Tree Bark Camping
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Add your business details- Well-maintained peaceful pitches on a Dorset farm near Yetminster
- Weymouth and West Bay 45 minutes' drive away on the Jurassic Coast
- Grass field that catches sun all day; dogs and barbecues welcome
If there’s some sun around, you’ll be able to make the most of it at Tree Bark Camping – the camping field at this lovely Dorset location catches the sun all day, with sunset often providing a colourful display across one end of the campsite to finish the day.
Whatever the time of day, this is a pretty spot with a peaceful rural atmosphere that comes partly from its location tucked away in Dorset’s country lanes and partly from the added bonus of a stream trickling past one side of the field.
In keeping with the rural farm setting, facilities here are simple but cover the essentials: guests have access to portable toilets, a shower and a washing-up area, and are welcome to bring along barbecues to cook meals. Supplies for whatever barbecues or picnics you have planned can be acquired at the village store in Leigh (a minute’s drive) or the mini supermarket in Yetminster (two minutes’ drive/15 minutes’ walk).
Fancy a meal out and/or a pint of something local instead? There’s a pub in Yetminster too, and a tempting 13 of them in Sherborne, 10 minutes’ drive away. As for the rest of the area, well, you should find plenty of ways to fill your days around here, perhaps heading out for hikes in the northern stretches of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or making your way down to the spectacular Jurassic Coast for the sandy beach at Weymouth or the soaring cliffs of West Bay.
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50Languages spoken
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Tree Bark Camping
Brister End
Leigh
Sherborne
Dorset
England
DT9 6BN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.88643°N
-2.54928°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.4 km Greenhill
7.6 km Coldharbour
8.3 km Yeovil Bus Station
Rail2 km Yetminster Rail Station
2.8 km Chetnole Rail Station
3.4 km Thornford Rail Station
Ferry31.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
42.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
43.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
AirportPlease 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
Staying at Tree Bark Camping you’ll be just outside the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty of walking trails to follow around places like the village of Evershot or the Cerne Abbas Giant (both 15 minutes’ drive). Several local towns are worth a wander too, including Sherborne (10 minutes) and Dorchester (25 minutes).
Down at the Jurassic Coast (around 45 minutes), you may like to see some of the seaside scenery on a walk along the South West Coast Path, look up at the cliffs of West Bay or hit the sands of Weymouth (also home to the Sea Life Centre and the gateway to the Isle of Portland).
There's plenty of variety when it comes to other days out too – you might like to wander among the artworks at Sculpture By The Lakes (35 minutes), go kayaking from Lulworth Cove (50 minutes), sample the wines at Langham Wine Estate (half an hour), meet the residents of Abbotsbury Swannery (40 minutes)…
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 24.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 24.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 26.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 29.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Montacute House 13.6 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 15.1 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 15.7 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 17.2 km
Hardy's Birthplace 20.7 km
National Trust
Montacute House 13.6 km
Tintinhull Garden 15 km
Lytes Cary Manor 18.7 km
Hardy's Cottage 20.7 km
Max Gate 21.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MELBURY PARK 5.3 km
Sherborne Two Castles Walk 6.9 km
BARWICK PARK 7.1 km
NEWTON SURMAVILLE 7.2 km
MINTERNE 7.4 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 30.5 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 Tree Bark Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tree Bark Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tree Bark Camping? Staying at Tree Bark Camping you’ll be just outside the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with plenty of walking trails to follow around places like the village of Evershot or the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tree Bark Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.