Lanscombe Lane Camping

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Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up
Field camping with no restrictions on pitching up
No restrictions on pitching up, just find a spot and relax
Grass pitches with woodland views
Firepits and barbecues allowed off the ground
These guys love a cuddle
Flat, well-kept camping field
A real rural escape; pitch up and enjoy the surroundings
Grass pitches
1/100
No restrictions on pitching up, just find a spot and relax
Grass pitches with woodland views
Firepits and barbecues allowed off the ground

  • Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
  • Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
  • Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site
Dorset bound and looking for a peaceful rural hideaway away from the crowds? This back-to-basics, family-run site is tucked away on a working smallholding within 20 minutes' drive of historic Dorchester and 35 minutes from Weymouth beaches. Stays are on a splendid, gently sloping field with woodland edges and views across the hills. This is the sort of place where birdsong is the wake-up call, countryside walks get you to a cosy village pub and nights are peaceful, underneath dark (and often starry) skies. Dogs are welcome, by the way, and you can keep their exercise regime up with scenic countryside strolls from your pitch; they can also accompany you to the pub in Buckland Newton (20 minutes’ walk), where you can get a decent pint of Dorset cider. And if the kids (or indeed you) would like to meet the resident goats, sheep and hens (fresh eggs are often available for breakfast fry-ups), please ask the site owners. Simple facilities on site include a fresh water tap, waste disposal facilities and plenty of space to stretch out and relax – the well-kept camping fields have no designated pitches so you can set up wherever you fancy. The owners kindly ask that you respect the land as it’s on a working smallholding; make the most of your stay but leave no trace. Please leave the site as you found – and that includes only having campfires and barbecues that are off the ground so the grass doesn’t get damaged.

Site type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens June 5
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 5 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, clean, and friendly site with great facilities. Hosts (Gemma!) and farm animals are highlights. Lovely countryside, walks, pubs, and shops nearby. Some sloped pitches, but plenty of flat ones. Minor note on washing-up hot water.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site. Friendly staff. Clean and well stocked facilities.

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Emily A. 3 reviews

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Bathrooms clean and well stocked throughout the day.

Peaceful, simple and you’re left alone.

Gemma and family were great hosts and really friendly and cheerful.

Cute sheep and goats right next door and you’re encourage to go say hi.

Great pub a little crawling distance from the site.

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Brilliant stay really quiet and tranquil…

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 peter g. 3 reviews

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Brilliant stay really quiet and tranquil Easy to find owner really friendly

Disliked Brilliant stay

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Toilet / Shower block was stocked…

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Rachel C. 3 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Toilet / Shower block was stocked and clean. Gemma was a great host. The animals are very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Nice toilets and shower…

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Thomas R. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location. Nice toilets and shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely visit again

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Belinda T. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Excellent toilet and shower block,small but perfectly formed and kept very clean.

Very welcoming host and some lovely farm animals.

A peaceful and relaxing site.

Disliked Nothing

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Had a great stay here, friendly…

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Ashley M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Had a great stay here, friendly relaxed atmosphere, really great loos and shower, exceptional value for money, fantastic customer service, just an all round very nice time. Nice walks near by, with some great views, the friendly goats and sheep were really lovely. We will definitely come again.

Also, on a clear night with no moon the stars were unbelievable.

If I really had to say anything negative, it would be that some of the site is on a bit of a slope.
But this was made clear before booking, and there was more than enough flat areas when we went, it would really only be an issue if it was really really busy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a stay. Lovely area.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely little field, very welcoming owner, great new clean shower and toilet block. Watched rabbits, hares playing, and a deer on the far paddock. Oh and the stars! Because of the orientation there was very little ambient light, haven’t seen the milky way for years!

Disliked Minor point: Could do with a little shelf in the shower block to put your bits on.

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Overal the trip was enjoyed by ourself and kids through owner kindness

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Owner is very kind and helpful to us. We went for one night only but still the owner supported a lot during late arrival and as well as during the stay. She is very helpful since for us it is the first time we booked pitch with electric outlet.

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Great location! Gemma, the owner, was…

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Alex H. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Great location! Gemma, the owner, was very nice and made me feel right at home.
She was very accommodating of late arrival and kept me a bag of logs (+fire starter kit) and one of the many fire pits.

The toilet/shower were very clean and surprisingly nice which was a huge plus.

Will definitely be returning when I am back in that neck of the woods.

Disliked Pitch is on a slope so just be aware

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Spacious site with nice views. As…

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Thomas B. 2 reviews

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Spacious site with nice views. As the only guest I had a great human free night away with my dog. Site on a gentle slope but didn't cause me any problems and when I walked around the perimeter with my dog there were plenty of more flat spaces. Very quiet and peaceful and exactly what I needed. Loved hearing the goats on the other side of the hedge. Toilets & shower very clean. I will definitely return. Thank you

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Location

Lanscombe Lane Camping

Lanscombe Lane Cottage

Buckland Newton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7DL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84738°N
2.42893°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.1 km Greenhill
13.1 km Coldharbour
13.4 km Queens Head
Rail
10.4 km Chetnole Rail Station
11.5 km Yetminster Rail Station
12.3 km Sherborne Rail Station
Ferry
26.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
34.4 km Poole Ferry Terminal
34.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
42.8 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: - Badger Watch Dorset: five minutes’ drive - Minterne House and Gardens: five minutes - National Trust - Cerne Giant: 10 minutes - Jurassic Safari (farm tour): 15 minutes - Dorchester (historic market town): 20 minutes - National Trust - Hardy’s Cottage (Hardy’s birthplace): 20 minutes - Sculpture by the Lakes (installations by Simon Gudgeon): 25 minutes - Weymouth (beaches and amusements): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 23.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 24.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 24.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 25.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 26.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 13.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 20.4 km

The Tank Museum 21.4 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 22.4 km

Montacute House 23.1 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 13.4 km

Max Gate 15.4 km

Clouds Hill 19.1 km

Montacute House 23.1 km

Tintinhull Garden 24.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 3.9 km

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5.4 km

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 8 km

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 8.1 km

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 9.3 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 13.9 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 28.1 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 36.4 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 Lanscombe Lane Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lanscombe Lane Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lanscombe Lane Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Badger Watch Dorset: five minutes’ drive - Minterne House and Gardens: five minutes - National Trust - Cerne Giant: 10 minutes - Jurassic Safari (farm tour): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lanscombe Lane Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.

    Please confirm arrival time with the site

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lanscombe Lane Camping? From $33.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.