Bell tents in Wareham Forest

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With more than 1,500 hectares of woodlands and heathlands to explore, Wareham Forest provides plenty of opportunities to escape the crowds. Hike the 13-mile Wareham Forest Way through the heart of the forest, or choose from several short walks and circuits such as the Woodlark Trail, a favourite for families. Cyclists won’t want to miss the tree-lined Sika Trail, after which you can picnic among the trees or enjoy lunch at a country pub. The forest is well known for its wildlife, so keep a lookout for Sika deer, rare birds, and sand lizards.

97% (329) 204 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Wareham Forest

Glamping and Camping near Bath

1. Glamping and Camping near Bath

100%
(3)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · England
Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Flowerdew Farm

2. Flowerdew Farm

100%
(18)
23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Teddy's Farm

3. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Manor Farm Cottage Bell Tent

4. Manor Farm Cottage Bell Tent

1 unit · Glamping · England
The Birch Bell at Manor Farm Cottage Escape to our charming smallholding and micro-flower farm in the heart of Somerset for a truly wonderful camping experience. Nestled near the stunning Mendip Hills and the serene Somerset Levels, this idyllic little campsite invites you to unwind, reconnect with nature and experience the restorative peace of this place. Along the way you'll meet our sheep, and be welcomed by the camp Guardians (Frodo, our friendly little Jack Russell and Nemo, our very agile mouse-hunting cat). With easy access to both the Somerset levels and surrounding Mendip Hills, and with the wonderful city of Wells just a short distance away, this spot makes a great base from which to explore the outstanding and unique countryside and nearby places of interest and attractions. From Manor Farm Cottage you can take in some gorgeous walks along the lanes and public footpaths. A short walk from us you'll find our local vineyard at Fenny Castle where you can book a vineyard tour and wine tasting to sample their award winning English wines, or pop over to Wookey Farm where you can meet the very friendly rare-breed goats and buy their incredible goats cheese. There are 3 local pubs within walking distance, and if you head out onto the Levels, you can enjoy a cider by the river at The Sheppey, a great riverside pub in the nearby village of Godney. If you want to venture a little further, discover the breathtaking beauty of local RSPB nature reserves, ideal for peaceful walks and bird watching. Wander through the historic city of Wells, marvelling at its stunning cathedral and charming streets. Just a short drive away, experience the mystical allure of Glastonbury and its famous Tor, and then of course there is the dramatic landscape of Cheddar Gorge to explore. For a dose of culture and history, visit the elegant city of Bath with its Roman baths and Georgian architecture. Each destination offers a unique and unforgettable experience, making your stay in Somerset truly magical. And if you want to indulge in a day of learning about flowers, how to grow them, and floristry tricks and techniques, get in touch to find out about the workshops that are on offer at Manor Farm Cottage Flowers on the smallholding.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£60
 / night
Tom's Field (New Forest)

5. Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%
(44)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Charisworth Farm

6. Charisworth Farm

97%
(99)
37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Liberty Farm Camping

7. Liberty Farm Camping

100%
(3)
22 units · Tents, Glamping · England
This is a small family farm, which has been organic for over 15 years. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's a lovely tranquil spot with wonderful views, only half an hour from the Jurassic Coast, yet away from the bustle of the coastal traffic and caravan parks. Campers can get organic milk from the dairy and sausages and bacon from the farm. Halstock, Corscombe and Evershot villages and pubs are close by.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Forest Edge

8. Forest Edge

100%
(24)
44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Harry's Meadow

9. Harry's Meadow

97%
(73)
63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

10. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Coppet Hill

11. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£65
 / night
The Old Airfield

12. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Harry's Field New Forest

13. Harry's Field New Forest

92%
(60)
63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£32
 / night
Sunnyside Glamping

14. Sunnyside Glamping

100%
(6)
3 units · Glamping · Wiltshire, England
Sunnyside Farm is a 4 acre smallholding with a menagerie of animals, from pigs to shetland ponies, sheep to runner ducks. Our three luxuriously furnished bell tents are equipped with everything you need for your stay, there's a shared basic camp kitchen, hot shower and portaloo. Enjoy toasting marshmallows around the camp fire, or send the kids down to the fairy garden to play on the swings whilst you enjoy some peace in the paddock.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Buckland Farm Camping

15. Buckland Farm Camping

95%
(21)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

16. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Haddon Copse Farm

17. Haddon Copse Farm

99%
(49)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

18. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

19. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£112
 / night
Mangerton Lake

20. Mangerton Lake

100%
(5)
4 units · Glamping · Bridport, England
Lakeside glamping near Bridport and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night

With more than 1,500 hectares of woodlands and heathlands to explore, Wareham Forest provides plenty of opportunities to escape the crowds. Hike the 13-mile Wareham Forest Way through the heart of the forest, or choose from several short walks and circuits such as the Woodlark Trail, a favourite for families. Cyclists won’t want to miss the tree-lined Sika Trail, after which you can picnic among the trees or enjoy lunch at a country pub. The forest is well known for its wildlife, so keep a lookout for Sika deer, rare birds, and sand lizards.

