Strive Glamping

Bell tent sheltered by trees
Bell tent sheltered by trees
Bell tents well spaced out
Evening on site
The camping field
Pitches at dusk
Field at dusk
Interior of a bell tent
Bell tent interior
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  • Glampsite in a sheltered meadow 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester
  • Fly fishing five minutes’ drive; golf and The Tank Museum 20 minutes
  • Furnished bell tents; walks in Southover Woods accessed from the site
Searching for a Dorset break involving plenty of fishing, walking and chilling? Now you can add a touch of luxury into that mix with pre-erected bell tents 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester. Set in roughly 60 acres of private woodland and meadow, Strive Glamping is a peaceful spot to lay your head, whether you’re on a couples’ getaway or an active weekend away with pals. You can walk for miles direct from the pitches, on a network of footpaths running through Southover Woods, and leading to the long-distance Hardy Way or Dorset Jubilee Trail. If you fancy trying your hand at trout fishing, book a peg at Wessex Fly Fishing (five minutes’ drive), but if you’d rather just enjoy being out in the countryside, relax on site and (hopefully) catch some colourful sunsets. You may also get to spot deer in the woodland, and at night owls often call as they swoop through the trees. Sheltered from the wind by tall trees, each spacious bell tent sleeps up to six people, and they’re all spaced out across the camping meadow, giving you that bit of extra privacy. Thoughtful touches inside include mattresses on two camp beds, bedside tables and lamps, carpeting and rugs to cosy the place up. A few words on practicalities: the bell tent pitches are down a long, bumpy track that can get muddy, and parking is on the other side of the camping field, so you’ll need to do a bit of lugging gear around to get it to your tent. Simple communal facilities on site include a wild shower and a long-drop loo.

Campground type

Rent a tent 5
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Strive Glamping

Southover Woods

Affpuddle

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7HF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.73459°N
-2.30404°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km South Station
14.7 km Post Office
14.7 km Red Lion
Rail
3.8 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
8.3 km Wool Rail Station
9.8 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
22.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal
22.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
33.6 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Birchbark Events (bushcraft and survival courses): on site - Max Events (archery and off-road buggy driving): 10 minutes’ drive - Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum: 10 minutes - National Trust - Hardy’s Cottage: 20 minutes - Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 20 minutes - The Tank Museum: 20 minutes - Golf: 20 minutes - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ringstead Bay 12 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door West 12.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 12.7 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Lulworth Cove 13.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 13.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 6.1 km

The Tank Museum 6.1 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.4 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 12.6 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 13.4 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 4.1 km

Hardy's Cottage 6.1 km

Max Gate 8.9 km

White Mill 18.8 km

Corfe Castle 20.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ATHELHAMPTON 2.1 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 4.2 km

Clouds Hill - Moreton 4.6 km

WATERSTON MANOR 5.5 km

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 6.1 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 8.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Strive Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Strive Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Strive Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Birchbark Events (bushcraft and survival courses): on site - Max Events (archery and off-road buggy driving): 10 minutes’ drive - Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum: 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Strive Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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