Wilkswood Farm Campsite

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  • Dog-friendly pop-up farm site two miles from the Jurassic Coast
  • A five-minute drive from Swanage beach, steam train and Dancing Ledge
  • Firepits to hire; woodland walks, shop and pub a short walk away
From chugging along the steam railway to snorkelling and kayaking at sea, there are lots of ways to explore the Jurassic Coast – and you can take your pick most easily, as it's just five minutes’ drive away from Wilkswood Farm Campsite. At this relaxed dog-friendly site on a working sheep and beef farm, the pitches are a five-minute drive away from Swanage beach and Dancing Ledge and 20 minutes from Knoll Beach Studland. As a pop-up site, there are basic facilities including a portable toilet and dishwashing area. Directly from the site, you can wander down a bridleway into the woods to walk your dog or simply sit back and gaze over the sublime views, including a treetop view towards Swanage. There’s the coastal path too, of course, and cycling paths in the surrounding area. This site is family-friendly with plenty of safe and level-grounded spaces for energetic kids to burn themselves out a little. In the evening, you may want to unwind over a firepit – if so, there are firepits available to hire on site. While the site feels peaceful, it’s certainly not cut off. Just off the main road to Swanage, the beach is within walking distance (it’s an hour’s walk away). You may also want to walk to Harman’s Cross (25 minutes’ walk) to catch the train to Swanage or Corfe Castle, or to Langton Matravers (15 minutes), where there’s a village shop, deli and pub.

Site type

Tent pitches 60

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wilkswood Farm Campsite

Wilkswood Farm

Valley Road

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.61587°N
-2.00443°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2 mi Bus Station
2.7 mi East Street
2.7 mi East Street
Rail
7.2 mi Wareham Rail Station
7.2 mi Poole Rail Station
7.3 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
5 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.3 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Swanage beach (swimming, watersports, fishing, miniature golf course and snorkelling/diving): five minutes’ drive - Dancing Ledge (flat rock area on the Jurassic coast): five minutes - Swanage Railway (steam train rides): five minutes - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve (walking and cycling trails, bird hide and castle): 10 minutes - Corfe Castle: 15 minutes - Winspit Quarry (disused quarry attraction): 15 minutes - Knoll Beach Studland (National Trust sandy beach with views of Old Harry Rocks and watersports): 20 minutes -Tyneham (deserted village): 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 2.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 3.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shell Bay North 5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay 5.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 2 mi

Corfe Castle 2.9 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.5 mi

Brownsea Island 5.4 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.9 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 2.8 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.4 mi

Clouds Hill 12.9 mi

White Mill 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.1 mi

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 1.9 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 1.9 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 2.5 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2.6 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 9 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 11.8 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 15.8 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 19.9 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 24.1 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 Wilkswood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wilkswood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wilkswood Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Swanage beach (swimming, watersports, fishing, miniature golf course and snorkelling/diving): five minutes’ drive - Dancing Ledge (flat rock area on the Jurassic coast): five minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wilkswood Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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