How much is payable upfront?

A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more

When can I check in and check out of Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?

From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park

From £15/€17.46/A$27.70/US$20.72/CA$25.82/CHF19.10/SEK178.36/DKK129.86/NOK179.68/ISK2,560/ARS1,975.72/CLP15,509/PEN81.21/NZ$29.87/ZAR297.35/PLN79.50/R$105.45/CZK446.73/RSD2,045/HUF6,214.64/RUB1,508.21/CN¥133.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

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Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Lake with swans and Canadian geese

Shaftesbury Country Touring Park: Road through the site

General

Dog-friendly site surrounded by the peaceful Dorset countryside
Half an hour’s drive from Longleat; an hour from the Jurassic coast
Fishing lake on site; plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby

Crack open the Dorset countryside from Shaftesbury Country Touring Park. This friendly rural site is well-positioned for families, including their dogs, to make way through countryside routes and nearby forestry or a day trip down to the Jurassic Coast, an hour’s drive south. Simply roll up, pick a plot somewhere in the 19-acre field and wind down with lake views.

Brush up using the on-site amenities block ready for a day animal-spotting at Longleat’s safari park, half an hour’s drive away, or perhaps try to unravel the mystery of Stonehenge, 45 minutes’ drive. Things are kept fairly basic on site, but there’s a chemical disposal if you need it and a launderette for any used clothes.

Master your fishing skills at the on-site fishing lake or show off if you may. There’s plenty to keep guests occupied, as the site is five minutes’ drive from the local market town of Shaftesbury, home to the cutesy Gold Hill (ancient cobbles going downhill). Here, there are ample cafés, restaurants and pubs where you can fill up on various different types of food (or beer if that’s on your mind). Handily, there’s a large supermarket in the town too, in case you feel like taking something back to the site with you.

Open all year

Site type

Languages spoken

✓ German

Please note

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Owing to government regulations, groups of 10 or more people are not permitted.

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

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Non-electric grass tent pitch (two man)

from £15/€17.46/A$27.70/US$20.72/CA$25.82/CHF19.10/SEK178.36/DKK129.86/NOK179.68/ISK2,560/ARS1,975.72/CLP15,509/PEN81.21/NZ$29.87/ZAR297.35/PLN79.50/R$105.45/CZK446.73/RSD2,045/HUF6,214.64/RUB1,508.21/CN¥133.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

Max. persons: 2 x

One Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons

2 x

One Tent allowed per pitch
Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via ‘Make another booking like this’ after making your booking.

Pitch features

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth
(26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth)
Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

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

Travelling solo? (1 max)

-£5/-€5.82/-A$9.23/-US$6.91/-CA$8.61/-CHF6.37/-SEK59.45/-DKK43.29/-NOK59.89/-ISK853/-ARS658.57/-CLP5,170/-PEN27.07/-NZ$9.96/-ZAR99.12/-PLN26.50/-R$35.15/-CZK148.91/-RSD682/-HUF2,071.55/-RUB502.74/-CN¥44.56 per night

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

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Based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults

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Non-electric grass tent pitch (four man)

from £20/€23.28/A$36.94/US$27.62/CA$34.43/CHF25.47/SEK237.81/DKK173.15/NOK239.58/ISK3,413/ARS2,634.30/CLP20,679/PEN108.28/NZ$39.83/ZAR396.46/PLN106/R$140.61/CZK595.63/RSD2,726/HUF8,286.18/RUB2,010.94/CN¥178.25 (for 1 night, 4 people)

Max. persons: 4 x

One Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Non-electric grass tent pitch (four man)

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Non-electric grass tent pitch (six man)

from £25/€29.10/A$46.17/US$34.53/CA$43.04/CHF31.84/SEK297.26/DKK216.44/NOK299.47/ISK4,267/ARS3,292.87/CLP25,848/PEN135.35/NZ$49.79/ZAR495.58/PLN132.50/R$175.76/CZK744.54/RSD3,408/HUF10,357.73/RUB2,513.68/CN¥222.82 (for 1 night, 6 people)

Max. persons: 6 x

One Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type: Grass

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Non-electric grass touring pitch

from £28/€32.60/A$51.71/US$38.67/CA$48.20/CHF35.66/SEK332.93/DKK242.41/NOK335.41/ISK4,779/ARS3,688.02/CLP28,950/PEN151.60/NZ$55.76/ZAR555.05/PLN148.40/R$196.85/CZK833.89/RSD3,817/HUF11,600.65/RUB2,815.32/CN¥249.56 (for 1 night, 6 people)

Max. persons: 6 x

One Trailer tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons

6 x

One Trailer tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via ‘Make another booking like this’ after making your booking.

