Charside Camping

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  • Simple stays on a grassy field in a rural valley with a firepit
  • A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from West Bay
  • On a National Cycle Route and 20 minutes’ walk to the local pub
The folk at Charside Camping reckon they’ve got everything you need for a camping trip as it used to be – that’s a field, a tap and a loo – and when you factor in the roomy three acres of space surrounded by stunning rural landscapes here, it seems they’re pretty correct. Huddle up under the boughs of an oak tree at this dog-friendly site, for a hol next to the Char river, which flows through the pitching field. The sheep that graze the grounds most of the year around head off for a month in July, allowing guests to move in for that month only to explore the scenic Jurassic Coast from a lovely location. There’s no clubhouse or suchlike to distract you from your adventuring here, but a firepit’s available for evenings of chats beside the flames. Logs are on sale at the park to keep the blaze burning, and other essentials (yes, marshmallows count) can be picked up in the busy Dorset market town of Bridport, 10 minutes’ drive away. A handy tourist information office doling out top tips is in this spot; chat with staff about family-friendly attractions in the local area or make your way towards the sea and access the Jurassic Coast from several scenic points nearby (like West Bay, Golden Cap, Charmouth and Lyme Regis, all under 25 minutes away). For lush lunches and dinners, many of these spots have pubs and restaurants; closer to the site are the eats served at the local pub (five minutes by bike on the National Cycle Route that runs right past the park’s gate or 20 minutes’ walk).

Site type

Tent pitches 15

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Charside Camping

Paddocks Cross

Broadoak

Dorset

England

DT6 5NR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.77574°N
-2.81319°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 mi Coach Station
14.1 mi Yeovil Bus Station
17.1 mi South Station
Rail
6.9 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
8.4 mi Axminster Rail Station
10.7 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
19.8 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
26.6 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
29 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
26.6 mi Exeter 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

Once you’re done with idling by the Char, embark on an intrepid investigation of the Jurassic Coast. Sweet seaside towns like Lyme Regis, 25 minutes’ drive away, are stellar spots to stroll around – this place isn’t called ‘The Pearl of Dorset’ for nothing – or you could head off and hunt for fossils at Charmouth (20 minutes). Golden Cap is another coastal cracker to seek out for cliffside views from the highest point on Britain’s south coast (get set for a good muscle workout if you're climbing it…), while West Bay’s a prime spot for paddling on the beach or launching canoe trips from the harbour (both 20 minutes). Done with the seaside? Switch things up a little with a visit to the rescued beasts of burden at The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth (40 minutes), or stick a little closer to home with a historical trip to the working 17th-century Mangerton Mill (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seatown 3.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 4.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 4.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 4.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach 6.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4.8 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 12.3 mi

Montacute House 12.9 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 18.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 18.8 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 10.8 mi

Shute Barton 10.9 mi

Montacute House 12.9 mi

Barrington Court 13 mi

Tintinhull Garden 14.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 2.8 mi

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 3 mi

PARNHAM 3.4 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 3.5 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 3.7 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 17.3 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, Devon 19.6 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 21.4 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 22.7 mi

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

    Wareham, Dorset 25.5 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 Charside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Charside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Charside Camping? Once you’re done with idling by the Char, embark on an intrepid investigation of the Jurassic Coast. Sweet seaside towns like Lyme Regis, 25 minutes’ drive away, are stellar spots to stroll … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Charside Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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