Primrose Camping

Shaftesbury (10 minutes' drive) is a good place to find shops and places to eat – and while you’re there you’ll also want to visit Shaftesbury Abbey and the Gold Hill Museum before taking in the views from the top of Gold Hill itself – made famous by a much-loved 1970s TV advert, it’s a gorgeous spot with cobbles and traditional cottages framing the Blackmore Vale scenery. There are several good walks to try out around the farm, or you could venture a little further to explore the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, perhaps taking in places like Hambledon Hill (15 minutes) or Old Wardour Castle (half an hour) along the way. If you’re ready for a beer after your walk, perhaps stop in for a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery in Blandford Forum (25 minutes). Several lovely estates are scattered around this area too – wander around Stourhead (25 minutes) to see the various follies around the landscaped gardens, admire the art collections at Kingston Lacy (35 minutes) or sign up for house tours and safaris at Longleat (40 minutes).