Howard's Wood
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- Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
- Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Jun 25 to
Reviews
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Howard's Wood
Netherbury
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5RT
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78721°N
-2.75317°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eypemouth | 8.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 3.4 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 17.8 km
Montacute House 18.5 km
Hardy's Birthplace 26.3 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 26.6 km
National Trust
Montacute House 18.4 km
Barrington Court 20.8 km
Tintinhull Garden 21 km
Loughwood Meeting House 21.5 km
Shute Barton 21.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PARNHAM 1.5 km
BEAMINSTER MANOR 3.3 km
MAPPERTON HOUSE 3.4 km
DOWNE HALL 5.7 km
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 7.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 24.2 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 32.4 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 36 km
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 37.3 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 38.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Howard's Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howard's Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howard's Wood? Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howard's Wood?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From $41.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.