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Primrose Fields Campsite

Hosted by Christina · Wareham, England
20 units · RV, Tent · 11 acres
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186 reviews
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Back-to-basics camping in a Dorset hay meadow

A few miles west of Wareham in the Dorset countryside is where you’ll find Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre – and Primrose Fields Campsite. This back-to-basics site in a hay meadow is perfectly located to visit all of the listed attractions plus it’s only seven miles north of idyllic Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. But it’s not only location that makes this campsite worth a visit, Primrose Fields is just about as lovely as its name suggests.

It’s a relaxed, summer-only site that opens to tents, campervans and motorhomes on high days and holidays from May through to September. It’s hosted by the incredibly friendly Christina whose grandparents used to farm here. Her vast single meadow is surrounded by mature trees and has not been ploughed for 50 years. As a result, nature thrives. It’s at its best in early summer when its native grasses are peppered with wild orchids and ox-eye daisies, all abuzz with bees and butterflies. Christina mows patches for campers but leaves parts of it long for wildlife.

The camping is similarly organic and, of course, it’s off grid. You choose your own spot in the field and settle in to enjoy its pleasures: greenery, birdsong and starry night skies. As befits a temporary campsite like this, facilities are temporary too. The toilet cubicles are dotted around the site, some near the showers and some on the main field. They are of the portable kind but are pleasant as they are kept impeccably clean. Other facilities, showers and sinks, are in a timber building near the entrance.

Campfires are allowed in off-ground fire pits, which you can hire on site, with local wood and sustainably-made charcoal for sale too. If you've forgotten your tent pegs, guy ropes or anything else, there's a handy free-cycle area (next to the all important recycling bins) where campers can help themselves to camping bits and bobs that other visitors have left behind. And that’s about it – apart from the tree swing. It’s a small but important detail but one that your kids won’t forget; another of the simple pleasures of a simply lovely site.

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Non Electric Grass Pitch

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Motorhome/tent pitch · Sleeps 21 · Vehicles under 10 m
Pitches at Primrose Fields aren't set, so you can make your camp anywhere in the wildlife meadow, picking a spot by the forest or one with heathland views. Most of the field is flat for easy pitching. Walkers, cyclists, watersports enthusiasts, couples, families and kids are all welcome on site. Campfires are allowed within firepits, with sustainably sourced wood and charcoal available to buy. Firepits and large barbecues are available for use on site. For food and supplies, nearby Wareham has a good selection of shops, cafés and pubs. A café and farm shop is about a mile away and Street Pizza, Wareham will deliver handmade Neapolitan style pizzas to the campsite. If you want to leave the car at home or onsite, the excellent Jurassic Coaster and Breezer bus services to Wareham, Weymouth, Lulworth, Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World, Corfe Castle and Swanage stop regularly at the A352/Church Lane junction, about 10 minutes walk away.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

97%· 290 reviews

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    Primrose Fields Campsite offers a spacious and peaceful environment with clean facilities and welcoming hosts. Visitors appreciate the freedom to choose their own pitch and the direct access to nearby woodlands for exploration. The campsite maintains a friendly atmosphere, with amenities like warm showers and well-maintained toilets receiving high praise. While the site is generally quiet, some reviews mention occasional noise from nearby activities.

  • Nathan J.

    Tent camped at Non Electric Grass Pitch with kids, Sept 2026.

    Recommends

    Great site, loved being able to pitch where we wanted and had plenty of room. Was nice to not worry about bringing our Transit Custom double cab. The location is good with plenty to do near by. Host was lovely. Will return again.

  • Kris D.

    Camped in a 8 m campervan at Non Electric Grass Pitch with pets, Sept 2026.

    Recommends

    Great owners, nice clean site with plenty of space, clean toilets, showers and washing up area. Fresh water easily accessible. And simple sensible rules.

  • Paul B.

    Tent camped at Non Electric Grass Pitch, Aug 2026.

    Recommends

    Really relaxed and spacious. Lovely facilities. Christina was such a warm and friendly host. Thoroughly recommended

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Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Portable toilets
  • Potable waterTap
  • ShowersHot water
  • Trash disposalRecycling bin, Trash bin
  • No picnic tables
  • No electricity hookup
  • No water hookup
  • No wifi
  • No laundry
  • No cooking equipment
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 2WD accessiblePark at your site.
  • Pet-friendlyOn lead.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll meet and greet with your host Christina upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policyFull refund 1 week before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm. Late check-out available.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead.

Extras

  • Firewood bundle£20.00 per itemLogs + kindling + firelighters + firepit
  • Extra car! £3.00 per nightTwo cars included in the pitch price, more than that is £3 a night.
  • Logs + use of firepit£12.00 per itemLogs and use of firepit. If you would also like kindling and firelighters please select our firewood bundle instead.
  • Kindling£6.00 per itemKindling available
  • BBQ Bundle£20.00 per itemCharcoal + kindling +firelighters+use of firepit
  • Charcoal + Use of Firepit£12.00 per itemCharcoal (Large bag) + firepit. If you also require kindling and firelighters, please select our BBQ bundle
  • Firelighters£2.00 per itemPack of 4 large firelighters made of wood shavings and wax

Location

Wareham, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Christina C.Joined February 2024

Frequently asked questions

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Family camping with campfires on a wildflower meadow, near Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World and Lulworth. Enjoy starry nights and campfires on a peaceful wildflower meadow with views of Dorset heathland. Camp at Primrose Fields Campsite by venerable oak trees and take midnight walks. Let the children play, chase butterflies and enjoy the rope swing. Fire pits and large BBQs are available onsite. Great walking/cycling straight from site on the Frome Valley Trail, Hardy Way and NCN 2. Spectacular Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast are a short drive away.
Nearby attractions

Primrose Fields Campsite is so close to Monkey World (about two miles) that you can sometimes hear the gibbons from your pitch. Bovington Tank Museum is just a little further, three miles away. If that’s of particular interest to you, don’t miss Tank Fest which takes place over a weekend in July. The sheltered waters of Lulworth Cove, the limestone arch of Durdle Door and the fossils of Kimmeridge Bay are all within 10 miles of site and are some of Dorset’s best-loved coastal hotspots, well worth a visit. But there are quieter coves and bays within easy reach too. Host Christina is a local expert and happy to share tips with campers. She also loves hiking and biking and can you send you off in the right direction for either. Both the Frome Valley Trail and the Hardy Way are good places to walk in the countryside and there’s always the South West Coast Path.

Food and drink

There’s a pub, The Black Dog Inn, right next door to the campsite which is handy for a drink but for food, a better bet is The Seven Stars in Wool (three miles) or one of the many options in Wareham (four miles). There’s also a good cafe at Holme for Gardens garden centre, two miles away, which is great for breakfasts. In Wareham, perhaps try The Granary and The Quay which are both on the river. The Garden Gate Tea Room is a good option for an afternoon tea and The Salt Pig offers local, organic produce – both on its menus and from its counters if you want to stock up for your own campsite cooking. There’s also a good butchers in town, supermarkets and, on Saturday mornings, a market on the quayside. For basics, Wool has a Spar and a butchers too.

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