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
Site type
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- 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 travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
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).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 12m depth (120m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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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)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This pop-up campground gets rave reviews for its peaceful vibe, gorgeous rural views, and amazing sunsets. Campers loved the clean, roomy washrooms and spotless dishwashing stations, plus thoughtful extras like a communal garden. Owners are super friendly and helpful. A few mentioned hard ground and smaller pitches when busy, but it's highly recommended for a serene, well-maintained getaway.
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Good value for money. Nice pitches.…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Good value for money. Nice pitches. Clean facilities. Great little stop over. And the people who own it are really nice and helpful.
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100% recommend for anyone looking to pitch up in the area!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked All the utilities were super clean and tidy! Such a cute environment with the little veggie patch (which you can pick from for your dinner!) and the little fairy lights at night in the utilities and the free games to use for yourself, found it so lovely. The owner seems so sweet!
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Lovely stop-off for a night
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Big skies, quiet space, lovely sunset. Great communication from the owners.
Disliked Short stubble areas could have been cut shorter for convenience. Okay for camper-vans.
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Lovely friendly spot for a stay, nice little touches, welcome feel.
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked This pop up site was welcome for my daughter and I on our little campervan road trip. We were the only ones in the field so that felt a bit like wild camping, and I think other people have missed a trick here. There's clearly love gone into creating a cosy space around the garden, with bright colours and flowers and veg, right in-between two farm fields, like an oasis in the current drought, and the perfect spot to see a gorgeous sunset.
We also like that the toilet facilities are inclusive, and the games offered outside. Thanks for the little touches.
Disliked Only didn't like that the toilets were far away from the lovely garden where we preferred to be staying. Any chance a compost loo could be placed somewhere nearby there?
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Beautiful garden patch with lots of…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful garden patch with lots of homemade elements and art in a peaceful location. The owners were very friendly and informative and we were allowed to use what was growing in the veg plot for our dinner! Amazing value for money and a walk away from a farm shop and a beautiful woodland walk. Highly recommend
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Everything really sweetly done. Get every…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything really sweetly done. Get every info you need before hand. (no showers but you know before you book) Really nice Owners! Clean facilities and every thing done with heart!
We were the only ones so really quiet and peaceful except the road beside it (didn't bother us) but you can pitch further down if you want.
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Precioso sitio de pernocta en nuestra ruta
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Sitio espectacular con una de las mejores puestas de sol que hemos visto en estos dias. Aunque sea un sitio con los mínimos servicios, los baños estaban perfectos, con detalles para poder usar si lo necesitabas. La zona de fregar también con jabón por si lo necesitabas. Ha sido uno de los sitios donde más tranquilos hemos estado y mis hijos han disfrutado mucho jugando al Criquet! Nos gustó y repetimos al dia siguiente
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Although we only stayed one night…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Although we only stayed one night we loved this campsite! Loved that the toilets were real ones and not portaloos, was really quiet considering it was on a road, very easy to find and the vegetable patch/herb garden was so lovely! The ground was very hard (definitely not their fault of course!) so bare this in mind if you're needing to put pegs in the ground. Thank you for a lovely time, we would definitely come back again!
Disliked The only issue we had (which was barely one as it was so quiet during our stay) was that the places to pitch weren't very big. There are two mowed out sections to pitch which does mean if there's lots of people there you're quite close to others. It wasn't an issue for us as there were only two other vans but perhaps something to bare in mind.
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Conveniently located on the number 25…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Conveniently located on the number 25 cycle route
Big field surrounded by bushes and hedgerows, quiet at the back with some tree shade.
Good clean flushing toilets.
Seperate dish washing area well away from toilets.
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Fantastic
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked I had an absolutely fantastic weekend staying at Fred’s farm campsite in Gillingham, near Dover! From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly welcome. The farm is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle.
Waking up to the fresh countryside air and stunning views each morning was a real highlight. It was such a peaceful setting and the perfect place to relax and switch off.
