Threshold Farm

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Purbeck hills from main field
Main field
Wildflowers
Bottom field

  • Truly wild and secluded camping in the heart of Purbeck
  • Relax in nature, surrounded by wildflowers
Nestled in the breathtakingly beautiful Purbeck Hills, between a historic market town and the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast - Threshold Farm welcomes you for a truly wild, restorative break in nature. With 32 acres of wildflower meadows and woodland to explore, and just a few essential facilities, our farm provides the perfect backdrop to relax and recharge amidst some of the most stunning scenery the UK has to offer. Standard Pitch For campers with tents, arriving on foot or by car. A peaceful and private spot in our stunning, three acre wildflower meadow. Walk-on pitches, accessible via a maze of paths mowed into waist-high grasses. A fully wild experience. Facilities At Threshold Farm, we’ve opted to keep things simple. This keeps the site wild, and reduces our impact on nature. As such, we offer: Two extremely snazzy Kazuba composting toilets Fresh water tap Washing-up area with biodegradable soap Fire pits for hire, and bags of firewood to purchase A quad-bike sherpa service, for those who don’t want to carry their belongings to their pitch, and a wheelbarrow for those who just need a little extra help General waste and recycling bins (sorting your waste is greatly appreciated!) Honesty shop with a variety of fresh local produce Prices Standard Pitch - £30 per night 4x4 Pitch - £40 per night Fire Pits - £10 per pitch Logs - £5 per bag Sherpa Service - £5 How does it work? Book your stay via telephone, email or contact form Secure your pitch with a ‘leave no trace’ deposit of £40 Enjoy a relaxing break in nature Record a video of your pitch on departure, ensuring it is clean and rubbish-free with no fire damage, and send via Whatsapp to 07862211805. Your deposit will be returned within 36 hours of check out, providing you leave no trace. This helps us to minimise our environmental impact. For full information, visit: https://www.thresholdfarm.co.uk/camping Ground Rules Noise Our site offers peace, tranquility, and the opportunity to step back from our hectic, overstimulating modern lives. Buzzing bees, the rustle of wind in long grass, and the occasional whistle of the Swanage steam train are about the only sounds you’ll hear from Threshold Farm. Please help up preserve the serenity of the site by keeping noise to a minimum, particularly after 9pm. No loud music at any time. Noise complaints will be taken seriously and you could be asked to leave if you continue to disturb your neighbours. Fire Purbeck is an extremely high wildfire risk area, with several major fires every summer. For this reason, disposable barbecues are not permitted anywhere on site - no exceptions. This is to keep yourself, your fellow campers and the environment safe. You are welcome to bring your own barbecue or fire pit, but it must be on legs, well off the ground. Fire pits are also available to rent for a fee, and firewood is available to purchase - please specify this on arrival. Do not remove tree limbs to burn as firewood. Damage to your pitch will result in the retention of your deposit. Dogs Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site, however they must be kept under close control/on a lead at all times. The farm is home to a number of four and two legged friends, from deer with fawns, to ground-nesting birds, to rabbits and lizards, and your cooperation helps to look after them. The same is true for your fellow campers, particularly those with young children and dogs of their own. Please pick up after your dog and dispose of this in the waste bags provided. Waste You will be provided with one bag for general waste, and one bag for recycling per pitch. Please place all waste in the bags provided - sorting your recycling is greatly appreciated - and leave them with us on check out. We ask that you leave no trace and keep your pitch clean for the next guests. Check In & Check Out Check in is after 1pm. Check out is before 11am. Please contact us if you require different arrangements to be made, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please close the gate after you when leaving or returning to help keep the site secure. Farm The Threshold is a working farm with dangerous machinery. Barns and outbuildings are therefore strictly no access. Please keep to footpaths at all times. Vehicles A 5MPH speed limit is in force throughout the site. We do not offer drive-on pitches for standard vehicles and regrettably cannot accommodate campervans or motorhomes. 4x4s must keep to the marked tracks and use these only to drive to and from their pitch.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Opens 22 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6m metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 3500 kg are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 22 Jul to

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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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Threshold Farm

Sandy Hill Lane

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5HZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.63004°N
-2.008°W

Route directions

Access via Harman's Cross, Corfe Castle and Swanage. Low bridges (3.9m) from Corfe and Harman's Cross, no bridges from Swanage. Tight, single track country lanes with high hedges. Drive slowly.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 mi East Street
2.2 mi East Street
2.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.3 mi Poole Rail Station
6.4 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
6.4 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
4.5 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
4.6 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12.8 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

We are surrounded by a number of gorgeous local beaches and attractions. Here are just a few of them, with the time to get there by car listed alongside. Corfe Castle – 8 minutes Swanage (and steam train) – 10 minutes Chapman’s Pool and the CAMRA Real Ale gem, The Square and Compass – 10 minutes Dancing Ledge – 10 minutes Studland and Old Harry – 15 minutes Durlston Castle – 17 minutes Wareham – 18 minutes Tyneham and Worbarrow Bay – 22 minutes Kimmeridge Bay – 24 minutes RSPB Arne – 24 minutes Carey’s Secret Garden – 24 minutes Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove – 30 minutes Moreton Walled Garden – 32 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 5.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 2.3 mi

Swanage Railway 2.5 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.8 mi

Brownsea Island 4.6 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.3 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 2.2 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.7 mi

Brownsea Island 4.6 mi

Clouds Hill 12.3 mi

White Mill 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.7 mi

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2.2 mi

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.4 mi

West From Corfe Castle 2.4 mi

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 2.4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 19.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Threshold Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Threshold Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Threshold Farm? We are surrounded by a number of gorgeous local beaches and attractions. Here are just a few of them, with the time to get there by car listed alongside. Corfe Castle – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Threshold Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call or email if you require special arrangements to be made for check in/check out, and we will try to accommodate you

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Threshold Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.