Howard's Wood

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Aerial view of Dorset countryside
Aerial view of dorset countryside
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Woodland clearing
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Peaceful camping in the woodland
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Campsite
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Woodland clearing

  • Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
  • Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
  • Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
There’s getting away from it all – and then there’s really getting away from it all. If you feel the need to do the latter, then do it somewhere like Howard’s Wood, an almost wild pop-up site on the outskirts of Netherbury in Dorset. Here you can escape into a 25-acre woodland – planted in 2003 by the landowners – and truly relax in the middle of a wildlife haven. Bring your dogs and exercise them while exploring the woods, and let the kids run around within earshot on the playing fields next to the pitches. The pretty basic setup here consists of composting toilets and hot showers, and is suitable for anyone and everyone looking for a simple camping experience out in nature yet near to some big-name Dorset attractions. For at Howard’s Wood, you can wake up to mornings filled with birdsong, with the chance of spotting deer and squirrels roaming around near your tent. After a day out at the mysterious National Trust - Cerne Giant (35 minutes’ drive) or scouring for fossils along the Jurassic Coast (half an hour), return to base for relaxing times cosying up around a firepit or cooking up a barbecue – pick up food in Beaminster or Bridport (both about 10 minutes’ drive). Alternatively you can wander down to the local pub (15 minutes’ walk), which has luscious country views, a beer garden for warmer evenings and good home-cooked food.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Rent a tent 1
Motorhome pitches 14
Open now
Opens 17 July
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English

Open from Fri, 17 Jul to

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Reviews

9.6

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ForestPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A woodland "wild camping" vibe with basics. Spacious, private pitches. Friendly hosts, tranquil, with hot showers & washing areas. Fire pits available, near attractions. Note: some uneven pitches, occasional dog walkers.

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Peace in the woods.

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Gary H. 7 reviews

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Almost wild camping in the woods. Great pitches in between the trees so you don’t have any direct neighbours and it is really peaceful. Great communications from Steph.

Disliked Maybe a sign from the road to find the entrance but that might just be me.

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Excellent back to basics campsite. Owners…

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James 1 review

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent back to basics campsite.
Owners are friendly and welcoming, there's hot water for showers and washing up and a composting toilet.

I stayed in a woodland pitch which was lovely and shady. Each pitch is a good distance away from the next one.

I will absolutely be staying here again.

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Really nice people definitely going back again and agian

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing place

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Woodland pitches. Back to basics…

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Jacqui R. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Woodland pitches. Back to basics

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Such a beautiful woodland campsite. Had…

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Such a beautiful woodland campsite. Had a lovely pitch with some sun and some shade. Basic facilities, composting toilets, showers and wash up area. All spotless. Owner really helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend and will be staying again.

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Excellent site

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benf360 6 reviews

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really nice off grid site, some of the pitches are a bit small and shaded but as long as you make owner aware it’s not a problem if you need a sunnnier pitch to use solar etc. showers are great clean and spacious and toilets very clean despite being compost type. Would 100% go back.

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Disliked Having to go home!

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Great campsite with private pitches in…

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 Sandra O. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Great campsite with private pitches in the woods so great for shade. Two toilets and two showers and a sink with plenty of hot water. Great few days getting back to nature. Not far from Bridport or Beamister. Very safe and family and dog friendly

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We loved our stay at Howard's…

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Ed F. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked We loved our stay at Howard's Wood. We opted to stay in a bell tent to save us putting our own tent up and we were very glad that we did - it was spacious and cosy and the bed was deliciously comfortable. Our pitch felt absolutely secluded and came with a pair of camping chairs, a firepit and, best of all, a little adjoining glade with a hammock. We loved cooking over our fire and lazing in the hammock watching the sky through the leaves of the lovely trees.
The showers were no distance away and were warm and powerful.
We recieved such a kind welcome.
This was our first visit to Howard's Wood but it certainly won't be our last.

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Loved the peace and shady spots,…

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked Loved the peace and shady spots, big variety of pitches; meandering footpaths to the loo; compidtblois; great shower. Brilliant communication with Steph and a cool box delivered.
Will be back

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Absolute bargain at £10 a night.…

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Lyn P. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolute bargain at £10 a night. Beautiful woods, very peaceful, great facilities, warm welcome. Dog friendly, loads of space to walk your dog. Recommend if you want peace and quiet and short drive to the beach or other places of interest in Dorset. i will be back for sure.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Howard's Wood

Netherbury

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 5RT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50,78721°N
2,75317°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6 km Coach Station
19,4 km Yeovil Bus Station
23,9 km South Station
Rail
9,8 km Crewkerne Rail Station
13 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
15,4 km Chetnole Rail Station
Ferry
29,3 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
43 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
Airport
47,2 km Exeter 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

Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill and Blackmore Vale, or glimpse the sea from the top of the burial mounds at Eggardon Hill Fort (25 minutes). Time-travel forward to Saxon times to see the National Trust-owned Cerne Giant (35 minutes’ drive) etched into the chalk hillside above thatched Cerne Abbas village (half an hour). A day on a Jurassic Coast beach may be in the sightseeing schedule too; choices include the fossil hub of Dorset at Charmouth (25 minutes) or the soft sandy town beach at popular Lyme Regis (half an hour). Heading east, Seatown Beach (20 minutes) is a quiet shingle spot for solitary walks, while trips to the West Dorset Heritage Coast repay with scenic hikes along Chesil Beach (40 minutes) and the chance to feed the swans at Abbotsbury Swannery (35 minutes). If you’d rather stay closer to home base, tour the orchards and taste a drop or two of local scrumpy at Dorset Nectar Cider (five minutes), and if the kids have been well behaved, reward them with cuddly donkey encounters at Donkey Walking Adventures (10 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The Ollerod Hotel and Restaurant 2,6 km
  • Brassica 2,6 km
  • Tangerine Cafe 2,6 km
  • Bombay Spice 2,7 km
  • Stableyard Restaurant 4,7 km
  • Klin Klan’s 5,9 km
  • Tortilla Cantina 6 km
  • Brassica Forno 6 km
  • Rakhang Cuisine 6 km
  • Olive Tree 6 km

Parks and play

  • Netherbury Playing Field 0,3 km
  • Mosterton Play Area 6,5 km
  • West Bay Play Area 8,4 km

Public transport

  • Colfox School 4,5 km
  • Colfox School 4,5 km
  • King's Head 4,8 km
  • Kings Head 4,9 km
  • Knightstone Rise 5 km
  • Knightstone Rise 5,1 km
  • Bridport Hospital 5,2 km
  • North Mills Trading Estate 5,4 km
  • Lee Lane 5,8 km
  • Lee Lane 5,8 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 2,6 km
  • Lidl 5,3 km
  • Co-op Food 5,5 km
  • Waitrose 6 km
  • Morrisons 6,8 km
  • Felicity's Farm Shop 8 km

Family days out

  • Netherbury Playing Field 0,3 km
  • Mosterton Play Area 6,5 km
  • West Bay Play Area 8,4 km

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Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 3,4 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 17,8 km

Montacute House 18,5 km

Hardy's Birthplace 26,3 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 26,6 km

National Trust

Montacute House 18,4 km

Barrington Court 20,8 km

Tintinhull Garden 21 km

Loughwood Meeting House 21,5 km

Shute Barton 21,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PARNHAM 1,5 km

BEAMINSTER MANOR 3,3 km

MAPPERTON HOUSE 3,4 km

DOWNE HALL 5,7 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 7,5 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 24,2 km

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 38,7 km

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

    Glastonbury, England 43 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 Howard's Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howard's Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howard's Wood? Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howard's Wood?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From R328,79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.