Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm

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View of the cathedral spire
Visitor image of the sunrise
The site's very first campers
Out on a walk

  • Wiltshire farm site with views over Salisbury Cathedral
  • Just off the A354, three miles from central Salisbury
  • A mile from the closest pub; direct footpath access
Set on a large grassy meadow, this friendly site in Wiltshire is conveniently located for Salisbury, Stonehenge, the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast. The impressive 123-metre spire of Salisbury Cathedral is visible from this quiet spot, as are acres of rolling green countryside and flocks of peaceful farm animals. Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm is a place for back to basics camping: its simple facilities include chemical disposal, toilets, wash basins and a warm shower. Essentials sorted, it's time to relax: and that's perhaps best done in the large repurposed field shelter, where you can take a seat and gaze out over the stunning views (drink in hand optional, but recommended…). The site is conveniently set a few hundred yards back from the A354 road, making it a breeze to get into Salisbury city centre and make use of its public pool, railway station, arts centre, cafés and shops. Coombe Bissett, a mile in the other direction, also has a popular local pub. With plenty of space and Bake Farm's sheep for company, this outdoorsy spot is also a hotspot for walkers. Guests here have direct access to a good range of rights of way. Popular strolls in the area include the 25-mile-long Clarendon Way that runs from Salisbury to Winchester, hiking up Harnham Hill and ambling around Salisbury's water meadows. Please note that Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm is only suitable for guests aged five and over. Children are welcome, although the site is designed to be quiet and there are no play facilities or attractions for them.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 5
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 5 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Apr 5 to

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97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, well-kept site with spacious, self-picked spots offering Salisbury views. Basic, clean facilities w/ Wi-Fi. Friendly owners offer great local info. Shower can be busy, no bins noted. Great value base for exploring. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, within walking distance (2 miles) of Salisbury Cathedral.

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Emma R.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked This was a very peaceful site with the poshest compost loos I've ever come across! Very friendly and helpful hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was quiet and you were able to choose your own…

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Sue and Dave G.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The campsite was quiet and you were able to choose your own pitch.
The owner also provided excellent information about the area, including walking routes to the local pub, and into Salisbury that we made use of, plus cycle routes.

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Good location for walking as there’s no buses, a rural location.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Location ok, the price was fair, it was exactly as per the advertised

Disliked The cost of £7 per day to have your dog accompany us. The foot way to the village is poorly maintained styles and foot path overgrown.
Probably won’t stop there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, helpful history and clean, simple facilities.

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Susan B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The location and the simplicity yet perfect functionality of the amenities.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely views and nice facilities.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely views and nice facilities.

Disliked Only one shower and was during heatwave so everyone on site wanted a shower in evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Do your soul a favour - have a stay at Bake farm!

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Malcolm H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location
Friendly owners/ staff
Clean facilities
Basic camping done very well

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Peaceful. Walks from campsite. Potable water and clean flushing toilets. Shed with…

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Neil T.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Peaceful. Walks from campsite. Potable water and clean flushing toilets. Shed with freezers, charging points, information for walks and local area. Small washing up area next to toilets, albeit not covered. We did not use showers but looked clean. We were able to park our van on a level space. No designated pitches, just find what suits you. Owner very friendly and helpful.

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Quite a simple site, but with lots of space and a peaceful atmosphere

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Richard W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely and peaceful and loads of space and fantastic views across fields to Salisbury.
Also, a really relaxing atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a one night stopover but easy to find, nice single field site.

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Chris S.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely quite location. Nice view.
The shower, while only one of them was lovely.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm

Bake Farm

Coombe Bissett

Wiltshire

England

SP5 4JT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.04875°N
1.83238°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Millstream Coach Park
2.6 mi Fugglestone Roundabout
2.6 mi Shopping Village
Rail
1.9 mi Salisbury Rail Station
8.6 mi Dean Rail Station
10.8 mi Tisbury Rail Station
Ferry
21.4 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
21.5 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
22.1 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
Airport
18.7 mi Bournemouth International Airport
21.7 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

After exploring the historic buildings of Salisbury, head even further back in time at Stonehenge (20 minutes' drive), an iconic English Heritage-managed landmark a few miles north of the town. More ancient history is within your reach if you drive to Avebury (55 minutes), home to a spectacular stone circle and other Neolithic sites in the scenic countryside of north Wiltshire. To the south, there's the New Forest National Park (20 minutes), where cycling, walking, country pubs and semi-wild ponies, donkeys and pigs make for great family-friendly days out. Even more wild animals are on display at Longleat Safari Park (40 minutes), while for high-adrenaline tree-top adventures and forest segway escapades there's Go Ape in Moors Valley Country Park (30 minutes). If being so close to Salisbury has you in the mood for more urban days out, you might like to take the train (or drive) to Bath (roughly an hour), while for some sun and sand you could head south to the beaches, piers and classic seaside amusements on offer in Bournemouth (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 22.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 22.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 22.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 22.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 22.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Salisbury Cathedral 1.8 mi

Wilton House 2.4 mi

Old Sarum 3.4 mi

Breamore House 5.8 mi

Stonehenge 9 mi

National Trust

Mompesson House 1.9 mi

Little Clarendon 6.9 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 7.2 mi

Stonehenge Landscape 8.9 mi

Mottisfont 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stratford Tony - Coombe Bissett - Toyd Down - Stratford Tony 1.8 mi

THE NORTH CANONRY, CATHEDRAL CLOSE, SALISBURY 1.8 mi

WILTON 1.9 mi

Bourne Hill House Gardens 2.5 mi

LONGFORD CASTLE 3.2 mi

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 27.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm? After exploring the historic buildings of Salisbury, head even further back in time at Stonehenge (20 minutes' drive), an iconic English Heritage-managed landmark a few miles north of the town. More ancient … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Salisbury Campsite at Bake Farm? From $29.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.