Gaggle Of Geese Pub And Campsite is a freehouse pub with camping and glamping in the village of Buckland Newton, rural Dorset, roughly 11 miles north of Dorchester and 9 miles south of Sherborne. Simon and Sarah run the place, and the five acres of award winning gardens are the heart of it, with a skittle alley, crazy golf, pygmy goats and a children's play bus. A wildflower field is set aside for camping, with room to pitch a tent or park a campervan. There are no touring caravan pitches and no electric hook up, so this is one for tent campers, campervanners and anyone after a glamping stay. For more comfort, three shepherd huts (Birdie, Bumble and Bug) come with wood burners, bedding and firepits, and there are furnished bell tents sleeping up to four. Shower and toilet facilities sit in a converted shepherd hut and horsebox, with a washing up shack alongside. The obvious draw is the pub itself: home cooked food, a garden wood fired oven on summer Saturdays and a proper base for walkers. The Gaggle of Geese has featured in national press for its pub camping and its garden. Shepherd huts take bookings all year, while the campsite and bell tents run from Easter through summer. Prices are quoted through the pub's own booking system.
Can I bring a caravan to the Gaggle Of Geese campsite?
No, there are no touring caravan pitches and no electric hook up here. The camping field suits tents and campervans, and there are also furnished bell tents and three shepherd huts on site if you would prefer a glamping stay with beds provided.
Are campfires allowed?
Yes, the shepherd huts and bell tents each come with their own firepit, so you can sit out under the stars after a meal in the pub. Check the current fire rules with the site when you book, as conditions can change in dry weather.
Is the Gaggle Of Geese dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at the pub and across the camping and glamping areas. The family run freehouse suits walkers, with five acres of gardens to wander and plenty of countryside walks straight from Buckland Newton.
What glamping options are there?
Three shepherd huts named Birdie, Bumble and Bug sleep between two and five people, each with a wood burner and bedding provided. Furnished bell tents sleep up to four with beds, bedding, power and a firepit, so you can arrive with very little kit.
When is the campsite open?
The three shepherd huts take bookings throughout the year. The camping field and furnished bell tents open seasonally, from Easter and across the summer, so book ahead for peak weekends and school holidays to be sure of a space.
Is there food on site?
Yes, the Gaggle of Geese is a working pub serving home cooked meals, with a garden wood fired oven on most summer Saturdays and pizza nights. The kitchen is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so plan meals around the pub's opening hours.
Things to do nearby
Beach nearby
Evening entertainment
Horse riding
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