Chalk Meadow

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Chalk meadow site
Grass pitch
Pitches

  • Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
  • Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Looking to really, really get back to nature? Well, this may be the spot for you. Chalk Meadow is a secluded grass paddock site on the outskirts of the sleepy Dorset village of Broadmayne, 20 minutes' drive away from Durdle Door. Facilities are minimal (just loos and hot showers) and there’s no electricity, but that’s part of its rural charm. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs – all are welcome here, for relaxing country breaks mooching across the fields. And if you want to get out exploring, there’s plenty to do for everybody. You can walk to Osmington White Horse in 45 minutes, and if you’re looking forward to splashing around in the sea with the kids, you’ve got the choice of Chesil (20 minutes), Preston and Ringstead (both 10 minutes) beaches. Get set to spark up the barbecue on site (just remember to bring your own) as it’s an easy 10-minute walk to Broadmayne to stock up on supplies in the convenience stores. Don’t want to cook? No worries – there’s a pub in the village too. For bigger shopping trips, the lively market town of Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is your best bet, and you’ll probably want to stay a while to poke around its markets, museums and Thomas Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes).

Campground type

RV sites 15
Tent sites 15
Opens June 19
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Chalk Meadow gets kudos for peaceful, spacious, clean grounds. Owner Jim's super friendly & attentive. Basic but spotless facilities, especially hot showers. Rural tranquility, close to attractions & beaches. Flexible check-in/out, great value. Many recommend & plan to return.

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An absolute gem of a campsite.…

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Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked An absolute gem of a campsite. Small, friendly, peaceful. Exactly what we like. Jim was very warm and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you Jim :o)

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From the manager: Thank you for my review pleased you enjoyed your stay hope to see you soon Jim

Perfect grassy countryside pitch

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The pitch was so lovely and relaxing. The large grass field was perfect for my child to play in safely. The facilities were well looked after. The owner of the pitch popped in each day to check on us and was lovely and friendly. This was our first visit but we will absolutely be back!! I think we have found our new favourite campsite. :)

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From the manager: Thank you for my super review it was nice to have you and your lovely dogs all the best regards Jim

What a lovely find! Peaceful, clean and friendly. Perfect!

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked When I look for a campsite I want somewhere quiet and clean but with no frills and Chalk Meadow is perfect.

The owner could not be more friendly and welcoming. The facilities are basic but lovely and clean. And though on a gentle slope (perfect in my opinion as it means no flooded tent ever) the pitches feel flat and you don't feel like you are rolling out of bed.

It was a great location for us to spend time with friends and just chill out for the weekend.

I'm very sure that we will be back in the near future.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for camping with us so nice to meet you both hope to see you in the near future all the best regards Jim

Great for enjoying being right next to nature with fields all around

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautifully rural location. Nice and simple

Disliked N/A

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From the manager: Nice to meet you both hope to see you soon many thanks all the best regards Jim

Excellent peaceful campsite with an amazing owner

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Will J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We recently stayed at Great Meadow Campsite after travelling down from Wiltshire, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience.

The campsite is beautiful, peaceful, and exceptionally well maintained. The shower facilities were excellent, and the toilet block was spotless throughout our stay. It's clear that a lot of care and attention goes into keeping the site in top condition.

A special mention has to go to Jim, the campsite owner. He regularly comes around during the day to check that everyone is okay and always takes the time to have a friendly chat. Nothing is ever too much trouble for him, and his welcoming approach really makes the site stand out.

This is genuinely the best campsite we've ever stayed at. It's also in a great location, being only about a 5-minute drive from Weymouth Beach, so you get the perfect balance of a peaceful countryside setting with easy access to the coast.

If you're looking for a campsite in Weymouth, don't hesitate to book Great Meadow Campsite. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning regularly in the future.

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From the manager: A pleasure to have you and your family camping pleased you had a nice stay hope to see you in the near future all the best Jim

Recommend for a tranquil and authentic camping trip

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite. Perfect location, spacious fields, and tranquil setting. Jim is friendly and looks out for campers without being intrusive. Facilities are all you need and it feels relaxed and friendly.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for my review it was nice to have a chat hope to see you in the near future all the very best jim

Amazing pitch.. nice location and peaceful…

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Arun D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing pitch.. nice location and peaceful

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From the manager: Very pleased you had a nice stay hope to see you again all the best regards Jim

Great little site, Jim is super…

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Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great little site, Jim is super - he regularly checked in on things, made sure toilets etc were always clean

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Many thanks for my nice review hope to see you again all the best Jim

Would definitely recommend to families

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Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great location, loads of space for kids to play, great facilities, mega value for money! Jim was lovely and so attentive to the site and it's guests, couldn't of asked for a better holiday. Perfect!

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From the manager: Really nice to meet you the weather was so good thank you for all the nice chats and hope to see you again all the very best Jim

We stayed here for four days…

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We stayed here for four days with our two children (aged 7 and 9) and we absolutely loved it. The campsite was very peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful — the perfect place for a family getaway.
Jim, the owner, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He always checked in with us in the morning and evening to make sure we were okay and enjoying our stay, which made us feel very comfortable and cared for.
We truly appreciated the warm atmosphere and hospitality, and we would love to come back again as soon as possible. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet and lovely camping experience!
Clean toilet and shower :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Pleased you had such a nice time hope to see you soon all the very best regards Jim


Features

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Chalk Meadow

Broadmayne

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8PN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67403°N
2.3966°W

Route directions

Your satnav is likely to take you up South Drove – don't go up this road, but instead continue for 200 yards and look for Chalk Meadow on the right.

Nearest transport

Bus
3 mi South Station
5 mi Marks and Spencer
12.6 mi Post Office
Rail
3 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
3.3 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
3.5 mi Upwey Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
18.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.8 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

Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them happy, you can try Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). Plenty of adventures await along the Jurassic Coast too. Go walking at Chesil Beach (25 minutes), or search for fossils on the pebbly beach at Charmouth (50 minutes). You can stroll along the cliff path from pretty Lulworth Cove to see Durdle Door (both 20 minutes) or gaze out over the English Channel from Portland Bill Lighthouse (40 minutes). The kids have had their fun, so now you get a go. Weymouth (20 minutes) has a pretty harbour lined with boats as well as lots of seafront bars and restaurants, while Poole (40 minutes) is a great spot for pub crawling with a whole slew of restaurants. If late nights are not your thing, have a nose around the hilltop ruins of Corfe Castle (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 3.9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 4 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.9 mi

The Tank Museum 6.9 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.4 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 2.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 3.8 mi

Clouds Hill 7 mi

Corfe Castle 15 mi

White Mill 17.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 2.9 mi

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 3.2 mi

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 3.2 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 3.2 mi

BOROUGH GARDENS 3.3 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 3.6 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)

    Wareham, England 6.8 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 8.6 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Chalk Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chalk Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chalk Meadow? Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chalk Meadow?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chalk Meadow? From $31.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.