97% (329) 204 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Wareham Forest

Glamping and Camping near Bath

1. Glamping and Camping near Bath

100%
(3)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · England
Piccadilly Caravan and Camping Park is nestled in the countryside, just a ten minute walk from the historic National Trust village of Lacock. The site offers beautifully maintained grounds and welcomes tents and tourers with both non electric and electric grass and hardstanding pitches, along with a bell tent for glamping. Enjoy a taste of rural life, surrounded by country pubs, independent shops, walking routes and only five minutes from Lacock Abbey!
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Flowerdew Farm

2. Flowerdew Farm

100%
(18)
23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Bell tents and camping with alpacas near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Teddy's Farm

3. Teddy's Farm

99%
(154)
95 units · Tents, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Manor Farm Cottage Bell Tent

4. Manor Farm Cottage Bell Tent

1 unit · Glamping · England
The Birch Bell at Manor Farm Cottage Escape to our charming smallholding and micro-flower farm in the heart of Somerset for a truly wonderful camping experience. Nestled near the stunning Mendip Hills and the serene Somerset Levels, this idyllic little campsite invites you to unwind, reconnect with nature and experience the restorative peace of this place. Along the way you'll meet our sheep, and be welcomed by the camp Guardians (Frodo, our friendly little Jack Russell and Nemo, our very agile mouse-hunting cat). With easy access to both the Somerset levels and surrounding Mendip Hills, and with the wonderful city of Wells just a short distance away, this spot makes a great base from which to explore the outstanding and unique countryside and nearby places of interest and attractions. From Manor Farm Cottage you can take in some gorgeous walks along the lanes and public footpaths. A short walk from us you'll find our local vineyard at Fenny Castle where you can book a vineyard tour and wine tasting to sample their award winning English wines, or pop over to Wookey Farm where you can meet the very friendly rare-breed goats and buy their incredible goats cheese. There are 3 local pubs within walking distance, and if you head out onto the Levels, you can enjoy a cider by the river at The Sheppey, a great riverside pub in the nearby village of Godney. If you want to venture a little further, discover the breathtaking beauty of local RSPB nature reserves, ideal for peaceful walks and bird watching. Wander through the historic city of Wells, marvelling at its stunning cathedral and charming streets. Just a short drive away, experience the mystical allure of Glastonbury and its famous Tor, and then of course there is the dramatic landscape of Cheddar Gorge to explore. For a dose of culture and history, visit the elegant city of Bath with its Roman baths and Georgian architecture. Each destination offers a unique and unforgettable experience, making your stay in Somerset truly magical. And if you want to indulge in a day of learning about flowers, how to grow them, and floristry tricks and techniques, get in touch to find out about the workshops that are on offer at Manor Farm Cottage Flowers on the smallholding.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£60
 / night
Tom's Field (New Forest)

5. Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%
(44)
40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Charisworth Farm

6. Charisworth Farm

97%
(99)
37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Liberty Farm Camping

7. Liberty Farm Camping

100%
(3)
22 units · Tents, Glamping · England
This is a small family farm, which has been organic for over 15 years. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it's a lovely tranquil spot with wonderful views, only half an hour from the Jurassic Coast, yet away from the bustle of the coastal traffic and caravan parks. Campers can get organic milk from the dairy and sausages and bacon from the farm. Halstock, Corscombe and Evershot villages and pubs are close by.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Forest Edge

8. Forest Edge

100%
(24)
44 units · Tents, Glamping · Devon, South West England
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
Harry's Meadow

9. Harry's Meadow

97%
(73)
63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

10. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Coppet Hill

11. Coppet Hill

100%
(88)
18 units · Tents, Glamping · Bridport, England
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£65
 / night
The Old Airfield

12. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Harry's Field New Forest

13. Harry's Field New Forest

92%
(60)
63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£32
 / night
Sunnyside Glamping

14. Sunnyside Glamping

100%
(6)
3 units · Glamping · Wiltshire, England
Sunnyside Farm is a 4 acre smallholding with a menagerie of animals, from pigs to shetland ponies, sheep to runner ducks. Our three luxuriously furnished bell tents are equipped with everything you need for your stay, there's a shared basic camp kitchen, hot shower and portaloo. Enjoy toasting marshmallows around the camp fire, or send the kids down to the fairy garden to play on the swings whilst you enjoy some peace in the paddock.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Buckland Farm Camping

15. Buckland Farm Camping

95%
(21)
12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

16. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Haddon Copse Farm

17. Haddon Copse Farm

99%
(49)
10 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

18. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

19. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£112
 / night
Mangerton Lake

20. Mangerton Lake

100%
(5)
4 units · Glamping · Bridport, England
Lakeside glamping near Bridport and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night

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Bell tents in Wareham Forest guide

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for a 5-star camping experience: Wareham Forest Tourist Park has grass pitching for tents and powered hard-standing sites for caravans and motorhomes. There’s also a heated swimming pool and children’s playground on-site and a country pub within walking distance.
  • Best for caravans and motorhomes: Birchwood Touring Park has a choice of grass, hard-standing, and gravel pitches, all with direct access to the forest trails. Electric hook-ups and TV aerials are available too.
  • Best for peace and quiet: Wooders Campsite has spacious grass pitches, bell tents for hire, and fire-pits, set on a rural working farm.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Holiday parks and caravan sites can book up quickly, especially in July and August, and during school holidays. Book at least three months in advance if you plan to visit at this time. 
  2. You will need to pay a deposit to secure your campsite reservation; some sites ask for the full payment prior to arrival. 
  3. Be sure to check seasonal opening and closing dates, which vary by campsite. Some campsites open from Easter through October, while others stay open year-round.

When to go

Summer is peak season in Wareham Forest, and parking can fill up quickly—make an early start to snag a spot. Outdoor activities are possible year-round, but the woodlands are particularly photogenic in the autumn months, with their ever-changing canopy of fall foliage. Wildlife watching is often most rewarding in the early morning and early evening.

Know before you go

  • Wareham Forest is located in central Dorset, about a 20-minute drive west of Poole. Trains run from Poole to Wareham (a 10-minute journey), from where it’s a half-mile walk to the forest. 
  • There is free parking at Sika Trail, Woolsbarrow, Stroud Bridge, and Sugar Hill, all with direct access to Wareham Forest.
  • Many trails at Wareham Forest are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.