Fred’s Field Campsite

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Quiet rural pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham in Dorset
Longleat safari park half an hour’s drive and Stonehenge 40 minutes
Local pub, farm shops and woodland walks within five minutes’ drive

Dorset bound and looking for somewhere peaceful to lay your head? About 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham, Fred’s Field is a rural pop-up site named in memory of the owners’ dog Fred, who liked having a snooze in this field. It’s a welcoming and budget-friendly space where you can watch colourful sunsets and relax under the stars (something Fred also loved to do). Pitches aren’t set so you can make your camp anywhere; most of the field is flat for easy setting up. Once you’re sorted, you can borrow handmade pallet beds for stargazing, and there are outdoor activities and play equipment for all ages. Everybody, from walkers and backpackers to cyclists, couples, families and kids – and their dogs – is welcome on site. Duncliffe Woods are 15 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive for a good stretch of the paws, and there’s a dog park five minutes away by car too. The pitching field is surrounded by greenery that’s home to a deer family, barn owls and hares. The free-range chickens provide eggs that you can buy on site, and you can also purchase a fire-starting kit of kindling and logs for your campfires, although you’re welcome to bring your own wood too. There’s a pub half an hour away on foot; Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) is a handy hub for cafés, pubs and supermarkets. Fred’s Field is also 40 minutes’ drive from Stonehenge and an hour to Lulworth Cove.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please text the number provided on your booking confirmation and specify your number plate.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 10 Jul to Tue 8 Sept 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

5 people maximum

One Campervan allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Extras

Additional dog (3 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (max unlimited)		£15 (£15) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

5 people maximum

One Roof tent 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 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Additional dog (3 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (max unlimited)		£15 (£15) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

100% would stay here again

Zoom in to spot our van. in the foreground is the ‘star gazing bed’ - a pallet with cushions!

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Fantastic

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Corrie H. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked I had an absolutely fantastic weekend staying at Fred’s farm campsite in Gillingham, near Dover! From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly welcome. The farm is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle.
Waking up to the fresh countryside air and stunning views each morning was a real highlight. It was such a peaceful setting and the perfect place to relax and switch off.
One of the loveliest things was the beautiful little garden. The owner even messaged saying I to help myself to anything growing in the garden to use when cooking, which made my stay feel so personal and welcoming.
Exceptional place, good location—friendly, kind, and always happy to help people, while giving me plenty of space where I was cooking or sunbathing. You can really tell how much care and pride she puts into the campsite and ensuring guests have a memorable stay. I loved the sofa at the back of the field where I watched the sun go down which was amazing!
I left feeling refreshed and already looking forward to coming back. If you’re looking for a peaceful countryside campsite with a warm, genuine host in Gillingham, near Dover, good prices, clean and tidy facilities. Then Fred’s farm is the perfect choice for you. I couldn’t recommend it more highly—5 stars all the way! Thankyou ever so much for a lovely quiet weekend away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fabulous pop up which we shall come back to again

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Rachel B. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Wow! Loved this site - was everything we were looking for! A true ‘field popup campsite’. Communication beforehand was very helpful, very friendly without being over the top. It was a half an hour walk through fields to the Ship Inn in West Stour (although the bar doesn’t open til 6). There are no showers but this is made clear in the information but the toilets are very spacious and clean, the sinks for washing up etc were immaculate and the facilities were amazing for such a set up. Given we were in our third heatwave we were pleased we were in a van and not a tent as the ground was rock hard with huge cracks but Rachel had warned us about this beforehand. The sunset was incredible, our dog loved being able to sniff about and be off lead and the fact that there were only 3 groups camping meant we felt like we had the place pretty much to ourselves.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Picnic table 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 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Fred’s Field Campsite

Scotchey Hill

East Stour

Gillingham

Dorset

England

SP8 5LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.00079°N
2.28766°W

Route directions

We are opposite the entrance to Scotchey Lane. If unsure, please navigate to SP8 5LR and the owners can guide you from there. what3words///describes.hissing.parties

Nearest transport

Coach

4 mi The Town Hall

5.1 mi Virginia Ash

Rail

2.4 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

5.7 mi Templecombe Rail Station

10 mi Tisbury Rail Station

Ferry

23.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

23.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

26 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

25.2 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: - Madjeston Milk Station (animal park and ice cream parlour): five minutes’ drive - The Udder Farm Shop (deli and restaurant): five minutes - Stourhead (gardens and mansion): 20 minutes - Longleat (safari park): half an hour - Frome (quality artisan markets): 35 minutes - Stonehenge: 40 minutes - Durdle Door (sea arch): an hour - Lulworth Cove: an hour - Corfe Castle: an hour - Lyme Regis (beach and fossil hunting): an hour and 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	22.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	22.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	25.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	25.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	26.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 7.5 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 12.1 mi

Longleat 12.8 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 15.3 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 17 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 7.3 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 14.3 mi

Little Clarendon 14.5 mi

White Mill 16.8 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 16.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Duncliffe Wood 1.1 mi

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 1.4 mi

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 4.1 mi

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 4.7 mi

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 5.5 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 17 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 20.1 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 25.3 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

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.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Fred’s Field Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fred’s Field Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fred’s Field Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Madjeston Milk Station (animal park and ice cream parlour): five minutes’ drive - The Udder Farm Shop (deli and restaurant): five minutes - Stourhead (gardens and … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Fred’s Field Campsite?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	Anytime –	Anytime
Depart by:	1 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Fred’s Field Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Pitch types & availability

Fantastic

Overall

A fabulous pop up which we shall come back to again

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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