Holyrood Farm Campsite
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- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
Campground type
- 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).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 18 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campervan campsite
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again




















Excellent views. Clean facilities. Great host. Plenty of space…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Excellent views. Clean facilities. Great host. Plenty of space
Disliked Not many toilets or showers when busy
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location close to Shaftesbury and nice views from the site. Nice…
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Great location close to Shaftesbury and nice views from the site. Nice showers and a pleasant welcome.
Disliked Only one toilet in the mens toilet block which causes queues in the morning. For a site this large l would have expected more than one.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Jason was super friendly as were fellow campers.
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Absolutely everything. Beautiful views, plenty of space, clean loos, great shower, walking distance of shops and pub but feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Already booked to return in a fortnight.
Disliked Nothing.
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Glorious views, perfect level ground, secluded.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Glorious views, perfect level ground, secluded.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful site, lovely loos…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful site, lovely loos
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Peace, views and beautiful countryside.
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked We love Shaftesbury and Holyrood camp, beautiful piece of nature, from the peacock 🦚 to the neighing donkey 🫏, views, peace and beautiful surroundings.
Showers 🚿 were hot, loos clean, Jason shoots round and is so lovely and happy to chat.
Disliked Nothing....
Perfect pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great quiet place for a relaxing stay.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Ability to pick where you would like to pitch. Site staff very friendly and delivered fire pit and bags of wood that was pre ordered. A very dark sky area, great for stargazing. The town was only a few minutes walk away.
Disliked The sink for washing dishes was only cold water, due travelling on motorbike did not have a vessel big enough to boil water to take to sink.
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Simple campsite with such a beautiful view, just what we wanted.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Simple campsite with such a beautiful view, just what we wanted.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely spot
Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked Picturesque location
Great walking from site
Proximity to Shaftesbury
Jason was very friendly and helpful
Eco-showers
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing site with cracking views - good pubs within walking distance!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Love this site and its "back to basics" mentality. Jason is really laid back and checks in on arrival and then leaves you to it. He's super responsive to text messages - we asked him for a firepit and logs and he came back almost immediately and then delivered them straight to our tent.
Showers are warm and the toilets are clean!
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 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 Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Gascoignes Lane
St James
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 0NA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.99825°N
-2.19545°W
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 20.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 21 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 23.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 23.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 23.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 9.3 mi
Longleat 13.5 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 14.6 mi
Wilton House 15.7 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 16.1 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 9.2 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 10.8 mi
Little Clarendon 11 mi
White Mill 14.6 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 0.8 mi
Duncliffe Wood 2.9 mi
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 3.7 mi
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 3.7 mi
Win Green and Tollard Royal 3.8 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Holyrood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holyrood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Holyrood Farm Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Holyrood Farm Campsite? From $27.46 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.