Turnpike Showground
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- Spacious pick-your-own pitches in the north Dorset countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Shaftesbury; half an hour to Longleat safari park
- Dog-friendly site with easy access to the A303 and A350
Campground type
Languages spoken
English
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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 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
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Turnpike Showground
Show Office
Motcombe
Dorset
England
SP7 9PL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.01877°N
-2.23005°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 22.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 22.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 25.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 25.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 25.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 7.2 mi
Longleat 11.8 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 14.4 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 16.6 mi
Wilton House 16.7 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 7.1 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 11.5 mi
Little Clarendon 11.7 mi
White Mill 16.5 mi
Kingston Lacy 16.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.7 mi
Duncliffe Wood 1.9 mi
Todber - Fifehead - Stour Provost - Todber 3.8 mi
The Green and Around West Knoyle 4.7 mi
HATCH HOUSE 4.8 mi
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 18.8 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 22.2 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 26.4 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 Turnpike Showground have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Turnpike Showground dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Turnpike Showground? Shaftesbury (10 minutes’ drive) should certainly be on the schedule for anyone that remembers the old Hovis advert, which was filmed on the town’s Gold Hill (or indeed anyone that likes good … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Turnpike Showground?
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