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Just 15 minutes from Weymouth, Buckland Campsite is a peaceful, family-run campsite catering for tents, trailer tents and campervans. The site offers both electric and non electric grass pitches, along with cosy bell tents for those who prefer glamping. Within a 15 minute drive of the site you will find beautiful beaches, such as Bowleaze Cove, along with the Dorset AONB, a great place for outdoor lovers and families to unwind.
Peaceful, family orientated site with well maintained facilities, a farm shop, park and games room
Situated just 15 minutes from Weymouth - great for days at the beach or sea life centre!
Picturesque countryside location with access to walking routes in the Dorset AONB
Located in rural Dorset, just a 15 minute drive from the seaside harbour town of Weymouth, this is a prime location for those looking for country walks and days out at the seaside. Tents, trailer tents and campervans are welcome across the site's range of 6m x 8m grass pitches. Opt for one of the 20 non electric, or 30 electric pitches, each suitable for up to six guests. In the camping field, you'll all also have plenty of open space for games and family fun. If glamping is more your style, the site also offers six charming bell tents sleeping up to four guests. Inside the bell tents, you'll find double and two single beds, electric sockets, lighting and lovely soft furnishings. Outside you will have a fire pit outdoor tables and chairs, great for nights under the stars. You will also have a private shower and bathroom in facilities nearby. BBQs and campfires in fire pits are welcome, but so as not to harm the lush wide field, the owners ask that you borrow some bricks to raise them from the ground before you start sizzling your sausages. Four-legged friends are allowed for camping and touring, but not in the bell tents, sorry.
Camping and touring is open from 24th May until 2nd June, then from 28th June until 30th August. The bell tents are available from 19th July until 30th August.
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 6m x 8m for tents, trailer tents or campervans without electric. Pets welcome.
Max 6 people
Grass pitches measuring 6m x 8m for tents, trailer tents or campervans with 6 amp electric hook up. Pets welcome.
Weymouth (15 minutes) has plenty to see and do including a posh Georgian seafront, and an unspoilt sandy bay. You could meet the stingrays, turtles and sharks at the Sea Life Adventure Park, explore the Victorian fort in the harbour and spot rare birds at the RSPB reserves at Radipole Lake and Lodmoor.
After you've finished sightseeing in Weymouth, head to Chesil beach, just a 20 minute drive away. Here, you'll a narrow and wild spit of land that's ideal for scenic coastal walks. For more stunning scenery, hike along the South West Coast Path down to Portland Bill and its lighthouse, where you'll enjoy sights of half a dozen castles and forts along the way.
Alternatively, head east around the coast for about half an hour, admiring Lulworth Castle on your route, before cooling off in the blue waters by Lulworth Cove, a top spot for rockpooling.
For those looking to get active on holiday, Weymouth has a range of hire shops and schools that can help you with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding around the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. There are more by the coast at Charmouth (40 minutes) and the beach there is a great spot for fossil hunting which the kids can enjoy.
History lovers should head into nearby Lyme Regis (45 minutes) where they can soak up years of local history. See what fossil treasures you'll find on your trip!
Continue your history tour at Dorchester, a 20 minute drive away, and enjoy daytrips to a Roman amphitheatre, a Neolithic henge and an Iron Age fort.
For the little ones, take them to meet the animals at Monkey World, half an hour from the site, or head to Splashdown Waterpark in Poole and monkey about on the slides, flumes and chutes.
Other nearby attractions include:
Osmington, Weymouth, Osmington (5.2 miles)
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
Lytchett Minster, Poole, Lytchett Minster (18.7 miles)
20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and sandy beaches, with pubs within walking distance.
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton (7.3 miles)
Quiet camping, touring and glamping bell tent site with campfires and dogs welcome. Set in idyllic Hardy Country.
Salway Ash, Bridport, Salway Ash (14.4 miles)
Adult-only, dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits in the Dorset AONB, 15 minutes from Bridport and beach.
Bridport, (15.1 miles)
A small and peaceful site within the Marshwood Vale. Large grass pitches each with a rocket stove and picnic bench!