Northdown Farm

Northdown fields (added by manager 15 May 2012)

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We open our farm for tent camping for just 4 weeks of the year, starting in mid July. Located in an area known locally as 'Paradise Valley', the site covers several hedged fields in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Accessed by a track down from the main road, the campsite is quiet, secluded and safe for children. The farm runs up to East Hill (the North Down), from where there are amazing panoramic views over Dorset. The site is run along very similar lines to its sister site, Eweleaze Farm. Like at Eweleaze, guests are able to choose their own pitch, so friends and families can camp in groups as they please, and parking by your tent is allowed on most fields. There's loads of room for kids to run around, fly kites, and play ball games. Campfires are allowed, adding to the atmosphere, and firewood is available from the farm shop. Facilities Toilets - every field has toilets Showers - there are free hot showers at several locations around the site Washing up - washing up sinks are available around the site Recycling facilities - these are available around the site - as an 'eco' site we try hard to recycle Pets - pets are welcome Ice pack exchange - this is available in the farm shop Animals - we have tame goats, sheep, dogs, etc. for the children to see and touch Courtesy bus - this runs every day to Weymouth Beach (from 22nd July) Farm Shop In the central area we have a farm shop, which sells almost entirely organic produce including beef and lamb from the farm, pork, eggs, milk, cheese, bread, vegetables, beers, ciders and wines, as well as firewood, gas, bbqs, charcoal and other essentials. This year we have our own organic bakery producing a range of breads, cakes and pastries. Also in the central area we also sell: Organic stone-baked pizzas Chips, pies and pasties Breakfast rolls Salads Filled rolls Toasted sandwiches Ice creams Herbal teas

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Local produce

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

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Northdown Farm

Osmington Hill

Weymouth

Dorset

England

DT3 6PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.63756°N
-2.419°W

Route directions

By Car From the West (Weymouth) Follow directions to Preston and stay on the A353. Proceed through Preston, heading towards Osmington. As you leave Preston, you will be on Osmington Hill (still the A353) and Weymouth Bay Holiday Park will be on your right hand side. There will be a bend in the road up ahead and the entrance to Northdown Farm is just after you come out of this bend, on the left hand side. From the East (A35) take the B3390 and A353 to Osmington. As you exit Osmington Village, you will pass a national speed limit sign. The entrance to Northdown Farm is approximately 800m from this sign, on the right hand side. By train National Rail to Weymouth, from Bournemouth/Southampton/Waterloo, Bristol/Bath and other locations. By coach National Express to Weymouth, from Bournemouth and other locations. X53 Jurassic Coastline bus which runs from Poole to Exeter. Get off at The Spice Ship, Preston (see On Foot directions below) £6.50/adult - £4.80/child, single for any distance on this service. This ticket also allows travel on the Bournemouth-Poole local bus for connections. By local bus from Weymouth First Bus 4B Weymouth to Silver St, Sutton Poyntz, £1.60/adult - £1.10/child, single, walk from here X53 Weymouth to The Spice Ship, Preston, £1.60/adult - £1.10/child, single, walk from here By taxi from Weymouth Bee Cars - 01305 775151 or 769900. £9.00 from Weymouth train station or bus terminal. On foot • From the South Dorset Ridgeway, down the footpath from near the remains of Northdown Barn • From the SW coast path, take the public footpath at Bowleaze through Waterside Caravan Park and onto Church Lane. Follow this to the main road by the Spice Ship, then: • From The Spice Ship, Preston along Sutton Road, bear right for the Springhead pub. After the Springhead (after the pond) at the end of the road turn right into White Horse Lane. The site is at the end of this lane. • From Silver Street, Sutton Poyntz, North along Silver St or Sutton Road. After the Springhead at the end of the road (after the pond) turn right into White Horse Lane. At the end of this lane you will find the site. Walkers If you are walking this stretch of the SW Coast Path, you may like to know that you can get your luggage forwarded on from your last stay, and on to the next site when you leave. Please see www.luggagetransfers.co.uk / 0800 043 7927 for more details. Arrival There are no time limits for arrival and departure, except on the last day, where campers must vacate the site by 6pm. Please go to reception on arrival.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 mi Marks and Spencer
5 mi South Station
14 mi Red Lion
Rail
2.2 mi Weymouth Rail Station
2.2 mi Upwey Rail Station
5 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
Ferry
2.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
19.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
19.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
27.5 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

Beaches There are a number of good beaches in the area. Eweleaze Farm - this is 2.5km from the site. Note there is no parking available at Eweleaze. The beach is a quiet, shingly cove running out to a rocky headland. Ringstead Bay - this bay is 6km from Northdown, along a toll road, £5 including parking for the day. Bowleaze Cove - popular with windsurfers, this beach is 3.5km from the site. Free on-road parking. Weymouth - this is a long sandy beach with a typical English seaside theme. It does get busy in season. For others try www.dorsetbeaches.co.uk Area and Activities The South West Coast path runs approx 2km to the south of the site, with walks to Osmington Mills, Ringstead, Durdle Door and Lulworth to the east and Weymouth to the west. Beyond Weymouth, across the bay, is the Isle of Portland, the venue for the 2012 sailing Olympics. Weymouth is 5km and has a sandy beach, a harbour and very good nightlife. Dorchester, with its museums, market and other attractions, is about 10km. There are loads of attractions in the surrounding area. This coastline forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, so fossil hunting is one more activity for the kids (and adults!). Shops, Pubs and Cafes The nearest shops are the Spar and Co-op located 1km down the road in Preston. In Weymouth itself there is a large range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Dorchester is less hectic in the summer, and has more upmarket shops for crafts, gifts and antiques. We have a number of good pubs within walking distance of the site. Of note is the Springhead which is a short walk from the back of the site, and the Spice Ship on the main road, also within walking distance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bowleaze Cove 0.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 1.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Weymouth Central 2.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ringstead Bay 3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 3.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 1.5 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 2.4 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 6.5 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.5 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 8.1 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 4.9 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.5 mi

Clouds Hill 9.2 mi

Corfe Castle 15.8 mi

White Mill 19.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LODMOOR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/11/2004) 1.1 mi

Lodmoor Nature Reserve - Littlemoor - Preston 1.2 mi

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 2 mi

RADIPOLE LAKE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/10/1990) 2.3 mi

Nottington - Lorton - Radipole 2.6 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 5.9 mi

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

    Wareham, Dorset 8.6 mi

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

    Wareham, Dorset 9.3 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.4 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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