When can I check in and check out of Tollerford Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

Tollerford Camping

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View of the jurassic coast from eggardon hill

Quiet rural site in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A 25-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; cycling and fishing nearby
Train station, pub, shop and organic milk bar within walking distance

There’s a real rural feel at Tollerford Camping, a back to basics site in the Dorset countryside. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this dog-friendly and family-friendly site is 25 minutes’ drive away from the Jurassic Coast, where watersports, fossil hunting and sea dips are on hand. Ancient monuments are a common sight from here, with Eggardon Hill’s fort 10 minutes’ drive away, Hardy Monument 20 minutes away and Maiden Castle 25 minutes away. Dorchester, an ancient Roman town, is 15 minutes’ drive away too and home to a Roman amphitheatre and military museum. On site, the main attraction is surely the splendid rural scenery. This is a simple site, so facilities include basic portable toilets and a dishwashing point with cold water. There’s a train station within walking distance of the site on the Weymouth to Bristol line, so you’ll be able to caper further afield if you're roaming by public transport. Conveniently, you can easily tend to a grumbling tummy from the site, as the village of Maiden Newton is under 10 minutes’ walk away. Here, there’s a local pub, well-stocked shops, a post office and petrol station which houses a local organic milk bar. You can also get your mitts on fish and chips from the fish and chip shop, open two nights per week.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tollerford Camping

Higher Frome

Vauchurch

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 0AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.77915°N
-2.57999°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.7 km South Station

13.9 km Coach Station

18.4 km Yeovil Bus Station

Rail

0.8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station

9.7 km Chetnole Rail Station

12.3 km Dorchester West Rail Station

Ferry

21.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

42.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal

42.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - River Frome (wild brown trout fly fishing and canoeing to Poole Harbour): under five minutes’ drive - National Cycle Network: under five minutes - Cerne Giant (National Trust ancient figure sculpted into the chalk hillside): 15 minutes - West Bay (small harbour town with a beach, watersports on the river and two piers): 25 minutes - Charmouth (beaches and fossil hunting activities): 35 minutes - Weymouth (seaside town): 35 minutes - Isle of Portland (rock climbing): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hive	13.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	15.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	16 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	18.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	19.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 9 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 13.4 km

Hardy's Birthplace 14.5 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 19.5 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 20.1 km

National Trust

Max Gate 13.5 km

Hardy's Cottage 14.4 km

Montacute House 21.3 km

Tintinhull Garden 23.6 km

Clouds Hill 24.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTMARLE 4.2 km

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 5.4 km

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 8 km

MELBURY PARK 8.2 km

BRIDEHEAD 8.8 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 12.6 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 42.3 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.

Payment terms

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tollerford Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tollerford Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tollerford Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - River Frome (wild brown trout fly fishing and canoeing to Poole Harbour): under five minutes’ drive - National Cycle Network: under five minutes - Cerne Giant … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Tollerford Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more