When can I check in and check out of Strive Glamping?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Strive Glamping

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.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 No dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available 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 Horseback 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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ringstead Bay	12 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door West	12.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	12.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	13.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	13.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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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-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more