Threshold Farm

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  • Wild camping site with 32 acres of wildflower meadows and woodland
  • In the Purbeck Hills; Jurassic Coast 10 minutes’ drive
  • Firepits for hire and wood for sale; honesty shop with local produce
There are 32 acres of wildflower meadows and woodlands to explore at Threshold Farm in the Purbeck Hills. It doesn’t get much ‘wilder’ than this; the wild camping is on walk-on pitches in a three-acre wildflower meadow only accessible by paths mowed into waist-high grass. The site is kept simple to reduce the impact on nature and keep things nice and peaceful. There are two snazzy composting toilets, a washing-up area with biodegradable soap, a fresh water tap and firepits to hire for an additional fee (bags of firewood are also for sale). If you don’t want to carry your belongings to the pitch, grab one of the wheelbarrows or pay a small fee for the quad-bike shuttle service. At the honesty shop, get your hands on a variety of fresh, local produce. When you’re out exploring, there are plenty of places to eat out too. Jurassic Coast locations like Swanage Bay and the Dancing Ledge are only 10 minutes away by car, and famed Durdle Door is half an hour’s drive away too. The historic market town of Wareham is 20 minutes' drive away. This is a leave-no-trace site, so guests are given a bag for general waste and recycling. You’re welcome to bring along your barbecue or firepit, but it must be kept well off the ground, 'on legs’. This is a peaceful site with just the occasional whistle of the Swanage steam train in the distance and all of the usual wildlife sounds. Guests are asked not to play music and to keep noise to a minimum, especially after 9pm. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site as long as they’re kept on a lead. There are many four- and two-legged animals nearby, like deer with fawns, ground-nesting birds, rabbits and lizards.

Site type

Tent sites 25
Opens July 22
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • A £40 'leave no trace' deposit is required just after booking and will be refunded upon departure after inspection of your pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jul 22 to

Open from Mon, Sep 1 to

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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 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Threshold Farm

Sandy Hill Lane

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.63004°N
-2.008°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km East Street
3.5 km East Street
4.1 km Bus Station
Rail
10.1 km Poole Rail Station
10.3 km Holton Heath Rail Station
10.3 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
6.9 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
7.3 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
7.5 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
20.6 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: - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Swanage (steam railway and beach): 10 minutes - Dancing Ledge (Jurassic coast attraction): 10 minutes - Old Harry Rocks (chalk formations near Studland): 15 minutes - Durlston Castle: 15 minutes - Chapmans Pool (remove cove near a pub): 20 minutes - Wareham (historic market town): 20 minutes - Tyneham (abandoned ghost village): 20 minutes - Careys Secret Garden: 20 minutes - RSPB Arne: 20 minutes - Worbarrow Bay (large, sandy beach): 25 minutes - Kimmeridge Bay (sheltered beach with rockpools): 25 minutes - Lulworth Cove (popular beach): half an hour - The Walled Garden: half an hour - Durdle Door (iconic Jurassic Coast rock arch): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 4.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 8.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 3.8 km

Swanage Railway 4.1 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.5 km

Brownsea Island 7.5 km

Dorset Cruises 13.4 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 3.6 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.3 km

Brownsea Island 7.4 km

Clouds Hill 19.8 km

White Mill 19.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 2.7 km

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.6 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 3.8 km

West From Corfe Castle 3.9 km

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 3.9 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 31.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Threshold Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Threshold Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Threshold Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Swanage (steam railway and beach): 10 minutes - Dancing Ledge (Jurassic coast attraction): 10 minutes - Old Harry Rocks (chalk … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Threshold Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Threshold Farm? From $46.25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.