When can I check in and check out of Provost Farm?

Camping and touring Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

Provost Farm

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)

Dawdle through Duncliffe Woods in Dorset while on a trip away at Provost Farm – this rural spot is 10 minutes’ drive from the walking trails at this leafy green space (and are accessible on foot in an hour via trails leading from the park). Fishing lakes and a pub are also within pottering distance (25 minutes’ walk), plus a couple of other inns are five minutes’ drive. For supermarkets, get to Gillingham (10 minutes) and grab goodies for grilling on the barbecue back on base. When errands are done, head to historical Shaftesbury (15 minutes), which has a public outdoor lido if you fancy a dip and is your gateway to the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Alternatively, speed south to the beaches on the Jurassic Coast – Weymouth is an hour away. Or just stick around on site… Guests can feed the pigs and order food hampers (in advance) to take on a riverside picnic just off the trailway or at the farm. Afternoon teas can be arranged as well, but please request these well ahead of time.

Site type

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Provost Farm

Stour Provost

Gillingham

Dorset

England

SP8 5RU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98821°N
2.29286°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.3 mi The Town Hall

4.7 mi Virginia Ash

Rail

3.3 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

5.5 mi Templecombe Rail Station

10.1 mi Sherborne Rail Station

Ferry

23.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

23.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

25.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

24.9 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: - Todber Manor Fishing Lakes: 20 minutes’ walk - North Dorset Trailway (from Sturminster Newton): 10 minutes’ drive - Duncliffe Woods: 10 minutes - Shaftesbury (for the public outdoor lido): 15 minutes - Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: 15 minutes - Hambledon Hill: 20 minutes - Hodd Hill: 20 minutes - Weymouth (Jurassic Coast beaches): an hour - Durdle Door beach and arch: an hour and five minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	21.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	22.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	24.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	25 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	25.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 8.3 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 12.1 mi

Longleat 13.7 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 15.2 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 16.5 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 8.1 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 14.8 mi

Little Clarendon 15 mi

White Mill 16.2 mi

Kingston Lacy 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 0.6 mi

Duncliffe Wood 1.5 mi

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 3.8 mi

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 4.5 mi

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 4.7 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 19.3 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Provost Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Provost Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Provost Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Todber Manor Fishing Lakes: 20 minutes’ walk - North Dorset Trailway (from Sturminster Newton): 10 minutes’ drive - Duncliffe Woods: 10 minutes - Shaftesbury (for the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Provost Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more