# Easter Compton Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > Discover Easter Compton, a quiet Gloucestershire village near Bristol and the M5, ideal as a rural base for exploring the Severn Vale. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Quiet countryside on Bristol's doorstep Photo © John Bennett, Google Maps [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants) Easter Compton is a small village in South Gloucestershire, tucked into the gently rolling countryside of the Severn Vale just north of Bristol. It sits close to the M5 corridor near Almondsbury, meaning it enjoys a slightly unusual position: open fields, hedgerows and farmland on one side, and easy access to a major city and its motorway network on the other. It is the kind of place many drivers pass close to without ever stopping, which is exactly what gives it its appeal for anyone wanting genuine countryside quiet without being cut off from civilisation. The village itself is modest, with houses, a scattering of farms and paddocks, and lanes that quickly give way to open views towards the Severn Estuary. It has none of the tourist infrastructure of the Cotswolds further east, but that is arguably the point: Easter Compton works best as a peaceful rural base from which to explore the wider Bristol and South Gloucestershire area, rather than as a destination with its own visitor attractions. ## Getting to Easter Compton Easter Compton sits just off the M5, close to Junction 17, making it very easy to reach by car from Bristol, the wider West Country and South Wales via the Severn crossings. Bristol Parkway railway station, with regular services to London, the Midlands and South Wales, is a short drive away, and Bristol Airport is also within reasonable reach for those travelling from further afield. The village's proximity to the motorway network is one of its main practical advantages as a base. ## Best time to visit Easter Compton Like much of the Severn Vale, Easter Compton is at its best in late spring and summer, when the surrounding farmland and hedgerows are at their greenest and walking conditions underfoot are driest. Autumn brings attractive colour to the wooded valleys nearby, while winter visits are perfectly workable for those simply using the village as a rural base near Bristol, rather than for outdoor pursuits. ## Where to stay in Easter Compton [All hotels in Easter Compton →](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/hotels) About staying in Easter Compton Easter Compton is not a hotel hub in its own right, but its location just off the M5 near Almondsbury and a short drive from Bristol makes it a sensible base for travellers who want quiet countryside surroundings with fast access to the city. Most visitors choose accommodation in nearby Almondsbury, along the Aztec West and Cribbs Causeway corridor, or in Bristol itself, ranging from budget motorway hotels to city-centre options, then use the M5 and local lanes to reach Easter Compton and the surrounding Severn Vale countryside for a change of pace. This makes the area well suited to business travellers passing through the Bristol region, as well as anyone attending an event at Cribbs Causeway or the Aztec West business park who would rather sleep somewhere quieter than the city centre. Because the village itself has little formal accommodation, checking availability in Almondsbury and greater Bristol before travelling is the sensible approach, and booking ahead is worthwhile during busy periods when demand across the wider Bristol area rises. The trade-off for staying in or near Easter Compton is straightforward: you give up city-centre nightlife and walkable restaurants in exchange for genuine rural quiet, dark skies away from the main urban glow, and a five-minute drive onto the motorway network rather than a slog through city traffic. For anyone touring the Severn Vale, the Cotswolds' western fringes, or crossing into South Wales, a base near Easter Compton keeps you centrally placed without the noise and cost of staying in Bristol itself, while still leaving the city, its airport and its rail connections well within reach for day trips or onward travel. [Travelodge Bristol Cribbs Causeway Cribbs Causeway, Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/travelodge-bristol-cribbs-causeway) [Mollies Motel & Diner Bristol A4018, Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/mollies-motel-diner-bristol) [Premier Inn Bristol Cribbs Causeway M5 J17 Bristol, City of Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/premier-inn-bristol-cribbs-causeway-m5-j17) [Travelodge Bristol Avonmouth Central Park, Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/travelodge-bristol-avonmouth) [Berwick Lodge Berwick Drive, Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/berwick-lodge) [Travelodge Bristol Filton Concorde Roundabout, Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/travelodge-bristol-filton) [Lodge on the Park Aztec West, Almondsbury](https://staycation.co.uk/almondsbury/hotels/lodge-on-the-park) [Aztec Hotel And Spa 110 Aztec West, Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/hotels/aztec-hotel-and-spa) ## Things to Do in Easter Compton(1) [All attractions in Easter Compton →](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions) Top things to do near Easter Compton Easter Compton is well placed for days out in Bristol and the surrounding Severn Vale countryside, with a good mix of shopping, heritage and outdoor options within a short drive. - **Blaise Castle Estate** — a large National Trust-owned parkland and woodland estate on the edge of Bristol, with a folly tower, museum and miles of walking trails through the Hazel Brook gorge. - **Almondsbury** — the neighbouring village, with its parish church and pockets of older stone cottages, giving a flavour of the wider Severn Vale landscape. - **Cribbs Causeway** — one of the South West's largest retail and leisure destinations, useful for a change of pace or a rainy-day visit. - **The Severn Estuary and bridges** — the dramatic river crossings into Wales are a short drive away, with views across the water from various points along the Gloucestershire bank. - **Bristol city centre** — the harbourside, Clifton Suspension Bridge and the wider city are easily reached, making Easter Compton a viable quiet base for exploring Bristol itself. [Bristol Zoo Project (Previously Wild Place Project) ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/bristol-zoo-project-previously-wild-place-project) [🎟️Watersports The Wave Bristol](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/the-wave-bristol) [Bristol Activity Centre ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/bristol-activity-centre) [Mojo Active High Ropes Adventure ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/mojo-active-high-ropes-adventure) [Ninja Warrior UK Bristol ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/ninja-warrior-uk-bristol) [AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Bristol ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/airhop-adventure-trampoline-park-bristol) [Vue Bristol Cribbs Causeway ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/vue-bristol-cribbs-causeway) [Mulligans Bristol ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/attractions/mulligans-bristol) ## Where to Eat in Easter Compton [All restaurants in Easter Compton →](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants) Food and drink near Easter Compton As a small village, Easter Compton has limited dining of its own, and most visitors head into Almondsbury, Cribbs Causeway or Bristol for a wider choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants, all within easy reach by car. [The Wave ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/the-wave) [Bristol Activity Centre Limited ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/bristol-activity-centre-limited) [Mollie's Diner Bristol ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/mollie-s-diner-bristol) [McDonalds ⭐ 3.7](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/mcdonalds) [Ninja Warrior UK Bristol ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/ninja-warrior-uk-bristol) [Airhop Bristol Limited ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/airhop-bristol-limited) [Mulligans Bristol ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/mulligans-bristol) [Bella Italia - Bristol Cribbs Causeway ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/restaurants/bella-italia-bristol-cribbs-causeway) ## Attractions Near Easter Compton [All attractions in Easter Compton →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Easter Compton. [1 mi Bristol Zoo Project (Previously Wild Place Project) Bristol · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/bristol-zoo-project-previously-wild-place-project) [1 mi Bristol Activity Centre Bristol · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/bristol-activity-centre) [1 mi Mojo Active High Ropes Adventure Bristol · ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/mojo-active-high-ropes-adventure) [1 mi Ninja Warrior UK Bristol Bristol · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/ninja-warrior-uk-bristol) [1 mi AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Bristol Bristol · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/airhop-adventure-trampoline-park-bristol) [1 mi Vue Bristol Cribbs Causeway Bristol · ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/vue-bristol-cribbs-causeway) [1 mi Mulligans Bristol Bristol · ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/mulligans-bristol) [1 mi Hollywood Bowl Cribbs Causeway Bristol · ⭐ 4.1](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/attractions/hollywood-bowl-cribbs-causeway) ## Camping in Easter Compton [All campsites in Easter Compton →](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/camping) About camping in Easter Compton Easter Compton lies in the Severn Vale, an area of gentle farmland, hedgerows and small woodland pockets rather than dramatic hill country, which makes it a pleasant rather than rugged setting for a camping trip. As with the rest of England, wild camping without the landowner's explicit permission is not legal here, so visitors should plan to stay at a licensed campsite, caravan park or glamping site in the wider South Gloucestershire and Bristol area rather than pitching up on farmland or common land nearby. The countryside around the village is quiet and largely agricultural, with footpaths threading between fields and small brooks, offering an easy, low-key backdrop for a short break rather than serious wilderness camping. Given the proximity to the M5 and Bristol, campsites in this part of Gloucestershire tend to appeal to a mix of visitors: families using the area as a stopover en route to Wales or the wider South West, and those wanting a rural base within easy striking distance of Bristol's attractions and Cribbs Causeway's shops without paying city prices. The generally mild, low-lying nature of the Severn Vale means the camping season here runs comfortably from late spring through to early autumn, with April to September the most reliable window for good weather and dry ground; the flat, sometimes damp farmland of the vale can become heavy going after sustained winter or autumn rain, so a spring or summer visit is usually the safer bet for tent camping. For those who prefer a roof over their heads but still want to be outdoors, glamping options such as pods, bell tents or shepherd's huts can be found scattered across South Gloucestershire and the neighbouring Cotswolds fringe, offering a comfortable alternative that still makes the most of the quiet, green surroundings around Easter Compton. Whichever option you choose, the village's easy motorway access means a camping trip based here can easily be combined with days out in Bristol, along the Severn Estuary, or further into the Cotswolds, without long drives eating into your time outdoors. [Camp at The Wave ⭐ 4.4](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/camping/camp-at-the-wave) [The Wave ⭐ 4.4 · from £30/night](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/camping/the-wave) [⛺Campsite Vine Farm Caravan Park ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucestershire/camping/vine-farm-caravan-park) [✨Glamping Manor Farm](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/camping/manor-farm-bristol) [The Daisy Paddock ⭐ 4.6 · from £14/night](https://staycation.co.uk/wickwar/camping/the-daisy-paddock) [Cully Hall Farm CL ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucestershire/camping/cully-hall-farm-cl) [Knights Folly Farm Campsite (Certificated Site) ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucestershire/camping/knights-folly-farm-campsite-certificated-site) [The Stables ⭐ 4.7 · from £12/night](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/camping/the-stables) ## Self-Catering Cottages in Easter Compton [All cottages in Easter Compton →](https://staycation.co.uk/easter-compton/cottages) [🏡Cottage Bilsham Meadows 5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,501](https://staycation.co.uk/south-gloucestershire/cottages/bilsham-meadows-syk1124276) [🏡Cottage Hidden Well 4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,255](https://staycation.co.uk/south-gloucestershire/cottages/hidden-well-syk1150111) [🏡Cottage Shirehampton Apartment 3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £681](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/cottages/shirehampton-apartment-uk37238) [🏡Cottage The Chippings 3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £687](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/cottages/the-chippings-uk37239) [🏡Cottage The Avenue 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,187](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/cottages/the-avenue-uk37845) [Avonside Cottage 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453](https://staycation.co.uk/north-somerset/cottages/avonside-cottage-syk1004304) [Frenchay Park House 8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £3,800](https://staycation.co.uk/south-gloucestershire/cottages/frenchay-park-house-syk1193453) [🏡Cottage South Parade Mansions 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £737](https://staycation.co.uk/bristol/cottages/south-parade-mansions-uk37233) ## Common questions about Easter Compton What is there to do in Easter Compton? 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