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The Ruins Campsite

Getting the campsite ready, great camping spot!

Quiet grass tent pitches at the foot of Milton Abbey
Between Hilton and Milton Abbas; 30 minutes' drive from the coast
Organic dairy farm with local produce for sale

The Ruins Campsite is a laidback spot to pitch your tent in the gorgeous surrounds of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is set on an organic dairy farm and has many acres of grassy green meadows to admire, plus views over the historic buildings of Milton Abbey School as an added bonus. The sights and sounds of life on the farm – including mooing cows – are all up for grabs here. This quiet site is well-suited to families, couples and small groups looking for a relaxed camping break. Facilities include access to toilets and hot showers, while the farm has plenty of space for all sorts of outdoor activities, including barbecues or walking your dog (if you've brought one). The site is located between the attractive villages of Hilton and Milton Abbas; between them they have a tea rooms, farm shop and pub. A selection of fresh local produce is also sold on site. Further afield, you're a 20-minute drive from the historic market towns of Dorchester and Blandford Forum, while the Jurassic Coast is roughly half an hour away. Popular nearby beaches include Ringstead, Bowleaze Cove and Man O'War beach.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Local produce 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 Scouts welcome 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

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Ruins Campsite

Lower Farm

Hilton

Dorset

England

DT11 0DQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.82021°N
-2.29136°W

Nearest transport

Bus

10 mi South Station

12 mi Virginia Ash

Rail

8.3 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

10 mi Dorchester South Rail Station

10 mi Dorchester West Rail Station

Ferry

15.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

15.4 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

16.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

Airport

20.3 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Blandford Forum: 20 minutes' drive - Dorchester: 20 minutes - Kingston Lacy: 25 minutes - Cerne Abbas: 25 minutes - Ringstead: 30 minutes - Weymouth: 30 minutes - Bowleaze Cove: 35 minutes - Man O'War beach: 35 minutes - Mapperton House and Gardens: 45 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	13 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	13.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	13.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	13.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	13.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 7.6 mi

The Tank Museum 8.9 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 9.1 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 11.2 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 13 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 7.3 mi

Hardy's Cottage 7.6 mi

Max Gate 9.6 mi

White Mill 10.1 mi

Kingston Lacy 11.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MILTON ABBEY 0.7 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 1.4 mi

Ibberton Hill – Coombe Bottom – Ibberton Hill 2.9 mi

ATHELHAMPTON 5.3 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 5.8 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 8.9 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 26.7 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.

Payment terms

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ruins Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Ruins Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Ruins Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Blandford Forum: 20 minutes' drive - Dorchester: 20 minutes - Kingston Lacy: 25 minutes - Cerne Abbas: 25 minutes - Ringstead: 30 minutes - Weymouth: 30 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Ruins Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more