Student friendly campsites in Gillingham, Dorset
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Gillingham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Honeysuckle Homestead
Dinton, Wiltshire, England- Small countryside site overlooking 27 acres of National Trust land
- A 20-minute drive from Stonehenge and 25 minutes from Salisbury
- Two pubs within walking distance and barbecues permitted on site
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
Frome, Somerset, England- Secluded semi-wild pitches at a Somerset veg and sheep farm
- Two miles from the centre of Frome; half an hour's drive to Bath
- Basic shared facilities provided, plus a firepit for each pitch
Monarch's Way Campsite
Sherborne, Dorset, England- Small orchard campsite in the peaceful Dorset village of Trent
- Sherborne 10 minutes' drive; Abbotsbury and Weymouth 50 minutes
- Just off the Monarch's Way walk; walk to the village pub or play area
Moonfleet Farm
Dorchester, Dorset, England- Small and quiet farm with miles of walks all around
- Half an hour's drive from the Jurassic Coast
- Modern facilities, fishing ponds and campfires allowed
Dorothy Goes Glamping
Yeovil, Somerset, England- Off-grid glamping site in secluded Somerset countryside near Yeovil
- A 40-minutes drive to the Cerne Giant, and Glastonbury half an hour
- Gas stoves and hot tubs on site; pub and shop within 10 minutes’ drive
Turnpike Showground
Motcombe, Dorset, England- Spacious pick-your-own pitches in the north Dorset countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Shaftesbury; half an hour to Longleat safari park
- Dog-friendly site with easy access to the A303 and A350
Dorset Country Holidays
Shaftesbury, Dorset, EnglandBlack Pig Retreats
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Well-equipped glamping units with glorious views across Blackmore Vale
- Less than a 10-minute drive from Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill and abbey
- Private verandahs, kitchens and bathrooms; brook walks on site
Provost Farm
Gillingham, Dorset, England- Stays on a working dairy farm, 15 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury
- On Cranbourne Chase’s edges; fishing lakes under 20 minutes' walk
- Afternoon teas and picnic hampers available (request in advance)
Caalm Camp
Shaftesbury, Dorset, England- Dorset glamping in luxury yurts
- Proper beds, linen, electricity and woodburning stove in each
- Dedicated wetroom in each with underfloor heating and flushing toilet
Shepherds Close Farm Campsite
Marnhull, Dorset, England- Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
- Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
- Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire
Camp Ashmore
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England- Set in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Waterpark and family theme park both around 40 minutes' drive away
- Golf course five miles from the site
Heal Somerset
Frome, Somerset, England- A wild camping experience in the heart of a Somerset rewilding site
- A tranquil and basic set up, surrounded by wildlife and glorious views
Naish Farm
Holwell, Dorset, England- Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
- Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
- Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options
Bushes Farm Caravan Park
Blandford Forum, Dorset, EnglandWesthill Camping at Bakers Folly
Blandford Forum, Dorset, England- Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
- A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
- Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk
Hidden Wood Glamping
Warminster, Wiltshire, England- Dog-friendly glamping site in a paddock in the Wiltshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Longleat and half an hour from Bath
- Three pubs within walking distance; hot tub and firepit provided
Greendayz Campsite
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Dog-friendly, family-run site in the east Somerset countryside
- A 25-minute drive from Glastonbury and half an hour from Cheddar Gorge
- Wood available to buy for firepits; a short drive to two country pubs
Glamp Pitching It - Glastonbury
Glastonbury, Somerset, England- Glampsite half an hour’s walk from Glastonbury Festival’s Blue Gate
- Secure site five minutes’ stroll from the free festival shuttle bus
- Pre-erected bell tents with a communal firepit, a bar and café
Hornblotton Farm
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England- Quiet working farm in the Somerset countryside
- Free range meat for breakfast or BBQ direct from the farm
- Dogs and fires welcome
