Mill Paddock Campsite

9.1 251 reviews
Grassy pitches surrounded by trees
Grassy pitches surrounded by trees
Entrance to the site
Wild swimming spot in the river
Spacious grass pitches
Well-kept level pitches
Firepits allowed
Water activities on the river frome
Sunset at kimmeridge bay
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Entrance to the site
Wild swimming spot in the river
Spacious grass pitches

  • Well-kept family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
  • Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
  • Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Whatever your reason to head for the West County – beach holidays, family sightseeing, walking or watersports – Mill Paddock Campsite has got all bases covered. This small site is around 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre; it’s also right by the Purbeck Way, and only a short stroll from paddleboarding adventures along the River Frome. With no designated pitches, you can set up wherever you like on the level, well-maintained and family-friendly camping field, which has electric hook-ups and water points dotted around its perimeter. The modern facilities block houses showers, toilets and washing-up sinks – it’s cleaned regularly and there’s always plenty of hot water. There are mature trees edging the field if you’re after shade, picnic tables are provided for alfresco dining and firepits are welcome so you can all gather around and enjoy being together. Logs are available to purchase on site at a low price, and pretty everything you need for outdoor evenings can be found in the shops, pubs and restaurants of Wareham (10 minutes’ drive). Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in all the family fun, and guest numbers are always limited so the field never feels overcrowded; this also allows a safe environment for children to play in – and there’s a treehouse for them to muck around in too.

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Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Dogs

  • 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.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 251 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, well-kept site with spacious, flat pitches. Owners Abbie & Paul lauded for hospitality/local tips. Facilities mostly clean, hot water for showers/washing. Great base for exploring. Minor water pressure/ant issues were promptly handled.

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In summary it is not worth the money. You are only paying for location

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location for Dorset tourist attractions. Nice flat level ground and large pitch sizes.

Disliked The no noise after 9pm policy is not policed. People were playing music loudly and drunkenly singing outside gone 11pm. After I phoned the campsite manager and complained, they said they would ask them to turn it down or confiscate their speakers, but after doing so, 10 minutes later the music was turned up louder and I could hear the people moaning about me. Grown adults acting like children. We booked the site for a peaceful getaway, but it was ruined by chavs and site managers unwilling to enforce their own policy. Do not be fooled by the high price of this site, it does not reflect the quality of the site nor the people it attracts!

Also given the size of the site and the number of people, the facilities are lacking. In the males, there is only 1 urinal, 2 toilets and 2 showers. Showers which are freezing cold most of the time as it runs off a hot water tank and not a modern gas boiler. I heard the manager say a few times, oh i wouldn't go in there yet there is no hot water. Ridiculous in this day and age.

Lastly, signal is poor on the site and there is no wifi.

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Lovely atmosphere, very nice owners, clean…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely atmosphere, very nice owners, clean and nicely tucked away with a stream nearby that the dog loved.

Disliked Didn’t dislike anything, just bring a long electric cord.

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Lovely family campsite! We will be…

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 Harriett H. 4 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely family campsite! We will be back!

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Very friendly staff who couldn't do…

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 Deborah B. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Matched expectations from description.
Small, clean and tidy site.
Good sized pitches.
Great location. Fantastic countryside including Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge Bay near by.
Excellent site owner. Really helpful with great knowledge of the local area.

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Lovely campsite, friendly staff. Local shops…

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Trent-Elliott R. 2 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, friendly staff. Local shops 10 min drive and plenty of beautiful scenery surroundings

Disliked Shower pressure was good but could do with showers with movable heads as the angle wasnt great but other than that everything was perfect.

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Our second stay at the campsite.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Our second stay at the campsite. Ideal for a few nights away, everything we needed - short distance from attractions and amenities. The site is quiet and the grounds are flat. Perfect stay on a budget.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unprofessional and poor showers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Sarah T. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Big,flat pitches, great location, accommodated big groups and allowed to pitch together.

Disliked Shower pressure was poor, although individual cubicles there were only 2 which was not enough when site was pretty much full. If they addressed this issue, would be much better.
Owners were hit and miss, when a complaint was raised about the shower, they were very rude to another group about it Infront of whole campsite. This made me very uncomfortable and I felt was really unprofessional. Sadly won't be using this site again.

