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We always camp with friends for my husbands birthday and this year chose this site. In spite of a dreadful weather forecast the site was full on the Friday night and one couple only just squeezed in, luckily they had a camper van and not a tent otherwise it could have been a problem so perhaps, as they advertise, not a good site to meet other people on.
That said the pitches are large and not regimented and there are lots of interesting areas to pitch.
Shower block is Ok, lots of buildings joined on to each other and you have to walk past the showers to get to the loos. Personally I hate token showers but there was plenty of hot water for washing up and the drying rooms were great.
If it is no noise after 11.45 then the barrier should also be locked and cars arriving back after that time should have to park outside and walk in. Where we were camped cars woke us up both nights revving engines when stopping at the barrier and with radios on. This would be no problem on areas away from the shop.
The owners were helpful and friendly at all times.
Plus points - easy to find, wonderfully kept site, hot water, helpful and friendly staff, recycling, no caravans - only tents and small motor homes, good toilet, shower, laundry and washing up facilities, well stocked shop. The Sunday was the first day of Bowers Breakfast Bar which looked like it went down well with some campers.
Not so good - gets very busy and we had a number of families who were all friends pitch up just in front of us. They were quite noisy but quiet at night. Very open so not much privacy.
Nearby - Swanage - great little town, Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door (stunning)
Tom's Field has a great outdoors feel to it, with lots of climbers staying on the site to go to Dancing Ledge. There were also a few kayaks and boats on site.
The site is on the coastal path called Priests Way. Dancing Ledge is approx 20 mins easy walk from the field via a footpath a few meters from the entrance to Toms Field.
The site is an easy 3 mile cycle from Swanage seafront. Downhill all the way there - but up hill all the way back!
We stayed on a busy weekend, but despite the number of people the toilet and shower blocks was kept very clean. They showers work on a 25p tokens bought from the shop and last a good three minutes.
The shop on site has everything you would need for camping. And more! Anything from groceries to spare guy ropes and tent poles. Good recycling facilities are also provided.
Overall, this site is excellent in both service and atmosphere.
I visited Tom's Field Camping site at the beginning of a two month trip around the UK, I was pleasantly surprised how quiet the site was. I think I paid £6 per night which bearing in mind that the site is fairly sheltered was a bargain.
Others have commented on the fact that the showers worked on a token system, but for £6 per night I feel this is totally reasonable. The showers were very nice and the other facilities including the shop were fantastic.
The coast is only about a 10-15 minute walk away and I spent a fantastic day walking into Swanage, and then back along the coastal path.
My hubby and I went to try this site out after reading reviews on here.
We arrived at 10am Friday to a site full sign on the gate but went and spoke to one of the girls in the shop who rather than turn us away or suggest another site as some site owners do, she took us round the site to find a pitch that we could use and suggested that if we were not totally happy we could wait and see if there was any movement after lunch and move over if we wanted to.
Staff on site were really helpful and accommodating all over the weekend, and considering it was a very busy BH weekend, they were appreciated - one of the girls even reserved us some of the locally produced pork and apple burgers when the next delivery arrived - delicious by the way.
The site was clean and tidy and again,considering how busy it was,the staff worked really hard to keep things that way. I will definitely be coming back during my next week off.
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
Discovered this site at the end of March, and first impressions was good. So fortnight later, we went back. We arrived late, it was dark and I first ever camping trip.
My 12 year old son and I erected the tent, we bought the previous year, and had never put up before, however by 1.00am we were in bed and no-one complained about the noise we made.
The shop and toilets were what we would expect, my boys commenting on the cleaning products on the wall inside the toilet block, had a cobweb between them, also mold was growing on the spray bottle. Yet despite that, it was clean.
The shop was packed and we had no facilities for coffee making, so the fact they sold hot coffee was bliss after a cold night. Now that we've lost our camping virginity we will return, earlier so I can see what I'm doing.
Oh, and we bought those disposable bbq trays, they lent us house bricks to sit them on, which was good for the ground, and you can hire a proper bbq for £1 a night with a £10 deposit.
Have been going to this site for several years now (2 or 3 times a year) and have always enjoyed our stay. Very organised, a shop for anything you've forgotten to bring and a more than adequate ablutions hut along with wash-up sinks.
Very much approve of the recycling ethos and the surrounding scenery is stunning. Charges are amongst the cheapest in the area and the site can become full very quickly on a summer weekend. My only gripe is that you are not allowed a wood fire even if its's in a barbecue some 18 inches off the ground (no scorch marks). We were asked not to have a fire whilst enjoying one. To me a camp fire (albeit very controlled) is the epitome of a camping weekend. Other camp sites do allow them despite what we were told at Tom's Field and some of the New Forest sites actually sell bagged wood. Surely cooking on wood as well as charcoal is greener than using gas! That said, would recommend this site.
A well sheltered compact site near to Langton Matravers. Good facilities all-round. Some good views too. Clean tidy site with a gated entrance. Was very busy at Weekend although this did not surprise me for this time of year. Camp shop provides basics.
Footpaths straight off the site to the coastal footpath. Indeed footpaths everywhere! About an hours walk to Swanage and a local if infrequent bus service.
The nearby cliffs are great for wild flowers and butterflies. Arne nature reserve nearby and miles of sandy beaches.
Just got back from what should have been a weekend visit but enjoyed it so much I stayed for longer!
What a really nice site this is. It seems they will go out of their way to help you here. They have ice blocks for rent for a returnable deposit, they will even charge your phone batteries for you (they were looking everywhere for a charger to charge a phone who had left theirs behind!) They lent me the last remaining shop copy of a book of local walks for a day or so.
Showers are token operated (25p) and you get long enough. They are not the most powerful in the world it has to be said but the water was shot which is what counts.
Small shop on site which seems to be open most of the time selling bread milk etc as well as camping items you may have forgotten.There are plenty of water taps on site
Site is very friendly and quiet, although no marked pitches as such there is more than enough space. I got there Friday at 11 and by one the site was full.
Ideally placed for a number of walks in area and access to the dancing ledge is about 30 mins away from literally just outside site.
They try to recycle as much as possible and have bins for various items- one very minor niggle was that they have a compost area which doesn't have a front on so if its windy some stuff gets blown about but as I said very minor!
Lovely location, a pretty campsite with fantastic countryside walks and sea close-by. The staff were good, well stocked / priced shop, and facilities more than adequate (not new but well kept and in the spirit of things). The field itself is well laid out with water-taps and has good views.
However, this is not a big campsite. We were a party of 3 families with 5 6-year-olds, it was a busy week-end and us parents were concerned that our children (in usual 6 year-old mode) were not disturbing other campers, there was not a lot of space for them to run-around, do ball-games, frissbee etc.
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
Had heard about this campsite from friends but this was the first time we had stayed there. We arrived Friday morning and only just got a pitch as the site was full by the afternoon. We were in a group and couldn't all camp together due to space but it didn't really matter as the tents were all close by.
The site itself is in a beautiful location. I quite liked the small areas surrounded by stone walls but felt that the pitches were a little close together perhaps. My 18 month old loved it there, looking at sheep, rabbits and lots of birds. The 11.45pm 'no noise' curfew was well respected.
There are plenty of showers although the ladies ones could have done with a bit of a clean when I used them. Also, the water was a bit dribbly and ran hot and cold, especially in the parent and child cubicle which obviously wasn't great for the little one. However, others in the group said their showers were fine so I might have just been unlucky when I had mine. Didn't experience any queues for sinks, washing up, showers, etc despite site being full.
The shop is well stocked with lots of camping gear which is handy if you've forgotten something, and has fresh bread delivered in the mornings.
Staff were great (apart from one slightly moody woman) and bent over backwards for us.
Main drawback for us was that you aren't allowed campfires which is a real shame as that would make it perfect.
All in although a nice site, in a great location. Would definitely stay again.
Just come back from Tom's Field, we have been coming to Tom's Field for 9 years now. This site is the best site it has a very traditional feel to it a very good shop the shower block is old but everything is clean and water is hot at any time 25p for disc from shop.
It is very eco friendly big on recycling. Great walks from site to Dancing ledge and Square & Compass Pub at Worth Matravers
Two adults, two daughters and one dog. Our first time at Tom's Field and won't be our last. Well maintained, great position for walking the coastal paths or catching a bus. We only used the car to go to the supermarket in Swanage.
Toilet/shower block simple but always clean. The site was quiet at night. No playground but the children all played beautifully together. Proper camping!
This is a brilliant site, very helpful friendly owners. Ideally sited for visiting surrounding area, the local bus runs hourly and will take you to corfe castle, poole, and swanage all worth looking round. Many walks and cycle rides from site, 1 I would recommend is to the Scott inn at Kingston just for the view.
The facilities were basic but clean and what do you expect from the price of a pitch. Only gripe is the facilities I could not take the girlfriend there! shame
Stayed at Toms Field for one night late-September on the strength that it is a favourite of my boyfriend's. Arrived at about 7:30pm and there were still pitches available (you pay the site officer in the morning). The site is flat and instructs a 'no noise' policy to commence just before midnight resulting in an excellent night's sleep! The field is in the countryside, in walking distance of a village and 5 mins drive (2 miles) from Swanage. It offers excellent walks to the Dancing Ledge and links to the Jurassic Coastal Path. The site has a small shop selling basic necessities, has recycling facilities as well as washing facilities for utensils. The toilet / shower block was fairly ample in size and clean. The showers / hairdryers operated on a token / pay system. I didn't spot any electrical (3-pin) points for straighteners and such like but hey, who needs straighteners when camping! We paid £12 for the night and I'd definitely recommend it!
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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 
We always camp with friends for my husbands birthday and this year chose this site. In spite of a dreadful weather forecast the site was full on the Friday night and one couple only just squeezed in, luckily they had a camper van and not a tent otherwise it could have been a problem so perhaps, as they advertise, not a good site to meet other people on.
