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This is a lovely site, very well maintained indeed and with everything you could wish for.
It is not just one field but split into several areas for EHU pitches and non-EHU pitches. The EHU pitch boundaries are marked with stakes and are plenty big enough for large units (Motorhomes and tents but no caravans) plus car. The non-EHU area is 'pitch where you like'. All pitches are grass and the grass is nicely mown although a little rocky underneath so good strong pegs are required.
There is a shop which sells a huge amount of camping gear and a fair amount of general groceries and provisions. It is not open all day and times may vary. There is a breakfast bar but this was not open during my stay midweek.
The facilities are not posh but are very adequate and immaculately clean. I don't think I saw a single spider or moth. Showers are by 25p token and last a good 3 minutes. Tokens are refundable if not used.
There are notices and 'rules' on practically every available surface which may well be valid but not totally necessary. After reading the first few the rest just become wallpaper. The most amusing notice was above the gents urinals stating, 'Do not wash urinals with water'. I don't think washing gents urinals is high on my list of priorities when on holiday. I think it meant because they are the composting type.
The campsite is very peaceful and even the rabbits and birds are quite tame. I had a regular blackbird visitor and a cheeky sparrow that actually landed on my plate inside the tent looking for crumbs.
The walk to Dancing Ledge takes about 20 minutes but is a little difficult under foot in places and steep. Although I consider myself fairly fit I gave up before finally reaching the Ledge. This was mainly due to the very hot weather and the thought of having to climb the steep path all the way back up again.
Swanage is about 3 miles away and there is a bus stop a short distance outside the campsite. The service is hourly.
There is only one pub in the village now as the other one apparently closed down last November 2013. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to it. It has a small bar which can get quite crowded but plenty of dining area and the food is good and reasonably priced. There is also a pub garden.
The village also has a shop and post office.
A nice peaceful site with all you need and not too difficult to get to places of interest. I would certainly go there again.
Just returned from a 4 day stay at this camp site. I have to say, what a great location. Toms Field Camp site is a lovely site. Facilities are a bit dated but outstandingly clean and tidy. Staff seem friendly. My Wife loved the rabbits roaming around. Good campsite rules. I. E all dogs to be kept on a lead at all times and quiet at 11:45 onwards. Will definitely return.
Stayed for one (Friday) night early September. Thought we'd try it as a comparison to Acton Field which is just up the road. There were various music/walking/steam train festivals that weekend, which may have contributed to numbers. Also weather was good so perhaps just the usual climbing/biking/hiking people out as well.
Good things about this site - toilet/shower facilities are well kept, showers require tokens (25p) but give a very generous three minutes, and are fully adjustable with plenty of hot water. Also a good number of them, and of separate wash-basin cubicles. Washing up facilities also good. I like the positive emphasis on environment and sustainability (recycling bins, solar hot water, birdfeeders etc). Good on-site shop, open from 8 a. M. - midday, then again from 4? or perhaps 5 p. M. Until about 7 p. M. Pop-up breakfast café in the mornings very popular, but £3 for a bacon sandwich seems a little more than I would expect. Local produce though, so that's a plus.
Not-so-good things - site it very well known and popular, but quite small so when we turned up on the Friday at about 5 p. M. It was already busy, and the remaining spaces were basically next to the access route around site, so there was no quiet corner to tuck ourselves into. Also as it is sheltered it loses the evening sun quite early at that time of year. Quite busy with new arrivals driving in (and past our spot) through the evening, and then pitching in the dark using car headlights - possibly a bit disturbing if you're in a tent close by.
Would go back, but maybe during the week or at a quieter time of year.
Very busy site, but so well organised it did not feel crowded. Owners very hands on, friendly and caring about their site and customers. Each day they were about several times to help if needs be.
Very good shop, ice blocks for hire, excellent recycling system.
Most amazing views over Swanage and the surrounding area.
Only slight downer was not all pictures are level but that was the pay off for the view. Showers and hair dryers on tokens and seemed good value.
Lots of walks around, Dancing Ledge for swimmers and climbers. Good shop down road into village and some pubs, which we did not visit.
Lovely site, excellent value for money, will return.
We've stayed here several times, but had not been back to the area for several years.
Tom's Field remains one of my favourite camp sites. The facilities continue to improve, but keep to the same tradition with a strong emphasis on green issues. For example the new urinals in the gents are waterless ones.
The biggest change for me this year was the opening of a breakfast cafe (The Bower) serving full English breakfasts, although I didn't get a chance to sample them.
We arrived just after 2pm on a Friday at the start of the school holidays so were very pleased to get a pitch. The 'full' signs went up just after we arrived. I note that it's possible to book a space if you are staying for 5 nights or more. Five nights in this area and staying at Tom's Field would be a great: it's a super site and there's no shortage of things to do in the area.
Set in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside,right next door to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this site offers stunning views of the Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, and Lyme Bay. Welcoming tents, motorhomes and caravans, this family friendly site offers spacious grass pitches with or without electric. For kids there's an outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 acre playing area including slides, swings and more.
Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
We had a great holiday in May half term, despite rainy weather.
The site is in a gorgeous location close to unspoilt coast - walk from the site to the cliffs nearby for gorgeous views. We stayed on the small field with hook ups which was handy for the loos etc. And sheltered, but the larger tent field looked to have better sea views if this is important.
