do everything possible to ensure this site will remain open.

ralphy123

Reviewed on 24/11/2016 21:15

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Great as always

A lovely site, so close to everything, always so difficult to get booked in but worth it when you can.

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Reviewed on 20/11/2016 18:06

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A shame it's going

We visit Baltic Wharf for family reasons fairly frequently and we really like the sites location. It is a shame that it's life is limited. If you did not want to, or as in our case you need to, the car could stay parked all week. If you are reasonably fit shopping is available on foot at the nearby Asda. Or you can catch the bus from outside the site to Wine Street, and walk to M&S in Broadmead. A very nice if expensive deli has recently opened along by Mshed on Gaol ferry steeps. Lots of walks to suit all levels of fitness are available from the back gate, from a short walk to the cafe at the Great Britain or Mshed, to up the side of the gorge and onto the suspension bridge. 

SteveL

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Reviewed on 17/11/2016 10:03

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