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Knitson Farm Tourers Site

Dorset
Dorset · BH20 5JB
At a glance
Dogs welcome
Family friendly
Beach access
Working farm

Why campers love it here

Dogs are welcome here
A family-friendly site
Easy access to the beach
Set on a real working farm

About this site

Knitson Farm Tourers' Site is a low-density touring and camping field on a working farm under Nine Barrow Down, between Swanage and Corfe Castle in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. The pitches spread over four acres, about 1.5 miles from the seaside town of Swanage, three miles from the sandy beaches and nature reserves at Studland and four miles from the village of Corfe Castle. This is excellent walking country, with footpaths and bridleways crossing the surrounding hills. The site takes touring caravans, motorhomes and tents, but it is deliberately back to basics: there are no toilets, no showers and no electric hook-ups, so you must be fully self-contained with your own chemical toilet, washing facilities and a fire extinguisher. Cold water taps and an Elsan disposal point are provided. Dogs are welcome on a lead, and owners need to clear up after them as there are no dog bins. Access is along narrow unclassified lanes, so it does not suit large or towed outfits arriving via the B3351, and everyone should follow the farm's directions in. Opening is limited to a short summer touring window, with seasonal pitches available from Easter to October. Contact Knitson Farm directly for current pitch availability and prices.

Facilities

Access & welcome
Dogs welcome
Families welcome
The setting
Beach access
Working farm
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Knitson Farm Tourers Site
BH20 5JB

Good to know

Does Knitson Farm have toilets and showers?
No, there are no toilets, showers or electric hook-ups at Knitson Farm Tourers' Site. It is a back-to-basics field, so you must bring your own chemical toilet, washing facilities and a fire extinguisher. Cold water taps and an Elsan disposal point are provided across the fields.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a lead at Knitson Farm. There is no charge for dogs and no breed restrictions, but there are no dog bins on site, so owners must clear up and take waste away. The farm and surrounding Purbeck hills offer plenty of walking.
When is the site open?
Knitson Farm opens for a short touring season in summer, with seasonal pitches also available from Easter to October. In 2026 the touring dates run from 24 July to 9 August. Contact the farm directly to confirm current opening dates and to book a seasonal pitch.
Can I bring a tent, caravan or motorhome?
Yes, the site accepts self-contained touring caravans, motorhomes and tents across its four acres. Because there are no on-site facilities, every unit must have its own toilet, washing and fire-safety kit. Pitches are low density, giving plenty of space on the working farm.
How far is the beach and Swanage?
The site is about 1.5 miles from Swanage and its seafront, and three miles from the sandy beaches and nature reserves at Studland. Corfe Castle is four miles away. The lanes are narrow, so follow the farm's directions and avoid the B3351 with large outfits.
Is it suitable for large caravans or motorhomes?
Not always. The access lanes are narrow unclassified roads, and the B3351 from Corfe Castle or Studland is not suitable for large or towed vehicles. Smaller, self-contained tourers are best suited. Follow the directions provided by the farm to reach the site safely.

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