Prime Farm Camping

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Tent pitched on the wildflower meadow
Tent pitched on the wildflower meadow
Yurt pitch surrounded by trees
The yurt pitch
Relaxing around the fire by the yurt
Picnic table and firepit by the yurt
Shared shower, washing-up area and drinking water tap
View from owl's lookout pitch to the facilities
Meadow view grass pitch
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Yurt pitch surrounded by trees
The yurt pitch
Relaxing around the fire by the yurt

  • Peaceful West Dorset site 15 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast
  • South West Coast Path 15 minutes’ drive and Lyme Regis 20 minutes
  • Large off-grid pitches on a wildflower meadow; pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Set between Lyme Regis and Bridport in the spectacular Dorset National Landscape, family-run Prime Farm Camping opened its gates for the first time in 2025. With a handful of spacious pitches on a peaceful six-acre wildflower meadow overlooking stunning Marshwood Vale, you really are surrounded by nature here. It’s the sort of place where you can wake up to the sound of songbirds, spot hares or deer during the day and watch colourful sunsets in the evening. The site is off-grid so there are no electric lights to cause light pollution. That means clear night skies are full of glittering stars, but you'll need to bring torches with you to find your way around on cloudy evenings. Other facilities include composting toilets, a gas-heated shower and a washing-up area. Buy meat for barbecues from the nearest farm shop (10 minutes’ drive). For other bits, there's a convenience store in Charmouth (15 minutes) as well as supermarkets in Bridport and Lyme Regis (both 20 minutes). They are your best bet for restaurants too, but there are also a couple of pubs less than 10 minutes’ drive away, or 45 minutes’ walk if you want to make a night of it (that torch might come in handy too). For safety reasons, cars are not allowed on the meadow. The parking area is a couple of minutes’ walk away, and there are wheelbarrows to help you transport your gear to the pitches.

Campground type

Tent sites 3
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 11 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 July to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
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Highly recommend if you prefer a more solitary camping experience

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Owl's Lookout unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely spacious, quiet, clean site with great hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best places we've camped at.

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Anonymous

Hare's Hideaway unpowered grass tent site

Liked Pitch was great with lots of space between the pitches, so was quite private.
Lovely clean facilities. Picnic bench was a nice touch as it saves having to take a table.Ali was helpful and friendly too.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect camping experience in a green old skool way.

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Anonymous

Hare's Hideaway unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great host, Ali explained all aspects of the campsite set up and gave great info on local interest and shops. All facilities are very well maintained, great loos and showers, with dishwash and recycling areas. very secluded, wake up to a great landscape view, no neighbours in sight!. Picnic Table and fire pit with seasoned wood. Amazing night sky and wildlife sounds. We'll definitely be back.

Disliked Nowt

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Prime Farm Camping. it was really nice to meet you both. Great guests, thank you for embracing the ethos of our small peaceful site. Please do come again!

Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Prime Farm Camping

Prime Lane

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Dorset

England

DT6 6RP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.77332°N
2.86689°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Coach Station
25.2 km Yeovil Bus Station
31.1 km South Station
Rail
9.7 km Axminster Rail Station
12.8 km Crewkerne Rail Station
21 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
34.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
42 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
43 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
39.1 km Exeter 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

West Dorset’s coastline calls for a day foraging for fossils at Charmouth (15 minutes’ drive) on the Jurassic Coast, or playing in golden sand on the crescent of beach at Seatown (also 15 minutes). The pretty coastal town of Lyme Regis (20 minutes) also has a couple of beaches as well as mini golf, an amusement arcade and shops selling fossils. Pop over the county lines into Devon for the triumvirate of beaches at Seaton, Beer and Sidmouth (all about half an hour away). If you’d like to get some walking in, you can join the South West Coast Path at Charmouth and walk to Golden Cap, the highest point along the coastline. Inland, you have options among stunning landscapes in the Dorset National Landscape, and you can have a potter along the holloways – ancient sunken paths adorned with mysterious stone carvings – at Shute’s Lane (20 minutes) and Hell Lane (15 minutes). Colmer’s Hill (15 minutes) has fantastic vistas to the sea, while the ancient hill forts at Lambert’s Castle (10 minutes) and National Trust-owned Coney’s Castle (15 minutes) both have soaring views across Marshwood Vale.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 5.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seatown 6.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach 7.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Eypemouth 8.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 9.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 11.5 km

Montacute House 22.5 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 22.6 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 28.3 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 29.9 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 13.6 km

Shute Barton 13.7 km

Barrington Court 20.9 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 21.1 km

Montacute House 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 1.8 km

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 3.7 km

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 5 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 5.2 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 5.8 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 31.6 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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Prime Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Prime Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Prime Farm Camping? West Dorset’s coastline calls for a day foraging for fossils at Charmouth (15 minutes’ drive) on the Jurassic Coast, or playing in golden sand on the crescent of beach at Seatown (also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Prime Farm Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Prime Farm Camping? From $51.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.