Bridgewood
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- Dog-friendly six-acre site in an ancient Dorset woodland
- A 15-minute drive to Dorchester and Sherborne; 40 minutes to Weymouth
- Firepits allowed; woodland tracks; local pub 15 minutes’ walk away
Campground type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 24 to
Campsite types & availability
20 
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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- 25
1 bedroom cabin
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 1 bedroomDimensions: 24.6ft width × 11.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200)
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Holly Hut 1 bedroom shepherd's hut
2 people maximum No dogs allowed 1 bedroomDimensions: 6.4ft width × 11.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This woodland campsite offers a peaceful, private experience on well-kept, isolated sites. Guests rave about the friendly, accommodating owners. Facilities are clean and good, with a charming honesty box. Some note ticks, though the site offers advice. A few found facilities rustic but charming. Highly recommended for nature lovers seeking an immersive forest escape.
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Last updated 7/7/2026
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Great value, an experience, hands-off
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Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Organisation is on point. Tour, materials needed, toilet, and parking are all well organised. Campsite owners were absolutely lovely and grounds were well maintained.
The pitches are incredibly well isolated, everything feels so close and so far at the same time its truly amazing. You will feel as though you have the forest to yourself.
These are owners who aren't interested in scraping every penny out of your pocket and the land, they truly sell an experience along with the pitch. Fire bins are provided, and firewood is very reasonable for the amount you recieve. You can also top up firewood when you like, as it is via an honest jar (cash but there is a bank transfer option).
Thank you once again, we are still blown away.
Disliked No complaints
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We will be back in the autumn, when there are less ticks.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked A beautiful & peaceful site, we stayed this weekend just gone. We had a beautiful pitch all to ourselves, it was private & we couldn't see any other people campers from our lovely spot.
The owners of the site we lovely, welcoming & helpful.
We will definitely be back in the autumn, when there are hopefully less ticks around as it really stressed me out with them being on our dogs & also my fiancé had a couple on him.
Disliked The only thing that spoilt it was the sheer amount of ticks there was, we have camped in woodland type camps this time of year before but never encountered this amount of Ticks before, I know this is beyond the control of the campsites owners but if there had been some kind of notice warning when booking that there may be a high volume of ticks at certain times of the year it would have been helpful.
Thankfully there was a pets at home near which we went to to buy spray for our tent & treatment for our 2 dogs.
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From the manager: We are sorry to hear you experienced ticks during you stay. Unfortunately ticks are present in any countryside setting. Interestingly, today's BBC Devon news coverage has reported that 'Devon and Cornwall have the highest rates of tick bites in England'.
As responsible campsite owners we do however always display an NHS poster with their tick advice as well as providing a spray and tick removal tool.
As to your suggestion of a warning about tick levels at the time of bookings, I'm not sure what we could do? How would we know from one day to the next what the volume of ticks could be? Perhaps research of the areas to camp in at certain times of the year should be the campers responsibility?
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your pitch.
Gorgeous place to stay. All the…
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Gorgeous place to stay. All the pitches are very enclosed and far enough away from others to feel private. The toilets are great, and a shower cubical is available. There's a little trailer with many things available for purchase via an honesty box - wood, kindling, fresh eggs, lighter, fresh honey, and more. The car park is a short walk to the pitches. The forest is lovely, there is a public path next to the campsite for walks which the dog loved. The pigs are very friendly and will run over to you. Would highly recommend!
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It is the most blissful campsite…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked It is the most blissful campsite we've been too. Nestled in the trees, our pitch was in a sunny clearing giving both sun and shade. We couldn't see or hear the other campers, only the calls of the birds and the shrieks of the foxes. We had our own compost loo and a firepit to while away the evening (the pit, not the loo). Gorgeous.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write us a wonderful review!
It was our pleasure to meet you all and enjoyed having you stay with us 😊
Lovely place, friendly owner, definitely recommend…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Lovely place, friendly owner, definitely recommend
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Amazing woodland glamping experience highly recommend
1 bedroom cabin
Liked Very unique experience in the woods. Amazing spacious set up. Loved the local pigs which were very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Hot shower actually on the cabin. Clearly built with love.
Disliked Nothing
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We received a friendly welcome from…
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked We received a friendly welcome from the owner who showed us options of different pitches and also gave us information about the site and area.
The site itself is incredibly peaceful and lovely to explore.
Numerous walking routes are nearby - including to a warm and welcoming nearby pub.
There were many helpful facilities including trolleys to take your gear from the car park to your pitch, which vary in distance up to a few minutes walk.
We went during a stormy period but we felt cosy and sheltered from the wind on our pitched called “Elder”.
It’s great to come away from a break feeling we have left minimal trace with composting toilets and solar shower bags.
The site seems well looked after, we would certainly come again.
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Lovely owners . Very helpful and facilities or very clean .
1 bedroom cabin
Liked Everything the peace and sounds of birds. Back to natural. Unreal stay
Disliked Nothing because it's great
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Our favourite camping site! We come every year and we love it!
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Everything!
Disliked Nothing!
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Another fantastic stay.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Quietness and hearing the wildlife.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
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 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
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Location
Bridgewood
2 Manor Farm Cottages
Middlemarsh
Sherborne
Dorset
England
DT9 5QN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.86852°N
2.47902°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 16.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 16.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 16.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 17 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 10.3 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 11.2 mi
Montacute House 11.7 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 12.3 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 12.4 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 10.3 mi
Max Gate 11.3 mi
Montacute House 11.7 mi
Tintinhull Garden 12.5 mi
Lytes Cary Manor 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MINTERNE 2.3 mi
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 4.1 mi
SHERBORNE CASTLE 5.3 mi
Sherborne Two Castles Walk 5.4 mi
MELBURY PARK 5.4 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 10.4 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 19.9 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 20.6 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 Bridgewood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bridgewood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bridgewood? You’ll have had a good taste of woodland life on site, so it might suit you to mix things up with a little salt, sea and sand. One of the closest coastal … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bridgewood?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bridgewood? From $80.14 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.