Top Field
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- Quiet site with views over the Dorset countryside
- Within half an hour’s drive of the Jurassic Coast and New Forest
- Outdoor kitchen on site and a river nearby for wild swimming
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 31 consecutive nights.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- The access track to the site is not suitable for low-chassis vehicles.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysFrom £170 (£170) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again




















Lovely chilled site
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Wonderful spot. Compost toilet but very clean
Very friendly. Great view. Peaceful. Well kept, mown grass, flat pitches. Excellent…
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Very friendly. Great view. Peaceful. Well kept, mown grass, flat pitches. Excellent shower, although shower head needs descaling! Compost loo clean and love the 'wee bale'. Kitchen area under cover and well stocked. Firepits available to use. Short flat cycle along old railway line into Blandford Forum, and plenty of other bridleways and footpaths in the area. We would definitely stay again! Note there is no chemical toilet waste disposal.
Would return
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Fabulous views, flat field, flexible check-in/out and friendly owners.
Disliked Lacking motorhome chemical waste disposal point. (Not a big problem for a ahort stay)
Plenty of space, lovely views and friendly accommodating hosts who own the…
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Plenty of space, lovely views and friendly accommodating hosts who own the Top Field. Will definitely be returning with my children.
A calm, quiet shared space, not crowded. Our secret haven.
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Perfect, basic facilities. We'd been to Studland and the usual campervan campsites were busy, packed tight. We were delighted that this forced us to look a few more miles further afield to "Top Field" a little haven for a park up. Not allowed to get crowded by the owners. My partner and I are very grateful to find this place in a nice corner of the UK. Will be back. Hope to try wild swimming there next. Thank you so much for making this field available.
The facilities were clean and easily accessible with a very good, warm…
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked The facilities were clean and easily accessible with a very good, warm shower and lots of walks in the area. 30-40 minute drive to the main attractions such as durdle door.
Disliked As many others have commented the road to the campsite was very stoney and uneven. Arriving at night we were instructed on the website to call on arrival however received no answer, luckily the campsite was quiet allowing us to enter ourselves and quickly pitch up our tent.
If you are after a beautiful basic site then book!
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked We absolutely love sites like this....basic but with a loo and sink for washing up. The view was beautiful from both directions which is always a bonus
The kids all loved the outdoor shower and said it was very warm.
There was a gymnastic type mat and a goal and the kids were in absolute heaven. We used the fire pit and just sat and talked with the kids until half midnight...our kind of therapy ❤️
We will definitely be back.
Disliked The track up to the site makes you feel you might have taken the wrong route...trust the process! We have a Crafter and was fine going up and down it.
As there is one loo it could be tricky if it got busy, but there was only 4 other groups there so there was no issue for us.
Fantastic
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked The people there were so friendly and helpful. We didn’t use the stove but having it there and available was great.
Fire pit was also very good and perfectly set up for us to have a small camp fire with the children.
The fee of £24 per night is excessive for the facilities offered.
Unpowered grass and earth caravan site
Liked Peaceful location. Level pitches.
Disliked The track up the campsite was a lot worse than mentioned in the details. It is extremely rocky, uneven and rough.
The long drop composting toilet (there is only one) is in need of a deep clean, especially around the seat. It needs a cleaning solution and a brush to remove poo deposits on the seat and edge of seat (and lid). As it is the only loo for all adults and children to use it needs regular cleaning throughout the day. It would help if an eco cleaner spray was left in there for guests to use, along with hand sanitiser. The sink in the kitchen area was the only thing that was safe to use (once I’d cleaned it). The rest of the kitchen facilities were dirty and the gas burners are in bad condition.
From the manager: Thank you for your feedback and for staying at Top Field. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that some aspects of your visit didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We aim to be transparent in our advert, noting that the track is uneven and may not suit very low vehicles, but that normal vehicles are fine. The track has been accessed by nearly all guests over the past year without issue, except one van during very wet conditions. We’ll review our description again to ensure it sets clear expectations.
Regarding the composting toilet, we clean it daily and use it ourselves, so maintaining hygiene is important to us. The lid is fixed and does not lift, so there is no waste under the lid, and any deposits are well below the seat. There were only three other camping groups on site during your stay, and we have found that one regularly cleaned loo is generally sufficient for the number of guests. We do usually provide an eco-friendly cleaning spray, but it appears to have been removed by another guest on this occasion—thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we will check more frequently in future. There is always a sink and soap for handwashing in the kitchen area.
The outdoor kitchen was thoroughly cleaned before your arrival, and we regularly use the gas burners ourselves without issue. We encourage guests to let us know during their stay if anything needs attention so we can address it promptly.
We strive to offer an affordable and authentic countryside camping experience, with a high season rate of £25 per night—well below the Dorset average for similar pitches. Our facilities, including the shared outdoor kitchen, composting toilet, and outdoor shower, are as described in our advert. We hope that guests enjoy the peaceful setting, nearby river for wild swimming, local walks and cycle routes, and pubs within walking distance.
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Thank you again for your feedback. We are always looking to improve and hope you enjoyed exploring the beautiful surroundings.
Best wishes, Philipp
Helpful and friendly Nice big field for activities…
Unpowered grass and earth tent or trailer tent site
Liked Helpful and friendly
Nice big field for activities
Features
No 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 Wild swimmingAmenities 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Top Field
Church Lane
Charlton Marshall
Dorset
England
DT11 9NX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.83172°N
2.15°W
Route directions
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 |
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 14.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 15.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Shore Road Beach | 21.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 8.4 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 15.7 km
The Tank Museum 16.5 km
Hardy's Birthplace 20.3 km
Brownsea Island 20.9 km
National Trust
White Mill 6.9 km
Kingston Lacy 8.6 km
Clouds Hill 14.6 km
Hardy's Cottage 20.4 km
Brownsea Island 20.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 1.5 km
CHARBOROUGH PARK 6.2 km
ANDERSON MANOR 6.4 km
STEPLETON HOUSE 8.2 km
KINGSTON LACY 8.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 22.9 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Top Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Top Field dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Top Field? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Kingston Lacy (country house and estate owned by the National Trust): 20 minutes’ drive - Corfe Castle (National Trust site): half an hour - South West … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Top Field?
Camping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Top Field? From $56.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.