Dean Meadow Camping
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Add your business details- Back-to-basics campsite in rural Dorset, near Wimborne Minster
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door 50 minutes’ drive; Go Ape 10 minutes
- Views of Horton Tower on site: bus and shops 10 minutes’ drive
This is wild camping as it should be… a field, some tents and a splendid view. Dean Meadow Camping is a tiny and straightforward pop-up site surrounded by the rolling fields of Dorset, with views to the historic Horton Tower from the pitches.
Simple facilities stretch to a composting toilet, ensuring that you have an entirely sustainable holiday. Please be aware that there is no electricity or water on site, so come prepared with torches, bottled water and bring your own barbecues too.
The nearest town is Wimborne Minster (10 minutes’ drive), a traditional English market town with plenty of independent shops handy for picking up supplies, and offering a choice of welcoming pubs and restaurants if you’re not feeling the urge to cook on site.
Heading to the beach? Branksome Chine (30 minutes) is the nearest sandy spot to Dean Meadow, but a stay at Dean Meadow puts you close to some of Britain’s best beaches along the Jurassic Coast, plus famous landmarks like Old Harry Rocks, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (all 50 minutes).
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Features
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
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Dean Meadow Camping
Horton Road
Horton
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 7JG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.86596°N
-1.94338°W
Nearest transport
Bus6.8 mi Meeting House Lane
8.7 mi Bournemouth University
9.5 mi St Johns Church
Rail9.7 mi Branksome Rail Station
9.9 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
10.2 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
Ferry10.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
11.1 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
11.6 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
Airport7.8 mi Bournemouth International Airport
26.1 mi Southampton 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
As well as planning beach days with the kids, they might enjoy helping out with the feeding of enormous Shire horses at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park (10 minutes’ drive), or for more exotic wildlife encounters, hearing all about the rescued primates at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (35 minutes). Younger children can enjoy tractor rides at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (half an hour).
For active days out, wear the kids out on cycle rides in Moors Valley Country Park and Forest (10 minutes) – and if that doesn’t work, let them loose on the treetop climbing courses at Go Ape Moors Valley.
If you’re inclined towards a bit of heritage tourism, tour lavish apartments in the ornate mansion at the National Trust's Kingston Lacy estate (15 minutes). Head to Poole (half an hour) to see the tall ships moored up along the historic waterfront or take a boat trip from the quayside to Brownsea Island (55 minutes) for woodland walking trails and views of Poole Harbour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Pier | 10.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 10.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 10.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 11 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 11 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.4 mi
Adventure Wonderland 7.6 mi
Breamore House 10 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 10.5 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 10.7 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 5.5 mi
White Mill 6.6 mi
Brownsea Island 12.3 mi
Little Clarendon 15.1 mi
Mompesson House 15.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.3 mi
CRICHEL HOUSE 2.8 mi
ST GILES' HOUSE 3 mi
CRANBORNE MANOR 3.7 mi
BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 4.8 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 23.3 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 Dean Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dean Meadow Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dean Meadow Camping? As well as planning beach days with the kids, they might enjoy helping out with the feeding of enormous Shire horses at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park (10 minutes’ drive), or for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dean Meadow Camping?
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