Holyrood Farm Campsite
View prices & book- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Coronavirus update: there are no sausages for sale this year due to the current safety measures.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 29 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campervan campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
would recommend this site to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great site, clean facilities!
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Great little campsite with fantastic views and peaceful living.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: A lovely hidden little gem. Very basic but the views made up for it. Plenty of room for the kids to play. With a bonus a pub 10 mins walk
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site, clean facilities, friendly staff and a wonderful view
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Lovely views
Disliked: Very basic showers
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site quiet and stunning views.
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Lovely small site just outside shaftesbury. Jason the owner is lovely. Great has showers n toilet block.
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Stay for the views and beautiful site
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Liked: The view, the friendliness of the owner, and the lovely wild flowers around the edges. It's such a beautiful campsite in a great location, near to nice pub, and beautiful Shaftesbury.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location is superb. Facilities brilliant. Views spectacular…
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Location is superb. Facilities brilliant. Views spectacular
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely campsite near Shaftesbury
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Simplicity of the camping field. The shower rustic and hot. It wasn’t too busy and was just a short walk from the town.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent peaceful site, clean facilities, fab host.
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Our second visit & this site is still equally as beautiful. Hot showers, loos, kitchen area, views are exceptional - peaceful, beautiful site within walking distance of shaftesbury, Goldhill, cafes etc. We love it 😀
Disliked: N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful views, great location, good clean facilities…
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Liked: Beautiful views, great location, good clean facilities
Disliked: Firewood provided which was great, however it was quite damp and no kindling provided therefore challenging to start the fire properly
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Great site would recommend - basic facilities are great
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Liked: The views and the access to Shaftsbury.
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites
Location
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Gascoignes Lane
St James
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 0NA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.99825°N
-2.19545°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 32.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 33.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 38.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 38.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 38.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 14.9 km
Longleat 21.7 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 23.5 km
Wilton House 25.3 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 25.8 km
National Trust
Stourhead 14.8 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 17.4 km
Little Clarendon 17.7 km
White Mill 23.5 km
Kingston Lacy 23.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 1.2 km
Duncliffe Wood 4.7 km
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 6 km
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 6 km
Win Green and Tollard Royal 6.1 km
Local events
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 28.5 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, June 26, 2024)
Glastonbury, England 32.7 km
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 34 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 34.7 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 40.1 km
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.
Nearest sites
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RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Holyrood Farm Campsite? From $34.85 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.