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Clean site, flat and spacious pitches.…

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Suzanne O. 1 review

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean site, flat and spacious pitches.
Friendly owners, would come back again 😁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat pitches, plenty of space between…

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Jess H. 3 reviews

Power optional grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Flat pitches, plenty of space between pitches, relaxed and laid back vibes
Paul was an amazing host, very knowledgeable and a charming chap

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mill Paddock Campsite

Church Lane

East Stoke

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 6AW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67911°N
2.18424°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Red Lion
5.3 km Post Office
10.2 km East Street
Rail
2.6 km Wool Rail Station
5.1 km Wareham Rail Station
8.3 km Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
14.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
16.1 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
27.2 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

There are footpaths and river walks a few metres away from the site, which is on the Purbeck Way as well as the Purbeck Cycle Ride route. Paddleboarding and kayaking on the River Frome can be arranged and booked with qualified local instructors at an additional cost. If you want to dip your toes in the sea, the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast are calling. Studland Bay (25 minutes’ drive) has miles of sandy beach with views of Old Harry’s Rocks, and you might want to try a bit of fossil hunting at Kimmeridge Bay (20 minutes). You can also have a safe swim in the shallow waters of Lulworth Cove (15 minutes), from where you can walk to the spectacular rock arch at Durdle Door in 25 minutes. The kids should appreciate watching the animal antics at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre, where there are daily keeper talks, and enjoy mooching around the highly acclaimed Tank Museum at Bovington (both 10 minutes’ drive), where there are also frequent driving displays.

Food and drink

  • Black Dog Inn Pub 0.9 km
  • The Black Bear Pub 2.4 km
  • The Ship Inn Pub 3 km
  • Seven Stars (Freehouse) Pub 4.3 km
  • The Angel Pub 4.4 km
  • The Weld Arms Pub 4.9 km
  • Clouds Hill Pub 4.9 km
  • Monsoon Restaurant 5.2 km
  • Antelope Inn Pub 5.3 km
  • The Kings Arms Pub 5.3 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 5.3 km
  • Sainsbury's 5.4 km
  • Lidl 6.2 km

Parks and play

  • Northmoor Park 5.2 km
  • Hauses Field Play Area Playground 5.2 km
  • The Hayricks park 5.5 km
  • John Procter Memorial Ground park 6 km
  • Bestwall Park 6.2 km
  • Woodlands Play Area Playground 7.3 km
  • Blue Pool Play Area Playground 7.4 km
  • God's Pocket park 8.6 km
  • Splash Zone Playground 8.9 km

Family days out

  • Lulworth Castle and Park Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Lulworth Castle 4.8 km
  • Clouds Hill Visitor attraction 6.4 km
  • Fossil Forest Visitor attraction 8.1 km
  • Stair Hole Visitor attraction 8.3 km
  • Falmer Palmer’s Deer Feeding Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Fine Foundation Marine Centre Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Farmer Palmer’s Tractor Rides Visitor attraction 8.9 km
  • Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Durdle Door Visitor attraction 9.2 km

Public transport

  • Church 0.5 km
  • Middlefield 0.8 km
  • The Cross 2.4 km
  • Primary School 2.5 km
  • Wool Station 2.7 km
  • Wool Bridge 2.7 km
  • Monkey World 3.2 km
  • Purbeck School & Leisure Centre 4.4 km
  • Silent Woman 4.4 km
  • Event Bus Stop 4.5 km

Beaches

  • Pondfield 7.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove 8 km
  • Man O' War Cove 9 km
  • Durdle Door 9.3 km

What’s nearby

  • The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort Golf course 3.2 km
  • Wareham Golf Club Golf course 5.4 km
  • Ridge Marina 6.8 km
  • Bulbury Woods Golf Club Golf course 9.1 km

Local services

  • The Wellbridge Practice Doctors 2.9 km
  • Wool Filling Station Fuel station 3 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.1 km
  • Wareham Hospital 4.8 km
  • Bovington Medical Centre Hospital 5 km
  • Murco Fuel station 5.3 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 5.3 km
  • Mer Charging station 5.4 km
  • Texaco Fuel station 6.7 km
  • Sandford Surgery Doctors 7 km

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Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.1 km

The Tank Museum 4.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 8.2 km

Corfe Castle 9.9 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.4 km

Corfe Castle 10 km

Hardy's Cottage 15.6 km

Brownsea Island 16 km

White Mill 16.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.8 km

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5.1 km

Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 5.7 km

Clouds Hill - Moreton 5.9 km

CREECH GRANGE 6.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 17.7 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 Mill Paddock Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mill Paddock Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mill Paddock Campsite? There are footpaths and river walks a few metres away from the site, which is on the Purbeck Way as well as the Purbeck Cycle Ride route. Paddleboarding and kayaking on the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mill Paddock Campsite?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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