
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.
87 campsites near the Hardy Way
Coppet Hill
Bridport, Dorset
Family nature orientated camping with private bathrooms, plus quirky glamping land pods and Lotus Belle tents.
Pitches: Sunflower Non Electric Grass Pitch with Private Toilet, Churchay Lotus Belle Tent with Hot Tub
Chalk Meadow
Dorchester, Dorset
Opens 8 May
Small and peaceful rural campsite in the Dorset AONB, ten minutes from Dorchester. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Hobby Farm Holidays
Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset
Adult-only camping and charming shepherd's huts in the Dorset AONB, within 15 minutes of Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
Pitches: 14 x Non Electric Grass and Hardstanding Pitches, Badger's Retreat Ensuite Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)
Hardyes Countryside Camping
Dorchester, Dorset
Opens 22 May
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
Huntick Retreat
Lytchet Matravers, Poole, Dorset
Adult-only (16+), dog-friendly touring and camping park for a peaceful getaway in the Dorset countryside.
Pitches: 14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 18 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
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Zambuka Campsite
Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset
Small, adult only farm site with panoramic views, just 15 minutes from Durdle Door. Open year round.
10 x Grass and Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
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)
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: 5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches, 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent 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
Durdle Door Holiday Park
Wareham, Dorset
Coastal park with sea views, a ten minute walk to the famous Durdle Door. Onsite bar, restaurant and play parks!
Pitches: 15 x Electric Sea View Grass Campervan Pitches, 36 x Premium Abbeyfield Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
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: 46 x Electric Grass Pitches, 83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Dorset Nectar Cider Farm Orchard Campsite
Waytown, Bridport, Dorset
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
True Lovers Knot
Blandford Forum, Dorset
Pub with camping and touring, open daily for food and drink. Five minutes from Blandford Forum and Kingston Lacy!
Pitches: 3 x Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
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: 3 x Safari Tents (Dog Friendly), 300 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Monarch's Way Campsite
Trent, Sherborne, Dorset
Opens 22 May
Almost wild camping in a small orchard on the Monarch's Way. Set in a scenic village, ten minutes from Sherborne.
Pitches: 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Non Electric Grass Touring Pitch
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
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












































