Chalk downland south west of Dorchester is the setting for Ashton Field Certificated Site, a small pitch on the land at Ashton Farm in Dorset. Grid reference and postcode place it close to Martinstown, some three miles out from Dorchester. That position pays off for the Jurassic Coast, with Chesil Beach about five miles to the south and Weymouth around seven, while Maiden Castle, the vast Iron Age hillfort, rises roughly two miles east. Membership of the Camping and Caravanning Club is a condition of staying, because this is a Certificated Site: five caravans or motorhomes at any one time is the ceiling, and 28 consecutive days is the longest anyone can remain. Caravans, motorhomes and tents all pitch here, and hook up is available. Two restrictions matter before booking. Dogs are not accepted, and the site is not geared up for families. Couples and solo travellers are the people Ashton Field suits, particularly those after a plain farm field and dark skies instead of facilities laid on for them. No website exists and no price list is published, so call 01305 889811 to settle opening dates, availability and rates.
Do I need to be a Camping and Caravanning Club member to stay at Ashton Field?
Yes, Ashton Field is a Certificated Site, which under Club rules means it operates for Camping and Caravanning Club members. Certificated Sites take a maximum of five caravans or motorhomes at any one time and allow stays of up to 28 consecutive days. Join the Club before you book.
Are dogs allowed at Ashton Field Certificated Site?
No, Ashton Field does not accept dogs. That is unusual for a Dorset farm site, so if you are travelling with a dog you will need to find another Certificated Site near Dorchester. Ring 01305 889811 to confirm before you book, in case the policy has changed since.
Can I pitch a tent at Ashton Field?
Yes, Ashton Field accepts tents alongside caravans and motorhomes. Certificated Site rules cap caravans and motorhomes at five at any one time, and tent numbers are set by the Camping and Caravanning Club. Ring 01305 889811 to check what is free for the dates you want.
Is there electric hook up at Ashton Field?
Yes, pitches at Ashton Field have electric hook up. The site is small, so the number of hook up pitches is limited and they can go early over summer weekends. Ring the site on 01305 889811 to confirm a hook up pitch and to ask about current prices.
How far is Ashton Field from Dorchester and the coast?
Ashton Field is at Ashton Farm near Martinstown, roughly three miles south west of Dorchester. Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast are about five miles south, and Weymouth is around seven miles. Maiden Castle, the largest Iron Age hillfort in Britain, is about two miles east of the site.
Things to do nearby
Beach nearby
Bike hire
Boat launch or mooring
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Watersports
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