Days Out

Rainy Day Activities & Attractions Near Dimpsey Glamping South Somerset

As the Summer fades out and the rainy season fades in, there are still plenty of things to do in South Somerset even with an umbrella at the ready. Dimpsey Glamping is situated in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding … Read More

Lazy Hazy End of Summer Days at Dimpsey Glamping Somerset

Although Summer is starting to slowly drift away, it doesn’t mean the that relaxing holiday time is at an end. At Dimpsey Glamping, no matter what time of the year it is, there is always something to enjoy and ways … Read More

Bike around the Blackdowns – Cycling near Dimpsey Glamping

Dimpsey is all about rest and relaxation, but we also know our guests like to keep fit and embrace the great outdoors. Dimpsey is perfectly placed for those who love to walk and cycle. Cycle routes are in abundance in … Read More

Dimpsey Days Out… Christmas Wreath Making Workshop At The Daneway

When I met Emma Bradshaw at Lou Archell’s lovely Sisterhood Camp hosted at Fforest earlier in the year – she was just in the process of finalising taking on a new family venture in the form of The Daneway pub … Read More

Appreciating where we are, loving the land.

I am currently sitting in my kitchen with a cup of tea working away on my iPad and feeling very content. Why? As I sit here and look around, I feel the warmth from memories and history that this farm … Read More

Days Out: Forde Abbey

We are very lucky here at Dimpsey Glamping to be just around the corner from the gorgeous Forde Abbey.  Forde Abbey is an historical treasure in an area already known for its outstanding beauty dating back to the 1140’s. It is … Read More

Days Out: Cycling through the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath

Being situated in the Blackdown Hills we are amidst some of the most beautiful landscape our country has to offer. We love to walk and explore but, we also love to cycle. One of our favourite routes is the Staple … Read More

Days Out: Visiting The Jurassic Coast

Here at Dimpsey Glamping we are so lucky to be close to some of the most beautiful, historic and interesting places in the world. One of those places is the Jurassic Coast. The Dorset and East Devon Coast, more commonly … Read More

Days Out: Montacute House

Montacute is a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design. With its towering walls of glass, glow of ham stone, and its surrounding gardens it is a place of beauty and wonder. Sir Edward Phelips, was the visionary force and … Read More

Days Out: Fleet Air Arm Museum

The Fleet Air Arm Museum is a must-see attraction if you are visiting the Southwest, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire or Somerset, with its wide range of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft exhibits, including Concorde and the Aircraft Carrier Experience. Welcome to … Read More

Days Out: River Cottage

You have probably seen Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and the River Cottage series on Channel 4, some of you (including me!) probably also have a few of the books and DVD’s too.  Hugh established River Cottage HQ in Dorset in 2004, and the … Read More

Days Out: The Museum Of Somerset

Set in the heart of Taunton, the Museum of Somerset lies within the 12th Century Taunton Castle and tells the county’s story from prehistoric times to the present day, using real objects, interactive games, eye-catching film projections and the words … Read More