Lower Marsh Farm Campsite

9.8 9 reviews
The camping field
The camping field
A friendly face
Spacious pitches with countryside views
Peaceful camping field
Sunset on a summer evening
The sheep are very welcoming
See piglets on site
View over shaftesbury to dorset countryside
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  • Peaceful pop-up camping on a working farm at Semley in Dorset
  • Shaftesbury 10 minutes’ drive; Longleat and Stonehenge half an hour
  • Dog-friendly site; animal feeding available; pub five minutes’ drive
When all you want is some peace and quiet in stunning scenery, make a beeline for Lower Marsh Farm Campsite, a simple pop-up affair on a working farm in the Dorset village of Semley. Set among 50 acres of fields and woodland, the camping meadow hits the spot for anyone – family, friends, solo travellers – looking for an old-fashioned, no-frills holiday under canvas surrounded by nature, livestock and wildlife. Something of a rural gem for the kids, the spacious camping field has a play area built from hay bales and ample room to run around – feel free to bring frisbees and ball games. Friendly farm animals – cows, sheep and pigs – graze in surrounding fields, so please give them a stroke (they’re comfortable around humans), and if your kids are up for it, the farmers welcome their help at feeding time. Facilities-wise, the site has toilets, hot showers, a washing-up area and clean drinking water. Barbecues can be hired from the owners at an additional cost, although there’s a popular pub in Semley (five minutes’ drive) serving local ciders and home-cooked meals; there’s also a tasty line in takeaway Sunday roasts or fish and chips. As well as being a renowned coffee hub, Semley Village Stores stocks all the essentials you need alongside cheeses, organic eggs and alcohol-free gin all produced locally.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 10
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Lower Marsh Farm Campsite

Semley

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 9AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.03529°N
2.17188°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi The Town Hall
2.3 mi The Town Hall
10.6 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
4.4 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
4.4 mi Tisbury Rail Station
11 mi Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
23.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
23.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
25.7 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
23.2 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

Lively Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) has plenty going on; let the kids loose in the large play park, swim laps of the outdoor pool at Shaftesbury Lido and climb cobbled Gold Hill – made famous by the ‘Hovis’ advert – for views across Dorset hills and valleys from Park Walk. Back down in town, browse the antiquarian bookshops before sampling some scrumpy cider in a local pub. See more of Dorset on a cycle ride or hike along the North Dorset Trailway (25 minutes’ drive), or have a wander through the folly-filled water gardens at National Trust-owned Stourhead (20 minutes). Fonthill Lake (15 minutes) is another pretty spot for family rambles around the shoreline. You might also like to visit two big-hitting attractions close by. Spend the day at Longleat on driving safaris through big-cat enclosures, or book ahead to see our near-cousins up close on Gorilla Island. One of the biggest neolithic sites in Europe, the mighty megaliths at Stonehenge (both half an hour) should also be on your radar; learn more about the stones at the interactive visitor centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 22.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 23.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 25.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 25.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 25.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 8.1 mi

Longleat 11.4 mi

Wilton House 14 mi

Salisbury Cathedral 16.4 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 16.5 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 8.1 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 8.7 mi

Little Clarendon 8.9 mi

Mompesson House 16.4 mi

White Mill 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH HOUSE 2 mi

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 2 mi

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 2.4 mi

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 2.4 mi

The Green and Around West Knoyle 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 24.3 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.

Reviews

9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, beautiful, and remote experience with spacious, level pitches and lovely views. Children particularly enjoyed the animals to feed, a trampoline, slide, and woods. Facilities, including compost loos and showers, were consistently praised for cleanliness. The site is well-located for day trips. Minor issues mentioned include a muddy driveway and a suggestion for more toilet facilities due to its popularity.

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The site was so beautiful quiet.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was so beautiful quiet. Really well located for lots of day trips.
The compost loos were great, really clean, well looked after.
The kids loved it.

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Lovely site with gorgeous views, animals and great facilities

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Jenna N.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved this campsite and haven’t stopped raving about it since we went!
There’s animals to feed,a trampoline and slide to play on,a lovely bit of woods,fire pits and wood to hire and even food to feed the sheep, pigs and cows!
It was the perfect camping experience and our little boy LOVED it!
Wasn’t too busy but other families around as well.
Really recommend!

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Lovely tranquil site, the trampoline and…

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Michele C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely tranquil site, the trampoline and tyre swing and open grassy area dor ball games went down well with the children. We recommend the site to anybody wanting a quiet getaway. Plenty of room to be far away from each other.

Disliked There were about 10 families there this weekend, I think a couple more composting toilets are needed ... 2 toilets isn't enough. Also more sawdust please.

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A wonderful opportunity to camp simply…

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Emma C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A wonderful opportunity to camp simply and enjoy the surroundings. Toilets and showers were clean. Added hay bale play area and trampoline for the kids was a wonderful bonus. Just what we were after.

Disliked Nothing

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Small family run campsite on a…

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Grace M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Small family run campsite on a working farm. My son could feed the pigs and sheep and play on the slide and trampoline. We enjoyed exploring the woods and walking to Semley village which has a great pub, village stores and milkshake vending machine from Church Farm Dairy.

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Lovely and remote

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Remote and wonderful for it.

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A perfect campsite with everything you need

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Sam m.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, facilities,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant weekend

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely area and outlook - level pitches - spacious- good toilets very clean- good shower. Woods for children. Trampoline. Hopefully hay bales will be there for children to play on next time. Animals. Very peaceful. Helpful owner . Birthday announcement for my partner was lovely touch.

Disliked Driveway very muddy to get through with car. Nothing to dislike here. Definitely coming back. Children loved it .

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Great weekend children sad to go home

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Rosemary R.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location although we local we could have been anywhere in country. Lovely flat pitches. Plenty of space. Clean toilets and showers. Trampoline. Woods for children to play in with tyre. Friendly welcoming owner. Will be back for sure as children loved it .

Disliked Entrance was very muddy a suggestion cover it with rubble /gravel as with low car wasn’t easy.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lower Marsh Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Marsh Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Marsh Farm Campsite? Lively Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) has plenty going on; let the kids loose in the large play park, swim laps of the outdoor pool at Shaftesbury Lido and climb cobbled Gold Hill … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Marsh Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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