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I usually leave reviews to my wife, but I was so taken with Tom's Field I've had to do it myself!
Heard about this place from many sources, however what stuck in my memory was a friend saying it was 'almost a festival atmosphere' - and do you know? he was right!. A lovely site with some little tucked away areas which would be great for a group of friends! - Toilets / showers / washup / chemical disposal - somewhat dated but very clean and tidy. The shop - well stocked with organics / fair trade but didn't sell booze! In the evening all was peaceful and everyone seemed to respect each other's peace and quiet. The site has a very strong recycling ethic and this applies to pitches that are left unoccupied to recover after heavy use. We didn't try the pubs in the village but walked down to Swanage - fantastic takeaway chippie at the 'Fish Plaice' and a Budgens and Co-op to stock up on the elusive booze. Walks along the esplanade. All in all a superb couple of days, we're now trying to work out how to get some time there before next year. (oh there is an annual folk fest which we missed but was told was 'very chilled' and a Blues fest in October.
It is a two mile mostly downhill / level walk into Swanage from the site. You will pass the post office and two pubs in Langton Matravers on the way. You may prefer to get the Number 40 bus back!
The showers take tokens (25p) which you can exchange when you leave if unused. It says you get three minutes but mine seemed to last longer.
To conclude this site is perfect for a chilled and laid back stay.
Decided to try this site after reading reviews but when we arrived site full sign was up (this was a tues afternoon) but thought ask anyway, glad I did the staff were most helpful and after a bit of searching found us a decent pitch. Nice quiet site small shop that sells basics, toilet and showers although old were clean and well maintained. There are 2 pubs within walking distance about 10mins (although didn't try them) and swanage itself is about 5 mins car ride. This site is an excellent base for exploring the Dorset coast and at £14 per night not bad value all in all a very pleasant 3 days spent at a very nice site.
Beautiful place to stay at start of season, we have stayed here many times. High season this site gets very busy and we tend to avoid this time, but March, April and May are always good.
The shower facilities are little old and dilapidated, even after redecoration and refurbishment, but they are usually clean. Four showers per gender, 20p each. Generous supply of toilets.
There is a good view form the site which is sheltered from the prevailing seas winds. The main footpaths go from the site to the coastal paths and our favourite spot, Dancing Ledge.
The site shop sells almost everything you could want and is very reasonably priced. There is a good recycling ethos.
Finally got around to trying Tom's Field, having stayed at several other sites in Dorset in the past. Arrived at 1020pm on Wednesday and drove straight on to a fine pitch with hook-up. Staff are intermittently dismissive and ultra-friendly, which is interesting, at least. Facilities are fine.
Attracts a wide range of people - we got chatting to some fellow campervan users who were really charming.
We went off for the weekend to a festival, then returned on the Sunday to a different pitch. Our neighbours were just leaving, which gave us lots of space and a nice view.
Tom's Field is a superb site in my favourite location. The Square and Compass is one of the world's greatest pubs and lovely Wareham is a short busride away. Dorset is magic.
After numerous occasions trying to get on to this site- albeit on a weekend, so it has always been full- we turned up on a Tuesday, and found there was plenty of room.
It's a very pretty site, and of course everyone who reads 'Cool Camping' will want to stay there as the book gushes over it. Largely, the book isn't wrong. The site has good facilities- a well stocked shop (not sure why they had to sell Walls sausages and bacon though, when there are local butchers), and the shower and loo facilities were very clean and well maintained.
The pitches all look good, and mostly level or gently sloping. We were on the 'upper' level and there was plenty of room, although the pitch was a little close to the car track. One quibble we had was that the previous campers on our pitch didn't pick up their cigarette butts. Obviously not proper campers, and not the site's fault. At night, it is dark as the only lights are those by the shower block. This is great, and gives a feel of being somewhere really rural- even though you are in Langton Matravers.
The site has direct access to a footpath which takes you to Dancing Ledge and the South West Coast Path. We did a 5 mile walk in the evening, broken up by a lovely pint of cider in the Square and Compass pub in Kingston Matravers- worth a visit, as it's really quirky and has lovely views of the sea. There is also loads to do in this area with Swanage and all its seasideiness, to Corfe Castle, which is fantastic.
We hope to return to Toms Field. It is within walking distance of a good pub- although do check if they are doing food if you plan to eat there, as there must've been a problem on the day we were there so it wasn't serving.
