Chalk Meadow

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  • Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
  • A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and 10 minutes to Dorchester
  • Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Looking to really, really get back to nature? Well, this may be the spot for you. Chalk Meadow is a secluded grass paddock site on the outskirts of the sleepy Dorset village of Broadmayne. Facilities are minimal (just loos and hot showers) and there’s no electricity, but that’s part of its rural charm. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs – all are welcome here, for relaxing country breaks mooching across the fields. And if you want to get out exploring, there’s plenty to do for everybody. You can walk to Osmington White Horse in 45 minutes, and if you’re looking forward to splashing around in the sea with the kids, you’ve got the choice of Chesil (25 minutes), Preston and Ringstead (both 15 minutes) beaches. Get set to spark up the barbecue on site (just remember to bring your own) as it’s an easy 10-minute walk to Broadmayne to stock up on supplies in the convenience stores. Don’t want to cook? No worries – there’s a pub in the village too. For bigger shopping trips, the lively market town of Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is your best bet, and you’ll probably want to stay a while to poke around its markets, museums and Thomas Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes).

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 15
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens 16 May
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating based on 92 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent with clean facilities. Nice flat mowed areas to choose from

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Natalie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Loved the site. Had everything we needed for a getaway...clean showers and toilets and plenty of bins around and a good
little washing up area too with soap and washing up liquid provided. Jim was a great host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site-I’ll definitely be back Mr Campbell!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dee C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Wide open space and well kept. So quiet and peaceful. Loo block is very clean and the showers were great. Separate pot wash facilities and plentiful bins too. Jim was superb, showing me around and recommending places to go. Overall a fantastic site for camper vans and as a solo traveller I felt very safe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great relaxed nights stay. Will stop again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Derek T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Jim was very laid back and welcoming.
Clean loo's, showers and wash up area.
Plenty of bins.
Grass mowed.
Handy for lots of attractions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the relaxed atmosphere

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Darren T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very relaxed atmosphere and plenty of space for the kids to run around.
Toilets and showers were great and Jim was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice camp site

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Hannah S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: There were multiple fields to choose from which was nice. The showers were also hot with good water pressure.

Disliked: Unfortunately, the toilets are a little overrun with spiders. There are also only 2 female toilets and 2 unisex showers and one washing up station so in the summer you'll be constantly queuing!

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Love the site, very relaxed and we could enjoy our time with…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Dave A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Love the site, very relaxed and we could enjoy our time with friends round the campfire. Jim was really hospitable and very friendly.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers lovely and warm. all facilities kept clean and tidy.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Jim is a legend. Such a nice man, super helpful and accommodating.
Showers lovely and warm. all facilities kept clean and tidy.
Peaceful location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tip top.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Michael S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Jim was a legend, and very acomodating.
Nice ablutions, powerfull showers.
Nice looking place.
Basic but functional.

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Lovely site, grass cut and flat pitch. Clean bathroom

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lauren J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We just got back from a lovely stay at Chalk Meadow. So peaceful, lovely views, immaculately clean toilets and shower. Could not have asked for a better host, Jim went above and beyond for us, can't wait to go back! Absolutely recommend, felt so welcome.

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Owner was there to welcome me & explain facilities. Stayed a…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Tara C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Owner was there to welcome me & explain facilities. Stayed a chilly April night. Lovely hot shower was a wonderful welcome in the morning!

Disliked: Did feel slightly vulnerable at night as only 1 other camper on site that night but it was the 1st night of the season.

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Chalk Meadow

Broadmayne

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67403°N
-2.3966°W

Route directions

Your satnav is likely to take you up South Drove – don't go up this road, but instead continue for 200 yards and look for Chalk Meadow on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km South Station
8.1 km Marks and Spencer
20.3 km Post Office
Rail
4.9 km Dorchester South Rail Station
5.2 km Dorchester West Rail Station
5.7 km Upwey Rail Station
Ferry
8.2 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28.8 km Poole Ferry Terminal
29.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
41.5 km 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

Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them happy, you can try Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). Plenty of adventures await along the Jurassic Coast too. Go walking at Chesil Beach (25 minutes), or search for fossils on the pebbly beach at Charmouth (50 minutes). You can stroll along the cliff path from pretty Lulworth Cove to see Durdle Door (both 20 minutes) or gaze out over the English Channel from Portland Bill Lighthouse (40 minutes). The kids have had their fun, so now you get a go. Weymouth (20 minutes) has a pretty harbour lined with boats as well as lots of seafront bars and restaurants, while Poole (40 minutes) is a great spot for pub crawling with a whole slew of restaurants. If late nights are not your thing, have a nose around the hilltop ruins of Corfe Castle (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 4.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 9.7 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 6.2 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.4 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 7.9 km

The Tank Museum 11 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 12 km

National Trust

Max Gate 4.3 km

Hardy's Cottage 6.2 km

Clouds Hill 11.3 km

Corfe Castle 24.2 km

White Mill 27.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 4.7 km

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 5.1 km

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 5.1 km

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 5.1 km

BOROUGH GARDENS 5.2 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 5.8 km

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

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Chalk Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chalk Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chalk Meadow? Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chalk Meadow?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chalk Meadow? From $49.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.