Hill View Farm
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Add your business details- Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
- A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
- Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby
On the lookout for a peaceful pocket of wildlife in the Dorset countryside? Green scenery within driving distance of the Dorset coast’s sweet spots? Well, first meet the locals at Hill View Farm… including the chickens and ducks that already get to take pleasure in the rural surroundings of the farm site.
With views across Blandford and a nice criss-cross of walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside, this is a family-run site well-situated for activities in the outdoors or visits to Bournemouth’s busy seaside (40 minutes’ drive), the landmark Durdle Door (35 minutes) or the watersports haven at Sandbanks Beach (40 minutes).
Things are pretty relaxed on this site, as there are straightforward facilities including toilets and a dishwashing area. Quiet evenings are the trend at this site, as there’s no noise after 10pm. So, you may want to opt for some stargazing if the sky is clear enough, or an early night after a drink and a chat by the communal campfire.
Looking to top up your energy stores? There are supermarkets five minutes’ drive away in Blandford Forum and a wide selection of restaurants, pubs cafés and takeaways to choose from in the town too.
Site type
10Languages spoken
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Hill View Farm
Thornicombe Hill
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 9AH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.82561°N
-2.18843°W
Route directions
The campsite is on the A354: look out for the Hill View sign and two large orange mirrors on the entrance.
If using a satnav, it will take you to Ranmoor: the site is down the road heading towards Blandford.
Nearest transport
Coach16.4 km Post Office
16.4 km Red Lion
19.2 km Seldown Coach Station
Rail14.9 km Holton Heath Rail Station
15.6 km Wareham Rail Station
16.2 km Wool Rail Station
Ferry18.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
19.1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
22.4 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport25.7 km 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Gorcombe Extreme Sports (extreme sports centre): 25 minutes’ walk
- The Blandford Fashion Museum: five minutes’ drive
- Monkey World (ape rescue centre): 15 minutes
- Kingston Lacy (National Trust site): 15 minutes
- The Tank Museum (tank collection and museum): 20 minutes
- RSPB Arne (wildlife spotting, picnics and walking routes): half an hour
- Lulworth Cove (pebble beach on the Jurassic coast known for its geology and landforms): half an hour
- Poole (beach town with watersports and walking routes): half an hour
- Weymouth (beach town with a sandy beach for swimming): 35 minutes
- Salisbury Cathedral: 35 minutes
- Sherborne Castle (historic house, tearoom and gardens): 40 minutes
- Swanage (fishing port with a railway, fishing trips and outdoor activities): 40 minutes
- Brownsea Island (wildlife spotting, outdoor activities and nature trails): half an hour’s drive and 20 minutes’ ferry.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 15.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 16.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 23.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 23.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lulworth Cove | 23.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 10.9 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 14.4 km
The Tank Museum 15 km
Hardy's Birthplace 17.7 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 20.8 km
National Trust
White Mill 9.2 km
Kingston Lacy 11.1 km
Clouds Hill 12.8 km
Hardy's Cottage 17.8 km
Max Gate 21 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 4 km
ANDERSON MANOR 5.7 km
MILTON ABBEY 7.2 km
CHARBOROUGH PARK 7.4 km
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 8.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 20.2 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 46.4 km
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 Hill View Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hill View Farm dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hill View Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gorcombe Extreme Sports (extreme sports centre): 25 minutes’ walk - The Blandford Fashion Museum: five minutes’ drive - Monkey World (ape rescue centre): 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hill View Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.