Happyard
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- Off-grid farm and alpaca centre in peaceful rural Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to Bridport, 15 to Dorchester and 30 to Lyme Regis
- Alpaca walks, meets and parties for an additional fee
Campground type
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- 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.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The site is off-grid and guests should bring their own drinking water. Strong tent pegs may be required, in particular in dry weather.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 18 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
View prices & bookBell tent (basic)
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
View prices & bookBell tent
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £85 (£85)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a back-to-basics experience with abundant animals, including alpacas, for kids to enjoy. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, beautiful views, and peaceful, natural setting. While facilities are basic & some pitches are sloped, visitors appreciate the value & proximity to nature. Improvements are ongoing; many want to return.
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Lovely quiet campsite with good toilet and shower facilities. The host was…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet campsite with good toilet and shower facilities.
The host was really welcoming and the alpacas were very cute!
We would definitely come back
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We loved every second. Not as well known as it should be
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked This site has amazing views and the owner is so friendly. All the animals are well loved and it's amazing that they offer alpaca walks. You can see the love that's gone into the site and improvements are being made as and when they can.
Disliked The hill up to the field but that's Purely because it is so steep.
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Great stay, lovely site
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful and convenient setting, having animals on site was a bonus, my kids absolutely loved it, it was like camping in a mini zoo: lots of beautiful alpacas and their babies , guinea pigs, rabbits and cats..
Besides that Tina was so very friendly and helpful.
Disliked None
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Nice place, great host…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice place, great host
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff, nice views.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly staff, nice views.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the review, we hope to see you again.
All good…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked All good
Disliked Windy on the top field
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From the manager: Hi Alina, thank you for your review, we know it can get a bit windy in the top field sometimes. We can relocate campers to the bottom field when the weather gets too much, we would love to see you again.
Well worth a visit, for a fun, relaxing camping trip, thank you! :)
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely family feel campsite, hosts were so friendly and welcoming! It’s basic, but has everything you need and more for a really enjoyable off grid camping experience. All the animals (especially the alpacas) are a great bonus! It was our second visit, and we’ll definitely be back!
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Hi lizzie,
thankyou so much for your kind review it really means so much .
We love being able to share a our little farm.
Be great to see you all again and hopefully have some new fluffy cria to show you in the summer !
Excellent site and friendly staff
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely setting. We went during some bad weather and so we were moved to the front field. Accommodated well and made to feel welcome. We got to see the animals and interact with them.
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From the manager: Hi Hannah, thank you so much for your kind review. Hopefully see you again soon in better weather, we have some new cria to show you now.
Loved the location. Strikes me that it I’ll always be a breezy…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Loved the location. Strikes me that it I’ll always be a breezy location and we had a bell tent and it easily withstood the 30mph gusts but you definitely need to be prepared for the fact you are on a hill.
Only staff we saw were teens but the one we dealt with was super helpful and let us know all the necessary info. Basic facilities but clean and seemed well maintained.
Disliked Pretty much whole camping field is on a slope so can’t pinch level, but this is my only downside and it’s easily managed.
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Wonderful campsite. Lovely chance to be close to nature and animals. Nice…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Wonderful campsite. Lovely chance to be close to nature and animals. Nice and quiet in the evenings
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Happyard
Bride Valley Alpaca Farm
Higher Kingston Russell
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 9ED
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.72098°N
2.59332°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hive | 5.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 9.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 9.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Abbotsbury Swannery 4.3 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 7.1 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 8.9 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 9.2 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 9.4 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 7.5 mi
Hardy's Cottage 8.9 mi
Clouds Hill 14.9 mi
Montacute House 16.8 mi
Tintinhull Garden 18.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 1.6 mi
BRIDEHEAD 1.7 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi
Hardy Monument Circular 3 mi
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 4.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 7.3 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 Happyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Happyard dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Happyard? Day trips to the countryside, coast, farms or fossil-hunting havens are easily done from Happyard. Keen hikers can set off on the hiking paths and bike trails around the Dorset National Landscape … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Happyard?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Happyard? From $24.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.