Chalk Meadow

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  • Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
  • A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and 10 minutes to Dorchester
  • Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Looking to really, really get back to nature? Well, this may be the spot for you. Chalk Meadow is a secluded grass paddock site on the outskirts of the sleepy Dorset village of Broadmayne. Facilities are minimal (just loos and hot showers) and there’s no electricity, but that’s part of its rural charm. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs – all are welcome here, for relaxing country breaks mooching across the fields. And if you want to get out exploring, there’s plenty to do for everybody. You can walk to Osmington White Horse in 45 minutes, and if you’re looking forward to splashing around in the sea with the kids, you’ve got the choice of Chesil (25 minutes), Preston and Ringstead (both 15 minutes) beaches. Get set to spark up the barbecue on site (just remember to bring your own) as it’s an easy 10-minute walk to Broadmayne to stock up on supplies in the convenience stores. Don’t want to cook? No worries – there’s a pub in the village too. For bigger shopping trips, the lively market town of Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is your best bet, and you’ll probably want to stay a while to poke around its markets, museums and Thomas Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Opens 13 June
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site, grass cut and flat pitch. Clean bathroom

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lauren J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We just got back from a lovely stay at Chalk Meadow. So peaceful, lovely views, immaculately clean toilets and shower. Could not have asked for a better host, Jim went above and beyond for us, can't wait to go back! Absolutely recommend, felt so welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet camping site with lovely views & outstanding sanitary facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anna H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This was by far my favourite camping site in England as a solo traveller with a tent and a motorbike. The hedge on two sides offered good wind protection and the view of the neighbouring farms on the open side was a lovely extra. This camping site had the best sanitary facilities so far, with plenty of space and more than just utilitarian optics. The showers were private and spacious. I didn't feel invaded in my privacy like at some other camping sites, which also cost much more than Chalk Meadow.

Most important of all, I had great communication with the owner Jim, who made sure to confirm the booking per text, and was outstandingly helpful and friendly. I would love to stay here again some time in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So pleased you had a safe trip maybe see you in the near future all the best Jim

Absolutely everything, lovely host lovely location lovely toilet / shower etc…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jack B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely everything, lovely host lovely location lovely toilet / shower etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for my review really nice to see you jim

Well kept level site handy to shops and areas of interest

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Cranham C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet rural site, clean and efficient facilities
Jim the owner very welcoming and friendly

Disliked: Nothing level well kept site handy to Weymouth and beaches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for my review hope to see you again all the best Jim

10/10

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 9
Wifi No rating
Douglas G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved this site- beautiful open spaces in a quiet, sheltered position yet nicely placed to get to lots of hiking spaces around Dorset.
Amenities whilst simple were perfect, adding to the charm of the site. But the greatest asset is Jim - always on hand for a chat and to help with any issues.
Definitely be heading back again

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From the manager: Hb

So peaceful, lovely level pitches. Basic facilities loos, showers, outside washing up…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicola M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: So peaceful, lovely level pitches. Basic facilities loos, showers, outside washing up area, large pitches. Can pitch up what ever time you like and pack up what ever time you like, close to Dorchester and Weymouth, beautiful scenery . Jim the owner is very friendly too.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for my lovely review nice to meet you all the best jim

Convenient location, well maintained with the best host ever.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Easy to find, great quiet location with an easy waly to the local shop, agricultural surroundings with a working feel.
Jim (Site Owner) is really the best and is very attentive to the site and facilities.
Toilets and showers were well used but very useable and always well stocked.
Owls can be heard at night and the surrounding hedgerow seems to be bristling with wildlife.

Disliked: Having to go home after a wonderful stay.

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From the manager: So nice to meet you both pleased you had a good time all the best Jim

So peaceful, lovely level pitches. Basic facilities loos, showers, outside washing up…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicola M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: So peaceful, lovely level pitches. Basic facilities loos, showers, outside washing up area, large pitches. Can pitch up what ever time you like and pack up what ever time you like, close to Dorchester and Weymouth, beautiful scenery . Jim the owner is very friendly too.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was just amazing. Thank you Jim was the best. We deffinetly…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It was just amazing. Thank you Jim was the best. We deffinetly going to come back!!! For more nights not just 2. It was our first experience staying in a tent and it was simply amazing. 1000 stars for the camping side and Jim :)

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From the manager: So nice to meet so pleased you had nice time despite the weather jim

It was absolutely fantastic. The location is stunning — surrounded by trees,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Magdalena S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It was absolutely fantastic. The location is stunning — surrounded by trees, made for the perfect spot to relax and stargazing. Beautiful quiet area, well maintained, spacious, no depart time so you can sleep a little bit longer. The amenities were clean well-kept restrooms and basic but hot showers, which is always a bonus when you’re out in nature. The owner was warm, welcoming, and always available to help with anything we needed, You can tell he take real pride in keeping the grounds beautiful and ensuring guests have a great experience.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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From the manager: So nice you enjoyed your stay jim

Loads of space, friendly host, lovely powerful showers. Basic but all you…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Alison B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Loads of space, friendly host, lovely powerful showers. Basic but all you need. 10-15 minute walk to pub. 45 minute walk to Osmington white horse.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for my review jim


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Chalk Meadow

Broadmayne

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67403°N
-2.3966°W

Route directions

Your satnav is likely to take you up South Drove – don't go up this road, but instead continue for 200 yards and look for Chalk Meadow on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
3 mi South Station
5 mi Marks and Spencer
12.6 mi Post Office
Rail
3 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
3.3 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
3.5 mi Upwey Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
18.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.8 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them happy, you can try Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). Plenty of adventures await along the Jurassic Coast too. Go walking at Chesil Beach (25 minutes), or search for fossils on the pebbly beach at Charmouth (50 minutes). You can stroll along the cliff path from pretty Lulworth Cove to see Durdle Door (both 20 minutes) or gaze out over the English Channel from Portland Bill Lighthouse (40 minutes). The kids have had their fun, so now you get a go. Weymouth (20 minutes) has a pretty harbour lined with boats as well as lots of seafront bars and restaurants, while Poole (40 minutes) is a great spot for pub crawling with a whole slew of restaurants. If late nights are not your thing, have a nose around the hilltop ruins of Corfe Castle (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 3.9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 4 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.9 mi

The Tank Museum 6.9 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.4 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 2.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 3.8 mi

Clouds Hill 7 mi

Corfe Castle 15 mi

White Mill 17.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 2.9 mi

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 3.2 mi

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 3.2 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 3.2 mi

BOROUGH GARDENS 3.3 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 3.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Chalk Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chalk Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chalk Meadow? Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chalk Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chalk Meadow? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.