Brickyard Farm
View prices & book
/-2.215585497375485,51.01392549770368,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Semi-rural touring site 20 minutes’ drive from the A303 in Dorset
- Only 20 minutes’ walk to Shaftesbury’s pubs, cafés and artisan shops
- Nearly wild site with firepits to rent and wood to buy
Site type
3
3
1
1
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowedReviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
A tranquil, tidy spot with friendly hosts. Basic facilities and EHU available. Enjoy the quiet, views, and proximity to Shaftesbury (uphill walk). Some tight pitches and gate lock issues noted; managers addressing these and thistles in field due to dry weather. Wider tracks and better gate access planned.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 21/07/2026
12 
Filter by topic
Very peaceful yet close to town.…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Very peaceful yet close to town. Very welcoming hosts.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay, you are very welcome anytime!
I dearly would have liked to be there, circumstances were against me
'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='4'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23fff'%20stroke-width='10'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e "Reviewer's country: United Kingdom"){kind=small}
Anonymous Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Easy to book and great response from support
Disliked Unfortunate I had to cancel through a health issue just a few days before, and whilst the support was very considerate, as he was suffering the same issue, the owner was in no way sympathetic
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Dear Hamish,
I am so sorry you felt we were not sympathetic. We are incredibly sympathetic to the health issue, and can emphasis fully, as I am recovering from surgery, which has ment a cancelled family holiday and the loss of money because of this.
I was unfortunately only following the cancellation policy outlined on PitchUp.
“No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away”
As you needed to cancel two days before your visit there was no refund and we were not able to fill your space.
We really do hope you are able to visit again when fully recovered. Please do get in contact at the time of booking to discuss.
Kind regards
Charlotte
Area…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Area
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely little place to stay
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Very quiet. Very clean. Easy access. Back to basics but with electric hookup 👌🏻👌🏻
Will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location great veiws and very…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Great location great veiws and very quiet
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site and location
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Great site really well presented, owners greeted us on arrival and made us very welcome , easy to find and a short uphill walk into Shaftesbury
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Brickyard Farm Camping. We hope we can welcome you back again soon !
Excellent site exactly as described
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely site with plenty of space including three level hard standing places with mains hookup. The owners were very welcoming and helpful and provided ample wood for the fire pit we hired from them. There’s a waste deposit point, recycling and water point close to the hardstandings. It’s a steep half hour walk into Shrewsbury from the site
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: You were both very welcome and we look forward to seeing you again!
A good site for a couple of nights. Very basic which suited us.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Having the site to ourselves, campfires, generous net of logs. The stars, being able to walk into town which has spectacular views from castle hill. Recycling
Disliked Road noise
Recommend to friends Visit again
We had a lovely time , the owners were so friendly and helpful.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Easy to find , lots of space , good access.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thanks so much for your review Max. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to come back again soon!
Small private camping
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Quiet, peaceful and helpful owner
Disliked Just need bit more width on drive for turning
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Brickyard Farm
Calves Lane
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 8GU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.01393°N
2.21559°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 35 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 35.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Branksome Chine | 40.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 40.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 40.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 12.7 km
Longleat 19.7 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 24.2 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 25.7 km
Wilton House 26.1 km
National Trust
Stourhead 12.5 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.8 km
Little Clarendon 18.1 km
White Mill 25.6 km
Kingston Lacy 26 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.6 km
Duncliffe Wood 3.6 km
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 6.5 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 6.8 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 6.8 km
Local events
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)
Glastonbury, England 30.5 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, England 35.6 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, England 41.9 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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Brickyard Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Brickyard Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Brickyard Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Shaftesbury: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Duncliff Woods (walking): 10 minutes - Compton Abbas Airfield: 15 minutes - Stourhead (gardens): 20 minutes - Old Wardour … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Brickyard Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brickyard Farm? From $80.22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.