Wild camping: Tent campgrounds in Sturminster Newton, England

Shepherds Close Farm Campsite

• Peaceful working farm site surrounded by the north Dorset countryside
• Direct access to the Hardy Way trail; 15 minutes' drive to Gold Hill
• Farm shop on site, with firepits available to hire

Haywards Bridge Farm

• Wild camping on the banks of the River Stour in Shillingstone
• A 10-minute drive to Blandford Forum; half an hour to Poole
• Access to the North Dorset Trailway; village pub a 15-minute walk

Lowbrook Camping

• Family-run site on a working farm with country walks all around
• A 20-minute drive from Blandford Forum and 40 from Poole
• Wifi on site; Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door within a 45-minute drive

Westhill Camping at Bakers Folly

• Hilltop site with amazing views across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset
• A mile from Bulbarrow Hill; 45-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Simple site for cyclists and dog walkers; pub within a 15-minute walk

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Mayo Farm Camping

• Unspoilt, rustic wild campsite on the edge of Shaftesbury
• Half-hour drive to Stourhead and Longleat; an hour to Jurassic Coast
• Easy access to town centre and local walks on Melbury Hill

Camp Ashmore

Hill View Farm

• Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
• A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
• Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby

Florrick

• Centrally located close to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders
• Spectacular views in a handy stopoff to or from Cornwall or Devon

Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping

The Wellness Woods

• Relaxing woodland glamping site exclusively for couples
• A mile south of Tolpuddle; half an hour's drive from Ringstead Bay
• Luxurious bell tent with carpets, chandelier and a private firepit