Edwards Farm

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Bell tent
Exterior of the tent
Private decking
Duncliffe woods a mile's walk away – climb to the top and find the trig point

  • Secluded and simple site on a farm in scenic rural surrounds
  • A mile's walk to Shaftesbury and a five-minute drive to Duncliffe Wood
  • A 35-minute drive from Stonehenge and 50 minutes from the coast
If a secluded stay is what you’re seeking for an upcoming hol, escape to Edwards Farm in dreamy Dorset and settle in at a site on a quiet field with oodles of space. Numbers are limited here to boost the peaceful vibes – and to make sure the whole experience feels as private as possible – plus barbecues are allowed as well. Wood is available on request for campfires, so you can also amp up the outdoorsy atmosphere by building a blaze too. If you’re after ingredients to assemble alfresco bites, set off on a short uphill walk to the centre of Shaftesbury (15 minutes) and scour the local shops (or just jump in the car for the five-minute journey). As for adventures, the park is at the base of the well-known Foyle Hill cycling route, with sublime scenery luring in bikers and hikers. With Duncliffe Woods (five minutes’ drive), Melbury Abbas (10 minutes), Hambledon Hills (15 minutes) and Hod Hill (20 minutes) all in close proximity, stunning strolls are in fact accessible in all directions. Back on base, amenities are of the basic variety and include a field shelter with dry toilets and cold-water taps. Edwards Farm is a prime pick for convenience as parking is permitted next to pitches and it’s a 20-minute drive from the Warminster exit off the A303. At the moment, the site asks that you take any rubbish away with you.

Site type

Tent sites 12
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens April 17
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) 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.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 17 to

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6

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Edwards Farm offers a peaceful, well-kept camping spot with lovely country views. Guests appreciated the friendly owner, Alex, and the clean, basic facilities like solar showers. Spacious pitches with fire pits are available. It’s a great base for exploring Shaftesbury, though the walk is steep. Some noted the showers were a bit exposed and logs costly, but most highly recommend it and plan to return.

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I highly recommend this site to anyone visiting the area

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10 out of 10
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sam m.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views,plenty of space to pitch and walk around,all the facilities are clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks Sam, really appreciate your comments, especially as I did not get to see you! Hope to catch up next time.
Best
Alex

A perfect campsite. Peaceful, close to nature, good pitches!

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site with good sized pitches.
The hedgerows offered a little privacy between pitches which was good…. Plus the blackberries were plentiful and tasty!
Lovely and peaceful but close enough to walk to Shaftesbury or take a quick drive for essentials…… yummy bakery!
Toilets and showers were basic but clean.
We enjoyed the evening fires and the wood was well seasoned.
Alex was very welcoming and helpful. His dog was also a delight! Thanks so much for a lovely few days… despite the changeable weather.

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From the manager: Thank you, I very much appreciate your comments. Please do come again, and I hope you get the same weather, it does help.
Best
Alex

Lovely quiet campsite, basic but clean…

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10 out of 10
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Eveline I.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite, basic but clean facilities, great location. Pitches are a very generous size and we were able to park next to our tent. Owner is very friendly and helpful which is always appreciated.

Disliked Nothing - campsite is as described so we got exactly what we were expecting.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words, really glad you liked it.
Best
Alex

A lovely place too stay..for a…

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8 out of 10
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Abigail J.

Primitive grass trailer tent campsite

Liked A lovely place too stay..for a family or couples. Alex was very welcoming..fire pit ready on our arrival and logs if needed..
The space we chose was private..showers easy too use if needed and run off solar ..brilliant set up Alex ..

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From the manager: Thanks for your comments , much appreciated. Sort of wondering what you didn't like to give the site an 8/10. Maybe the lack of facilities? I do need to remind anyone booking we are a simple site, off grid, in a small field. We do not have any games rooms or other activities, apart from an abundance of quiet nature and countryside.

Lovely back to basics site with everything you need, minus the crowds!

