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Wilkswood Farm Campsite

Dog-friendly pop-up farm site two miles from the Jurassic Coast
A five-minute drive from Swanage beach, steam train and Dancing Ledge
Firepits to hire; woodland walks, shop and pub a short walk away

From chugging along the steam railway to snorkelling and kayaking at sea, there are lots of ways to explore the Jurassic Coast – and you can take your pick most easily, as it's just five minutes’ drive away from Wilkswood Farm Campsite. At this relaxed dog-friendly site on a working sheep and beef farm, the pitches are a five-minute drive away from Swanage beach and Dancing Ledge and 20 minutes from Knoll Beach Studland. As a pop-up site, there are basic facilities including a portable toilet and dishwashing area. Directly from the site, you can wander down a bridleway into the woods to walk your dog or simply sit back and gaze over the sublime views, including a treetop view towards Swanage. There’s the coastal path too, of course, and cycling paths in the surrounding area. This site is family-friendly with plenty of safe and level-grounded spaces for energetic kids to burn themselves out a little. In the evening, you may want to unwind over a firepit – if so, there are firepits available to hire on site. While the site feels peaceful, it’s certainly not cut off. Just off the main road to Swanage, the beach is within walking distance (it’s an hour’s walk away). You may also want to walk to Harman’s Cross (25 minutes’ walk) to catch the train to Swanage or Corfe Castle, or to Langton Matravers (15 minutes), where there’s a village shop, deli and pub.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wilkswood Farm Campsite

Wilkswood Farm

Valley Road

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.61587°N
-2.00443°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.2 km Bus Station

4.3 km East Street

Rail

11.6 km Wareham Rail Station

11.6 km Poole Rail Station

11.8 km Holton Heath Rail Station

Ferry

8.1 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

8.5 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal

8.8 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

21.7 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Swanage beach (swimming, watersports, fishing, miniature golf course and snorkelling/diving): five minutes’ drive - Dancing Ledge (flat rock area on the Jurassic coast): five minutes - Swanage Railway (steam train rides): five minutes - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve (walking and cycling trails, bird hide and castle): 10 minutes - Corfe Castle: 15 minutes - Winspit Quarry (disused quarry attraction): 15 minutes - Knoll Beach Studland (National Trust sandy beach with views of Old Harry Rocks and watersports): 20 minutes -Tyneham (deserted village): 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Swanage Central	3.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Studland Knoll House	5.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay	9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	9.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 3.2 km

Corfe Castle 4.6 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.6 km

Brownsea Island 8.8 km

Dorset Cruises 14.4 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 4.5 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.9 km

Brownsea Island 8.7 km

Clouds Hill 20.8 km

White Mill 21.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.8 km

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 3.1 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.1 km

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 4.1 km

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 4.2 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 32 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 Wilkswood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wilkswood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wilkswood Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Swanage beach (swimming, watersports, fishing, miniature golf course and snorkelling/diving): five minutes’ drive - Dancing Ledge (flat rock area on the Jurassic coast): five minutes - … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Wilkswood Farm Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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