Nearly wild Tent pitches in Preston, Dorset, England

9.2

Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Spacious site over four acres of a working farm with great views
A 10-minute drive from Dorchester and 15 minutes from Weymouth
Barbecues and firepits welcome; neolithic tumuli in the main field

Opens 5 June

9.8

Chalk Meadow

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops

8.6

Dewflock Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Small family-run site on a working farm five miles from the coast
A 15-minute drive to Weymouth and 20 minutes to Monkey World
Suited to families, with spacious pitches and animals to meet

Opens 3 July

9.1

Seaview Farm

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Wild-style camping with stunning views over the Jurassic Coast
A 10-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes to Isle of Portland
Footpath leading to the coast path; a short walk to pubs and amenities

Visitor image of the view from the entrance

8.8

Hallett's Rural Campsite

Weston, Dorset, England

Dog-friendly family-run wild camping site on the Isle of Portland
Walking distance to the Jurassic Coast; 20-minute drive to Weymouth
Farm animals on the site; food shop, pubs and beaches nearby

9.5

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Rural Dorset site by an old Roman road with open countryside views
A 15-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Dorchester or Maiden Castle
Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities

8.9

Sweet Hill Farm

Portland, Dorset, England

Back to basics farm-style stays on a Dorset site with sea views
On the edge of Southwell village; 10 minutes' drive from Chesil Beach
Equestrian activities available; half a mile to the pub or coast path

Opens 5 June

8.2

Hallett's at Portland Bill

Portland, Dorset, England

Dog-friendly wild-camping site on Dorset’s Portland Peninsula
Weymouth 20 minutes’ drive; West Dorset Heritage Coast 25 minutes
Direct access to coastal path; sea views; pub within walking distance

The forest edge is a popular spot to pitch up in

9.4

Primrose Fields

Wareham, Dorset, England

Quiet, family-friendly and rural site in a wildlife haven
Just outside the Dorset National Landscape, with countryside views
Firepits for guests' use and two large barbecues available to hire

Opens 3 July

9.3

Mill Paddock Campsite

Wareham, Dorset, England

Well-kept family-friendly Dorset site 10 minutes’ drive from Wareham
Monkey World 10 minutes’ drive and Studland Bay 25 minutes
Electric hook-ups and hot showers; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive

9.2

Litton Lakes

Litton Cheney, Dorset, England

Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports

9

Flowerdew Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Eco off-grid farm stay on the Jurassic Coast
Beaches five minutes’ drive; Dorchester 20 minutes
Smallholding with alpacas and goats; animal meet-and-greets available

8.3

Bredy Farm

Bridport, Dorset, England

Traditional working farm with cider production and microbrewery
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and views of the Jurassic Coast
Italian restaurant; tickets are extra for summer events and festivals

Opens 5 June

9.3

Lanscombe Lane Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Simple family-run site on a smallholding at Buckland Newton in Dorset
Cerne Giant 10 minutes’ drive and Weymouth beaches 35 minutes
Pitch up anywhere; livestock encounters available; dog walks from site

Opens 24 July

9.1

New Court Farm Camping

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Peaceful wild camping in the Dorset National Landscape
A 30-minute drive from Weymouth; 15 minutes from the Cerne Abbas Giant
Back-to-basic pitches with spectacular views, close to a pub and shop

9

Southover Woods

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Wild woodland site 20 minutes’ drive from Dorchester in Dorset
Half an hour’s drive to the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth harbour
Woodland walks accessed from the pitches, trout fishing next door

9

Bincombe Bumps Camping

Bincombe, Dorset, England

Peaceful farm site overlooking Dorset's Jurassic Coast
A 15-minute drive from Weymouth; 20 minutes from Abbotsbury
Firewood available and access to the South West Coast Path

Friar Waddon House

Weymouth, Dorset, England

Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive

Frome Whitfield Farm

Dorchester, Dorset, England

Peaceful friendly farm five minutes' walk from Dorchester town centre
Less than 14m from the Jurassic Coast and Weymouth
Mountain biking, golf, tennis, watersports and sailing all nearby

Portland Bill Camping

Portland, Dorset, England

Basic coastal site with spectacular sea views
In a scenic clifftop location between Southwell and Portland Bill
Direct coast path access and a few minutes' walk from rockpool beaches

15 nearly wild Tent Campsites in Preston, England

Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree

Chalk Meadow

Dewflock Farm

Seaview Farm

Hallett's Rural Campsite

Hardyes Countryside Camping

Sweet Hill Farm

Hallett's at Portland Bill

Primrose Fields

Mill Paddock Campsite

Litton Lakes

Flowerdew Farm

Bredy Farm

Lanscombe Lane Camping

New Court Farm Camping

Southover Woods

Bincombe Bumps Camping

Friar Waddon House

Frome Whitfield Farm

Portland Bill Camping

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