Pitch features

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth
(26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth)
Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Services

Water

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, (Tent not allowed)

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Electric grass pitch

from £33/€38.42/A$60.95/US$45.58/CA$56.81/CHF42.03/SEK392.39/DKK285.70/NOK395.30/ISK5,632/ARS4,346.59/CLP34,120/PEN178.67/NZ$65.72/ZAR654.16/PLN174.91/R$232/CZK982.80/RSD4,498/HUF13,672.20/RUB3,318.06/CN¥294.12 (for 1 night, 6 people)

Max. persons: 6 x

One Tent or Trailer tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons

6 x

One Tent or Trailer tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via ‘Make another booking like this’ after making your booking.

Pitch features

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth
(26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth)
Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Services

Water

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Electric: 10 amp included

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Picnic table

Extras

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

Electric hook-up Free (1 max)

£0/€0/A$0/US$0/CA$0/CHF0/SEK0/DKK0/NOK0/ISK0/ARS0/CLP0/PEN0/NZ$0/ZAR0/PLN0/R$0/CZK0/RSD0/HUF0/RUB0/CN¥0 per night

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

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Reviews

Super helpful staff, clean facilities20/06/2021

James H.Confirmed

Electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:	As camping noobs, Carl was extremely helpful when we arrived, helping us with the electrical hookup and even helping put our awning up! The site itself was great, spacious pitches, clean and well maintained toilets/showers. Handy location too. Would definitely recommend.
Disliked:	–

Overall: 10
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Wifi

Would definitely book again and recommend to family and friends.20/06/2021

Paul B.Confirmed

Electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:	Great site, staff very helpful and the site was well looked after. Lots of areas to walk the dogs. Local farm shop was great with a restaurant that changed to an evening venue 👍
Disliked:	–

Overall: 10
Location
Value for money
Accommodation: (No rating)
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Wifi: (No rating)

Stayed in a large empty field that was very nice …18/06/2021

AnonymousConfirmed

Electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Stayed in a large empty field that was very nice as it was dry and sunny.

Disliked:

The electric hookup was 25m away to a cable running along the grass from don’t know where. Not very safe. Booked a handstand and was out in a field. Was ok as it was dry and sunny, but if wet would have had to insist on moving. Facilities were limited with only 2 female showers and toilets in the block for quite a large site. Not a problem as it was quiet but in the school holidays would be a problem.

From the manager...

Hi,
Thank you for your taking your time to write a review.
You were given the choice of a hardstanding pitch but decided to stay on the grass pitch because you said it was so nice.
Facilities are limited at the moment to Covid-19, as we have alternative showers and toilets when we are busy and not restricted.
Your EHU was an extension from an electric point to allow for social distancing.

Carl & Steph

Overall: 6
Location
Value for money
Accommodation
Facilities/activities
Customer service
Child friendliness: (No rating)
Cleanliness
Wifi: (No rating)

Excellent site with clean facilities, excellent staff, pitches level14/06/2021

Vikki G.Confirmed

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two man)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Everything. The site was extremely clean and organised. Carl the site manager was excellent really helpful and friendly. Great campsite.

Disliked:
Nothing.

From the manager...

Hi Vikki,

Thank you for your great review, Carl says a big thank you too, he is chuffed to bits with your comments.

Hope we see you again soon

Steph & Carl

Overall: 10
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Wifi

Carl & Steph are absolutely professional , friendly and helpful14/06/2021

Mrs.Hilda A.Confirmed

Electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
The friendliness and hospitality

Disliked:
Nothing

From the manager...

Hi Hilda,
Thank you so much for your review.

Look forward to seeing you again.

Carl & Steph

Overall: 10
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Cleanliness
Wifi

Clean and open spaces. No loud music and very friendly …14/06/2021

Tony W.Confirmed

Electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Clean and open spaces. No loud music and very friendly hosts.

