Lower Marsh Farm Campsite
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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).
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Open from Fri, 5 Jul to
Open from Wed, 24 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
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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
Disabled facilities
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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.03529°N
-2.17188°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 22.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 23.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 25.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 25.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 25.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, Somerset 19.9 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 20.5 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 23.8 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 24.3 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 27.5 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Marsh Farm Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.