Chalk Meadow

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  • Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
  • Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Looking to really, really get back to nature? Well, this may be the spot for you. Chalk Meadow is a secluded grass paddock site on the outskirts of the sleepy Dorset village of Broadmayne, 20 minutes' drive away from Durdle Door. Facilities are minimal (just loos and hot showers) and there’s no electricity, but that’s part of its rural charm. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs – all are welcome here, for relaxing country breaks mooching across the fields. And if you want to get out exploring, there’s plenty to do for everybody. You can walk to Osmington White Horse in 45 minutes, and if you’re looking forward to splashing around in the sea with the kids, you’ve got the choice of Chesil (20 minutes), Preston and Ringstead (both 10 minutes) beaches. Get set to spark up the barbecue on site (just remember to bring your own) as it’s an easy 10-minute walk to Broadmayne to stock up on supplies in the convenience stores. Don’t want to cook? No worries – there’s a pub in the village too. For bigger shopping trips, the lively market town of Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is your best bet, and you’ll probably want to stay a while to poke around its markets, museums and Thomas Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 187 Pitchup.com customers

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Chalk Meadow: a quiet, natural getaway. Spacious, flat pitches with lovely country views. Jim, the owner, gets top marks for being friendly and helpful, keeping things relaxed and spotless. Great for kids to roam, with hot showers. Basic but clean facilities offer brilliant value. Locals love it and keep coming back.

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Very nice basic camping, spotless facilities and very well looked afte

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Ramon A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Size, not too big, not too small. Respectful people, nice and calm atmosphere. Clean toilets, hot water showers. Very nice owners, always looking after the place and campers. The owner even helped us fix our rental car when its battery stopped working...He saved the day! thanks very much again!! We will be back!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Pleased car was ok and you all had a nice time all the best Jim

A perfect spot.Very peaceful and the…

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Sarah-Jane W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked A perfect spot.Very peaceful and the showers were brilliant. We will certainly be coming back! Thank you Jim!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Pleased you enjoyed your stay thank you for my review hope to see you soon regards Jim

Loved everything, very natural campsite. The…

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Vera W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Loved everything, very natural campsite. The owner is lovely!

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From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your time at the camp nice to meet you all the best regards Jim

Quiet location and good facilities

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Lorna O. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet location , welcoming and friendly hosts. Hot shower and clean toilets

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for my review hope to see you again all the best regards Jim

An absolute gem of a campsite.…

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Daniela D. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked An absolute gem of a campsite. Small, friendly, peaceful. Exactly what we like. Jim was very warm and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you Jim :o)

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From the manager: Thank you for my review pleased you enjoyed your stay hope to see you soon Jim

Perfect grassy countryside pitch

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Taylor T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The pitch was so lovely and relaxing. The large grass field was perfect for my child to play in safely. The facilities were well looked after. The owner of the pitch popped in each day to check on us and was lovely and friendly. This was our first visit but we will absolutely be back!! I think we have found our new favourite campsite. :)

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From the manager: Thank you for my super review it was nice to have you and your lovely dogs all the best regards Jim

Everything. This site can't be faulted.…

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David E. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Everything. This site can't be faulted. It's in a lovely spot. Jim, the owner, is super friendly and looks after it so well.

Can't wait to stay again.

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From the manager: Nice to meet you hope to see you soon all the best Jim

What a lovely find! Peaceful, clean and friendly. Perfect!

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Amanda M. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked When I look for a campsite I want somewhere quiet and clean but with no frills and Chalk Meadow is perfect.

The owner could not be more friendly and welcoming. The facilities are basic but lovely and clean. And though on a gentle slope (perfect in my opinion as it means no flooded tent ever) the pitches feel flat and you don't feel like you are rolling out of bed.

It was a great location for us to spend time with friends and just chill out for the weekend.

I'm very sure that we will be back in the near future.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for camping with us so nice to meet you both hope to see you in the near future all the best regards Jim

Great campsite in a lovely area

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Emma S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great views of the surrounding countryside, welcoming and friendly campsite host, clean facilities, flat pitch, quiet environment, very good value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Nice you enjoyed your time with us the weather was good hope to see you soon all the best regards Jim

Great for enjoying being right next to nature with fields all around

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Karen B. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautifully rural location. Nice and simple

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From the manager: Nice to meet you both hope to see you soon many thanks all the best regards Jim

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Chalk Meadow

Broadmayne

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8PN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67403°N
2.3966°W

Route directions

Your satnav is likely to take you up South Drove – don't go up this road, but instead continue for 200 yards and look for Chalk Meadow on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km South Station
8.1 km Marks and Spencer
20.3 km Post Office
Rail
4.9 km Dorchester South Rail Station
5.2 km Dorchester West Rail Station
5.7 km Upwey Rail Station
Ferry
8.2 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28.8 km Poole Ferry Terminal
29.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
41.5 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

Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them happy, you can try Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). Plenty of adventures await along the Jurassic Coast too. Go walking at Chesil Beach (25 minutes), or search for fossils on the pebbly beach at Charmouth (50 minutes). You can stroll along the cliff path from pretty Lulworth Cove to see Durdle Door (both 20 minutes) or gaze out over the English Channel from Portland Bill Lighthouse (40 minutes). The kids have had their fun, so now you get a go. Weymouth (20 minutes) has a pretty harbour lined with boats as well as lots of seafront bars and restaurants, while Poole (40 minutes) is a great spot for pub crawling with a whole slew of restaurants. If late nights are not your thing, have a nose around the hilltop ruins of Corfe Castle (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 4.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 9.7 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 6.2 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 6.4 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 7.9 km

The Tank Museum 11 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 12 km

National Trust

Max Gate 4.3 km

Hardy's Cottage 6.2 km

Clouds Hill 11.3 km

Corfe Castle 24.2 km

White Mill 27.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 4.7 km

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 5.1 km

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 5.1 km

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 5.1 km

BOROUGH GARDENS 5.2 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 5.8 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 30 July 2026 – Thursday 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 13.9 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 Chalk Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chalk Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chalk Meadow? Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chalk Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chalk Meadow? From €27.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.