Campsites near Tankfest
Live military vehicle displays, Living History encampments and expert lectures characterise TANKFEST. This one-of-a-kind celebration of moving armour is held at the Tank Museum in Dorset, so you can browse the permanent exhibitions – from replicas of WWII trenches to Cold War curios – while here.
With so much to see, it’s worth setting aside the full three days and staying at one of the campsites near TANKFEST. Kids will appreciate the trails, quizzes and interactive games, so why not bring them along too? You can pitch up in leafy woodland clearings, within manicured walled gardens or at wildlife havens, sometimes with access to indoor and outdoor play areas.
Glamping is also a possibility – there are boutique bell tents and chic shepherd’s huts to book, all within driving distance of the Jurassic Coast.
75 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Tankfest
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- Family-friendly campsite on a working farm near Blandford Forum
- 20 minutes’ drive to Dorchester; half an hour to Jurassic Coast
- Café on site, plus farm shop selling home-reared meat and fresh eggs
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Rural campsite on a working farm close to Dorset's beaches
- A five-minute drive to Corfe Castle; 20 minutes to the Jurassic Coast
- Snack bar on site; an easy walk to a farm shop, pub and birdwatching
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Grass pitches at a well-known Dorset family farm park near Poole
- Sandbanks beach and Jurassic Coast within a half-hour drive
- 50% off park entry for campsite guests; food available to order
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Peaceful and simple eco-friendly site near Lytchett Matravers
- A 15-minute drive from Poole and half an hour from Studland beach
- Firewood sold on site; home kitchen serving weekend evening meals
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Peaceful site in remote countryside among grassy fields and woodland
- Less than 10 mins’ drive to North Dorset Trailway walks, cycle rides
- Firepits, lots of animals and spacious green areas for kids to play
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- 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
- Great for families, with spacious pitches and animals to meet
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
Non-electric grass pitch (family) 7 x No availability on our site Electric grass pitch 6 x No availability on our site Fully-furnished bell tent (premium) 5 x No availability on our site -
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- Central Dorset touring park with easy access from the A350
- Poole, Sandbanks and Jurassic Coast within a half-hour drive
- Spacious pitches with access to lakeside walks for wildlife spotting
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Family-friendly Dorset site with views over the Tarrant Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Blandford Forum; half an hour to West Lulworth
- Set on a working farm, a mile from an independent café and farm shop
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
- A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
- Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Fully furnished off-grid eco-cabin in secluded Dorset countryside
- A 10-minute drive to Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes to Chesil Beach
- Well-equipped wooden pod with a foodie pub in five minutes’ walk
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Truly wild and secluded camping in the heart of Purbeck
- Relax in nature, surrounded by wildflowers
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Family-friendly farm site on the Isle of Purbeck
- On the edge of Langton Matravers; five minutes' drive from Swanage
- Adventure farm with a petting zoo, indoor soft play centre and café
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
Non-electric grass and earth tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch 6 x No availability on our site -
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- Peaceful site backed by woodland in rural Dorset
- A five-minute drive to Swanage beach; Corfe Castle 10 minutes
- Dark site with Swanage Railway and the South West Coast Path close by
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Family-friendly glamping site a five-minute walk from Swanage Beach
- Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Blue Pool 20 minutes
- Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; on-site golf and frisbee-golf course
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
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- Rural site in Dorset overlooking open countryside by an old Roman road
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Maiden Castle and Abbotsbury
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; wheelchair-accessible facilities
No availability at present on Pitchup.com.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch 5 x No availability on our site Electric grass and gravel touring pitch 5 x No availability on our site Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch 5 x No availability on our site
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