Lowbrook Camping
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Add your business details- Family-run site on a working farm with country walks all around
- A 20-minute drive from Blandford Forum and 40 from Poole
- Wifi on site; Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door within a 45-minute drive
There’s rural and then there’s Lowbrook Camping, a site on a working farm that’s grand for getaways among fields filled with cows, chickens, horses and numerous ducks in the thick of dreamy Dorset countryside.
This spot in Belchalwell has been in the same family for four generations – since 1927, in fact – and co-owner Owen has lived here for almost 60 years. That’s a testament to how top-notch the scenery is – there are walks aplenty to be had from the park, including across the old chalk hill of Bulbarrow, part of the Dorset Downs and towering above Blackmore Vale around five miles from Blandford Forum (20 minutes’ drive).
The UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast is also reachable from here – renowned sandy spots like Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are a 45-minute drive away. Link up your smartphone with the wifi at the park to search for other local attractions and activities, or have a chat with owners Owen and Rachel about where to explore.
The Lowbrook Camping family are fond of canines – they have a spaniel and a small Jack Russell at home – so dogs are welcome on site as long as they’re well-behaved around other four-legged creatures.
Other need-to-knows are that this is a tent-only park, meaning caravans and motorhomes aren’t permitted. Fresh water comes from a spring on the grounds and firepits are for hire, so this is very much an off-grid sort of place but there is access to bathroom facilities. If you need a night off from sorting your own food or are celebrating something special, have a chat with the folk on site: they can provide home-cooked meals or baskets of locally sourced produce on request if you give them at least 24 hours' notice.
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Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Lowbrook Camping
Belchalwell
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 0EQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.88381°N
2.3012°W
Nearest transport
Bus7.9 mi Virginia Ash
7.9 mi Virginia Ash
9 mi Queens Head
Rail9.6 mi Templecombe Rail Station
10.1 mi Sherborne Rail Station
10.5 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry18.1 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
18.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
20.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport21.8 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
Set off for Jurassic Coast hotspots like Lulworth Cove (45 minutes’ drive), a horseshoe-shaped section of sand known for its clear blue waters; just along from here is Durdle Door (45 minutes), a natural limestone arch sitting in the sea and edging a popular beach.
The cliffs around the area are worth a wander or you could head inland for ambles around the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (30 minutes). Stourhead (40 minutes) is also in this direction, a historical estate with grand gardens on the River Stour, which has a long-distance footpath covering its course.
For more walks, head to Hambledon Hill (15 minutes) and idle around the Iron Age hillfort, taking in the vistas across a vale and the nearby counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. Those craving urban times could wander to Wareham (35 minutes) for a spot of shopping in the independent boutiques of this sleek settlement.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 16.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 16.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 17.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 17.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 18.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 13.4 mi
Stourhead House and Garden 15.4 mi
National Trust
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Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 1.5 mi
Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 2.7 mi
Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 2.7 mi
Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 3.4 mi
Child Okeford - Wessex Ridgeway - Shillingstone 3.5 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.
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- Does Lowbrook Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lowbrook Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lowbrook Camping? Set off for Jurassic Coast hotspots like Lulworth Cove (45 minutes’ drive), a horseshoe-shaped section of sand known for its clear blue waters; just along from here is Durdle Door (45 minutes), … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lowbrook Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime