Campsites in Shaftesbury, Dorset

Blackacre Barn

• Simple but scenic Somerset site between Wincanton and Templecombe
• A 15-minute drive to Stourhead; 25 minutes to Longleat
• Five-acre field with rural views; five minutes' drive from the A303

Hillside Stables

• Scenic wild camping site on a farm in the Wiltshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Longleat and 25 minutes from Stonehenge
• Alpacas on site with daily feeding activities; pub a short walk away

The True Lovers Knot

• Small site in Tarrant Keyneston, overlooking the Tarrant Valley
• Half an hour's drive from the beach and Monkey World
• In the grounds of a pub, with beer garden and playground

Hill View Farm

• Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
• A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
• Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby

The Pavilion at Shaftesbury Estate

• Secluded, largely off-grid glamping site on a Dorset farm
• Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and golf courses within a 10-minute drive
• Real beds with bedding and towels provided, plus communal kitchen

Naish Farm

• 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

Botany Camping

• Small, cosy and family-friendly site near Warminster
• Five minutes' drive from Longleat and 25 from Stonehenge
• Toilets, washing-up area and two family shower rooms

WithamCamp

• Small pop-up glamping site 15 minutes’ drive from Frome
• Longleat 20 minutes’ drive, Wells 35 minutes and Bath 45 minutes
• Off-grid bell tent with a simple covered kitchen; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Twelve Acres Dorset

• Small rural campsite with spectacular sunsets and countryside views
• Half an hour’s drive from Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast
• Private woodland walk and access to public footpaths and bridleways

The Ruins Campsite

• Quiet grass tent pitches at the foot of Milton Abbey
• Between Hilton and Milton Abbas; 30 minutes' drive from the coast
• Organic dairy farm with local produce for sale

Bruton Meadow

• Friendly 300-acre organic farm site with hill views in Somerset
• A 25-minute drive from Longleat and 40 minutes from Yeovil and Bath
• Café and farm shop on site; firepits to hire; barbecues permitted

Snowdrop Barn Meadow

• Adults-only site in a central Dorset spot close to Holtwood Forest
• A 10-minute drive to Wimborne Minster; 20 minutes to New Forest
• Good access to local walking trails; two pubs within two miles

Dean Meadow Camping

• Back-to-basics campsite in rural Dorset, near Wimborne Minster
• Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door 50 minutes’ drive; Go Ape 10 minutes
• Views of Horton Tower on site: bus and shops 10 minutes’ drive

Coombe Caravan Park

Hidden Wood Glamping

• 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

Summerlands Caravan Park

Field 725 Eco Camping and Glamping

• Peaceful site on a large estate 10 minutes' drive from Frome
• Within half an hour of Longleat, Wookey Hole, Glastonbury and Bath
• Camp kitchen, café and barbecues or firepits to hire