Fred’s Field Campsite

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Pick your pitch in the main camping field
Pick your pitch in the main camping field
Pallet beds for relaxing
Washing up facilities
The vegetable patch for picking!
Women’s toilet
Toilets
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Pallet beds for relaxing
Washing up facilities
The vegetable patch for picking!

  • Quiet rural pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham in Dorset
  • Longleat safari park half an hour’s drive and Stonehenge 40 minutes
  • Local pub, farm shops and woodland walks within five minutes’ drive
Dorset bound and looking for somewhere peaceful to lay your head? About 10 minutes’ drive from Gillingham, Fred’s Field is a rural pop-up site named in memory of the owners’ dog Fred, who liked having a snooze in this field. It’s a welcoming and budget-friendly space where you can watch colourful sunsets and relax under the stars (something Fred also loved to do). Pitches aren’t set so you can make your camp anywhere; most of the field is flat for easy setting up. Once you’re sorted, you can borrow handmade pallet beds for stargazing, and there are outdoor activities and play equipment for all ages. Everybody, from walkers and backpackers to cyclists, couples, families and kids – and their dogs – is welcome on site. Duncliffe Woods are 15 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive for a good stretch of the paws, and there’s a dog park five minutes away by car too. The pitching field is surrounded by greenery that’s home to a deer family, barn owls and hares. The free-range chickens provide eggs that you can buy on site, and you can also purchase a fire-starting kit of kindling and logs for your campfires, although you’re welcome to bring your own wood too. There’s a pub half an hour away on foot; Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) is a handy hub for cafés, pubs and supermarkets. Fred’s Field is also 40 minutes’ drive from Stonehenge and an hour to Lulworth Cove.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Motorhome sites 15
Open now
Opens 10 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please text the number provided on your booking confirmation and specify your number plate.

Languages spoken

English

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Corrie H. 4 reviews

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Liked I had an absolutely fantastic weekend staying at Fred’s farm campsite in Gillingham, near Dover! From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly welcome. The farm is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle.
Waking up to the fresh countryside air and stunning views each morning was a real highlight. It was such a peaceful setting and the perfect place to relax and switch off.
One of the loveliest things was the beautiful little garden. The owner even messaged saying I to help myself to anything growing in the garden to use when cooking, which made my stay feel so personal and welcoming.
Exceptional place, good location—friendly, kind, and always happy to help people, while giving me plenty of space where I was cooking or sunbathing. You can really tell how much care and pride she puts into the campsite and ensuring guests have a memorable stay. I loved the sofa at the back of the field where I watched the sun go down which was amazing!
I left feeling refreshed and already looking forward to coming back. If you’re looking for a peaceful countryside campsite with a warm, genuine host in Gillingham, near Dover, good prices, clean and tidy facilities. Then Fred’s farm is the perfect choice for you. I couldn’t recommend it more highly—5 stars all the way! Thankyou ever so much for a lovely quiet weekend away.

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A fabulous pop up which we shall come back to again

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Rachel B. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Wow! Loved this site - was everything we were looking for! A true ‘field popup campsite’. Communication beforehand was very helpful, very friendly without being over the top. It was a half an hour walk through fields to the Ship Inn in West Stour (although the bar doesn’t open til 6). There are no showers but this is made clear in the information but the toilets are very spacious and clean, the sinks for washing up etc were immaculate and the facilities were amazing for such a set up. Given we were in our third heatwave we were pleased we were in a van and not a tent as the ground was rock hard with huge cracks but Rachel had warned us about this beforehand. The sunset was incredible, our dog loved being able to sniff about and be off lead and the fact that there were only 3 groups camping meant we felt like we had the place pretty much to ourselves.

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Fred’s Field Campsite

Scotchey Hill

East Stour

Gillingham

Dorset

England

SP8 5LR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.00079°N
2.28766°W

Route directions

We are opposite the entrance to Scotchey Lane. If unsure, please navigate to SP8 5LR and the owners can guide you from there. what3words///describes.hissing.parties

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km The Town Hall
6.4 km The Town Hall
8.1 km Virginia Ash
Rail
3.8 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
9.1 km Templecombe Rail Station
16.1 km Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
38.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
38.5 km Poole Ferry Terminal
41.8 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
40.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Madjeston Milk Station (animal park and ice cream parlour): five minutes’ drive - The Udder Farm Shop (deli and restaurant): five minutes - Stourhead (gardens and mansion): 20 minutes - Longleat (safari park): half an hour - Frome (quality artisan markets): 35 minutes - Stonehenge: 40 minutes - Durdle Door (sea arch): an hour - Lulworth Cove: an hour - Corfe Castle: an hour - Lyme Regis (beach and fossil hunting): an hour and 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 35.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 36.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 41.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 41.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 42.1 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 12 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 19.5 km

Longleat 20.7 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 24.7 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 27.4 km

National Trust

Stourhead 11.8 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 22.9 km

Little Clarendon 23.3 km

White Mill 27 km

Lytes Cary Manor 27.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Duncliffe Wood 1.8 km

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 2.3 km

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 6.6 km

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 7.6 km

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 8.9 km

Local events

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

    Glastonbury, England 27.3 km

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

    Dorchester, England 32.4 km

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

    Wareham, England 40.8 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 Fred’s Field Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fred’s Field Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fred’s Field Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Madjeston Milk Station (animal park and ice cream parlour): five minutes’ drive - The Udder Farm Shop (deli and restaurant): five minutes - Stourhead (gardens and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fred’s Field Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fred’s Field Campsite? From $41.42 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.