One of the loveliest things was the beautiful little garden. The owner even messaged saying I to help myself to anything growing in the garden to use when cooking, which made my stay feel so personal and welcoming.
Exceptional place, good location—friendly, kind, and always happy to help people, while giving me plenty of space where I was cooking or sunbathing. You can really tell how much care and pride she puts into the campsite and ensuring guests have a memorable stay. I loved the sofa at the back of the field where I watched the sun go down which was amazing!
I left feeling refreshed and already looking forward to coming back. If you’re looking for a peaceful countryside campsite with a warm, genuine host in Gillingham, near Dover, good prices, clean and tidy facilities. Then Fred’s farm is the perfect choice for you. I couldn’t recommend it more highly—5 stars all the way! Thankyou ever so much for a lovely quiet weekend away.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Hikers’ paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Fred’s Field Campsite
Scotchey Hill
East Stour
Gillingham
Dorset
England
SP8 5LR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00079°N
2.28766°W
Route directions
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
Food and drink
- The Crown Inn Pub 1.2 km
- The Ship Inn Pub 1.4 km
- The Kings Arms Pub 1.6 km
- The Blackmore Vale Inn Pub 3.9 km
- Crown Inn Pub 4 km
- The Buffalo Pub 4.1 km
- Viceroy Indiam Restaurant 4.1 km
- The Phoenix Inn Pub 4.2 km
- Red Lion Pub 4.2 km
- Gillingham Tandoori Restaurant 4.2 km
Groceries
- Aldi 3.8 km
- Asda 4 km
- Waitrose 4 km
- Lidl 4.2 km
- Co-op Food 4.6 km
- Tesco 6.7 km
- Lidl 6.8 km
- Dike & Son 7.9 km
- Co-op Food 8.2 km
Parks and play
- Kington Magna Playground 3.7 km
- Space Inflaters Playground 3.7 km
- Rolt (Millennium Green) park 6 km
- Stalbridge Recreation Area Play Park 8.4 km
- Stalbridge Recreation Area park 8.4 km
Family days out
- Shaftesbury Abbey Visitor attraction 6.3 km
- Gold Hill Visitor attraction 6.4 km
- Gold Hill Visitor attraction 6.4 km
- Forty Pond Visitor attraction 7.7 km
- Gartell Light Railway Theme park 8.1 km
- Sturminster Castle 9 km
- Mere Castle 10.2 km
- New Wardour Castle 13.7 km
- Old Wardour Castle 14.5 km
- Sherborne Old Castle 16 km
Public transport
- The Old School 2.6 km
- Gillingham Station 3.9 km
- The Town Hall 6.4 km
- Health Centre 7 km
- Shaftesbury School 7.1 km
- Linden Park 7.1 km
- The High School 7.6 km
- Compton Abbas Church 8 km
- Virginia Ash 8.1 km
- Car Park 8.3 km
Other nearby
- Todber Manor Fishery Fishing 2.5 km
- Bugley Pools Fishing 2.6 km
- Coking Farm Fishery Fishing 3.4 km
- Mole Country Stores General shop 4 km
- The Original Factory Shop General shop 4 km
- J&R Reynolds General shop 4.2 km
- Henstridge Golf & Leasure Golf course 6 km
- The Islands Carp Fishery Fishing 9.1 km
Local services
- Riverside Garage Fuel station 1 km
- Murco Fuel station 3.7 km
- G&A Cook Fuel station 3.8 km
- Gillingham Service Station Fuel station 3.9 km
- Marnhull Pharmacy 3.9 km
- Esso Fuel station 3.9 km
- HSBC Cashpoint 4 km
- The Barn Surgery Doctors 4.1 km
- Barn Surgery Pharmacy 4.1 km
- Dudley Taylor Pharmacy 4.2 km
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
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 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?
Read moreRV, 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.
