Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
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- Dog-friendly site surrounded by the peaceful Dorset countryside
- Half an hour’s drive from Longleat; an hour from the Jurassic Coast
- Fishing lake on site; plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
German
Open from Mon, Apr 7 to
Pitch types & availability
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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8.9/10
Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (four person)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (six person)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
Friendly staff, spacious level pitches & clean facilities like hot showers are consistently praised. Guests enjoy the peaceful vibe, lovely lake & good location. Minor points: dated facilities, occasional road noise. Still, great value & many plan to return.
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Good site, would visit again.
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Great pitch size, would be good if you were motorhoming with others who had a tent as you could be in the same field. Peaceful location, it was very quiet with few guests when we visited. Very helpful staff who greeted me on arrival and explained everything clearly which made life easy. Clean facilities, very tidy well managed site. Good location if you just want to chill at the site or are happy to drive to places to visit, we went into Shaftesbury and also took a 40 min trip to the south coast.
Disliked Limited facilities, 2 toilets and 2 showers in the block near our field which was fine as there were not that many guests, but might be an issue if the field was busy.
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Perfect location, lovely warm, clean showers and so peaceful. It’s where we…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)
Liked Perfect location, lovely warm, clean showers and so peaceful. It’s where we call our happy place. Price is brilliant too especially the fact there is a small fishing lake where you can fish for free. Obviously if you have a licence that is. We’ve been 3 times now (twice in the last 2 weeks) and will be returning next year again but for a week next time. Great for dogs (we have 2) and great for a relaxing getaway. And the sunset is so beautiful. Thanks again for a great stay!
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would stay here again , facilities are clean
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked very helpful and friendly , nice level pitch
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From the manager: Hi
Thank you very much for your review, we really do appreciate the feedback.
Steph,Carl, Elaine and Graham
Quiet and nice sunset views. Friendly owners.…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)
Liked Quiet and nice sunset views. Friendly owners.
Disliked Unsanitary bathrooms. I wouldn't use the showers due to the unclean environment. Bathroom facilities needs a full revamping
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From the manager: Hi
Thank you for your comments and I am pleased you enjoyed the site.
Although really disappointing comments re the toilet/ shower block, and a we feel it was a bit harsh to give a 2/10 result. We pride ourselves on these as you can see on the previous reviews we were praised for the cleanliness of our facilties.
Unfortunately the toilets/ showers are only as clean as the previous users left them!!. And cannot be checked each time someone visits the toilet, it's impossible.
We are here 24/7 and had we been made aware we would have investigated your problem.
I take on board they are a little tired and need an update but plans are in motion( excuse the pun) to have a refit.
Steph,Carl, Elaine and Graham
Clean facilities, friendly staff
Primitive grass tent campsite (four person)
Liked I pitched my tent anywhere we liked.
The toilets, shower were clean. Shop near the entrance.
Carl was friendly
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly owner,flat site.pretty lake.
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful flat site,fairly quiet when we went,lovely big field and small lake to walk around.I found it peaceful even though next to the road.Lots i of places to eat.Udders farm shop does a wonderful breakfast.Shaftesbury a stunning town,still haven’t explored it all.Lido good too and outdoor gym.Owner very friendly and helpful.Will definitely return.
Disliked Nothing.
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A peaceful, friendly, and beautifully located site!
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)
Liked We had a fantastic stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-equipped countryside escape.
From the moment we arrived, the site managers were incredibly friendly, helpful, and full of useful information. It was reassuring to know they were always around and happy to assist with anything we needed.
Our spacious pitch was perfectly located in the meadow, which offered beautiful views and a real sense of tranquility. We were lucky enough to be there during a quiet week, so at times it felt like we had the entire meadow to ourselves — such a treat! Right by our tent, we had access to electric hook-up and a water tap, which made everything super convenient.
A lovely surprise was the little fishing lake at the top of the meadow — a peaceful spot that added even more charm to the site.
The toilet and shower block, while a little tired in appearance, was kept very clean. The showers were always hot, though we did find that having a push-button rather than adjustable controls made them a bit less convenient as it meant you couldn’t choose the temp of your shower — a minor point, if you like your water HOT! There was also a washing machine and tumble dryer available for £5, which was handy.
Onsite, there’s a small petrol station with limited supplies, but it was perfect for grabbing a quick ice cream. And with both a Lidl and Tesco just a five-minute drive away, stocking up on essentials was a breeze.
All in all, a peaceful, friendly, and beautifully located site with great amenities and thoughtful touches. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return!
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From the manager: Hi Garry,
Thank you so much for your great and very informative review.
We do appreciate the time you have taken out to write it.
We look forward to seeing you both again in the future.
Carl,Steph, Graham & Elaine
peaceful, beautiful location. Support needed but not intrusive
Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)
Liked Cleanliness of showers toilets, adequate washing up stations. Carl showed me where the facilities were, and safety. He took mebtonthe pitch of my choice. Explained they woukd be cutting the meadow. He also helped me with my gas bottle and new regulator. Was left alinevto enjoy the peace and quiet but told me how to contact them if needed. Explained that the barriers were closed and opened at certain times
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Good big spaces, peaceful
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful location with good access as well. Loved the field and the fishing lake. Lovely peaceful place to have your morning coffee or a glass of wine. The gentleman that greeted was very friendly. Can't fault the campsite or it's location and shop right next door as well.
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From the manager: Hi Gen
Thank you so much for taking the time out to write such a lovely review.
We really do appreciate it and it also gives an insight into our campsite for future campers.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Steph, Carl, Elaine and Graham
Easy to find Clean facilities Friendly team Lovely pitches lots of space…
Primitive grass tent campsite (two person)
Liked Easy to find
Clean facilities
Friendly team
Lovely pitches lots of space
Quiet
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi Sarah,
Thank you for taking the time out to write a review, we really do appreciate it.
Carl, Steph, Elaine & Graham
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Fishing nearbyLocation
Shaftesbury Country Touring Park
1-14 Sherborne Causeway
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 9PX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00944°N
2.23856°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 35.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 36.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Branksome Chine | 40.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 41 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 41 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 12.2 km
Longleat 19.9 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 22.7 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 26.1 km
Wilton House 27.8 km
National Trust
Stourhead 12.1 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 19.4 km
Little Clarendon 19.7 km
White Mill 25.9 km
Kingston Lacy 26.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Duncliffe Wood 2 km
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.1 km
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 4.9 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 8.4 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 8.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 34.5 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Shaftesbury Country Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shaftesbury Country Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Shaftesbury Country Touring Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shaftesbury Country Touring Park? From $56.22 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.