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Julie W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The peace and quiet, the views, Alex's friendly welcome, the proximity to Shaftesbury....everything!
The portaloos were kept clean and didn't smell - so if you've only ever used them at a festival, fear not, these are much more pleasant. We were lucky to have sunny, warm weather so the solar-powered hot water worked for us and I enjoyed warm showers with a view.
Great places to visit nearby (Shaftesbury is beautiful - highly recommend the Lido for a swim) and the dark skies provided amazing stargazing opportunities. We had a brilliant bank holiday weekend, thank you Alex!

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review, and helpful comments for others.
Best
Alex

Another lovely stay! So quiet and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Another lovely stay! So quiet and Alex is so helpful
Although it was busier than previous years, it felt so peaceful

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From the manager: Thank you, your comments are much appreciated, and great photos. What a glorious bank holiday. A rare thing!
Best
Alex

Tranquility and simpleness of site. Large…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Tranquility and simpleness of site. Large pitches and good blackberries!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for a great review, its been an amazing year for foraging and fruit, even if the fields are looking like the Sahara.
Best
Alex

Campsite in a lovely field. A…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Campsite in a lovely field. A relaxing back to nature feel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much and also for the photo! appreciated.
Best
Alex

We had a fantastic stay at…

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James D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had a fantastic stay at Edwards Farm. Everything was just as described – peaceful, quiet, with good basic facilities. It was the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway with family. Alex, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you!

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From the manager: Thanks James, I appreciate your comments very much. Your extended family were a delight to host.
All Best
Alex

Def be back next season

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Rosemary R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location - lovely peaceful sight. Flat pitches neatly mowed. Very clean toilets plenty of paper handwashing etc- good washing up and hot water facilities. Good dry logs. Helpful friendly owner Alex as he's getting to know us well as local family who keep returning.

Disliked Our last visit this year 😭

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From the manager: Thanks Rosemary, glad the weather was kind to you this time. Best of luck with wedding, see yoiu next year.
Best
Alex


Features

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 Scouts welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Edwards Farm

Foyle Hill

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0PT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.99946°N
2.21511°W

Route directions

The campsite is located at the bottom of Foyle Hill. The entrance is by a field gate and not the farmhouse. The field gate is located two gates up on the right from the farmhouse entrance in the direction of Shaftesbury.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 km The Town Hall
1.4 km The Town Hall
13.1 km Virginia Ash
Rail
5.6 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
11.7 km Tisbury Rail Station
14.2 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
35.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
35.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
39.1 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
36.5 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

A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on a wander around the shops or get up to Gold Hill in the centre for views across the vale. If stretching the legs isn’t really for you, admire animals instead at Longleat House (half an hour’s drive) and Monkey World (40 minutes). Those more culturally curious can navigate their way towards National Trust attractions like Stourhead (20 minutes), King Alfred's Tower (half an hour) and Montacute House (45 minutes) or skedaddle to the ancient site of Stonehenge (35 minutes) to gaze at the granddaddy of all things historical. Keen for the coast? Peruse the seaside around Poole (50 minutes) and Bournemouth (an hour), perhaps heading off on an amble between the two; urban explores are to be had around Bath’s Roman ruins (55 minutes), at Salisbury’s high-spired cathedral (50 minutes) or closer by at the abbey in the pretty settlement of Sherborne (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 33.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 34.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 39 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 39.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine 39.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 14 km

Longleat 21.3 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 24.3 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 24.5 km

Wilton House 26.6 km

National Trust

Stourhead 13.9 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 18.5 km

Little Clarendon 18.8 km

White Mill 24.2 km

Kingston Lacy 24.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.8 km

Duncliffe Wood 3.3 km

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 5.8 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 7.2 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 7.2 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 34.2 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 Edwards Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Edwards Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Edwards Farm? A visit to Shaftesbury is sure to be on the cards when staying at this site – the historic town is a mere mile away, so you can easily go off on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Edwards Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Edwards Farm? From $46.53 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.