Charisworth Farm

View prices & book 9.8 16 reviews
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  • Peaceful site in remote countryside among grassy fields and woodland
  • Less than 10 mins’ drive to North Dorset Trailway walks, cycle rides
  • Firepits, lots of animals and spacious green areas for kids to play
Book a stay at Charisworth Farm for rural roams and animal antics: this site in the middle of the Dorset countryside is home to domesticated creatures ranging from cows, pigs and sheep to chicken, geese and horses – plus lots of local wildlife like deer and birds… When not getting up close and personal with critters you can rest in grassland among trees at this leafy park, with plenty of space for adults to unwind while the children play. In the local area, walking and cycling can be had on the countryside bridleways – including on the North Dorset Trailway that runs from Poole to Sturminster Newton less than 10 minutes’ drive away. In the evenings this site’s all about peaceful, quiet times around the firepit (music and parties aren’t permitted). Every May Bank Holiday it gets a little livelier as it hosts the family-friendly charity event Teddy Rocks Festival. Not here during the festivities? Amusement is still all around: an extreme-sports centre is just over a five-minute drive away for quad biking and paintballing and you can head over to the town of Blandford Forum (around 10 minutes by car) to browse the shops or check out the military communications and fashion museums. If you’ve not got your fill of cute creatures, even more are at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes’ drive) away where you can seeing poorly primates being rehabilitated. For sandy times instead, the beaches of Sandbanks and Studland are both a 40-minute drive from the site.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 7
Open now
Opens July 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jul 10 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very quiet and rural site, peaceful and well located for sightseeing

Overall 10/10

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Jeremy C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Space and views, peacefulness and tranquillity (hidden gem), pool table and general facilities, freedom to pitch where we wanted and keep car close by, farm animals, general location which gave great access to so many lovely places. Fairly level ground. Price was very good for what you get. Communal fridge and freezer were nice additions. Friendliness of the Farmer. Good washing up facilities.

Disliked Six unisex toilets but only one had a working light, cleanliness acceptable (we didn't expect the Ritz) but could have been better. Showers hard to get temperature right, and only two of them so could be a problem if the site was busy. Access road long and very bumpy, so dont take your prize motor down there!

Everything, the showers and toilets were ideal! The location was extremely peaceful,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, the showers and toilets were ideal! The location was extremely peaceful, and beautiful views day and night.

The night sky on this site is breathtaking, it's magic. Great for kids watching for shooting stars!!!

Disliked There's nothing here to dislike, only that I wish we'd been able to spend a little longer here!

Really helpful host. Beautiful setting with great amenities.…

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Judith P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really helpful host. Beautiful setting with great amenities.

Friendly owner and beautiful view

Overall 10/10

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Hannah B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The most gorgeous view… it is such a peaceful location.

They had some lovely animals that the children loved to visit.

There was so much space for the kids to play and yet close to amenities and multiple towns and beaches nearby

Lovely quiet site, lots of space and plenty of local walking for…

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Michael G.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, lots of space and plenty of local walking for the dogs. We'd definitely come again.

Would definitely return but cleaning needs improvement

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Very relaxed, not loads of rules and a beautiful setting

Disliked Toilets and showers should be cleaner

Amazing campsite, well equipped and highly recommended

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Janine M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location, views, peace and tranquility. Well equipped and lovely staff.

Excellent site with a really helpful host

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked The easiness of booking and choice

Friendly Lovely setting

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Mark L.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful
Beautiful open field
Friendly helpful owner

Highly recommend this place. It was such a lovely experience! We had…

Overall 10/10

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Natalia J.

Bell tent

Liked Highly recommend this place. It was such a lovely experience! We had the best time with our kids. The tent was clean and had a mattresses. There is plenty of green space for kids to run and play and the farm just around.
Toilets and showers are simple and clean. The owner is very helpful and friendly. He organised the place very nicely. We definitely will be back next May.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Charisworth Farm

2 Charisworth Farm Cottages

Thornicombe

Blandford Forum

Dorset

England

DT11 9AL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81275°N
2.19368°W

Nearest transport

Bus
9.4 mi Post Office
9.5 mi Red Lion
11.6 mi Seldown Coach Station
Rail
8.6 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
9 mi Wareham Rail Station
9.1 mi Wool Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
11.5 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
13.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
16 mi 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

Dorset is known for its historic market towns like Wareham, a spot set beside the River Frome. Travel for 20 minutes to reach this destination with its Saxon walls then get out into the countryside at the Blue Pool former clay quarry filled in with turquoise water. Wimborne’s another town worth a punt: turn up here for the minster and market (25 minutes drive) or travel the same distance to Dorchester for a teddy bear museum, writer Thomas Hardy’s old 19th-century house and the Maiden Castle ancient hillfort. Poole (half an hour) also has historic buildings to check out, especially in the Old Town with its Georgian houses and at Poole Museum’s medieval Scaplen’s Court. Take boats to Brownsea Island from the harbour for woodland paths from which to see rare red squirrels bounding around. For old vehicles instead of buildings and wildlife, The Tank Museum in Bovington Camp with displays of armoured fighting vehicles is 20 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 9.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 10 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 13.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 6.9 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 8 mi

The Tank Museum 8.4 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 10.3 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 12 mi

National Trust

White Mill 5.8 mi

Kingston Lacy 7 mi

Clouds Hill 7.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 10.4 mi

Max Gate 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ANDERSON MANOR 2.8 mi

Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 2.9 mi

CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.3 mi

MILTON ABBEY 4.4 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 5.7 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 11.9 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Charisworth Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Charisworth Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Charisworth Farm? Dorset is known for its historic market towns like Wareham, a spot set beside the River Frome. Travel for 20 minutes to reach this destination with its Saxon walls then get out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Charisworth Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Charisworth Farm? From $40.82 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.