Holyrood Farm Campsite
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- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
Site type
- 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).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass campervan site
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Awesome peaceful spot with great views and loads of room. Jason, the owner, is super friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean and basic but fine. Close walk to Shaftesbury for shops and pubs. Lots of people keen to come back for the chilled vibe and value. A few reckon more loos needed in busy times and the firewood can be a bit damp.
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Excellent place
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Liked Excellent place with beautiful views ,good c lean wc separate male ,female, and two showers all clean and tidy with a outside sink for washing up .farmer made a effort to say hello
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Perfect location to discover Shaftesbury,fantastic views…
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Liked Perfect location to discover Shaftesbury,fantastic views
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Excellent site, friendly owners
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Liked We had a lovely weekend at this wonderful site, we pitched our tent where we liked, lots of space and freedom, toilets kept clean, lovely friendly owners who came over to introduce himself to us and regularly kept an eye on things, would definitely return in the future
Disliked NA
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Stunning views on a lovely rural site 10mins from town
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Liked Location , location , location
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Beautiful site with superb views over the Blackmore vale. Lovely and quiet…
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Liked Beautiful site with superb views over the Blackmore vale. Lovely and quiet for a perfectly relaxing time.
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Lovely site, clean, tidy, beautiful views and a very pleasant owner, who…
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Liked Lovely site, clean, tidy, beautiful views and a very pleasant owner, who popped in and checked all was ok
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Perfect site, great facilities, well run by friendly staff.
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Liked Such a lovely field with amazing views. Very friendly hosts who look after the facilities they provide very well. The walk into town was only 15 mins max where you can find plenty of pubs & shops for anything you might need. Then wander back to the haven that Holyrood provides. We will be back soon!
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Beautiful views and incredibly quiet
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Liked Me and my son needed somewhere to stop for the night and stumbled across Holyrood campsite. Had a great stay, lots of space, beautiful views, toilets and showers although we didn't use these. Owner came to say hi and was really friendly. I've saved this spot and will stop by again in the future.
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Excellent
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Liked Absolutely loved this site. Came as Grandparents with a 9 & 6 year old.
The scenery is outstanding. The field is huge pick your own pitch. The toilets were spotless. We never used the showers. Shaftesbury is a 15 min walk up a public footpath. We loved Shaftesbury and visited two museum’s both free . Very pretty town lots of pubs and cafes with stunning views. Finally Jason the farmer drops in with a friendly chat and fire-pit & wood (extra to pay) and is around regular to check on site. If you have children and they l like fresh air and playing outside this is perfect for you. Will definitely return next year. Thank you
Disliked The fact we only could stay two nights!
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The views and spacious site Being able to pick your own site…
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Liked The views and spacious site Being able to pick your own site The sunshine in the wooden shower and showers that were simple to use and comfortable temperature The price and location nice and quiet Friendly site owner
Great place for cycling to near shops for food True to description on pitchup
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Gascoignes Lane
St James
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 0NA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.99825°N
2.19545°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 32.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 33.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 38.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 38.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 38.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 14.9 km
Longleat 21.7 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 23.5 km
Wilton House 25.3 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 25.8 km
National Trust
Stourhead 14.8 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.4 km
Little Clarendon 17.7 km
White Mill 23.5 km
Kingston Lacy 23.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.2 km
Duncliffe Wood 4.7 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 6 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 6 km
Win Green and Tollard Royal 6.1 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 34.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Holyrood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holyrood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Holyrood Farm Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Holyrood Farm Campsite? From $45.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.