Howard's Wood
View prices & book- Almost wild camping in a 25-acre woodland at Netherbury in Dorset
- Charmouth 25 minutes’ drive and Abbotsbury Swannery 35 minutes
- Dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ walk from the local pub
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 25 Jun to
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Local produce
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
Forest
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Howard's Wood
Netherbury
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 5RT
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.78721°N
-2.75317°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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eypemouth | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 2.1 mi
Abbotsbury Swannery 11.1 mi
Montacute House 11.5 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 16.4 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 16.5 mi
National Trust
Montacute House 11.4 mi
Barrington Court 12.9 mi
Tintinhull Garden 13.1 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 13.4 mi
Shute Barton 13.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PARNHAM 1 mi
BEAMINSTER MANOR 2 mi
MAPPERTON HOUSE 2.1 mi
DOWNE HALL 3.5 mi
North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 4.6 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 15 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 20.1 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 22.4 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 23.2 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Howard's Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howard's Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howard's Wood? Dorset packs a mighty historical punch, and there are several Iron Age sites to see locally. Hike up to the fort at Rawlsbury Camp (50 minutes) for spectacular views over Bulbarrow Hill … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howard's Wood?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Wood? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.