Frome Meadow Campsite

The Frome river runs by the site (added by manager 03 Jun 2018)

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Peaceful site on a dairy farm 15 minutes' walk from Moreton
10 minutes' drive from Monkey World; 20 minutes from Jurassic coast
On the banks of the Frome river for picnics and wild swimming

Consider for a moment your ideal country break: might it just feature stargazing, campfire building and a spot of wild swimming? If that’s a nod of agreement, have them all with a foray to Frome Meadow Campsite, a peaceful place on a dairy farm 15 minutes’ walk from Moreton. There are five acres of fab open space here to play with, and the place is surrounded by heath and woodland, with miles of bridleways to wander along. Back at base, the Frome river runs past the site for paddling or plunges on a hot day; its banks also have plenty of spots in which to lay out a picnic or pop open a bottle of wine. And might that ideal break also involve a certain amount of mod cons to up the comfort level? Then you’ll be chuffed to hear that your rural retreat has been kitted out with eco loos, hot showers and a washing-up area, and you can purchase wood for your campfires or firepits. So, pretty much complete seclusion then? Not quite – in fact, add a tick to that ideal break box for easy access to lots of attractions. Monkey World and the Tank Museum are both about 10 minutes away by car, and you’re about a 20-minute drive from the beaches and fossil hunts of the Jurassic Coast.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Frome Meadow Campsite

Hurst Farm

Moreton

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.71002°N
-2.28625°W

Route directions

Approaching from the A35 (from the north) turn off the B3390 onto Hurst Road and immediately left down a signposted farm track. Follow the track through the woods for 500 metres, passing the bridge on your left, and go straight on to the field.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.6 mi South Station

7.9 mi Post Office

7.9 mi Red Lion

Rail

1.3 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

3.5 mi Wool Rail Station

6.6 mi Dorchester South Rail Station

Ferry

10 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

12.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

13.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

20.5 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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.

Local attractions

Feet have been passing this way for many a millennium, and the Jurassic Coast is still a good place to find bits of ancient beast. Kimmeridge, 25 minutes away, is your best bet for local fossil hunts, and the Museum of Jurassic Marine Life is fab for finding out what life looked like back then. If you fancy a break from the dino detective work, there’s plenty more along this stretch of coast – perhaps head to Lulworth Cove to kayak around the huge stone arch at Durdle Door, or wend your way to Weymouth for three miles of sandy beach backed up by lots of traditional seaside ents including miniature golf, donkey rides and Punch and Judy. Sea Life in Weymouth is a splendid place for coming face to face with all manner of marine creatures; to meet furry friends instead swing over to Monkey World, 10 minutes’ drive from the farm. Also just 10 minutes or so from the site is the Tank Museum, the biggest of its kind on the planet.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Durdle Door West	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Ringstead Bay	6.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	7.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Tank Museum 2.1 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.1 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 4.7 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 6 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 6.5 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 1.6 mi

Hardy's Cottage 4.8 mi

Max Gate 6 mi

Corfe Castle 11.2 mi

White Mill 11.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 1.7 mi

ATHELHAMPTON 3.1 mi

Beacon Hill - Hardy's Cottage - Stinsford - Beacon Hill 4 mi

Higher Bockhampton - Puddletown Forest 4.7 mi

WATERSTON MANOR 5 mi

Local events

Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 2.2 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 2.8 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 6.1 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 6.1 mi

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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Does Frome Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Frome Meadow Campsite? Feet have been passing this way for many a millennium, and the Jurassic Coast is still a good place to find bits of ancient beast. Kimmeridge, 25 minutes away, is your best … Read more