Holyrood Farm Campsite

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View from campsite
View from campsite
Great views and relaxed camping at holyrood farm campsite.
View of the church from the site
Main view from the back of the field
View over the right of the field, pitches continue down the slope if you want to be more isolated
Plenty of space for pitches
What a view
View across the site
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Great views and relaxed camping at holyrood farm campsite.
View of the church from the site
Main view from the back of the field

  • Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
  • Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
  • Campfires allowed
The views from this Shaftesbury site, they are stunning. As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too – or you could take things up a notch with a stagger up Shaftesbury's Gold Hill, the famously steep cobbled street used several times as a set for the big and small screen…? Those spectacular vale views are from Holyrood's working farm, with sheep, rare-breed pigs and Dexter cattle (standard), alpacas (less so) and a badgers' watch (nocturnal trips ahoy). The vibe is wild camping, but there's a shower available all season. Campfires – of course – are allowed, and food (and beery?) bits can be sorted 10 minutes' walk away at the supermarkets and independent shops of Shaftesbury. Following a successful start to the site and taking feedback received into account, the owners have added flushing toilets, a washing-up area and improved access in and out, along with on-site checking in, firepits for rent and wood for sale. A permanent shower has also been added, with plenty of room to dry off and hang your clothes while showering.

Site type

Tent pitches 54
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.9

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site, views and area

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Simon M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site, excellent amenities, nice and clean would stay again

Disliked Nothing

Excellent views. Clean facilities. Great host. Plenty of space…

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Steve B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent views. Clean facilities. Great host. Plenty of space

Disliked Not many toilets or showers when busy

Great location close to Shaftesbury and nice views from the site. Nice…

Overall 8/10

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Heath G.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great location close to Shaftesbury and nice views from the site. Nice showers and a pleasant welcome.

Disliked Only one toilet in the mens toilet block which causes queues in the morning. For a site this large l would have expected more than one.

Jason was super friendly as were fellow campers.

Overall 10/10

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Jackie B.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Absolutely everything. Beautiful views, plenty of space, clean loos, great shower, walking distance of shops and pub but feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Already booked to return in a fortnight.

Disliked Nothing.

Glorious views, perfect level ground, secluded.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Glorious views, perfect level ground, secluded.

Beautiful site, lovely loos…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site, lovely loos

Peace, views and beautiful countryside.

Overall 10/10

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Sarah T.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked We love Shaftesbury and Holyrood camp, beautiful piece of nature, from the peacock 🦚 to the neighing donkey 🫏, views, peace and beautiful surroundings.
Showers 🚿 were hot, loos clean, Jason shoots round and is so lovely and happy to chat.

Disliked Nothing....
Perfect pitch

A great quiet place for a relaxing stay.

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Michael L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Ability to pick where you would like to pitch. Site staff very friendly and delivered fire pit and bags of wood that was pre ordered. A very dark sky area, great for stargazing. The town was only a few minutes walk away.

Disliked The sink for washing dishes was only cold water, due travelling on motorbike did not have a vessel big enough to boil water to take to sink.

Simple campsite with such a beautiful view, just what we wanted.…

Overall 10/10

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S W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Simple campsite with such a beautiful view, just what we wanted.

Lovely spot

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Picturesque location
Great walking from site
Proximity to Shaftesbury
Jason was very friendly and helpful
Eco-showers

Disliked Nothing

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 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 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Holyrood Farm Campsite

Gascoignes Lane

St James

Shaftesbury

Dorset

England

SP7 0NA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.99825°N
2.19545°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 km The Town Hall
0.9 km The Town Hall
14.4 km Virginia Ash
Rail
6.7 km Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
10.7 km Tisbury Rail Station
15.6 km Templecombe Rail Station
Ferry
35.1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
35.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
38.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
35.4 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

If you're a UK sort of a certain age and can remember the famed ad for Hovis bread, nearby Gold Hill is where it was filmed – and did you know, big screen buffs, that the ad was directed by one Ridley Scott? The hill is five minutes' drive from Holyrood Farm Campsite, so totter up it for yourself when you get there; careering down afterwards on a bicycle very much recommended too. Your tired legs should also make an in-town effort to see Shaftesbury's two museums, one beside the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey and telling its tale, and the other back at the top of Gold Hill, telling the history of Shaftesbury via many artefacts from its surrounds. (Best to have a look at this latter on your first climb, to save having to trek back up.) Day trips are within easy driving distance away from Shaftesbury: try the gardens at Stourhead House and Kingston Lacy 20 and 40 minutes away; the Fleet Air Arm Museum, telling the heady story of British aviation, half an hour away, and Dorchester about 50 minutes away. Other good day trip options are Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, 30 minutes away; the small peninsula of golden sand at Sandbanks 45 minutes away, and the town of Bournemouth, about an hour from the farm. Or stay close to the site if you're around at the end of August, and use it as a peaceful base to come back to after days at the Great Dorset Steam Fair.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 32.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 33.8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 38.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 38.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 38.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 14.9 km

Longleat 21.7 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 23.5 km

Wilton House 25.3 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 25.8 km

National Trust

Stourhead 14.8 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.4 km

Little Clarendon 17.7 km

White Mill 23.5 km

Kingston Lacy 23.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.2 km

Duncliffe Wood 4.7 km

The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 6 km

Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 6 km

Win Green and Tollard Royal 6.1 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 34.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Holyrood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holyrood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holyrood Farm Campsite? If you're a UK sort of a certain age and can remember the famed ad for Hovis bread, nearby Gold Hill is where it was filmed – and did you know, big … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holyrood Farm Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Holyrood Farm Campsite? From R484,27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.