
Campsites near the Hardy Way
Take a walk along this famous path and explore both the beauty of Dorset and the world of the author, Thomas Hardy. Hardy's fictional Wessex is just as beautiful in real life as it was between the pages of his novels. See for yourself at these campsites near the Hardy Way.
88 campsites near the Hardy Way
Primrose Fields Campsite
East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset
Opens 1 May
Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth.
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m long
Rivendell Park
Horton Heath, Wimborne, Dorset
Opens 1 April
Family camping, touring and glamping site with a swimming pool, hot tub and bar. Just 15 minutes to the New Forest!
Pitches: 4 x Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Highlands End Holiday Park
Bridport, Dorset
5 star park on the Jurassic Coast with sea views. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, kids play area and bar/restaurant!
Pitches: 49 x Electric Grass Pitches, 82 x Electric Gravel Pitches
Flowerdew Farm
Punckowle, Dorset
Eco-friendly, off-grid camping and glamping on a farm close to the Jurassic Coast. Meet the alpacas and goats!
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Huntick Retreat
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
Pitches: 18 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
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Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset
Opens 1 May
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 15 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Pear Tree Farm
Beaminster, Dorset
A small touring site nestled in the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast.
5 x Grass and Gravel Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset
Opens 3 April
A tranquil site with farmland views and clear night skies for star gazing, close to the Jurassic coastline.
Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Tatton Farm Campsite
Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset
Opens 1 June
Rural, simple campsite on a 450 acre family-run dairy farm. Within 15 minutes of Weymouth and sandy beaches!
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 4.5m
Ernie's Plot
Bridport, Dorset
Small, year round adult only touring site with a shop. Ten minute walk to a pub and ten minute drive to the beach!
8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
8m x 8m
Herston Yards Farm
Swanage, Dorset
Family friendly camping and glamping site with a shop and pop up bar, five minutes from Swanage.
Pitches: 83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
Opens 31 March
Small family run site on an apple farm orchard, with a tap room serving fresh cider. Adult only!
14 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
4.5m x 5m
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
Opens 3 April
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Pitches: Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch, 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Donkey Down Camping at Culliford Tree
Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset
Opens 22 May
Spacious and peaceful pop-up site with campfires allowed, ten minutes from Weymouth. Dog friendly.
50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
14m x 10m
Dewflock Farm
Dorchester, Dorset
Opens 22 May
Family friendly camping and bells tents on a working livestock farm. Ten minutes from Weymouth and the coast!
5 x Fully Furnished Bell Tents
Meadow View Country Park
Horton, Wimborne, Dorset
Family friendly camping, touring, and glamping with a dog exercise area! 20 minutes to the New Forest.
Pitches: 300 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)
Dapplewood
Holt, Dorset
Dog friendly and adult only electric touring pitches, 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park. Open all year.
5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
6m x 5m
Lyde Hill Holidays
Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset
Ensuite, family friendly glamping pods on a rural farm with onsite animals. Ten minutes to Shaftesbury.
5 x Ensuite Glamping Pods
Graston Copse Holiday Park
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!












































