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

New Court Farm Camping field offers off-grid wild camping in Batcombe, near Dorchester. The site provides numerous grass pitches on a four-acre field. You can choose your spot - get there early to grab the best views! Enjoy views of woodlands, fields and the rolling hills that surround you - including neighbouring calves and sheep. Minutes from the Wessex Ridgeway and Hardy Way.

Off grid, wild camping on a working farm in the Dorset AONB

Dog friendly with close access to the hardy way for miles of exploring

Explore the historic towns of Dorchester and Sherborne with stately homes and castles

About New Court Farm Camping

Located on a farm, this off-grid site provides a peaceful retreat to unwind and relax in Batcombe, Dorset. It's an ideal base to access the excellent walking and cycling with the Wessex Ridgeway route just 15 minutes away. The Hardy Way passes through the village too. The site is also an ideal spot to explore historic Dorchester, Sherborne (20 minutes drive) and Weymouth (30 minutes drive). There are 20 non-electric grass pitches spread across a four-acre field surrounded by beautiful views and basic facilities nearby. Dogs are allowed and cars can be parked next to all pitches. Fires and BBQs are also welcome as long as they are off the ground.

Open from 26 July to 4 September


Facilities and amenities

This site provides back to basic tent pitches with unisex portable toilets, portable shower cabins and drinking water from a stand pipe.

The nearest shop is a 10 minute drive away and the nearest pub is also a 10 minute drive with five other pubs within 15 minutes drive.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

New Court Farm Camping,

Great Head Lane, Batcombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BG

Coordinates

50.8407, -2.5403 | ST 61 4

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New Court Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 20 accommodation options on-site

20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric tent pitches on grass. Pitches are 10m x 10m. Cars can park next to all pitches.



Interested in staying at New Court Farm Camping?

Call 07885 131267 to book.

Unfortunately New Court Farm Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


FAQ

Check-in is available from noon until 9 pm and departure is due before noon on your last day.

Yes dogs are more than welcome but do note that they must be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted including Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro.

BBQs and fires in firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground.

The site do ask that you bring a good quality torch as part of the site is unlit.


Local walking and cycling routes are perfect options for active types, including the Wessex Ridgeway 15 minutes away.

The area is strongly associated with Thomas Hardy - the Hardy Way (a 200+ mile walking route exploring the Wessex area shown by the author, visiting many Hardy locations) passes through the village. Hardy's birthplace and his cottage are within a 30-minute drive.

From here, you can explore the local historic towns and villages like the Roman town of Dorchester with its Roman Town House or Sherborne (both 20 minutes' drive) with its mellow-stone Georgian houses, stately abbey and two castles.

Discover Dorset's historic towns and villages and see the famous Cerne Abbas Giant, 15 minutes away.

Fishing lakes can be found in the area, too.

The coast is easily accessible. Weymouth is a 30-minute drive away with an excellent beach, Sealife Centre, shops and restaurants, and Chesil beach (35 minutes). Or why not get the kids hunting for fossils at Charmouth (45 minutes) on the spectacular Jurassic Coast.

Interested in staying at New Court Farm Camping?

Call 07885 131267 to book.

Unfortunately New Court Farm Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for New Court Farm Camping was last updated on October 11th, 2024 at 11:34 AM

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