True Lovers Knot

Blandford Forum, Dorset

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The True Lovers Knot offers a charming pub with camping in the Tarrant Valley, just five minutes from Blandford Forum. Choose from electric grass and hardstanding pitches, welcoming both tents and tourers. Enjoy delicious food and drink at the pub, with breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including a full English and Sunday roast! For days out, it is only five minutes from Kingston Lacy and Badbury Rings, with Bournemouth 30 minutes away.

Why choose True Lovers Knot

Electric camping and touring pitches in the Tarrant Valley, five mintues from Blandford Forum

Onsite pub and beer garden with a breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar bites menu!

Within five minutes of Kingston Lacy and Badbury Rings, 30 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth

About the site

Set in the peaceful Dorset countryside, this family friendly campsite offers a relaxing stay in the Tarrant Valley, just five minutes from Blandford Forum. Surrounded by rolling fields and quiet lanes, it's a great spot to unwind, with the added bonus of a traditional pub right onsite. Guests can choose from level grass pitches measuring 6m x 9m or hardstanding pitches of the same size, each with a 16 amp electric hook up. Tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs are all welcome, with up to six people permitted per pitch. At the heart of the site is the cosy pub, serving up tasty food and drink throughout the day. Guests can start the morning with a full English breakfast, enjoy a relaxed lunch or settle in for dinner with classic favourites like fish and chips or sausage and mash. On Sundays, a traditional roast is a real highlight, best enjoyed in the pub or out in the beer garden on warmer days. There's plenty to explore nearby too. Kingston Lacy and Badbury Rings are both just five minutes away, perfect for gentle walks and scenic views. The coast and Bournemouth are also within a 30 minute drive, with Durdle Door 40 minutes away! Dogs are welcome, with up to two allowed per pitch, so four-legged friends can come along for the adventure. Open fires are not permitted, and BBQs must be raised off the ground. There is even a local farm shop a two minute drive down the road for picking up tasty produce.

True Lovers Knot's season normally runs from January until December. Sign up to alerts and we'll let you know when bookings re-open.

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What facilities are at True Lovers Knot?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Near pub

Open year round

RV pitches

Campsite facilities include toilets and showers, along with WiFi and additional facilities in the pub.

The True Lovers Knot is the onsite pub, open Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 10pm and Sunday from 7:30am to 7pm. Food is served Monday to Saturday with breakfast available from 7:30am to 10:30am, lunch from 12pm to 3:30pm, and dinner from 4pm to 8:30pm.

On Sunday, breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am, followed by lunch from 12pm to 4pm. Options include a full English, burgers, a Sunday roast and small plates.

Rawston Farm Butchery and Farm Shop is also a two minute drive down the road for picking up local produce and essentials. Blandford Forum is a five minute drive away with a further selection of supermarkets and eateries, including Marks and Spencer's and Morrisons.

There are 10 accommodation options on-site

Electric grass pitches (6m x 9m) with 16 amp hook ups

3 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Level grass pitches measuring 6m x 9m with 16 amp electric hook ups. For tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.

Electric hardstanding pitches (6m x 9m) with 16 amp hook ups

7 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 6m x 9m with 16 amp electric hook ups. For roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RV's.

Site rules and policies

*The site asks all campsite guests to respect other campers at all times, to keep noise to a minimum at night and to keep rubbish cleared.

*You are able to arrive after midday and check out is due by 11am.

*On arrival, the site asks guests to come to the pub in order to be shown where to pitch up.

Need to know

Frequently asked questions about True Lovers Knot

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at True Lovers Knot?

Check-in at True Lovers Knot is available between 2pm and 8pm. Check out is due by 11am on your final day.

Is True Lovers Knot dog-friendly?

Yes, True Lovers Knot is dog friendly, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch.

Does True Lovers Knot allow BBQs and campfires?

True Lovers Knot allows BBQs, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Please note, open fires and fire pits are not permitted.

Does True Lovers Knot allow groups or pitches being booked together?

No, True Lovers Knot does not allow group bookings as the site is aimed at couples and families.

Pitches

Does True Lovers Knot allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, True Lovers Knot allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents on all of the pitches.

What amp is the electric hook up at True Lovers Knot?

The electric hook ups at True Lovers Knot are 16 amp.

