Tollerford Camping

View over the pitches
View over the pitches
Grassy pitches
View over the surrounding countryside
Local view
View of the jurassic coast from eggardon hill
Local coastal views
Beach huts nearby
Swans on the river frome
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  • Quiet rural site in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • A 25-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; cycling and fishing nearby
  • Train station, pub, shop and organic milk bar within walking distance
There’s a real rural feel at Tollerford Camping, a back to basics site in the Dorset countryside. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this dog-friendly and family-friendly site is 25 minutes’ drive away from the Jurassic Coast, where watersports, fossil hunting and sea dips are on hand. Ancient monuments are a common sight from here, with Eggardon Hill’s fort 10 minutes’ drive away, Hardy Monument 20 minutes away and Maiden Castle 25 minutes away. Dorchester, an ancient Roman town, is 15 minutes’ drive away too and home to a Roman amphitheatre and military museum. On site, the main attraction is surely the splendid rural scenery. This is a simple site, so facilities include basic portable toilets and a dishwashing point with cold water. There’s a train station within walking distance of the site on the Weymouth to Bristol line, so you’ll be able to caper further afield if you're roaming by public transport. Conveniently, you can easily tend to a grumbling tummy from the site, as the village of Maiden Newton is under 10 minutes’ walk away. Here, there’s a local pub, well-stocked shops, a post office and petrol station which houses a local organic milk bar. You can also get your mitts on fish and chips from the fish and chip shop, open two nights per week.

Campground type

Tent sites 22
Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water 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

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tollerford Camping

Higher Frome

Vauchurch

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 0AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.77915°N
-2.57999°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.9 mi South Station
8.6 mi Coach Station
11.4 mi Yeovil Bus Station
Rail
0.5 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
6 mi Chetnole Rail Station
7.7 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
13.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
26.5 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - River Frome (wild brown trout fly fishing and canoeing to Poole Harbour): under five minutes’ drive - National Cycle Network: under five minutes - Cerne Giant (National Trust ancient figure sculpted into the chalk hillside): 15 minutes - West Bay (small harbour town with a beach, watersports on the river and two piers): 25 minutes - Charmouth (beaches and fossil hunting activities): 35 minutes - Weymouth (seaside town): 35 minutes - Isle of Portland (rock climbing): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 8.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 9.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 10 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 11.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 5.6 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 8.3 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 12.1 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 12.5 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 8.4 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.9 mi

Montacute House 13.3 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.7 mi

Clouds Hill 15 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTMARLE 2.6 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3.4 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5 mi

MELBURY PARK 5.1 mi

BRIDEHEAD 5.5 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 7.8 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 26.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tollerford Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tollerford Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tollerford Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - River Frome (wild brown trout fly fishing and canoeing to Poole Harbour): under five minutes’ drive - National Cycle Network: under five minutes - Cerne Giant … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tollerford Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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