Primrose Camping

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The camping field entrance
The camping field entrance
The camping field looking towards Hambledon Hill
The camping field towards the hedgerow
A peaceful summer evening at Primrose
The field in early spring
The camping field in early summer
Arriving at Primrose
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The camping field looking towards Hambledon Hill
The camping field towards the hedgerow
A peaceful summer evening at Primrose

  • Peaceful adults-only site on a working organic farm in North Dorset
Primrose Organic Farm Campsite is a small, peaceful adults-only campsite on a working organic farm in the North Dorset countryside. The campsite is designed for guests looking for a relaxed rural escape, with plenty of space, open countryside and wonderfully dark skies at night. There are no regimented rows or pre-marked pitches; guests can choose a suitable spot in the camping field when they arrive, giving the site a spacious and informal feel. Guests can park their cars next to their tent or pitch; there are no electric hook-ups, so the site is best suited to those who enjoy simple, off-grid camping. Facilities are intentionally simple: toilets and hot showers are provided in portable units rather than permanent campsite wash blocks. They are clean, practical and regularly looked after, but guests should expect simple farm-camping facilities rather than a fully equipped holiday park. Fresh drinking water is available from a standpipe close to the camping field. Primrose is a working organic farm, so guests may hear tractors, livestock and the everyday sounds of farm life during their stay. Certain areas of the farm are private or working areas and are not open to campsite guests. The farm shop and café are a short walk from the camping field, with good coffee, pastries, seasonal organic produce and food from the farm and local suppliers available during opening hours. The surrounding countryside is excellent for walking, including routes that can be started directly from the farm. Despite the peaceful rural setting, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Gillingham are all around four miles away, giving easy access to shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants as well as the wider North Dorset countryside. The overall feel is simple, spacious and thoughtfully looked after: countryside camping for people who value peace, good food, walking, dark skies and a few days away from the usual hustle and bustle.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens September 1
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Tue, Sep 1 to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Adults only

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

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

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby

Location

Primrose Camping

Primrose Organic Produce

Lymburghs Farm

Marnhull

Dorset

England

DT10 1HN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.97226°N
2.2698°W

Route directions

What3Words: blanks.retrieves.printouts

Nearest transport

Bus
3.9 mi The Town Hall
3.9 mi The Town Hall
5.6 mi Virginia Ash
Rail
4.3 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
6.8 mi Templecombe Rail Station
10.3 mi Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
21.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
21.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
23.9 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
23.4 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

There is plenty to explore from Primrose, whether guests want to head out on foot or use the campsite as a base for discovering North Dorset and the surrounding area. Wonderful countryside walks can be started directly from the farm, with quiet lanes, footpaths and the rolling landscape of the Blackmore Vale all around. Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Gillingham are all around four miles away. Shaftesbury is particularly well known for historic Gold Hill, while all three towns provide a useful choice of independent shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants and everyday essentials. Stourhead and its famous landscape gardens are within easy reach, as are Sherborne, the Cranborne Chase countryside and numerous pretty Dorset and Somerset villages. For food and drink closer to home, Primrose has its own farm shop and café, selling seasonal organic produce from the farm alongside locally sourced food, pastries and good coffee during opening hours. The campsite is also conveniently placed for guests travelling further west. With the A303 approximately 20 minutes away, Primrose can make a peaceful short-break stop on journeys towards Devon and Cornwall — with considerably more countryside and dark sky than the average motorway stop.

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 9.6 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 13.4 mi

Longleat 14.8 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 15.1 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 16.3 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 9.4 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 14.5 mi

Little Clarendon 14.7 mi

White Mill 14.7 mi

Kingston Lacy 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 1.1 mi

Duncliffe Wood 1.9 mi

Sturminster Newton - Cutt Mill - Stour Valley Way 3.1 mi

Fiddleford Mill - Sturminster Newton - Fiddleford 3.6 mi

Fiddleford Manor - Hammoon - Child Okeford - Fiddleford 3.6 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 18.9 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 Primrose Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Primrose Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Primrose Camping? There is plenty to explore from Primrose, whether guests want to head out on foot or use the campsite as a base for discovering North Dorset and the surrounding area. Wonderful countryside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Primrose Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Primrose Camping? From $81.02 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.