Friar Waddon Farm Campsite

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  • Dorset pop-up site on a working farm with sea views over Weymouth Bay
  • Weymouth and Jurassic Coast within a 15-minute drive
  • Pub and farm shop within walking distance; footpath next to the site
Friar Waddon Farm Campsite is part of a family-run working arable farm in the Dorset countryside, about 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast. The pop-up site is open during the summer harvest season, so it’s likely you’ll see some of the day-to-day goings-on of proper farm life (like combine harvesters that may well be fascinating to the kids…) Pitches are spread across a fenced 15-acre field with stunning views towards the sea at Weymouth Bay. There’s quite a bit of wildlife around too, so keep an eye out for barn owls, hares, deer and passing birds. If you’ve not spotted anything on site, maybe try your luck heading out for a stroll or a bike ride – there are lots of options nearby, including paths right from the site towards local landmarks like the Hardy Monument. This is a place where the owners have a task for you: namely, to sit back, enjoy the views and take in the nature all around you. To help with that, they’ve got rules in place that prevent loud or late music being played on site. There’s lots of space for kids and dogs to have a run about on site, so hopefully they’ll be pretty tired out by bedtime too… Barbecues are welcome on site as long as they’re raised off the ground and embers are removed (no firepits or naked flames on site though, thank you). Supplies for your grill can be picked up from the farm shop a couple of miles away or at bigger shops in Weymouth or Dorchester. Facilities on site include running water and portable toilets, but there are no showers.

Site type

Tent sites 30
RV sites 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Friar Waddon Farm Campsite

5 Friar Waddon Cottage

Friar Waddon

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.66741°N
-2.50247°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 km South Station
7.2 km Marks and Spencer
19.8 km Coach Station
Rail
3.3 km Upwey Rail Station
6.4 km Dorchester West Rail Station
6.6 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
36.3 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36.9 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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: - Weymouth (beach, Sea Life Centre and RSPB Lodmoor): 15 minutes - Nothe Fort (Victorian seafront fort): 15 minutes - Chesil Beach: 15 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 15 minutes - Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens: 15 minutes - Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy: 20 minutes - Durdle Door: half an hour - Monkey World: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Weymouth Lodmoor 6.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 6.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 8.5 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle 8.6 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.1 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.5 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 7 km

Hardy's Birthplace 10.6 km

The Tank Museum 18.5 km

National Trust

Max Gate 7.2 km

Hardy's Cottage 10.5 km

Clouds Hill 18.5 km

Corfe Castle 31.5 km

White Mill 34.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nottington - Chickerell 3.2 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 3.2 km

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 3.2 km

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 3.2 km

A Chess Piece Visit 3.5 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 8.2 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 Friar Waddon Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Friar Waddon Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Friar Waddon Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Weymouth (beach, Sea Life Centre and RSPB Lodmoor): 15 minutes - Nothe Fort (Victorian seafront fort): 15 minutes - Chesil Beach: 15 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Friar Waddon Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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