Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton
View prices & book- Family-friendly safari tents at a scenic Dorset working farm
- A 10-minute drive to Chesil Beach and 15 minutes to Weymouth
- Farm tours, local produce and alpaca walks available on site
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
This site is a member of Feather Down Farms group.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton
Portesham
Weymouth
Dorset
England
DT3 4HN
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.65693°N
-2.52762°W
Route directions
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 |
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Weymouth Lodmoor | 4.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Central | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 3.2 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.1 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 4.2 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 7.9 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 12.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 5.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 7.8 mi
Clouds Hill 12.8 mi
Corfe Castle 20.6 mi
Montacute House 21.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hardy Monument Circular 2.3 mi
Nottington - Chickerell 2.3 mi
Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 2.3 mi
Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 2.3 mi
Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 2.4 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.
Offers
- 20% off 1 free child place this September
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Feather Down Farms - East Shilvinghampton? From £404 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.