Frome Meadow Campsite

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Wild swimming in the Frome river
Wild swimming in the frome river
Space to relax in the five-acre meadow
The frome river runs by the site
Wildflowers by the stream
Rainbow over swyre head, half an hour away
15 minutes' drive from the jurassic coast
Space for frisbee!
Toby, the family collie
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Space to relax in the five-acre meadow
The frome river runs by the site
Wildflowers by the stream

  • Peaceful site on a dairy farm 15 minutes' walk from Moreton
  • 10 minutes' drive from Monkey World; 20 minutes from Jurassic coast
  • On the banks of the Frome river for picnics and wild swimming
Consider for a moment your ideal country break: might it just feature stargazing, campfire building and a spot of wild swimming? If that’s a nod of agreement, have them all with a foray to Frome Meadow Campsite, a peaceful place on a dairy farm 15 minutes’ walk from Moreton. There are five acres of fab open space here to play with, and the place is surrounded by heath and woodland, with miles of bridleways to wander along. Back at base, the Frome river runs past the site for paddling or plunges on a hot day; its banks also have plenty of spots in which to lay out a picnic or pop open a bottle of wine. And might that ideal break also involve a certain amount of mod cons to up the comfort level? Then you’ll be chuffed to hear that your rural retreat has been kitted out with eco loos, hot showers and a washing-up area, and you can purchase wood for your campfires or firepits. So, pretty much complete seclusion then? Not quite – in fact, add a tick to that ideal break box for easy access to lots of attractions. Monkey World and the Tank Museum are both about 10 minutes away by car, and you’re about a 20-minute drive from the beaches and fossil hunts of the Jurassic Coast.

Site type

Tent pitches 49
Open now
Opens 1 August
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • The toilets are eco-loos.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 01 Aug to

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 16 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, nature-focused with ample space. River access great for swims, washing facilities clean. Rural setting good for exploring, but some found facilities basic, with inconsistent showers & poor signage.

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Is as described. No fuss or…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Is as described. No fuss or hassle. Lovely river to swim-in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch in an amazing location

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Luke P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing location next to a beautiful river, really enjoyed floating down in the rubber inner tubes.

Great facilities, eco friendly and enjoyable

Disliked Struggled to check in and out, the phone number provided didn’t answer and the shop was only manned for 1 hour. No reply to my email either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is perfect, the site is…

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Luke D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location is perfect, the site is simple and very chilled. Toilets were clean, pitch was lovely and the staff very friendly. Had a lovely couple of days. Will definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with facilities that you would expect for the price

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John L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We stayed only for 1 night but wished it could have been longer. The location next to the river was ideal especially for the children. It was good to see a campsite also where an early check in was offered. If your going for just 1 night having a restricted check in time after 12 Isn't great, especially if you want to make the most of your stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site , will return with kids next year 😀

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Sian F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, spacious and lovely little river for kids to play in with rubber rings provided.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, the toilets are strange if you’ve never used before as it’s a composting toilet but this is mentioned in the advert. I wish it was open for more than 1 month a year 😞

Recommend to friends Visit again

The perfect site to chill.

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Kelly C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The choice to pitch up wherever you wanted on the fields.
The compost toilets and showers were clean, cleaner than some brick blocks we've used in fact.
Washing up area available too.
A little shop opened up between 5 and 6 where you can hire a fire pit or purchase coal, wood, honey, biscuits.
You can use your own firepit if you have that too.
Quite site, people settled down around 10pm but no strict rules you can still sit around your fire as long as you want.
The highlight for us though was the river/stream, just perfect. Shallow areas for paddling only but deep enough either end of you want a small wild swim. A few tubes available as well by the side of the river if you want to float down.
Loved the site and definitely returning next year!

Disliked Nothing.

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A great little site in very…

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Ewan D.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A great little site in very rural Dorset next to the gorgeous River Frome... one of England's finest rare chalk streams.
Great little showers... hot... and a hot water washing up area too.
Plenty of space... camp wherever takes your fancy... no need to feel squashed in.
I travelled alone but clearly kids of all ages were enjoying the space to play in the fields & river in the hot weather we had.
Very peaceful and very dark at night... great to sit & chill with a fire... available in the little onsite shop... and watch the stars & listen to the owls & foxes in the woods behind.

Disliked Nothing that I didn't like... I'm more than happy in a basic campsite... but you need to be aware that the toilets are of the long drop composting variety... fine with me, but not everyone's cup of tea...
There's no WiFi but that's to be expected in the middle of a field in rural Dorset... mobile signal is fine though (unfortunately 😂😂)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite

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William J.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, simple camping with river swimming g option available.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Free range site, not over crowded.
River play option.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved how close to nature it…

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Rebecca H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved how close to nature it felt, being able to get in the river and that everything was eco friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Frome Meadow Campsite

Hurst Farm

Moreton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8RA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.71002°N
2.28625°W

Route directions

Approaching from the A35 (from the north) turn off the B3390 onto Hurst Road and immediately left down a signposted farm track. Follow the track through the woods for 500 metres, passing the bridge on your left, and go straight on to the field.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 km South Station
12.7 km Post Office
12.7 km Red Lion
Rail
2.2 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
5.6 km Wool Rail Station
10.7 km Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
16.1 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
20.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
21.2 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
32.9 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

Feet have been passing this way for many a millennium, and the Jurassic Coast is still a good place to find bits of ancient beast. Kimmeridge, 25 minutes away, is your best bet for local fossil hunts, and the Museum of Jurassic Marine Life is fab for finding out what life looked like back then. If you fancy a break from the dino detective work, there’s plenty more along this stretch of coast – perhaps head to Lulworth Cove to kayak around the huge stone arch at Durdle Door, or wend your way to Weymouth for three miles of sandy beach backed up by lots of traditional seaside ents including miniature golf, donkey rides and Punch and Judy. Sea Life in Weymouth is a splendid place for coming face to face with all manner of marine creatures; to meet furry friends instead swing over to Monkey World, 10 minutes’ drive from the farm. Also just 10 minutes or so from the site is the Tank Museum, the biggest of its kind on the planet.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door West 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Ringstead Bay 9.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 10.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 12.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 3.4 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.1 km

Hardy's Birthplace 7.6 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 9.6 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 10.4 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 2.5 km

Hardy's Cottage 7.7 km

Max Gate 9.7 km

Corfe Castle 18 km

White Mill 19 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.7 km

ATHELHAMPTON 5 km

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 6.4 km

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 7.6 km

WATERSTON MANOR 8 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 9.9 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 Frome Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Frome Meadow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Frome Meadow Campsite? Feet have been passing this way for many a millennium, and the Jurassic Coast is still a good place to find bits of ancient beast. Kimmeridge, 25 minutes away, is your best … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Frome Meadow Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Frome Meadow Campsite? From R665,10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.