Holyrood Farm Campsite












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- Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury
- Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale
- Campfires allowed
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful site w/ great views & space. Jason, the owner, is consistently praised. Basic but clean facilities, incl. hot showers. Short walk to Shaftesbury's shops/pubs is a big plus. Many want to return for the relaxed vibe & value. Note: more toilets needed at peak times, occasional damp firewood.
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Lovely campsite, gorgeous views…
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Liked Lovely campsite, gorgeous views
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A great find.
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Liked The views and the number of quality pitches.
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Great
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Liked Lovely campsite, beautiful views, short walk to Shaftesbury, decent loos
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Such a lovely field with an…
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Liked Such a lovely field with an amazing view and clean toilets and showers. Perfect location to pub and town.
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We loved our stay at Holyrood…
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Liked We loved our stay at Holyrood Farm. The setting was beautiful, short walk into Shaftesbury and the facilities were clean and in working order. Jason welcomed us onto the site and we found the flexibility on arrival times perfect. We will definitely stay again.
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Fantastic weekend camping .. will definitely return
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Liked Loved the freedom to pitch where you like, clean toilets with lights that worked! 15 min walk to town so no need to use the car. Fire pits to hire ..
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Great location and clean facilities…
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Liked Great location and clean facilities
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Easy to find, and although only…
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Liked Easy to find, and although only 10 minutes walk to Shaftesbury, you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Simply stunning views… Jason comes round to greet you. Facilities whilst basic all work and are kept clean and tidy. You couldn’t ask for more. Great value. We will be back.
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Lovely site, fantastic views and owner…
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Liked Lovely site, fantastic views and owner was very welcoming and helpful. We set up under a lovely Oak tree which provided some required shade for our two dogs and young daughter. Facilities had everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
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Location!! Absolutely beautiful scenery, and close…
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Liked Location!! Absolutely beautiful scenery, and close to the lovely little town of Shaftesbury.
We loved the fact that you can walk to the town from the campsite. We mostly enjoyed the breathtaking views from the campsite, it made our little getaway very special and we will definitely return here again.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Holyrood Farm Campsite
Gascoignes Lane
St James
Shaftesbury
Dorset
England
SP7 0NA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.99825°N
2.19545°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 20.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 21 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Branksome Chine | 23.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 23.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 23.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Stourhead House and Garden 9.3 mi
Longleat 13.5 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 14.6 mi
Wilton House 15.7 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 16.1 mi
National Trust
Stourhead 9.2 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 10.8 mi
Little Clarendon 11 mi
White Mill 14.6 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shaftesbury – Kingsettle Wood – Motcombe - Shaftesbury 0.8 mi
Duncliffe Wood 2.9 mi
The Donheads - Wincombe - Gutch Common - Barkers Hill 3.7 mi
Donhead St Andrew and the Wardour Castles 3.7 mi
Win Green and Tollard Royal 3.8 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.5 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 Holyrood Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holyrood Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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