East Farm Campsite

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East Farm Campsite
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East farm campsites

  • Family-friendly campsite on a working farm near Blandford Forum
  • 20 minutes’ drive to Dorchester; half an hour to Jurassic Coast
  • Café on site, plus farm shop selling home-reared meat and fresh eggs
Surrounded by downland countryside, East Farm Campsite is on a working farm in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s direct access to footpaths and bridleways from the farm, and the beaches of the Jurassic Coast are 30 minutes’ drive away, making this a peaceful base for families and walkers alike. Waking up to the quiet of the countryside makes a fine start to the day, but it's likely to be even better if you've stopped by at the farm shop to pick up some fresh eggs for a tasty alfresco breakfast. It also sells home-reared meat for the barbecue, as well as fresh fruit and veg grown on the farm – and you may like to stop off in the café while you're there to gobble down a cream tea with scones and jam in the afternoon. Not barbecue weather? Handily, there’s a traditional pub in the village within a 10-minute stumble – so you can even leave the car behind and sample a few local ciders with your burgers or fish and chips. In fact, there’s no shortage of thatched pubs and old-world tea shops down those winding Dorset lanes, while Blandford Forum is just the spot for farmers’ markets and cosy bistros. Back on site, a round up of facilities includes a well-equipped shower block and a kitchen space with washing-up area.

Site type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 3
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 30/09.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean, friendly and well located

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The location was good, the sheltered site was quiet and flat. The team were helpful and seemed to have though about grouping similar groups together to keep everyone happy.
The farm shop and cafe were a great addition and were really reasonably priced.
The toilets were clean and well stocked with paper.

Disliked: The kitchen block is in desperate need of a refurb, the roof leaks and the floor is rotting, but it was functional and plenty of hot water for washing up.
The showers need a little work, they were clean but ineffective for actually getting a good wash due to showerhead issues.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious, good value campsite.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Good value for money and plenty of space. Facilities were basic, but clean. Lots of beautiful countryside and could go walking without having to drive.

Disliked: Website doesn't accurately reflect their rules. They state no dogs and no large groups so I booked with the expectation that it would be a very quiet place to stay. But there was a large group near us and several dogs, so not as quiet as expected.

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The friendly owner, the peaceful surroundings and the local area. The site…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Rob T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: The friendly owner, the peaceful surroundings and the local area. The site was well kept and a lovely place to sit out of an evening and watch the bats and the stars.

Disliked: Whilst the toilets were clean and functional, the gents shower tray was cracked and the toilet door had a window in it, giving people in the tea rooms opposite a view in as you use the urinals. The ladies shower had a similar window in the shower. Put some frosted glass in, or a blind. The washing up facilities could really do with an update. There's only one sink, no lights and the roof leaks.

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Beautiful, peaceful site, friendly owners, excellent location for exploring Dorset.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jamie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful, peaceful site, friendly owners, excellent location for exploring Dorset.

Disliked: Shower/toilet block and kitchen facilities could do with an update.

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Quiet, clean facilities, lovely farm shop abs cafe…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sarah G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Quiet, clean facilities, lovely farm shop abs cafe

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Excellent stay, would definitely head there when visiting the area

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
david h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely setting, camping fields well kept and the lady owner (sorry I forgot to ask her name) was just wonderful. Stayed open late as we were later arriving and even made us a fantastic bacon sandwich for breakfast on her day off

Disliked: Whilst clean and functional, the shower could do with the tray replacing

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Quiet, countryside setting, near to coast and lots of places to visit

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Quiet field at farm campsite..lovely little shop

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A lovely peaceful site in the countryside on a working farm.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Small and friendly working farm in the countryside away from ‘holiday park’ culture. Stayed in the tent field in a campervan with awning and found a level spot. Quiet, so plenty of choice where to park up. Toilets were clean with plenty of toilet roll, soap and hot water. Showers were electric so no issue with running out of water, having to keep pressing a button or temperature. Dish wash… plenty of hot water, plus a kettle and fridge freezer in the building. Shop/café on site and fresh farm eggs for sale.

Disliked: Showers were usable but both could use a bit of maintenance. Male shower had shower tray issues, female shower had shower head issues. Dish wash… getting in and out of the building could be difficult for some, and no working light, so you need a torch if washing up after dusk.

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

East Farm Campsite

Winterborne Whitechurch

Dorset

England

DT11 9AW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.79526°N
-2.22349°W

Route directions

The site is at East Farm Shop in Lower Street.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.5 km Post Office
14.5 km Red Lion
17.9 km South Station
Rail
12.3 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
12.6 km Wool Rail Station
13.7 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
18.9 km Poole Ferry Terminal
19.2 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
22.3 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
27.7 km 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

Walkers can pick up woodland paths around the campsite, join the South West Coast Path at Worbarrow Bay (30 minutes’ drive) for panoramic hikes over headlands, or head for the Isle of Purbeck (20 minutes) and the cliffs around RSPB Arne (30 minutes). Dorset has oodles of market towns to potter around, including Georgian-era Blandford Forum (10 minutes) with its scattering of museums and 17th-century alleys to explore, while Dorchester (20 minutes) has indie shops and a teddy bear museum. Hardy’s Cottage at nearby Higher Bockhampton (15 minutes) is also worth a peek. There’s plenty for outdoorsy families to explore along the Jurassic Coast, from bizarre rock formations like Durdle Door (30 minutes) and Old Harry Rocks (40 minutes) to swimming spots like Lulworth Cove (30 minutes) and Studland Bay (35 minutes). Wear the kids out searching for fossils on Charmouth beach (50 minutes), and reward their prehistoric finds with animal encounters at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 15.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 16.6 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 19.6 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 19.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 19.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 10.9 km

The Tank Museum 11.2 km

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 13.4 km

Hardy's Birthplace 13.8 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 17.4 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 8.9 km

White Mill 11.5 km

Kingston Lacy 13.5 km

Hardy's Cottage 13.9 km

Max Gate 17 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ANDERSON MANOR 4.5 km

MILTON ABBEY 6.1 km

Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 7.4 km

BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE 7.5 km

CHARBOROUGH PARK 8.3 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 16.4 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 47.8 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

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  • When can I check in and check out of East Farm Campsite?
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    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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