Holyrood Farm Campsite

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View from campsite
View from campsite
View of the church from the site
Main view from the back of the field
View over the right of the field, pitches continue down the slope if you want to be more isolated
Looking up towards the site from the town
The world seemed to gleam golden in the light of the setting sun…
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View of the church from the site
Main view from the back of the field
View over the right of the field, pitches continue down the slope if you want to be more isolated

  • Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
  • Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
  • Campfires allowed
The views from this Shaftesbury site, they are stunning. As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too – or you could take things up a notch with a stagger up Shaftesbury's Gold Hill, the famously steep cobbled street used several times as a set for the big and small screen…? Those spectacular vale views are from Holyrood's working farm, with sheep, rare-breed pigs and Dexter cattle (standard), alpacas (less so) and a badgers' watch (nocturnal trips ahoy). The vibe is wild camping, but there's a shower available all season. Campfires – of course – are allowed, and food (and beery?) bits can be sorted 10 minutes' walk away at the supermarkets and independent shops of Shaftesbury. Following a successful start to the site and taking feedback received into account, the owners have added flushing toilets, a washing-up area and improved access in and out, along with on-site checking in, firepits for rent and wood for sale. A permanent shower has also been added, with plenty of room to dry off and hang your clothes while showering.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
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Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • 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

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 155 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful campsite with spectacular views, located within walking distance of Shaftesbury. Visitors praise the friendly owner, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. While some note the showers are basic, the overall experience is highly rated for its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Fires are permitted, and there are nearby pubs and walking routes.

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Joe L. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wicked views, plenty of space to camp, walking distance to Shaftesbury Town, showers and toilets were adequate, reasonably priced, field kept well maintained.

Disliked No recycling bins

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We love this site and have…

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 Sarah T. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We love this site and have been multiple times bringing friends and family.
The site is for us a bolt hole to sit, chat, catch up, few beers and of course admire the beautiful scenery and visit Shaftesbury. It is limited in terms of facilities but this is clear and concise in details. Love it 😀

Disliked N/A

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We had a lovely 2 night…

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Georgia T. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely 2 night stay, even with the rain we had an epic time! Facilities were excellent! Left to get on with it ( in a good way) without campsite wardons watching your every move, just left to enjoy our time as a family! Will 100% be coming back again!

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Simple, good location and beautiful view…

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Siu Kwan K. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Simple, good location and beautiful view of nature, worth for money.

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Fantastic campsite Quiet plenty of space every…

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 J A. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite
Quiet
plenty of space every time we go
incredible views
great facilities, clean (toilets, showers)
Jason is a pleasure to deal with and very helpful:)

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De heerlijke plek het zicht en…

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Michael H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked De heerlijke plek het zicht en de ruime kampplaatsen. De propere douches en toiletten waren zeker een pluspunt.
Zeker een plek om naar terug te komen.
Vriendelijke eigenaar!

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Wunderschöner Platz mit phantastischem Ausblick. Einfache,…

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Manja H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wunderschöner Platz mit phantastischem Ausblick. Einfache, sehr saubere Sanitärblocks. Shaftesbury in 10 min über einen Fußweg erreichbar. Sehr freundlicher Empfang durch Jason, den Inhaber.

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Great views, great location and facilities.…

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Jack E. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great views, great location and facilities. Owner is very friendly, had a good chat with him when I arrived.

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Absolutely loved this site, chill vibe…

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Paul C. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this site, chill vibe with stunning views and good location to the town. Excellent value too

Disliked Nothing.

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Beautiful site with lots of space.…

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Neil C. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site with lots of space. The views are great. The toilets were nice and the site had a peaceful and calm vibe. We stayed one night en-route to Padstow, so didn't explore the area. Jason was so friendly and came round for a chat. Also it was excellent value for money considering it was the summer holidays.

Disliked Nothing.

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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 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

D. of E. 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Holyrood Farm Campsite

Gascoignes Lane

St James

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.99825°N
2.19545°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.5 mi The Town Hall
0.5 mi The Town Hall
9 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
4.2 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
6.7 mi Tisbury Rail Station
9.7 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
21.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
21.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
23.8 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22 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

If you're a UK sort of a certain age and can remember the famed ad for Hovis bread, nearby Gold Hill is where it was filmed – and did you know, big screen buffs, that the ad was directed by one Ridley Scott? The hill is five minutes' drive from Holyrood Farm Campsite, so totter up it for yourself when you get there; careering down afterwards on a bicycle very much recommended too. Your tired legs should also make an in-town effort to see Shaftesbury's two museums, one beside the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey and telling its tale, and the other back at the top of Gold Hill, telling the history of Shaftesbury via many artefacts from its surrounds. (Best to have a look at this latter on your first climb, to save having to trek back up.) Day trips are within easy driving distance away from Shaftesbury: try the gardens at Stourhead House and Kingston Lacy 20 and 40 minutes away; the Fleet Air Arm Museum, telling the heady story of British aviation, half an hour away, and Dorchester about 50 minutes away. Other good day trip options are Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, 30 minutes away; the small peninsula of golden sand at Sandbanks 45 minutes away, and the town of Bournemouth, about an hour from the farm. Or stay close to the site if you're around at the end of August, and use it as a peaceful base to come back to after days at the Great Dorset Steam Fair.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Ye Old Two Brewers Inn Pub 0.4 mi
  • The Mitre Pub 0.5 mi
  • The Half Moon Pub 0.6 mi
  • Aroma Restaurant 0.6 mi
  • The Kings Arms Pub 0.6 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 0.6 mi
  • La Fleur de Lys Restaurant 0.7 mi
  • Breezy Ridges Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • The Grove Arms Pub 2.7 mi
  • Lore of the Sky Restaurant 2.8 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco 0.6 mi
  • Lidl 0.7 mi
  • Aldi 3.4 mi
  • Lidl 4.3 mi
  • Asda 4.3 mi
  • Waitrose 4.4 mi
  • Co-op Food 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Rolt (Millennium Green) park 0.4 mi
  • Donhead Village Play Area Playground 2.3 mi
  • Space Inflaters Playground 4.1 mi

Family days out

  • Gold Hill Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
  • Shaftesbury Abbey Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
  • Gold Hill Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
  • New Wardour Castle 5 mi
  • Old Wardour Castle 5.3 mi
  • Larmer Tree Gardens Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Sturminster Castle 7.3 mi
  • Mere Castle 7.3 mi
  • Gartell Light Railway Theme park 9 mi

Public transport

  • Shaftesbury School 0.4 mi
  • Health Centre 0.4 mi
  • The Town Hall 0.5 mi
  • Linden Park 0.6 mi
  • Half Moon Inn 0.6 mi
  • Wincombe Lane 0.7 mi
  • John Shoobridge Court 0.7 mi
  • Compton Abbas Church 2.3 mi
  • St Johns Church 2.4 mi
  • The Grove Arms 2.7 mi

Other nearby

  • Todber Manor Fishery Fishing 3.7 mi
  • Mole Country Stores General shop 4.2 mi
  • The Original Factory Shop General shop 4.2 mi
  • J&R Reynolds General shop 4.5 mi
  • Bugley Pools Fishing 4.8 mi
  • The Islands Carp Fishery Fishing 5.3 mi
  • Wren's Shop General shop 5.4 mi
  • Coking Farm Fishery Fishing 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Barclays Cashpoint 0.5 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 0.6 mi
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 4.4 mi
  • Abbey View Medical Centre Doctors 0.4 mi
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 0.4 mi
  • Westminster Memorial Hospital 0.5 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.5 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 0.7 mi
  • Ivy Cross Service Station Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.1 mi
  • Murco Fuel station 2 mi
  • Gillingham Service Station Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Barn Surgery Pharmacy 4.2 mi

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Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 9.3 mi

Longleat 13.5 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 14.6 mi

Wilton House 15.7 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 16.1 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 9.2 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 10.8 mi

Little Clarendon 11 mi

White Mill 14.6 mi

Kingston Lacy 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 0.8 mi

Duncliffe Wood 2.9 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 3.7 mi

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 3.7 mi

Win Green and Tollard Royal 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 20.3 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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  • Does Holyrood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holyrood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holyrood Farm Campsite? If you're a UK sort of a certain age and can remember the famed ad for Hovis bread, nearby Gold Hill is where it was filmed – and did you know, big … Read more
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