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Provost Farm

Stays on a working dairy farm, 15 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury
On Cranbourne Chase’s edges; fishing lakes under 20 minutes' walk
Afternoon teas and picnic hampers available (request in advance)

Dawdle through Duncliffe Woods in Dorset while on a trip away at Provost Farm – this rural spot is 10 minutes’ drive from the walking trails at this leafy green space (and are accessible on foot in an hour via trails leading from the park). Fishing lakes and a pub are also within pottering distance (25 minutes’ walk), plus a couple of other inns are five minutes’ drive. For supermarkets, get to Gillingham (10 minutes) and grab goodies for grilling on the barbecue back on base. When errands are done, head to historical Shaftesbury (15 minutes), which has a public outdoor lido if you fancy a dip and is your gateway to the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Alternatively, speed south to the beaches on the Jurassic Coast – Weymouth is an hour away. Or just stick around on site… Guests can feed the pigs and order food hampers (in advance) to take on a riverside picnic just off the trailway or at the farm. Afternoon teas can be arranged as well, but please request these well ahead of time.

Site type

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Provost Farm

Stour Provost

Gillingham

Dorset

England

SP8 5RU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.98821°N
-2.29286°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7 km The Town Hall

7.5 km Virginia Ash

Rail

5.3 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

8.9 km Templecombe Rail Station

16.2 km Sherborne Rail Station

Ferry

37.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal

37.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

40.9 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

40 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: - Todber Manor Fishing Lakes: 20 minutes’ walk - North Dorset Trailway (from Sturminster Newton): 10 minutes’ drive - Duncliffe Woods: 10 minutes - Shaftesbury (for the public outdoor lido): 15 minutes - Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: 15 minutes - Hambledon Hill: 20 minutes - Hodd Hill: 20 minutes - Weymouth (Jurassic Coast beaches): an hour - Durdle Door beach and arch: an hour and five minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	34.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	35.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	39.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	40.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	40.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 13.3 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 19.5 km

Longleat 22.1 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 24.4 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 26.6 km

National Trust

Stourhead 13.1 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 23.9 km

Little Clarendon 24.2 km

White Mill 26.1 km

Kingston Lacy 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 0.9 km

Duncliffe Wood 2.5 km

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 6.2 km

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 7.3 km

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 7.5 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 28 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 31 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 Provost Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Provost Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Provost Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Todber Manor Fishing Lakes: 20 minutes’ walk - North Dorset Trailway (from Sturminster Newton): 10 minutes’ drive - Duncliffe Woods: 10 minutes - Shaftesbury (for the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Provost Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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