Lower Marsh Farm Campsite

From £25 For 1 night, 4 adults
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  • Peaceful pop-up camping on a working farm at Semley in Dorset
  • Shaftesbury 10 minutes’ drive; Longleat and Stonehenge half an hour
  • Dog-friendly site; animal feeding available; pub five minutes’ drive
When all you want is some peace and quiet in stunning scenery, make a beeline for Lower Marsh Farm Campsite, a simple pop-up affair on a working farm in the Dorset village of Semley. Set among 50 acres of fields and woodland, the camping meadow hits the spot for anyone – family, friends, solo travellers – looking for an old-fashioned, no-frills holiday under canvas surrounded by nature, livestock and wildlife. Something of a rural gem for the kids, the spacious camping field has a play area built from hay bales and ample room to run around – feel free to bring frisbees and ball games. Friendly farm animals – cows, sheep and pigs – graze in surrounding fields, so please give them a stroke (they’re comfortable around humans), and if your kids are up for it, the farmers welcome their help at feeding time. Facilities-wise, the site has toilets, hot showers, a washing-up area and clean drinking water. Barbecues can be hired from the owners at an additional cost, although there’s a popular pub in Semley (five minutes’ drive) serving local ciders and home-cooked meals; there’s also a tasty line in takeaway Sunday roasts or fish and chips. As well as being a renowned coffee hub, Semley Village Stores stocks all the essentials you need alongside cheeses, organic eggs and alcohol-free gin all produced locally.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Motorhome sites 10
Opens 24 May
Please note
  • 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).
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 May to

Open from Fri, 5 Jul to

Open from Wed, 24 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Local produce

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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 campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Lower Marsh Farm Campsite

Semley

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 9AE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.03529°N
-2.17188°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 km The Town Hall
3.7 km The Town Hall
17.1 km Virginia Ash
Rail
7.1 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
7.1 km Tisbury Rail Station
17.6 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
38.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
38.4 km Poole Ferry Terminal
41.4 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
37.3 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

Lively Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) has plenty going on; let the kids loose in the large play park, swim laps of the outdoor pool at Shaftesbury Lido and climb cobbled Gold Hill – made famous by the ‘Hovis’ advert – for views across Dorset hills and valleys from Park Walk. Back down in town, browse the antiquarian bookshops before sampling some scrumpy cider in a local pub. See more of Dorset on a cycle ride or hike along the North Dorset Trailway (25 minutes’ drive), or have a wander through the folly-filled water gardens at National Trust-owned Stourhead (20 minutes). Fonthill Lake (15 minutes) is another pretty spot for family rambles around the shoreline. You might also like to visit two big-hitting attractions close by. Spend the day at Longleat on driving safaris through big-cat enclosures, or book ahead to see our near-cousins up close on Gorilla Island. One of the biggest neolithic sites in Europe, the mighty megaliths at Stonehenge (both half an hour) should also be on your radar; learn more about the stones at the interactive visitor centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 36.3 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake 37.2 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 40.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 41 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine 41 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 13.1 km

Longleat 18.4 km

Wilton House 22.5 km

Salisbury Cathedral 26.3 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 26.6 km

National Trust

Stourhead 13 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 14 km

Little Clarendon 14.3 km

Mompesson House 26.3 km

White Mill 26.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH HOUSE 3.2 km

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 3.3 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 3.9 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 3.9 km

The Green and Around West Knoyle 5.2 km

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 26 June 2024 – Wednesday, 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, England 32.1 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, England 32.9 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, England 38.3 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, England 39.1 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, England 44.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • Does Lower Marsh Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Marsh Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Marsh Farm Campsite? Lively Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) has plenty going on; let the kids loose in the large play park, swim laps of the outdoor pool at Shaftesbury Lido and climb cobbled Gold Hill … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Marsh Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Marsh Farm Campsite? From $52.57 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.