Disliked:
Toilets were a bit far, but that is the joy of camping.

From the manager...

Hi Tony,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.

Carl & Steph

Overall: 10
Location
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Facilities/activities
Customer service
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Wifi: (No rating)

Very nice place to stay, will stay there again.14/06/2021

Derek C.Confirmed

Non-electric grass touring pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Loads of room

Disliked:
–

From the manager...

Hi
Thank you for your review.
We look forward to seeing you again

Steph & Carl

Overall: 10
Location
Value for money
Accommodation: (No rating)
Facilities/activities
Customer service
Child friendliness
Cleanliness
Wifi: (No rating)

Lovely site with friendly staff13/06/2021

AnonymousConfirmed

Non-electric grass tent pitch (two man)
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:	Perfect simple campsite with plenty of space. Toilets and showers were clean and well maintained. Site manager was great. Just a really nice place for a much needed getaway from modern life.
Disliked:	–

From the manager...

So glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for youe review

Hope to see you again

Steph & Carl

Overall: 10
Location
Value for money
Accommodation
Facilities/activities
Customer service
Child friendliness: (No rating)
Cleanliness
Wifi: (No rating)

Good site with clean facilities but need vehicle to get anywhere13/06/2021

AnonymousConfirmed

Non-electric grass touring pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Beautiful scenery, good sized pitches and toilet and showers

Disliked:
Lack of footpaths from the campsite

From the manager...

Hi
Thank you for your review.
We do appreciate first hand feedback, as it benefits future visitors to our campsite.

Carl & Steph

Overall: 8
Location
Value for money
Accommodation
Facilities/activities
Customer service
Child friendliness: (No rating)
Cleanliness
Wifi: (No rating)

Recommend the site for clean well kept facilities and quiet07/06/2021

Karl B.Confirmed

Electric grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Nice clean site within travelling distance of south coast resorts - nice friendly hosts who were very accommodating

Disliked:
–

From the manager...

Thank you for your review, pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again.
Carl & Steph

Overall: 10
Location
Value for money
Accommodation
Facilities/activities
Customer service
Child friendliness
Cleanliness
Wifi: (No rating)

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Features

Coronavirus

Capacity reduced to increase social distancing

Check-in: one group at a time

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Distance markers in shared facilities

Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portaloo

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

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

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Medium (26-50 pitches)

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1-14 Sherborne Causeway, Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, SP7 9PX
Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00) GPS 51.0094°N 2.2386°W

Nearest transport

Coach stations: Shaftesbury Coach Stop — 1.8 miles
Coach Station
1.8 miles Henstridge (Somerset): Virginia Ash Coach Stop — 7.3 miles
Coach Station
7.3 miles Wincanton: Memorial Hall Coach Stop — 8.0 miles
Coach Station
8.0 miles
Train stations: Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 2.3 miles
Rail Station
2.3 miles Tisbury Rail Station — 7.8 miles
Rail Station
7.8 miles Templecombe Rail Station — 7.8 miles
Rail Station
7.8 miles
Ferry ports: Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 23.4 miles
Ferry Ports
23.4 miles Poole Ferry Terminal — 23.4 miles
Ferry Ports
23.4 miles Brownsea Island Ferry Landing — 25.4 miles
Ferry Ports
25.4 miles
Airports: Bournemouth International Airport — 23.9 miles
Airports
23.9 miles

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

Attractions and activities nearby include:

- Bush Farm Bison Centre (farm animals and woodlands): 15 minutes' drive

- Old Wardour Castle: 20 minutes

- Stourhead (mansion with landscaped gardens): 20 minutes

- Longleat (safari and adventure course): half an hour

- Longleat House (tours, exhibitions and gardens): 35 minutes

- Stonehenge: 45 minutes

- Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (family-friendly farm activities): 45 minutes

- New Forest National Park (hiking and cycling trails): 50 minutes

- Durdle Door (iconic beach on the Jurassic coast): an hour

- Bournemouth (beach town and harbour): an hour

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden (7.6 miles)
Longleat (12.4 miles)
Haynes International Motor Museum (14.1 miles)

National Trust

Stourhead (7.5 miles)
Philipps House and Dinton Park (12.1 miles)

Cycle routes

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

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12:30 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.