Charisworth Farm

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.2 25 reviews

Photo 1 - Camping area (added by manager 15 Aug 2022)

Loading image…

1/8

Valley view (added by manager 24 jul 2019)

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

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
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

Campsite types & availability

No availability at present on Pitchup.com

Choose your dates and we'll email when available.

See nearby bookable parks

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

4 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Fire ring
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

64%
10
0%
9
32%
8
0%
7
4%
6
0%
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Friendly Lovely setting

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Mark L. Sep 2023

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Peaceful Beautiful open field Friendly helpful owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Natalia J. Aug 2023

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

LOVED our stay! Very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Beautiful views, peaceful surroundings,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kalana B. Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: LOVED our stay! Very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, we very much enjoyed walking round meeting all the animals everyday, exploring the woods and trails around the farm. Good toilet/shower facilities - proper toilet cubicles. Attended with friends and extended family with children, it was no problem for us all to camp together (pitch up website says different). Fire pits available and logs for a small fee which made for some lovely evenings around the fire with marshmallows. Will 100% book to stay at Charisworth Farm again!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, great views, welcoming hosts. The tent was spacious and very…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Verity P. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely site, great views, welcoming hosts. The tent was spacious and very well maintained. The site is quiet and the kids loved the large field, wooded areas, swings and pool table.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would recommend this site as it was very friendly and quiet.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Farmer Richard was so lovely and kind! He was really helpful but also brilliant chatting about the farm and wildlife to my children. My daughter adores horses and Richard’s wife let my daughter meet her horses - which was the highlight of the holiday for my daughter! The site was in a wonderful location and perfect for the children to play in the field. We also brought our dog who had the best holiday ever! The bell tents were clean and comfortable beds. There was a picnic table out the front with a fire pit. You can buy logs at the farm but it’s worth taking fire lighters. Toilets clean and tidy. The washing up area had washing up liquid and dishcloths. Small barn/basic clubhouse. This was really handy as you can charge phones etc and use the fridge and freezer.

Disliked: The shower was on the slightly basic side but temperature was good and space to hang towels etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely be back

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Holly F. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: We loved our stay, quite and loads of space for our dogs. The bel tent was great, clean separate toilets. Hot water. Had everything we needed.

Disliked: I didn't dislike anything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views, lovely open space with stunning animals and lovely walks. Very…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Beautiful views, lovely open space with stunning animals and lovely walks. Very peaceful, not many people on site the whole week.

Disliked: Although it wasn't exactly busy the cleanliness of the toilets and showers let it down. Fair enough clean up after yourselves but I guess everyone's cleaning standards are very different.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of fun for families

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2023

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Nice suroundings and lots of place to run. Had a pleasant shower. We had fun playing badminton. Very nice owner.

Disliked: Out little one struggled to walk a bit as the grass was a bit long. Toilets needed a bit more attention and the shower light kept turning off, also quite tiny for us being quite tall. Also probably we did a mistake by parking to close to the farm as we instantly had so many flies keeping in our caravan. Couldnt get rid of all of them so didn't have a good sleep in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was really laid back, faculties were clean with warm water

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The facilities were good and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely site with friendly staff all willing to help. …

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Cherie F. Sep 2022

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Such a lovely site with friendly staff all willing to help. toilets were very clean and the site overall was very well kept. We are planning to return next year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

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

Dogs allowed all year

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 campsite

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	9.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	10 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	13.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 6.2 mi
Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 8.5 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 11.9 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 12.1 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 26.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Charisworth Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Charisworth Farm dog friendly? Yes 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