Primrose Camping

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The camping field looking towards Hambledon Hill
The camping field looking towards Hambledon Hill
The camping field entrance
The camping field towards the hedgerow
A peaceful summer evening at Primrose
The field in early spring
The camping field in early summer
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The camping field entrance
The camping field towards the hedgerow
A peaceful summer evening at Primrose

  • Peaceful adults-only site on a working organic farm in north Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive to Shaftesbury; 25 minutes to Stourhead
  • Pick-your-own pitch setup with farm shop and café on site
Off-grid, adults-only pitches on an organic farm – how about that as a place to step away from everyday life and take it easy for a while? This supremely peaceful setup is what’s on offer at Primrose Camping, a small site within a working farm in the north Dorset countryside about 10 minutes’ drive from Shaftesbury. This is a place that’s designed for guests who are after a relaxed rural getaway, with gorgeous views over open countryside by day day and wonderfully dark skies by night for stargazing. It’s all very informal here, with guests picking whichever spot they fancy in the spacious field rather than being given designated pitches. You’re welcome to park next to your pitch, set up a gazebo or awning and light your barbecue too. Facilities have been purposely kept on the simple side here, but although there are no electric hook-ups you will have access to a drinking water standpipe, portable toilets and hot showers. There’s also a real highlight in the form of the farm shop and café a short walk from the camping field – the shop sells organic produce from the farm and other local suppliers, while the café does a good line in coffee and pastries. This is a working farm so it’s likely you’ll hear a bit of noise from tractors, livestock and other aspects of farm life. Some parts of the farm are not open to guests, but there are plenty of walking trails around the area – including some paths that lead from the farm into the lovely surroundings of the Blackmore Vale.

Site type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens September 1
Please note

Safety

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

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Tue, Sep 1 to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Adults only

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 Local produce 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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby

Location

Primrose Camping

Primrose Organic Produce

Lymburghs Farm

Marnhull

Dorset

England

DT10 1HN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97226°N
2.2698°W

Route directions

What3Words: blanks.retrieves.printouts

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km The Town Hall
6.3 km The Town Hall
9.1 km Virginia Ash
Rail
6.9 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
10.9 km Templecombe Rail Station
16.6 km Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
35.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
35.2 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
38.5 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
37.7 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

Shaftesbury (10 minutes' drive) is a good place to find shops and places to eat – and while you’re there you’ll also want to visit Shaftesbury Abbey and the Gold Hill Museum before taking in the views from the top of Gold Hill itself – made famous by a much-loved 1970s TV advert, it’s a gorgeous spot with cobbles and traditional cottages framing the Blackmore Vale scenery. There are several good walks to try out around the farm, or you could venture a little further to explore the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, perhaps taking in places like Hambledon Hill (15 minutes) or Old Wardour Castle (half an hour) along the way. If you’re ready for a beer after your walk, perhaps stop in for a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery in Blandford Forum (25 minutes). Several lovely estates are scattered around this area too – wander around Stourhead (25 minutes) to see the various follies around the landscaped gardens, admire the art collections at Kingston Lacy (35 minutes) or sign up for house tours and safaris at Longleat (40 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Crown Inn Pub 2.9 km
  • The Plough Pub 3.1 km
  • The Blackmore Vale Inn Pub 3.8 km
  • The Kings Arms Pub 3.9 km
  • The White Horse Pub 4 km
  • The Ship Inn Pub 4.3 km
  • The Crown Inn Pub 4.4 km
  • Breezy Ridges Restaurant 5.6 km
  • Swan Inn Pub 5.7 km
  • The Fontmell Pub 6.1 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 5.5 km
  • Aldi 6.3 km
  • Tesco 6.6 km
  • Lidl 6.7 km
  • Asda 7.1 km
  • Waitrose 7.1 km
  • Lidl 7.2 km
  • Shillingstone Co-op 7.5 km
  • Co-op Food 7.7 km
  • Dike & Son 7.8 km

Parks and play

  • Rolt (Millennium Green) 5.8 km
  • Stalbridge Recreation Area Play Park 8.3 km
  • Stalbridge Recreation Area 8.3 km

Family days out

  • Shaftesbury Abbey Visitor attraction 6.2 km
  • Gold Hill Visitor attraction 6.3 km
  • Gold Hill Visitor attraction 6.3 km
  • Sturminster Castle 6.3 km
  • Gartell Light Railway Theme park 9.7 km
  • Mere Castle 13.3 km
  • New Wardour Castle 14 km
  • Old Wardour Castle 14.6 km

Public transport

  • The Old School 1.5 km
  • The High School 5 km
  • Car Park 5.6 km
  • Compton Abbas Church 5.8 km
  • Crown Hill 6.1 km
  • The Town Hall 6.3 km
  • John Shoobridge Court 6.6 km
  • Health Centre 6.7 km
  • Shaftesbury School 6.7 km
  • Wincombe Lane 6.8 km

Other nearby

  • Todber Manor Fishery Fishing 1 km
  • Coking Farm Fishery Fishing 5 km
  • Bugley Pools Fishing 6 km
  • Mole Country Stores General shop 7 km
  • The Original Factory Shop General shop 7.1 km
  • Henstridge Golf & Leasure Golf course 7.1 km
  • J&R Reynolds General shop 7.3 km

Local services

  • Barclays Cashpoint 6.3 km
  • NatWest Cashpoint 6.3 km
  • HSBC Cashpoint 7.1 km
  • G&A Cook Fuel station 3.1 km
  • Marnhull Pharmacy 3.1 km
  • Riverside Garage Fuel station 4.1 km
  • Murco Fuel station 4.7 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 5.6 km
  • Westminster Memorial Hospital 6.1 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 6.4 km
  • Gillingham Service Station Fuel station 6.5 km
  • Abbey View Medical Centre Doctors 6.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy 6.5 km

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Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 15.4 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 21.6 km

Longleat 23.8 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 24.2 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 26.3 km

National Trust

Stourhead 15.2 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 23.4 km

Little Clarendon 23.6 km

White Mill 23.7 km

Kingston Lacy 24.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 1.8 km

Duncliffe Wood 3.1 km

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 5 km

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 5.8 km

Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 5.8 km

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 30.4 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 Primrose Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Primrose Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Primrose Camping? Shaftesbury (10 minutes' drive) is a good place to find shops and places to eat – and while you’re there you’ll also want to visit Shaftesbury Abbey and the Gold Hill Museum … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Primrose Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Primrose Camping? From $112.82 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.