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Holyrood Farm Campsite

4.9 /545 reviews

96%

would recommend

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Aerial of the campsite
Non electric grass pitches
Non electric grass pitches
Aerial of the campsite
Non electric grass pitches
Non electric grass pitches
Non electric grass pitches
Non electric grass pitches
Non electric grass pitches and church views
Campsite in the distance
Facilities block
Showers
Showers
Washing up area
Campfires allowed
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4.9 /5

45 reviews

Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

Holyrood Farm Campsite is set on the edge of Shaftesbury offering back to basics camping for tents and campervans with cracking good campfires and lovely unspoilt views of the Blackmore Vale. Turn back time with a trip along Gold Hill, sample the delicious pork reared on the farm and have a good meal at the pub nearby. Dog friendly.

Why choose Holyrood Farm Campsite

Outstanding reaching views of the iconic Blackmore Vale from your pitch

Welcoming farm with friendly resident sheep, alpacas, cattle and pigs

Friendly back to basics site with easy access to Shaftesbury

About the site

Holyrood is the closest campsite to Shaftesbury and picture-perfect Gold Hill. There is a panoramic view from every position on site and you're within walking distance of the town. Stourhead and Longleat Safari Park are 20-25 mins away, or it's 40 minutes to Sandbanks and from there on to the Jurassic Coast. Camping is on a secluded working farm which has resident sheep, alpacas, cattle and pigs. The farm is unspoilt and is full of wildlife. All pitches are grassed and non electric, offering plenty of space to relax and spread out. Campfires are allowed, along with BBQs, to keep the evenings merry.

"A wonderful spot with amazing views over Dorset"

Sally B

"Whether you're an experienced camper or new to the experience, it's the perfect getaway"

Emmie W

"Lovely, quiet, simple, campsite with great views"

Chris W

"We had an amazing time here and didn't want to leave"

Adele M

"We love ... back to nature camping but with ... simple facilities. This campsite is perfect for that"

Rachael H

"A lovely place to stay. Jason and his wife kept everything spotless all the time"

Dianne R

"To us, it's all about the feel and the views ... This place is just perfect"

Mark O

"A beautiful hidden away gem of a campsite"

Mark T

"Such an amazing stay with 360 degree views!"

Joanna S

The site is open bank holidays, weekends between 13th June and 13th July and is then open from 18th July to 25th August.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Near pub

Peaceful

Site facilities include flushing toilets (three ladies' loos and one men's loo along with urinals), a washing-up area and fire pits for rent and wood for sale. It's a back to basics spot, but two hot showers and a mobile toilet trailer are provided.

Less than a mile away is the Ye Olde Two Brewers and there are shops, including a well stocked Tesco at Shaftesbury, starting from 10 mins walk away.

Map and address

Park address

Holyrood Farm Campsite,

Gascoignes Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0LT

Coordinates

50.9985, -2.1955 | ST 86 22

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Holyrood Farm Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

There are 50 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches
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Aerial of the campsite
Non electric grass pitches
Non electric grass pitches and church views
Facilities block

50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Spacious grass pitches measuring 10m x 8m suitable for tents only.

Holyrood Farm Campsite reviews

4.9 /5

45 reviews

96%

would recommend

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

2nd time in two weeks to this campsite, well worth a stay.

Very pleasant and simple campsite

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Daniel Robert B

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

Very pleasant and simple campsite in rural north Dorset with great views. This a simple campsite - not a holiday park - and it is great for that. Just pitch up and enjoy the view and have a fire. Campsite has fire pit hire - recycled washer drums sat on a steel wheel - perfect for the job, buy some wood or bring your own.

Great campsite

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Susan N

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

Suited my needs for a one night stop-over, splitting my long journey to Cornwall. Only a short walk to a local pub/restaurant, and I like, too, that it is pet friendly. Great for children - plenty of space to to run around, and farm animals to visit. A short walk to town, though on the site itself, you feel you're right out in the countryside.

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FAQ

There are no set times for check-ins or departures as the site welcomes you to arrive at any time on arrival day, and check-out at any time on your final day.
Yep, a maximum two dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
BBQs are welcome, provided they are kept raised off the ground, and the site also have fire pits available to hire, plus fire wood is sold onsite. Please ensure open fires are in raised fire pits.
You can soak up the stunning views of the Blackmore Vale right from the site, and it won't take you long before you reach Gold Hill (a familiar setting to those who've seen the Hovis ad). Longleat Safari Park and Stourhead are just over 20 minutes away from the site, or head further afield to Sandbanks and top up your tan - and don't miss a trip to the Jurassic Coast! Other attractions nearby: *Duncliffe Wood (2.9 miles) *Lamar Tree Gardens (8.2 miles) *Kingston Lacy (18.9 miles) *Fleet Air Museum (23.7 miles)
The site accepts all of these, for a small charge.

Things to do on site and in the Shaftesbury area

There are numerous walks around the picturesque town with its pubs, cafes and shops. Or you can take in some spectacular countryside to explore by walking from campsite.

Other great places to explore include:

  • Gold Hill
  • Stourhead House
  • Longleat Safari Park
  • Kingston Lacy
  • Fleet Air Arm Museum
The listing for Holyrood Farm Campsite was last updated on January 1st, 1 at 12:00 AM

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