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General
- Back-to-basics rural site 10 minutes' drive from Ferndown
- Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway for walks and bike rides
- A 10-minute walk from a country pub and Chinese restaurant
Walkies time… whether you’ve brought a dog pal along or not, Clayford Field is a cracking spot for those who like a bit of rural roaming on foot.
This simple Dorset site is surrounded by places to get out and stretch your legs: it’s reached via two miles of gravel bridleway and encircled by the woods and fields of the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve, Uddens Park and Ferndown Forest, and a 10-minute toddle from the nearest pub and Chinese restaurant (perhaps the most rewarding walk of all?). Ferndown and Wimborne Minster are both about 10 minutes’ drive away for urban bits like supermarkets and restaurants.
Cycling types and more energetic walkers can head straight out onto the Castleman Trailway, a 17-mile stretch of disused railway line that leads all the way to Poole or the New Forest depending on which way you angle your sights. Golf, fishing and watersports are also nearby, and it’s half an hour's drive to the coast for beach days.
Free spirits will be in their element here, as this is a place where you can pick your own pitch, to have as much space and shade as you like in the secluded six-acre field. There’s plenty of space for games, and access to basic facilities in the form of a toilet, shower and fresh water standpipe.
Open from 28/05/2021 to 30/05/2021
Open from 27/08/2021 to 29/08/2021
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not be for more than 40 consecutive nights.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 9.1m width x 9.1m depth (30.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 83.6m² (900.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass

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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups 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
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bournemouth Uni.: Talbot Campus Coach Stop
— 5.6 miles
Ringwood: Meeting House Lane Coach Stop — 5.7 miles
Parkstone: Ashley Road Coach Stop — 6.7 miles
- Train stations
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Branksome Rail Station
— 6.7 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station — 7.0 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station — 7.1 miles
- Ferry ports
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Poole Quay Ferry Landing
— 8.3 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing — 8.5 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 8.7 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 4.9 miles
Southampton Airport — 25.8 miles
Local attractions
Boots or bikes are a given, so you can get out onto all those local trails, but it’s also worth chucking your fishing kit and/or golf clubs in the car – the White Sheet Trout Fishery is about a five-minute drive away and the Ferndown Forest Golf Club about 10.
A riding stables is 20 minutes away for those who’d like to hack through the woods, and there’s wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding and a crazy inflatable obstacle course on the lake at New Forest Water Park (25 minutes).
It’s a half-hour drive to the Dorset coast from here – set your sights on Bournemouth for a sweep of sandy beaches and traditional family-friendly seaside amusements, or head to Poole for boat trips to the nature reserve on Brownsea Island.
Treating the kids to a day out? Let them pick from Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, the waterslides at Splashdown waterpark or animal antics at Monkey World; all are within a 45-minute drive. On a smaller scale (literally) is Wimborne Model Town, 10 minutes away.
Must see
- Adventure Wonderland (4.6 miles)
- Kingston Lacy House and Gardens (5.3 miles)
- The Bournemouth Balloon (7.4 miles)
National Trust
- Kingston Lacy (5.2 miles)
- White Mill (6.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. |
Clayford Field cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Clayford Field will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Clayford Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Clayford Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Clayford Field? Boots or bikes are a given, so you can get out onto all those local trails, but it’s also worth chucking your fishing kit and/or golf clubs in the car – the … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Clayford Field?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Clayford Field? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability