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Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

Charisworth Farm

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.8 16 reviews

Peaceful site in remote countryside among grassy fields and woodland
Less than 10 mins’ drive to North Dorset Trailway walks, cycle rides
Firepits, lots of animals and spacious green areas for kids to play

Book a stay at Charisworth Farm for rural roams and animal antics: this site in the middle of the Dorset countryside is home to domesticated creatures ranging from cows, pigs and sheep to chicken, geese and horses – plus lots of local wildlife like deer and birds… When not getting up close and personal with critters you can rest in grassland among trees at this leafy park, with plenty of space for adults to unwind while the children play. In the local area, walking and cycling can be had on the countryside bridleways – including on the North Dorset Trailway that runs from Poole to Sturminster Newton less than 10 minutes’ drive away. In the evenings this site’s all about peaceful, quiet times around the firepit (music and parties aren’t permitted). Every May Bank Holiday it gets a little livelier as it hosts the family-friendly charity event Teddy Rocks Festival. Not here during the festivities? Amusement is still all around: an extreme-sports centre is just over a five-minute drive away for quad biking and paintballing and you can head over to the town of Blandford Forum (around 10 minutes by car) to browse the shops or check out the military communications and fashion museums. If you’ve not got your fill of cute creatures, even more are at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes’ drive) away where you can seeing poorly primates being rehabilitated. For sandy times instead, the beaches of Sandbanks and Studland are both a 40-minute drive from the site.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very quiet and rural site, peaceful and well located for sightseeing

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Jeremy C. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Space and views, peacefulness and tranquillity (hidden gem), pool table and general facilities, freedom to pitch where we wanted and keep car close by, farm animals, general location which gave great access to so many lovely places. Fairly level ground. Price was very good for what you get. Communal fridge and freezer were nice additions. Friendliness of the Farmer. Good washing up facilities.

Disliked: Six unisex toilets but only one had a working light, cleanliness acceptable (we didn't expect the Ritz) but could have been better. Showers hard to get temperature right, and only two of them so could be a problem if the site was busy. Access road long and very bumpy, so dont take your prize motor down there!

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Everything, the showers and toilets were ideal! The location was extremely peaceful,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything, the showers and toilets were ideal! The location was extremely peaceful, and beautiful views day and night.

The night sky on this site is breathtaking, it's magic. Great for kids watching for shooting stars!!!

Disliked: There's nothing here to dislike, only that I wish we'd been able to spend a little longer here!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really helpful host. Beautiful setting with great amenities.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Judith P. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Really helpful host. Beautiful setting with great amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner and beautiful view

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Hannah B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The most gorgeous view… it is such a peaceful location.

They had some lovely animals that the children loved to visit.

There was so much space for the kids to play and yet close to amenities and multiple towns and beaches nearby

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Lovely quiet site, lots of space and plenty of local walking for…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Michael G. Aug 2024

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site, lots of space and plenty of local walking for the dogs. We'd definitely come again.

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Would definitely return but cleaning needs improvement

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Very relaxed, not loads of rules and a beautiful setting

Disliked: Toilets and showers should be cleaner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, well equipped and highly recommended

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Janine M. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location, views, peace and tranquility. Well equipped and lovely staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with a really helpful host

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The easiness of booking and choice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly Lovely setting

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Mark L. Sept 2023

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Peaceful
Beautiful open field
Friendly helpful owner

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Highly recommend this place. It was such a lovely experience! We had…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Natalia J. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Highly recommend this place. It was such a lovely experience! We had the best time with our kids. The tent was clean and had a mattresses. There is plenty of green space for kids to run and play and the farm just around.
Toilets and showers are simple and clean. The owner is very helpful and friendly. He organised the place very nicely. We definitely will be back next May.

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Features

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Charisworth Farm

2 Charisworth Farm Cottages

Thornicombe

Blandford Forum

Dorset

England

DT11 9AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81275°N
-2.19368°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.4 mi Post Office

9.5 mi Red Lion

11.6 mi Seldown Coach Station

Rail

8.6 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

9 mi Wareham Rail Station

9.1 mi Wool Rail Station

Ferry

11.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

11.5 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

13.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

16 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

Dorset is known for its historic market towns like Wareham, a spot set beside the River Frome. Travel for 20 minutes to reach this destination with its Saxon walls then get out into the countryside at the Blue Pool former clay quarry filled in with turquoise water. Wimborne’s another town worth a punt: turn up here for the minster and market (25 minutes drive) or travel the same distance to Dorchester for a teddy bear museum, writer Thomas Hardy’s old 19th-century house and the Maiden Castle ancient hillfort. Poole (half an hour) also has historic buildings to check out, especially in the Old Town with its Georgian houses and at Poole Museum’s medieval Scaplen’s Court. Take boats to Brownsea Island from the harbour for woodland paths from which to see rare red squirrels bounding around. For old vehicles instead of buildings and wildlife, The Tank Museum in Bovington Camp with displays of armoured fighting vehicles is 20 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	9.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	10 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	13.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 6.9 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 8 mi

The Tank Museum 8.4 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 10.3 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 12 mi

National Trust

White Mill 5.8 mi

Kingston Lacy 7 mi

Clouds Hill 7.1 mi

Hardy's Cottage 10.4 mi

Max Gate 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ANDERSON MANOR 2.8 mi

Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 2.9 mi

CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.3 mi

MILTON ABBEY 4.4 mi

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 5.7 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 11.9 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 29.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 4 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Charisworth Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Charisworth Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Charisworth Farm? Dorset is known for its historic market towns like Wareham, a spot set beside the River Frome. Travel for 20 minutes to reach this destination with its Saxon walls then get out … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Charisworth Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more