Threshold Farm

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Purbeck Hills view from the main field
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  • Wild camping site with 32 acres of wildflower meadows and woodland
  • In the Purbeck Hills; Jurassic Coast 10 minutes’ drive
  • Well-behaved dogs welcome on a lead; peaceful, leave-no-trace site
There are 32 acres of wildflower meadows and woodlands to explore at Threshold Farm in the Purbeck Hills. It doesn’t get much ‘wilder’ than this; the wild camping is on walk-on pitches in a three-acre wildflower meadow only accessible by paths mowed into waist-high grass. The site is kept simple to reduce the impact on nature and keep things nice and peaceful. There are two snazzy composting toilets, a washing-up area with biodegradable soap and a fresh water tap. If you don’t want to carry your belongings to the pitch, grab one of the wheelbarrows or pay a small fee for the quad-bike shuttle service. When you’re out exploring, there are plenty of places to eat out too. Jurassic Coast locations like Swanage Bay and the Dancing Ledge are only 10 minutes away by car, and famed Durdle Door is half an hour’s drive away too. The historic market town of Wareham is 20 minutes' drive away. This is a leave-no-trace site, so guests are given a bag for general waste and recycling. This is a peaceful site with just the occasional whistle of the Swanage steam train in the distance and all of the usual wildlife sounds. Guests are asked not to play music and to keep noise to a minimum, especially after 9pm. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on site as long as they’re kept on a lead. There are many four- and two-legged animals nearby, like deer with fawns, ground-nesting birds, rabbits and lizards.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Opens 19 September
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.
  • Units longer than 6 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • A £40 'leave no trace' deposit is required just after booking and will be refunded upon departure after inspection of your pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 19 Sept to

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Perfect for a night or 2 away for a wild camping experience.

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Chrissie Q.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting for back to nature camping, very clean compost toilets.
Cold Water and sink set up with available fresh drinking water.
We loved our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, one step up from wild camping.

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Lucy M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The view, this place is in the middle of nowhere. Very peaceful. Owner is great, super helpful.

Disliked Its a basic site, so no luxuries expected. Not allowing cars next to your tent is just a bit inconvenient when you're doing your camping in a small tent, and a lot of living from your car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great wild campsite for getting away from it all near the beach.

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Becky H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site and the manager Bex was so friendly and welcoming. Cool (non smelly) composting toilets, and firepits to borrow.

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Phenomenal. I hate 5 star culture but even I happily give it here.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This place is awesome! We had a wonderful time here and would thoroughly recommend anyone to stay here.

Bex is a great host and honestly can't seem to do enough for you, whether it is recommendations of places to go or to eat, to making a morning bakery run for you, she is a brilliant host and lights up your stay.

My partner particularly loved how quiet it was with the soft 'hooing' of the owls in the distance and then the 'whistling' of the steam train in the morning. Not usually one for rough camping, Threshold farm completely opened her eyes to the beauty of it all.

10 out of 5 stars!

Disliked It is a touch hard to find and we drove past it 3 times, but this is such a small problem that it is really no big deal and Bex was more than happy to assist on the phone. I only put it here so that others know to keep a really close eye out for that blue sign on the gate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site suitable for families and couples

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Rhiannon S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful
Very friendly host
Very clean toilets
Occasional sounds of steam train which we liked
Lots of wildlife; owls and deers
Fire pit kit was great! (Bring matches, which we always do when camping)
Lovely views

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 Dogs allowed all year

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 Pop-up campsite 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

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Swanage (steam railway and beach): 10 minutes - Dancing Ledge (Jurassic coast attraction): 10 minutes - Old Harry Rocks (chalk formations near Studland): 15 minutes - Durlston Castle: 15 minutes - Chapmans Pool (remove cove near a pub): 20 minutes - Wareham (historic market town): 20 minutes - Tyneham (abandoned ghost village): 20 minutes - Careys Secret Garden: 20 minutes - RSPB Arne: 20 minutes - Worbarrow Bay (large, sandy beach): 25 minutes - Kimmeridge Bay (sheltered beach with rockpools): 25 minutes - Lulworth Cove (popular beach): half an hour - The Walled Garden: half an hour - Durdle Door (iconic Jurassic Coast rock arch): 35 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.

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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? Local attractions and activities include: - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Swanage (steam railway and beach): 10 minutes - Dancing Ledge (Jurassic coast attraction): 10 minutes - Old Harry Rocks (chalk … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Threshold Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Threshold Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.