Brickyard Farm
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- Semi-rural touring site 20 minutes’ drive from the A303 in Dorset
- Only 20 minutes’ walk to Shaftesbury’s pubs, cafés and artisan shops
- Nearly wild site with firepits to rent and wood to buy
Site type
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This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
13 
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Bell tent
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £100
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Shepherd's hut
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Arrival daysFrom £120
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a quiet, clean site with helpful and friendly owners, praised for its peaceful atmosphere and convenience for visiting Shaftesbury. Some guests noted issues with pitch access and the width of tracks, which the owners are addressing. One family reported extensive thistles in the field making it unsuitable for children. Basic facilities are available.
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Excellent site and location
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great site really well presented, owners greeted us on arrival and made us very welcome , easy to find and a short uphill walk into Shaftesbury
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From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Brickyard Farm Camping. We hope we can welcome you back again soon !
Excellent site exactly as described
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely site with plenty of space including three level hard standing places with mains hookup. The owners were very welcoming and helpful and provided ample wood for the fire pit we hired from them. There’s a waste deposit point, recycling and water point close to the hardstandings. It’s a steep half hour walk into Shrewsbury from the site
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: You were both very welcome and we look forward to seeing you again!
A good site for a couple of nights. Very basic which suited us.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Having the site to ourselves, campfires, generous net of logs. The stars, being able to walk into town which has spectacular views from castle hill. Recycling
Disliked Road noise
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We had a lovely time , the owners were so friendly and helpful.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Easy to find , lots of space , good access.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review Max. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to come back again soon!
Small private camping
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Quiet, peaceful and helpful owner
Disliked Just need bit more width on drive for turning
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Very happy with our stay here.…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Very happy with our stay here. The site was clean and had the amenities needed for a peaceful trip.
The area has several country style pubs to visit which we enjoyed.
Charlotte and Simon were great hosts, easy to talk to, friendly to deal with and extremely helpful when I had van trouble.
Would definitely stay again 😊
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From the manager: Dear Megan,
We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon!
We loved our nights stay here,…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We loved our nights stay here, peaceful clean just what we hoped. Gate access was easy no problems. We were greeted during our stay by young lad and asked if we needed anything, very welcoming. We had our own facilities. Pitch is a good size. Electric included in the price. Will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing, it’s everything it says it is
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, great to see you photos and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back!
A lovely spot to chill
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked A lovely spot for a couple of nights in February
A very well kept site with newly planted trees for future screening
Hard standing for three large pitches possibly more in the future
Great potential for additional facilities
Felt safe and had a very peaceful weekend
Very pleasant walk into Shaftesbury
Good communication
Hope to stay again
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and your helpful feedback and suggestions, all taken onboard and we will look to add a few more basic facilities.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Great for a short stay to explore the local area or overnight stop
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Very Peaceful and clean. Great hosts we needed a bit of help on arrival and we got that within 5 mins so thank you so much. Great place if you like walking or a wander round the lovely Shaftesbury. Electric hook up worked well and so did the waste facility
Disliked Tight turning into the pitches but the hosts are rectifying that so all good
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From the manager: Richard, we are so pleased you enjoyed you night at Brickyard Farm and we look forward to you returning.
We take on board the problem with the tight turning and will get the track widened!
The team were very friendly and helpful.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Only three pitches so nice and quiet. Pitches were level but a bit tight reversing into which meant we cut the grass up a bit. We stayed end of December and it was very cold so the water service pipe froze solid but all was sorted for us very quickly. Short walk to Shaftesbury (about a mile), however uphill, but coming back was great!!
Disliked Gate lock was a pain as had to lift gate to clear the post and drag gate whilst still lifting across the gravel.
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From the manager: Adrian,we are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Brickyard Farm.
Thank you for your feed back on the width of the track and the problem you had with the gate. We will get these issues ironed out! And hope to see you again the future.
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Brickyard Farm
Calves Lane
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 8GU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.01393°N
2.21559°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 21.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 22.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Branksome Chine | 25.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 25.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 25.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 7.9 mi
Longleat 12.2 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 15 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 16 mi
Wilton House 16.2 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 7.8 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 11 mi
Little Clarendon 11.2 mi
White Mill 15.9 mi
Kingston Lacy 16.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1 mi
Duncliffe Wood 2.3 mi
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 4 mi
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 4.2 mi
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 4.2 mi
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, Somerset 19 mi
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026)
Salisbury, Wiltshire 20.4 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 22.1 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 22.1 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 26 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Brickyard Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brickyard Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Brickyard Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Shaftesbury: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Duncliff Woods (walking): 10 minutes - Compton Abbas Airfield: 15 minutes - Stourhead (gardens): 20 minutes - Old Wardour … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Brickyard Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brickyard Farm? From £35 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.