Tree Bark Camping
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Add your business details- Well-maintained peaceful pitches on a Dorset farm near Yetminster
- Weymouth and West Bay 45 minutes' drive away on the Jurassic Coast
- Grass field that catches sun all day; dogs and barbecues welcome
If there’s some sun around, you’ll be able to make the most of it at Tree Bark Camping – the camping field at this lovely Dorset location catches the sun all day, with sunset often providing a colourful display across one end of the campsite to finish the day.
Whatever the time of day, this is a pretty spot with a peaceful rural atmosphere that comes partly from its location tucked away in Dorset’s country lanes and partly from the added bonus of a stream trickling past one side of the field.
In keeping with the rural farm setting, facilities here are simple but cover the essentials: guests have access to portable toilets, a shower and a washing-up area, and are welcome to bring along barbecues to cook meals. Supplies for whatever barbecues or picnics you have planned can be acquired at the village store in Leigh (a minute’s drive) or the mini supermarket in Yetminster (two minutes’ drive/15 minutes’ walk).
Fancy a meal out and/or a pint of something local instead? There’s a pub in Yetminster too, and a tempting 13 of them in Sherborne, 10 minutes’ drive away. As for the rest of the area, well, you should find plenty of ways to fill your days around here, perhaps heading out for hikes in the northern stretches of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or making your way down to the spectacular Jurassic Coast for the sandy beach at Weymouth or the soaring cliffs of West Bay.
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50Languages 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 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 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 Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tree Bark Camping
Brister End
Leigh
Sherborne
Dorset
England
DT9 6BN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.88643°N
-2.54928°W
Nearest transport
Bus4.6 mi Greenhill
4.7 mi Coldharbour
5.1 mi Yeovil Bus Station
Rail1.2 mi Yetminster Rail Station
1.7 mi Chetnole Rail Station
2.1 mi Thornford Rail Station
Ferry19.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.2 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
27.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
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
Staying at Tree Bark Camping you’ll be just outside the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty of walking trails to follow around places like the village of Evershot or the Cerne Abbas Giant (both 15 minutes’ drive). Several local towns are worth a wander too, including Sherborne (10 minutes) and Dorchester (25 minutes).
Down at the Jurassic Coast (around 45 minutes), you may like to see some of the seaside scenery on a walk along the South West Coast Path, look up at the cliffs of West Bay or hit the sands of Weymouth (also home to the Sea Life Centre and the gateway to the Isle of Portland).
There's plenty of variety when it comes to other days out too – you might like to wander among the artworks at Sculpture By The Lakes (35 minutes), go kayaking from Lulworth Cove (50 minutes), sample the wines at Langham Wine Estate (half an hour), meet the residents of Abbotsbury Swannery (40 minutes)…
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 15.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 16.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 18.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Montacute House 8.5 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 9.4 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 9.7 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 10.7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 12.9 mi
National Trust
Montacute House 8.5 mi
Tintinhull Garden 9.3 mi
Lytes Cary Manor 11.6 mi
Hardy's Cottage 12.9 mi
Max Gate 13.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MELBURY PARK 3.3 mi
Sherborne Two Castles Walk 4.3 mi
BARWICK PARK 4.4 mi
NEWTON SURMAVILLE 4.5 mi
MINTERNE 4.6 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 12.6 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 14.5 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 22.8 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 Tree Bark Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tree Bark Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tree Bark Camping? Staying at Tree Bark Camping you’ll be just outside the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty of walking trails to follow around places like the village of Evershot or the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tree Bark Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.