Chalk Meadow

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Chalk meadow site
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  • Grass meadow on the outskirts of Broadmayne village in rural Dorset
  • A 10-minute drive to Preston beach; 20 to Durdle Door or Chesil beach
  • Lots of safe space for kids to play; 10-minute walk to a pub and shops
Looking to really, really get back to nature? Well, this may be the spot for you. Chalk Meadow is a secluded grass paddock site on the outskirts of the sleepy Dorset village of Broadmayne, 20 minutes' drive away from Durdle Door. Facilities are minimal (just loos and hot showers) and there’s no electricity, but that’s part of its rural charm. Couples, families and well-behaved dogs – all are welcome here, for relaxing country breaks mooching across the fields. And if you want to get out exploring, there’s plenty to do for everybody. You can walk to Osmington White Horse in 45 minutes, and if you’re looking forward to splashing around in the sea with the kids, you’ve got the choice of Chesil (20 minutes), Preston and Ringstead (both 10 minutes) beaches. Get set to spark up the barbecue on site (just remember to bring your own) as it’s an easy 10-minute walk to Broadmayne to stock up on supplies in the convenience stores. Don’t want to cook? No worries – there’s a pub in the village too. For bigger shopping trips, the lively market town of Dorchester (10 minutes' drive) is your best bet, and you’ll probably want to stay a while to poke around its markets, museums and Thomas Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes).

Campground type

RV sites 15
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens July 18
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 18 to

Open from Fri, Sep 19 to

Open from Fri, Sep 26 to

Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 148 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, spacious campsite with consistently clean facilities, including hot, powerful showers. Guests rave about the friendly host, Jim, and appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, easy check-in, and beautiful rural surroundings. Great for exploring Dorset. Highly recommended.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Everything! Lovely quiet location. Can walk to the village 15/20 minutes along an ancient drover’s track / bridleway direct from back of site. Showers were hot and powerful. Jim (owner) was a friendly, helpful chap. Clean, light & bright toilets. Site cared for. Level pitches.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely clean campsite. Great location and fantastic value for money. We'll definitely…

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Robert W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely clean campsite. Great location and fantastic value for money. We'll definitely be back.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you for my review nice to meet you all the best Jim

Such a peaceful & spacious campsite. No frills, but perfect for what…

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Francesca G.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Such a peaceful & spacious campsite. No frills, but perfect for what we were looking for and good value for money.

Disliked Nothing, was a great stay. We will definitely return.

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The site had a very relaxed atmosphere. You can arrive and depart…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The site had a very relaxed atmosphere. You can arrive and depart at any time and choose your own ‘pitch’, which all have great views. The toilets, showers and washing up areas were really well maintained, and Jim visited a couple of times a day to make sure everyone was OK. We would definitely recommend the site and go again.

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From the manager: Thank you for my super review hope you come again regards Jim

Lovely back to basics camping. Welcomed by the owner and could pick anywhere…

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Wesley N.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely back to basics camping.
Welcomed by the owner and could pick anywhere I wanted.
Clean and simple facilities.

Disliked I wasn't effected by it however there appears to only be one male WC. There are 3 urinals but I can imagine that when it gets very busy there maybe queues.

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From the manager: Thank you for my review there are 2 men's toilets 2 ladies and 3 urinals hope to see you again regards Jim

Beautiful place…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful place

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for my review nice to meet you hope to see you again jim

An excellent site, deserving of such positive reviews.

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Becca J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything about this site: Location, beautiful, flat, clean, friendly, relaxed. Jim the owner absolutely lived up to expectation as a fantastic host. He is full of knowledge, kind and welcoming, very keen to keep all his campers happy and comfortable. Keeps the basic facilities clean with homely touches too. Can’t wait to go back for a longer stay next time. Keep up the amazing work Jim!

Disliked For us there was absolutely nothing to dislike about Chalk Meadow.

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From the manager: Thank you for the super chats so nice to meet you hope to see you again jim

An excellent stay.

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victoria b.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Met the owner, he was super friendly and told us all about he lovely set up.
Willing to do anything to help.
He ensured every single person was welcome and if there was anything to make our stay any better (there wasn't as it was such a great place!)
Clean and tidy facilities.
Loved the pick your own pitch set up.
The perfect overnight spot.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: So nice you enjoyed your stay hope to see you again best regards Jim

Great value , very relaxing not having to rush off site at…

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Clare W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great value , very relaxing not having to rush off site at a certain time ,good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for my review hope to see you again jim

Amazing site which is close to the local pub. Quiet and back to nature

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Wendy H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely and quiet. The owner is very attentive and visits three times a day to check the facilities are in good order. Hot showers and clean toilets. Washing up station is clean and well equipped.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for my review glad you had nice time best wishes jim

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Chalk Meadow

Broadmayne

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 8PN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.67403°N
2.3966°W

Route directions

Your satnav is likely to take you up South Drove – don't go up this road, but instead continue for 200 yards and look for Chalk Meadow on the right.

Nearest transport

Bus
3 mi South Station
5 mi Marks and Spencer
12.6 mi Post Office
Rail
3 mi Dorchester South Rail Station
3.3 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
3.5 mi Upwey Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
17.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
18.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.8 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

Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them happy, you can try Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (20 minutes). Plenty of adventures await along the Jurassic Coast too. Go walking at Chesil Beach (25 minutes), or search for fossils on the pebbly beach at Charmouth (50 minutes). You can stroll along the cliff path from pretty Lulworth Cove to see Durdle Door (both 20 minutes) or gaze out over the English Channel from Portland Bill Lighthouse (40 minutes). The kids have had their fun, so now you get a go. Weymouth (20 minutes) has a pretty harbour lined with boats as well as lots of seafront bars and restaurants, while Poole (40 minutes) is a great spot for pub crawling with a whole slew of restaurants. If late nights are not your thing, have a nose around the hilltop ruins of Corfe Castle (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portland Harbour Castle Cove 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 3.9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 4 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 4.9 mi

The Tank Museum 6.9 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.4 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 2.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 3.8 mi

Clouds Hill 7 mi

Corfe Castle 15 mi

White Mill 17.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Osmington Mills - Ringstead - Upton 2.9 mi

TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER 3.2 mi

Ringstead Bay - Chaldon Down - Ringstead Bay 3.2 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 3.2 mi

BOROUGH GARDENS 3.3 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 3.6 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Chalk Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chalk Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chalk Meadow? Where first for the kids? SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (15 minutes' drive), Fantasy Island (15 minutes) or the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester (10 minutes)? If that’s not enough to keep them … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chalk Meadow?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chalk Meadow? From $32.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.