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Tent pitchMotorhome or campervan pitchTouring caravan pitches - not allowed

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome, tent or trailer tent pitch

From £16 1 night, 2 adults

Max. persons unlimited
One Roof tent or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 5m width × 5m depth

Calculated area: 25m²

Ground type

Grass and earth

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent, (Campervan not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo unlimited included, unlimited max.
Bring an awning unlimited included, unlimited max.
Bring a pup tent unlimited included, unlimited max.
Car unlimited included, unlimited max.
Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit

Other restrictions

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
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Based on 1 night, 2 adults

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Lanscombe Lane Camping

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Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up
New
Grass pitches with woodland views
Firepits and barbecues allowed off the ground
These guys love a cuddle

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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 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

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.

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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 £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.