Bagwell Farm Touring Park
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Add your business details- Peaceful farm site under five miles from the Jurassic Coast
- Just a 15-minute drive from sandy beaches in Weymouth
- Five minutes' walk from a bus stop; dog-friendly
Are you in need of a peaceful getaway in scenic Dorset? Bagwell Farm Touring Park should tick your boxes, with its quiet, rural location. It may be peaceful, but it's still only a handful of miles from the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, and a 15-minute drive from the sandy beaches in Weymouth.
You don't have to move far from your pitch to see stunning landscapes. The car park for Chesil beach is 15 minutes' drive away and The Fleet Lagoon is 10 minutes' drive away. For scenic walks, the South West Coast Path has miles of stunning views. Plus, on the Isle of Portland (20 minutes' drive away), there's the chance to try watersports such as windsurfing and kayaking (in the harbour), climbing, coasteering, diving and fishing.
After a jam-packed day, you could unwind at one of Weymouth's many pubs, restaurants or tearooms. Bagwell Farm Touring Park is also very welcoming, so very nice for a laidback evening. The facilities include a shop selling local produce, a playground and toilet and shower facilities. Dogs are also welcome.
Charmouth, famed for its fossil hunting, is a 40-minute drive away along the coast. In the opposite direction, reach Durdle Door (a well-known stone arch) within 35 minutes. It's also worth noting that Weymouth is accessible by bus; there's a direct connection from the bus stop five minutes' walk away from the site.
Campground type
100
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100Open all year 
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
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Features
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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence 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 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
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Bagwell Farm Touring Park
Knights in the Bottom
Chickerell
Weymouth
Dorset
England
DT3 4EA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.63359°N
-2.52978°W
Route directions
Approaching from Dorchester: take the A354, following signs for Weymouth then Town Centre and Portland until you see signs for the B3157, Chickerell and Abbotsbury.
Approaching from Wareham on the A352 A353: turn right at Preston (signed Littlemoor) and this takes you across to the A354 where you follow the directions above.
Continue one mile past Chickerell, heading for Abbotsbury on the B3157. Pass the Victoria Inn on the left and our turning is the next on the left.
Approaching from Bridport - either take the A35 to Dorchester (easiest route for large vehicles) and follow the directions from Dorcheter, or take the scenic coastal B3157 through Abbotsbury and towards Chickerell. Our turning is the next right after the turning to Langton Herring and the Elm Tree Inn (just after a sharp bend so be ready for a sudden turn!
Nearest transport
Bus3.7 mi Marks and Spencer
6.6 mi South Station
12.3 mi Coach Station
Rail3 mi Upwey Rail Station
3.6 mi Weymouth Rail Station
6.6 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
24.1 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
24.5 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
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
Along the coast, there are plenty of beaches and villages that should take your fancy. The 'ghost village' of Tyneham (45 minutes' drive) is a nice place to start, before moving onto Lulworth Cove (40 minutes), a crescent-shaped bay with gorgeous natural formations.
There are several National Trust estates within easy reach, including the 11th-century Corfe Castle (45 minutes), Clouds Hill (35 minutes) where Lawrence of Arabia once lived and Thomas Hardy's birthplace, Hardy's Cottage (25 minutes). Thomas Hardy also lived at Max Gate (20 minutes), also on the outskirts of Dorchester.
Other attractions in the area include Bennetts Water Gardens (five minutes), the SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes), Monkey World (35 minutes) and the Tank Museum (35 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Central | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Portland Harbour Castle Cove | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | N/A |
| Bowleaze Cove | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 3.3 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 3.6 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 9 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 12.3 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 7 mi
Hardy's Cottage 9 mi
Clouds Hill 13.5 mi
Corfe Castle 20.7 mi
Montacute House 23.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Nottington - Chickerell 2.2 mi
Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 2.2 mi
Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 2.3 mi
Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 2.4 mi
RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 3 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 7.7 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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- Does Bagwell Farm Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bagwell Farm Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bagwell Farm Touring Park? Along the coast, there are plenty of beaches and villages that should take your fancy. The 'ghost village' of Tyneham (45 minutes' drive) is a nice place to start, before moving onto … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bagwell Farm Touring Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.