Dorset Forest Camping

Even though it’s tempting never to leave the forest, you’ll find lots to do when you finally emerge. The Tank Museum, Lawrence of Arabia’s simple Clouds Hill cottage and the famous “Battle of Britain” church in Moreton village are all a pleasant stroll from Dorset Forest Camping. Down on the Dorset coast, you can hike along the clifftops from pretty Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door, swim in secluded bays or explore the Georgian backstreets and yacht marina in Weymouth (25 minutes' drive). Closer to home, the Saxon town of Wareham (10 minutes) is packed with pubs and cafes, and further east, you can pick up local gourmet foods at the Wednesday market in Dorchester (20 minutes). You won’t go short of cultural treats around here either. Time travel back to the Middle Ages at the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ museum and memorial, or explore Tudor history and rambling rose gardens at Athelhampton House & Gardens (both 10 minutes).