Fred’s Field Campsite

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Quiet rural pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham in Dorset
Longleat safari park half an hour’s drive and Stonehenge 40 minutes
Local pub, farm shops and woodland walks within five minutes’ drive

Dorset bound and looking for somewhere peaceful to lay your head? About 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham, Fred’s Field is a rural pop-up site named in memory of the owners’ dog Fred, who liked having a snooze in this field. It’s a welcoming and budget-friendly space where you can watch colourful sunsets and relax under the stars (something Fred also loved to do). Pitches aren’t set so you can make your camp anywhere; most of the field is flat for easy setting up. Once you’re sorted, you can borrow handmade pallet beds for stargazing, and there are nature trails, outdoor activities and play equipment for all ages. Everybody, from walkers and backpackers to cyclists, couples, families and kids – and their dogs – is welcome on site. Duncliffe Woods are 15 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive for a good stretch of the paws, and there’s a dog park five minutes away by car too. The pitching field is surrounded by greenery that’s home to a deer family, barn owls and hares. The free-range chickens provide eggs that you can buy on site, and you can also purchase a fire-starting kit of kindling and logs for your campfires, although you’re welcome to bring your own wood too. There’s a pub half an hour away on foot; Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) is a handy hub for cafés, pubs and supermarkets. Fred’s Field is also 40 minutes’ drive from Stonehenge and an hour to Lulworth Cove.

Site type

Opens July 10

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please text the number provided on your booking confirmation and specify your number plate.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 10 to Tue, Sep 8 2026

Pitch types & availability

Primitive grass RV campsite

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

5 people maximum

One Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Class B motorhome, Motorhome

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Extras

Additional dog (3 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (max unlimited)		£15 (£15) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

5 people maximum

One Roof tent or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Additional dog (3 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (max unlimited)		£15 (£15) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £18 (£18) 1 night, 2 adults

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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 Picnic table 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 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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Fred’s Field Campsite

Scotchey Hill

East Stour

Gillingham

Dorset

England

SP8 5LR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.00079°N
2.28766°W

Route directions

We are opposite the entrance to Scotchey Lane. If unsure, please navigate to SP8 5LR and the owners can guide you from there. what3words///describes.hissing.parties

Nearest transport

Coach

6.4 km The Town Hall

8.1 km Virginia Ash

Rail

3.8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

9.1 km Templecombe Rail Station

16.1 km Tisbury Rail Station

Ferry

38.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

38.5 km Poole Ferry Terminal

41.8 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

40.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Madjeston Milk Station (animal park and ice cream parlour): five minutes’ drive - The Udder Farm Shop (deli and restaurant): five minutes - Stourhead (gardens and mansion): 20 minutes - Longleat (safari park): half an hour - Frome (quality artisan markets): 35 minutes - Stonehenge: 40 minutes - Durdle Door (sea arch): an hour - Lulworth Cove: an hour - Corfe Castle: an hour - Lyme Regis (beach and fossil hunting): an hour and 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	35.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	36.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	41.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	41.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	42.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 12 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 19.5 km

Longleat 20.7 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 24.7 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 27.4 km

National Trust

Stourhead 11.8 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 22.9 km

Little Clarendon 23.3 km

White Mill 27 km

Lytes Cary Manor 27.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Duncliffe Wood 1.8 km

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 2.3 km

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 6.6 km

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 7.6 km

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 8.9 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 27.3 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 32.4 km
Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)
Wareham, England 34.3 km
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026)
Salisbury, England 37.9 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 40.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m..

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

General

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Fred’s Field Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fred’s Field Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fred’s Field Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Madjeston Milk Station (animal park and ice cream parlour): five minutes’ drive - The Udder Farm Shop (deli and restaurant): five minutes - Stourhead (gardens and … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Fred’s Field Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	Anytime –	Anytime
Depart by:	1 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Fred’s Field Campsite? From $33.45 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Pitch types & availability

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Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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