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Little Rodmore Camping

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Sunrise over the field (added by visitor 03 aug 2020)

A nearly wild campsite in the heart of The Blackmore Vale in Dorset
Jurassic Coast's Weymouth and Osmington beaches 40 minutes' drive away
Shared fridge-freezer and campfires on base; 20 minutes to Sherborne

Make hay while the sun shines at Little Rodmore Camping, a pop-up nearly-wild site in nine acres’ worth of grassy meadows and open only in summertime. Guests are surrounded by several scenic fields while at this family farm – in short, it’s just the ticket for satisfyingly simple stays. With no electric hook-ups, it’s also a basic base for dawdling around Dorset’s northern reaches, and the lack of artificial lighting means the stars tend to be impressively bright after dusk. Cuddle up around the campfire with your fellow guests while staring skyward before keeping a keen eye out for the local deer, birds, butterflies and small mammals once the sun rises the next morning. More interested in hunting for fossils than gazing at country-dwelling creatures? Make your way to the Jurassic Coast beaches of Weymouth, Osmington and Ringstead Bay (all 40 minutes’ drive) and scurry around in search of extinct ammonites and belemnites instead. Facilities back at the park have been kept to the basics but include compost toilets, a single porta-shower, a shared fridge-freezer, a hot water hand-washing station and a cold-water washing-up area. Depending on demand, the site sometimes cooks up takeaway light bites for breakfast and dinner as well as Dorset cream teas (check in advance).

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Please ensure you bring your own toilet roll, torch and hand sanitiser. If returning to the campsite after 10pm, vehicles must be parked in the late night parking area.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

So peaceful and beautiful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Sonia F. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: So peaceful clean and love waking up and seeing deer running through the field as we were have a cuppa

Disliked: They don't open for longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect weekend away.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Sharon M. Aug 2023

Primitive grass campervan campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: We had such a lovely weekend at this site. The weather wasn’t great but that didn’t matter as the surroundings made up for it. The facilities were excellent and although we never got to meet the owners, it was evident that this site means a lot to them and is well taken care of. You are in a very quiet location with not much around but this is just how we wanted it. We will definitely return!

Disliked: Nothing to complain about!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and you are right the site does mean a lot to us!. We are a small organic farm and we are a pop up site. We feel very lucky to live here and are pleased to share it. Glad you enjoyed your stay despite the weather! Sorry my husband didn't meet up with you as he does try to speck to all our campers. I do too but am just recovering from an op for a new knee. We look forward to welcoming you back and we will make sure we meet you next time!

We had a great stay & would definitely recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Primitive grass campervan campsite (maximum 6 metres)

Liked: Flexible arrival and departure times Reasonable priced pitch Basic but clean facilities Fridge & freezer for communal use Phone charging point Dark skies - amazing stars 10 minute walk to a pub & coffee shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Rodmore Camping

Peaceful Lane

King's Stag

Dorset

England

DT10 2BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.89896°N
-2.39962°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.6 km Queens Head

9 km Virginia Ash

Rail

9.4 km Sherborne Rail Station

11.5 km Templecombe Rail Station

12.3 km Yetminster Rail Station

Ferry

32.5 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

35.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal

35.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

42.2 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

Once you’ve ticked off the beaches of Weymouth, Osmington and Ringstead Bay (40 minutes’ drive), set off a little further towards other famed stretches of Dorset coast, including the beaches of Durdle Door, Man 'O' War and Lulworth Cove (all 50 minutes). Or perhaps you’d like to stick to scenery closer by? If so, shuffle around Sherborne’s old castle, gardens, abbey and museum, then venture a bit farther to take a look round more establishments filled with curios, namely Dorchester’s Dorset County Museum, Tutankhamun Exhibition, Teddy Bear Museum and Dinosaur Museum (25 minutes). If you like your activities to be a little more interactive, meander around the Monkey World rescue centre (20 minutes) and the maze in Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (40 minutes). More creatures – from the underwater world, this time – can be spotted at the SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (25 miles), not too far from the impressive sand sculptures at Sandworld. Another offbeat spot to stick on the itinerary is Abbotsbury Swannery (40 minutes), the only place in the world where you can wander amid a colony of 600 mute swans. The flock lives on the grounds of an 11th-century monastery, close to the 18th-century Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens gorgeous magnolia and camellia displays.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bowleaze Cove	29.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	30 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor	30.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Central	31.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door West	32 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 18.8 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 19.3 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 21.2 km

Montacute House 22.8 km

Stourhead House and Garden 23.8 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 18.8 km

Max Gate 21.2 km

Clouds Hill 22.7 km

Montacute House 22.8 km

Tintinhull Garden 23.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 7.6 km

SHERBORNE CASTLE 8 km

VEN HOUSE 8.1 km

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 8.2 km

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 8.5 km

Local events

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 18.1 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 19.7 km
Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 25.3 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 31.8 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 32.1 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Vehicles

Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Additional terms

Please ensure you bring your own toilet roll, torch and hand sanitiser.

If returning to the campsite after 10pm, vehicles must be parked in the late night parking area.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Does Little Rodmore Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Little Rodmore Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Little Rodmore Camping? Once you’ve ticked off the beaches of Weymouth, Osmington and Ringstead Bay (40 minutes’ drive), set off a little further towards other famed stretches of Dorset coast, including the beaches of Durdle … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Little Rodmore Camping?

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