Baltic Wharf Club Campsite

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A magical unique site in the heart of an historic and vibrant metropolitan city on a par with anywhere in the world

We thought our three nights at Baltic Wharf last week would be the last ever, but on the very morning of our leaving we got the great news that the lease had been extended for a further three months. So we have booked further stays in October! Stepping or cycling out of the back gate onto the harbourside is quite magical and compares very well with the likes of Barcelona or Lisbon. The site is compact and pitches are limited but I disagree with any comments that upkeep has been neglected! The wardens have done a fantastic job in maintaining the toilet/shower/facilities block and the number of cubicles/showers etc out of action is less than has been the case during lockdown in general. The CAMC and the onsite wardens are to be commended on their efforts. The harbourside is home to SS great Britain and the M shed and numerous pubs and restaurants, and Bristol is a fine historic city. Unfortunately my wife came off her bike on the harbourside and was immediately tended to by at least two off duty nurses and an A & E doctor - it was like being on the set of Casualty. I doubt that we would have received such ready assistance in many other large cities. If you have not been there, then go now while you can and support the CAMC and the wardens- they deserve it.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 13/09/2021 17:33

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A terrible reflection on the CAMC.

This site has been under threat of closure for some time and but has had a number of extensions to the closure date. Unfortunately the CAMC have clearly taken thd decision very early on in that Otto do no maintenance whatsoever. Given that we paid full price for this rundown and even dangerous site is a very poor reflection on the CAMC, who should be ashamed of themselves for taking of members. The facilities were dirty, outdated, leaking, smelly and for the most part out of commission for the duration of our stay. The electric post on our pitch was so insecure you had to hold the post up to plug in, at first if fell over and exposed the cables where they entered the post. Typical throughout our stay the wardens office was closed and no wardens were walking around the site.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/08/2021 17:35

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Sad decline.

After 25+ years here I expect this was our last visit.What a decline we saw,disabled toilet and shower out of order.shower and some toilets in gents not working.no info room.no hairdryers no curtains to wash basins. Its all about location.good to watch the world go by on waterside.very good meals ay Nova Scotia.handy buses with nice drivers.watershed area good to people watch. I hope we find suitable replacement.possible club site might be too far out to get into city quickly.

Paula Watkins

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Reviewed on 26/08/2021 09:09

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Thrilled with the location

We too duplicate comments made previously on the location of this site. We found the site accidentally, and were thrilled to get a cancellation, as the site is constantly fully booked. We were not disappointed, and the visit exceeded expectations. We would certainly have visited many times more, had it not that the site be redeveloped. So pleased that we have had the opportunity to stay at this amazing location.

dexter1954

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 26/08/2021 07:02

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Delighted to get here at last

We had a booking here for May 2020 which obviously didn’t happen so we were delighted to piece together a 4 night stay last week. The location is absolutely brilliant, a short walk to Wapping Wharf with its bars and restaurants, and the SS Great Britain which is a really good day out. Along with Rowntree Park in York, this is one of the best sites in terms of location we have stayed at and and it will be a big loss to the club. The managing couple were, as always, brilliant, from helping us get our twin axle van onto site through the adjacent roadworks, to advising on local walks and facilities ( and sorting our various bookings to be able to allocate us one pitch where we stayed for all 4 nights ) . Let’s hope the replacement site isn’t too far away ( and isn’t up that steep winding road which will really limit access!)

Paula50

Reviewed on 14/08/2021 23:15

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So sad to see it close

Like all the other comments we will miss this site terribly, fantastic location, great wardens etc etc Our hope is that the Club secures a new site within easy walking distance of the city centre. A site with more pitches because this site is always so hard to get booked into, a site perhaps near a park and ride or cycleways in, a site definately with more toilets blocks. Our hope also is that the new site is open soon so we can get back to Bristol. Redevelopment has clearly been on the cards for several years and it is disappointing that alternative site has not been signed off before this one closes. Hopefully the Club and the Council will resolve remaining planning issues quickly so that members can return to Bristol in 2022.

neil173

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Reviewed on 13/08/2021 20:58

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Great location..sad its going to close

stayed for 3 nights recently. small site but right in the middle of Bristol's wharf area. Great bars and restaurants near by - Chef's table, Broken Dock, Box E, Adelina yard. Hope the new place has more than one toilet block. The wardens are very helpful.

menon

Reviewed on 10/08/2021 13:19

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What a HUGE LOSS to C&MHC and its members

So sad this site is closing to make way for a housing estate. Is it worth doing a review with only a few weeks left? Merely doing the review to thank the wardens for a great well-kept, well-run, clean site, and to thank the club for keeping it open up until the end. I cannot imagine a better placed site to explore such a vibrant and diverse city. It will be very missed by those who were fortunate enough to get a booking, and who found out just how much the location had to offer.

Dufferstwo

Reviewed on 03/08/2021 20:14

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Great location, lovely people, great facilities

We stayed here for a couple of nights in the late July heatwave. It’s surprisingly shaded for a mainly gravel and concrete site, and in the evenings there was a slight breeze off the docks. It’s a GREAT spot to explore Bristol from. Very lively outside, but quiet and secluded inside. Great facilities and despite the site being pretty full it never felt crowded. Pubs just on your doorstep. Bike trails. Pizza delivery from Uber. We had a great time, and IF IT STAYS OPEN (cone on Bristol Council!!!) then we’ll definitely be back.

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Reviewed on 02/08/2021 11:23

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Sadly Goodbye

We have stayed at Baltic Wharf many times over the years and it has always been a firm favourite. Our final trip was in very hot weather but we took our chairs out the back gate on to the wharf and watched all the comings and going’s in the harbour. We had a wonderful three days, happy memories but sad to say goodbye.

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Reviewed on 30/07/2021 18:33

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