Friar Waddon Farm Campsite

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Dorset pop-up site on a working farm with sea views over Weymouth Bay
Weymouth and Jurassic Coast within a 15-minute drive
Pub and farm shop within walking distance; footpath next to the site

Friar Waddon Farm Campsite is part of a family-run working arable farm in the Dorset countryside, about 15 minutes’ drive from Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast. The pop-up site is open during the summer harvest season, so it’s likely you’ll see some of the day-to-day goings-on of proper farm life (like combine harvesters that may well be fascinating to the kids…) Pitches are spread across a fenced 15-acre field with stunning views towards the sea at Weymouth Bay. There’s quite a bit of wildlife around too, so keep an eye out for barn owls, hares, deer and passing birds. If you’ve not spotted anything on site, maybe try your luck heading out for a stroll or a bike ride – there are lots of options nearby, including paths right from the site towards local landmarks like the Hardy Monument. This is a place where the owners have a task for you: namely, to sit back, enjoy the views and take in the nature all around you. To help with that, they’ve got rules in place that prevent loud or late music being played on site. There’s lots of space for kids and dogs to have a run about on site, so hopefully they’ll be pretty tired out by bedtime too… Barbecues are welcome on site as long as they’re raised off the ground and embers are removed (no firepits or naked flames on site though, thank you). Supplies for your grill can be picked up from the farm shop a couple of miles away or at bigger shops in Weymouth or Dorchester. Facilities on site include running water and portable toilets, but there are no showers.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Friar Waddon Farm Campsite

5 Friar Waddon Cottage

Friar Waddon

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 4EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.66741°N
-2.50247°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4 mi South Station

4.5 mi Marks and Spencer

12.3 mi Coach Station

Rail

2.1 mi Upwey Rail Station

4 mi Dorchester West Rail Station

4.1 mi Dorchester South Rail Station

Ferry

4.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

22.5 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

22.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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: - Weymouth (beach, Sea Life Centre and RSPB Lodmoor): 15 minutes - Nothe Fort (Victorian seafront fort): 15 minutes - Chesil Beach: 15 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: 15 minutes - Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens: 15 minutes - Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy: 20 minutes - Durdle Door: half an hour - Monkey World: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Weymouth Lodmoor	3.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bowleaze Cove	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Central	4.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	N/A
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 3.8 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.1 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 4.3 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 6.6 mi

The Tank Museum 11.5 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 4.5 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.5 mi

Clouds Hill 11.5 mi

Corfe Castle 19.6 mi

White Mill 21.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nottington - Chickerell 2 mi

Nottington - Upwey - Broadwey 2 mi

Nottington - Southill - Chickerell 2 mi

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 2 mi

A Chess Piece Visit 2.2 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 5.1 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 10.7 mi
Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 11.5 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 13.1 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 Friar Waddon Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Friar Waddon Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Friar Waddon Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Weymouth (beach, Sea Life Centre and RSPB Lodmoor): 15 minutes - Nothe Fort (Victorian seafront fort): 15 minutes - Chesil Beach: 15 minutes - Abbotsbury Swannery: … Read more