Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

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Music and bar at Donkey Down camping
Music and bar at donkey down camping
The eastern field
Flat and spacious eastern field
Flat pitches
Bushy trees
View from the eastern field
Views for miles
Trees in the western field
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The eastern field
Flat and spacious eastern field
Flat pitches

  • Spacious site over four acres of a working farm with great views
  • A 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 minutes from Weymouth
  • Barbecues and firepits welcome; neolithic tumuli in the main field
With ancient burial sites and some top-notch views to its name, Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree is the sort of place where you’ll certainly be keen to roll out of bed and go for a wander. The spacious site is spread over four acres of relatively flat grassland, next to Came Woods, with excellent views over the north Dorset countryside on one side and glimpses over Weymouth Bay and Portland on the other. There’s a fair bit of history at this working farm, in the form of several Neolithic tumuli in the main pitching field. And there’s more in the surrounding area too, which you can spot as you take walks along local footpaths to Hardy’s Monument and Osmington White Horse or along the Dorset Ridgeway. Getting in and out should be fairly straightforward here: the farm is a 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 from Weymouth, both easy journeys via B roads. Closer to home are the villages of Sutton Poyntz and Preston, which have convenience stores, fish and chip shops and a clutch of good pubs. With so much space to run about in, this site is a fine pick for family holidays and those travelling with dogs. Barbecues and campfires are allowed on site too, although some restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of guests and local wildlife alike.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 May to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 48 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Spectacular scenery

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning views, great staff & atmosphere. Spacious pitches, clean facilities, weekend music/food loved. Minor navigation/wind issues noted, signage improved. Some camper noise, bell tent leaks, booking mix-ups addressed by management.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly,helpful.Will definitely be using again. Clean.peaceful.

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Elizabeth T. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely site. Peaceful with beautiful views. Friendly and helpful on arrival.
Clean loos and showers.

Disliked Maybe 1 or 2 more showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back

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Julia C. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location and spacious campsite. incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Facilities basic but kept very clean and are all you need. Spacious site. Good bins.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked the warm welcome and…

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Lee O. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked We liked the warm welcome and the quiet spot were the campsite is + its really close to Weymouth

Disliked Nothing, can’t fault it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really simple clean campsite…

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Andy R. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Really simple clean campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious, flat pitches. Great views. Showers…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Spacious, flat pitches. Great views. Showers were good. Campsite well run with very friendly on site staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great few days. Although very windy.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked The views, the land and the landowner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay will…

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Tony O. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked We had a lovely stay will defo be back next year

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Close to everywhere you need whilst…

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 Kate Y. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Close to everywhere you need whilst still being out in the country, really friendly campsite. Can hire a wood pit for a campfire and there's wood. They also have a cabin to get drinks from if you're feeling in the mood.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views! Well organised site with…

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 Joanna T. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great views! Well organised site with a friendly host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious site with beautiful views. Basic…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site

Liked Spacious site with beautiful views. Basic facilities were clean and in good condition. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

Chalky Road

Whitcombe

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8NL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.66769°N
2.4268°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 km South Station
6.6 km Marks and Spencer
22.5 km Red Lion
Rail
3.5 km Upwey Rail Station
4.7 km Dorchester South Rail Station
4.9 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
31 km Poole Ferry Terminal
31.6 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
43.7 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

What exactly is the Osmington White Horse (25 minutes' walk)? In the shape of King George II riding his steed, this limestone figure is carved into a smugglers’ landscape. Hardy's Monument (two hours' walk/20 minutes' drive) is a stone monument and a fine reward for a slightly more challenging hike. If you’re keen to see more historical bits, The Tank Museum (20 minutes) houses an impressive collection of war tanks and the Swanage Railway (40 minutes) keeps alive a steam railway from the 19th century. Dorchester (10 minutes) is another good bet, with a dinosaur museum, teddy bear museum and the Tutankhamun Exhibition’s mummy artefacts. Of course, you’re not far from the Jurassic Coast either – big sights there include Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (20 minutes), Chesil Beach (20 minutes), Portland Bill Lighthouse (half an hour) and Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (25 minutes). As for classic seaside amusements and other family-friendly days out, count on Fantasy Island amusement park (10 minutes), Bournemouth (45 minutes), Monkey World (20 minutes) and Weymouth (15 minutes). Weymouth has a gorgeous sandy beach, the Sealife Centre and boat trips to fish for mackerel or visit Portland.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 3.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 4.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 6.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 8.3 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 4.9 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 6.3 km

Hardy's Birthplace 7.4 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 12.3 km

The Tank Museum 13.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 4.6 km

Hardy's Cottage 7.3 km

Clouds Hill 13.5 km

Corfe Castle 26.2 km

White Mill 29.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 4.1 km

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 4.5 km

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 4.6 km

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 4.6 km

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 4.7 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 6.1 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, England 13.2 km

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

    Wareham, England 15.8 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 Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree? What exactly is the Osmington White Horse (25 minutes' walk)? In the shape of King George II riding his steed, this limestone figure is carved into a smugglers’ landscape. Hardy's Monument (two … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree? From $55.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.