There is lots of chilled out entertainment nearby - we walked over fields to catch a steam train to Corfe Castle for the day, and explored Swanage. The Square and Compass pub in Worth Matravers is lovely on a sunny day for a pasty and a pint looking out to the blue sea.
The staff are friendly and the site well maintained. The shop sells fresh bread / croissants, groceries and a surprising range of camping equipment.
Washing facilities are ample and well maintained, with hot showers and separate basins for private teeth washing, and we never queued.
We stayed at Tom's Field this month for a long weekend. The campsite was very quiet (well, it was quite early in the season I guess). We were allowed to pitch wherever we wanted. The site is nice and flat, immaculately clean and well laid out with fresh water points all over the site. The staff are extremely polite, cheerful and helpful. The toilet block facilities are perfectly adequate and clean. The showers work on a token system at 25p for 3 minutes which is fine for a nice hot shower.
The site is well located for some great coastal walks and local attractions of Southern Dorset. It's a short drive in to Swanage for some nice pubs and supermarkets although there is a well stocked shop on site and the Langton Matravers village shop sells locally sourced produce.
The pubs in the village are fine although The Kings Head is not particularly welcoming to tourists / outsiders. The Square & Compass in nearby Worth Matravers is a must for the great selection of local beers and ciders. Their home-made pasties are also great (note they only serve pies and pasties so don’t be disappointed by their lack of extensive lunch time menu).
We would definitely come back to Tom’s Field again (although probably when the weather is less inclement).
The best site I've been on near swanage, very clean, nice shop and helpful staff, this would have been my 6th stay at this site. Ideal for a cycling / walking holiday base camp. If on arival the site is full there is another campsite just up the road which always seems to have spaces.
Toms Field is nicely located under a mile from the coastal path, and about three miles from Swanage. Dog friendly beaches at Studland, which is about 6 miles away, and is lovely. The site has about 100 pitches, and has a lively atmosphere, particularly when full. However was lovely and peaceful when the Saturday campers left. The facilities are a bit dated, but were clean and quite adequate, even when the site was full.
Good walks from the campsite, good bus links, friendly efficient owners, nice part of the world. Recommended, but we would only visit out of season, not on a weekend as it can get a bit busy.
Returning to camping after 30 years, this was a nice site to use.
A big thank you to the climbers in the next pitch who helped to put the tent up I had borrowed (with no picture of what it should look like or instructions. School boy error !) in the strong wind.
The lady in the shop was polite and helpful. The toilets were immaculate. The showers were clean and did the job.
The site was well managed, clean, tidy and people were having a good time without too many boisterous / screaming children disturbing other campers.
I found the Ship Inn to be over priced and I did not think the advertised 'Fine Food' justifiable -£9 for a very average plate of scampi struck me as a bit steep. To be fair the staff were nice - as was the beer, but again this was expensive in my opinion.
Set in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside,right next door to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this site offers stunning views of the Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, and Lyme Bay. Welcoming tents, motorhomes and caravans, this family friendly site offers spacious grass pitches with or without electric. For kids there's an outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 acre playing area including slides, swings and more.
Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
Great site in a great location, especially for the surrounding rock climbing locations that can be reached on foot from the campsite. The nearest pub is not fantastic but can walk to the square and compass in Worth Matravers which is excellent. Very well stocked shop. Toilets an showers are a bit basic but fine, could do with improvement. The site is very well suited to small tents, there is not really the space for large ones.
Stayed for a long weekend whilst away walking the coastal paths in the area.
The is well located for walking, with paths direct from the site and Swannage about 2-3 miles away.
It was heavy rain for most of our stay but the pitch drained well and didn't turn too boggy. The facilities were ok, but got a bit mucky over the course of the weekend and generally could do with a bit of 'spruce-up' as appear dated.
The shop was well stocked and there is a breakfast bar serving hot brekkie. We only ventured in on arrival and to get shower tokens, on both occasions the lady on duty wasn't the happiest person!
There are two pubs in the village which are both within walking distance.
The best part about this site is its location for walking.
Had a great time, the weather was up and down but the views made up for it. We had excellent walks, the coast path takes you to Studland Bay and the beaches are the best. Langton Matravers is a must, great views. The showers and toilets were clean, and the shop was also well stocked. We have a dog and he loved it he went home very fit. Over all it is a very nice site would go back but you must be fit. If you like to walk or by bike, its about 3 miles from the town of Swanage, which is lovely and has a sandy beach.
Such a great site in such a beautiful part of the country. I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Helpful and useful shop, Great pitches, Quiet, Stunning scenery, great pubs nearby, good walks, near to lovely swanage. Everything you need to have a lovely great British summer camping holiday.
If your lucks in, you might get the 'Lucky shower', this shower was passed on via word of mouth. Basically you didn't need to pay for it! no rushing in this shower, great after a long day on the beach.
The drying rooms great too. Lovely and warm, perfect for getting young children ready for bed in. You can even bath the little ones in the dry room sinks!
One of our first camping trips in last couple of years, not sure what to expect but in the event it was a gem actually,
Staff helpful from minute you arrive, place quite strict on dog control so obviously our springer made us look bad by barking,
Just outside Swanage and bit far to walk but bus comes past entrance,
The coastal walk (can go to swanage to) & reached across a field behind site has stunning views of sea,
Shop on site, another on village high street a few hundred yards away.
Owner seems such a nice fella, and loaned me a roof box when he noticed I was short of space on way home.
Fully anticipate visiting again shortly
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
This is a lovely site, very well maintained indeed and with everything you could wish for. 