Is electric included in the price of my booking at True Lovers Knot? Or is it an additional cost?

All of the electric pitches at True Lovers Knot have your usage included in the price of your booking.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at True Lovers Knot?

Yes, WiFi is available at True Lovers Knot.

Does True Lovers Knot have a shop onsite?

No, there is not a shop at True Lovers Knot. For picking up essentials, there is a Rawston Farm Butchery and Farm Shop, a two minute drive down the road, for picking up local produce and essentials. Blandford Forum is five minutes away with additional supermarkets.

Does True Lovers Knot have a communal fridge and freezer?

No, True Lovers Knot does not offer a communal fridge or freezer.

What is phone signal like at True Lovers Knot?

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at True Lovers Knot.

Does True Lovers Knot have electric vehicle charging?

No, True Lovers Knot does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is the BP Pulse Charging Station (15 minutes).

Is there a restaurant or cafe at True Lovers Knot?

Yes, there is an onsite bar and restaurant at True Lovers Knot. It serves full English breakfasts, burgers, Sunday roasts, and small plates. It's open Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 10pm and Sunday from 7:30am to 7pm. Food is served Monday to Saturday with breakfast available from 7:30am to 10:30am, lunch from 12pm to 3:30pm, and dinner from 4pm to 8:30pm. On Sunday, breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am, followed by lunch from 12pm to 4pm.

What are the facility opening hours at True Lovers Knot?

The True Lovers Knot pub is open Monday to Saturday (7:30am to 10pm) and Sunday (7:30am to 7pm). Food is served Monday to Saturday with breakfast available from 7:30am to 10:30am, lunch from 12pm to 3:30pm, and dinner from 4pm to 8:30pm. On Sunday, breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am, followed by lunch from 12pm to 4pm.

Getting there

What is access like for touring at True Lovers Knot?

Tourers should have no issue with access at True Lovers Knot.

Are there any local taxi service companies to True Lovers Knot?

Local taxi companies to True Lovers Knot include Prime Cabs (01258 878787) and Roy's Taxi (07900 605383).

What are the nearest public transport links to True Lovers Knot?

The nearest train station to True Lovers Knot is Hamworthy, a 20 minute drive. The closest bus stop, River Valley is a 55 minute walk away and offers regular services to Poole.

What is the nearest bus stop to True Lovers Knot?

The nearest bus stop to True Lovers Knot is River Valley, a 55 minute walk away and offers regular services to Poole.

What's nearby

What are the nearest beaches to True Lovers Knot?

The nearest beaches to True Lovers Knot are Lake Beach (25 minutes), Sandbanks Beach (35 minutes), Canford Cliffs Beach (35 minutes), Bournemouth Beach (40 minutes), and many more!

What walking routes are close to True Lovers Knot?

Local walking routes to True Lovers Knot include Ashley Wood Nature Reserve, a short 15 minute stroll from the site, with fields full of bluebells. Badbury Rings is a 50 minute walk from the site, an Iron Age hill fort that provides incredible panoramic views of the Dorset countryside. Stour Meadows Park (10 minutes) is dog friendly and an ideal spot for wildlife spotting and riverside walks!

Things to do on site and in the Blandford Forum area

Just five minutes away, Kingston Lacy is a beautiful National Trust estate with grand rooms, gardens and acres of parkland. You can wander through the formal gardens, explore woodland trails or enjoy a picnic on the lawns.

Also only five minutes from the park, Badbury Rings is an ancient Iron Age hillfort set high on a hill. It's a great spot for a gentle walk, with wide views across the Dorset countryside.

For something a little different, Wimborne Model Town and Gardens is just ten minutes away. This charming attraction is a miniature version of the town as it looked in the 1950s, with tiny streets, shops and figures.

Animal lovers will enjoy a trip to Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (25 minutes). This rescue centre is home to monkeys and apes from all over the world, and visitors can learn about their stories while watching them in spacious enclosures.

If you're heading to the coast, Bournemouth is about 30 minutes away. Here you'll find long sandy beaches, a lively promenade, shops, cafes and gardens. It's perfect for a classic day at the seaside!

For one of the most famous sights in the area, Durdle Door is around 40 minutes from the park. This natural stone arch on the Jurassic Coast is a must-see, with dramatic cliffs and stunning sea views, and Man O'War Beach is located beneath it.

Other nearby attractions include: