Lanscombe Lane Camping

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Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up
Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up
Grass pitches with woodland views
Open field camping
Flat, well-kept camping field
A real rural escape; pitch up and enjoy the surroundings
Grass pitches
View from the grass pitches
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Grass pitches with woodland views
Open field camping
Flat, well-kept camping field

  • Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
  • Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
  • Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site
Dorset bound and looking for a peaceful rural hideaway away from the crowds? Try booking in at Lanscombe Lane Camping, a no-frills family-run site on a smallholding with woodland views and easy access to Weymouth beaches (35 minutes’ drive). You can look forward to pretty countryside views, waking up to birdsong and embracing long walks – many somehow seem to end up at local pubs. Dogs are welcome by the way, and you can keep their exercise regime up with scenic countryside strolls from your pitch; they can also accompany you to the pub in Buckland Newton (20 minutes’ walk), where you can get a decent pint of Dorset cider. And if the kids (or indeed you) would like to meet the resident goats, sheep and hens (fresh eggs are often available for breakfast fry-ups), please ask the site owners. Simple facilities on site include a fresh water tap, waste disposal facilities and plenty of space to stretch out and relax – the well-kept camping fields have no designated pitches so you can set up wherever you fancy. The owners kindly ask that you respect the land as it’s on a working smallholding; make the most of your stay but leave no trace. Please leave the site as you found – and that includes only having campfires and barbecues that are off the ground so the grass doesn’t get damaged.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Opens 27 June
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Jun to

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Location

Lanscombe Lane Camping

Lanscombe Lane Cottage

Buckland Newton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.84738°N
-2.42893°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi Greenhill
8.2 mi Coldharbour
8.3 mi Queens Head
Rail
6.4 mi Chetnole Rail Station
7.2 mi Yetminster Rail Station
7.6 mi Sherborne Rail Station
Ferry
16.5 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
21.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
21.6 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
26.6 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Badger Watch Dorset: five minutes’ drive - Minterne House and Gardens: five minutes - National Trust - Cerne Giant: 10 minutes - Jurassic Safari (farm tour): 15 minutes - Dorchester (historic market town): 20 minutes - National Trust - Hardy’s Cottage (Hardy’s birthplace): 20 minutes - Sculpture by the Lakes (installations by Simon Gudgeon): 25 minutes - Weymouth (beaches and amusements): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 14.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 15.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 15.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 16.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 16.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 8.3 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 12.7 mi

The Tank Museum 13.3 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 13.9 mi

Montacute House 14.4 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 8.3 mi

Max Gate 9.6 mi

Clouds Hill 11.8 mi

Montacute House 14.4 mi

Tintinhull Garden 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 2.4 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.3 mi

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 5 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 5 mi

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 5.8 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 8.6 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 22.6 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lanscombe Lane Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lanscombe Lane Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lanscombe Lane Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Badger Watch Dorset: five minutes’ drive - Minterne House and Gardens: five minutes - National Trust - Cerne Giant: 10 minutes - Jurassic Safari (farm tour): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lanscombe Lane Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    Please confirm arrival time with the site

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lanscombe Lane Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.