Rosewall

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  • On the Jurassic Coast five miles from Weymouth
  • Equestrian centre and fishing lake a short walk from the site
  • Two pubs serving food within walking distance
Hiking or hacking? Family-run Rosewall is set among the spectacular scenery of the Jurassic Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty five miles east of Weymouth, on the seam of both inland and coastal walking routes and with the Rosewall Equestrian riding school on the doorstep for riders of all abilities. Of course, you might want to cast off instead at the fishing waters close to the site – the one and a half-acre Wally’s Lake set in a wooden valley with carp, roach, tench and bream to be landed by all levels of angler (you’ll need your licence; to pick up a day ticket at reception or at the stables, and all your own kit including a 36" landing net and a unhooking mat). Or break out the paintbox: Rosewall has fab views over Osmington Bay and the Dorset countryside, and is in the hamlet of Osmington Mills, set on canvas by Constable on several occasions who spent his honeymoon in the area; it’s a quick scramble from the site to the rockpools and beach of Osmington Bay. Rosewall has a 13-acre camping field, two modern toilet and shower blocks with hairdryer and shaver points, and washing-up facilities. The park also has a laundry room, shop and disabled facilities. Two pubs serving food are within walking distance.

Campground type

Tent sites 225
RV sites 225

Languages spoken

English

AA 3 pennants

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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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Rosewall

East Farm Dairy House

Osmington Mills

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 6HA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.64124°N
-2.37751°W

Route directions

Rosewall is half a mile from the Osmington Mills turning, off the A353. Approaching from Wareham on the A352, take the first exit on the Warmwell roundabout signposted A353 Weymouth and Osmington. Approaching Osmington, take the first left opposite to the garage and proceed in the direction of Rosewall. You will find us on the right, past the riding stables. X53 bus route to Weymouth stops at the Osmington Mills junction on the A353 opposite the garage.

Nearest transport

Bus
3.9 mi Marks and Spencer
5.4 mi South Station
12.1 mi Red Lion
Rail
3.8 mi Weymouth Rail Station
3.9 mi Upwey Rail Station
5 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
3.9 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17.5 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
17.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.7 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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

Within a couple of minutes of Rosewall, hunt for fossils on the Osmington shoreline or get watery with the snorkelling, surfing and other sports available at Ringstead Bay; both options are available all around the Dorset coast too. Weymouth has a sheltered beach and 17th-century harbour to coast around as well as loads more watersports and old-fashioned seaside stuff like donkey rides. For slightly more sophisticated fare, get the tills ringing at the town's regular markets, the smart shops of New Bond Street, St Thomas Street and St Mary Street, and the smaller more specialist outlets of St George Street and St Alban Street. The literati will know that Dorset is Thomas Hardy as well as fossil and watersports land: Dorchester, Dorset’s county town, is 15 minutes inland from Weymouth and has Hardy’s old cottage, Max Gate. More modernly, Dorchester has several museums including the Dinosaur Museum; top shops, restaurants and pubs; and theatre, events and music run by Dorchester Arts. Bournemouth, with even more of the same, is about an hour’s drive from Weymouth.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ringstead Bay 1.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bowleaze Cove 2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Central 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door West 4.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.2 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 5.8 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 6.2 mi

The Tank Museum 7 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 5.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.1 mi

Clouds Hill 7.6 mi

Corfe Castle 14 mi

White Mill 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 0.5 mi

Ringstead - Osmington Mills - Osmington Walk 1.2 mi

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 1.4 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 1.4 mi

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 1.5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 6 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 6.9 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 7.4 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 8.3 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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  • Does Rosewall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rosewall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rosewall? Within a couple of minutes of Rosewall, hunt for fossils on the Osmington shoreline or get watery with the snorkelling, surfing and other sports available at Ringstead Bay; both options are available … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rosewall?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Should the shop/reception be closed on arrival, please pitch up and check-in the following morning.

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