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 arrived on Thursday afternoon at about 2:30pm in Whitweek. We were lucky to get a pitch, they were just about to put out the Site Full sign! Directed to the second to last pitch available which was perfect. Tucked away in a smaller area with 7 other campers, close to shop and facilities without being noisy or cramped.
The shop sold everything you could ever need: bacon, croissants, milk, eggs, cereal, sausages, fishing nets, postcards, chocolate, baked beans, toys the lot. Nice prices too. They will loan ice packs and bbq's. Very helpful staff with excellent local knowledge.
They are very environmentally aware and encourage recycling of everything. Very clean site. Fantastic showers with plenty of hot water.
There isn't a playground but our boys (age 3, 7 and 10) didn't complain once, they soon made friends and played hide and seek for hours.
We had a lovely meal at a nearby pub in the village (also dog friendly)
We walked to nearby Dancing Ledge with the dog, could have easily walked into Swanage too but always took the car! Dogs are allowed on the beaches at Studland but not Swanage.
We had a wonderful 4 days here - even bought the book! Will definitely return. Excellent back to basics campsite as it should be.
First time visitor to the site, really impressed with location, facilities and staff. Excellent location leads on to South West Coastal Path with stunning views and walks, when we arrived we just chose our pitch and set up, facilities include well stocked shop and toilet and shower block which were cleaned frequently, the staff were very helpful and infomative. If you want a quiet no frills camp site I would highly recommend this site
First time visitors to this campsite and we're not disappointed.
A real mix of flat and slightly sloped pitches and with a couple of small plots tucked away from the main fields for a more private affair! Very quiet when we arrived on the thursday but the weekend visitors meant the site was full by saturday evening.
Facilities are good - hot water/water pressure can be a bit of an issue when the site is really busy but everything is cleaned regularly so no complaints really. Shop stocks almost everthing you could want or need and at reasonable prices.
Will be going back again later on this year without doubt!
What a fabulous site, a laid back approach with just the right facilities, Dogs welcome on leads which is excellent as the coastal walks surrounding the area are superb, With easy access to Swanage about 40 mins walk, keeps the cost of parking down,
The shower blocks are basic but pipping hot, and the washing facilities hit all the right buttons, I can honestly say that this is a fantastic start to any holiday the basics are there and the shop is stocked with all that a camper needs, especially the freezing facility what a god send.
Highly recommended with a feel of tranquillity and peacefulness, this area of the coastal line is a must to visit by all levels of experience in camping, for the beginner the level pitches are an asset.
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 enjoyed our stay on this site although having telephoned to enquire about booking a pitch was told to just come along. We arrived to find the site fully booked but asked to wait for people to pack up so that we could be allocated a pitch. This took several hours but the weather was good to sit outside the shop/office. It was very busy but the pitch was OK, toilet facilities not wonderful but adequate, shop OK but not overly stocked - good on recycling etc. The village has two pubs and we managed to walk over the cliff to Swanage and back. There appeared to be regular bus services as well if you don't want to use a car all the time. Lots to see and do.
Stayed at Tom's Field for the first time this year after our usual site was full. We'd read a lot about it and had high hopes. We weren't disappointed. Good flat pitches, great location, reasonable shop. Facilities ok, nothing special, a bit tired looking maybe but functional. The best thing about the site in my view was the atmosphere. Very friendly and relaxed. We were lucky with the weather so people were sitting out and chatting and the kids could run around safely.
Site was pretty busy as it was half term but still it didn't feel overcrowded and we didn't feel hemmed in. This is beautiful part of Dorset ad Tom's Field is a good base for exploring Corfe and the steam railway (big hit with the kids even though we've done it for years) and for access to Studland. We had dinner in one of the nearby pubs which was a bit disappointing and very pricey.
I've just been on a return visit to Tom's Field and it's a great place! One of the big advantages is its location - approx half a mile from the Coastal Path at Dancing Ledge and on the edge of the village of Langton Matravers - handy for pubs and the village shop.
When I arrived in the middle of the afternoon, the shop was closed but there was a notice to set up and pay later. The people in the shop were very friendly and I can't fault the cleanliness of the showers and toilets.
As a previous contributor has said, the lack of marked pitches on such a crowded site can be a problem. Even with a tent, you need somewhere to park your car and if you go out, your space can sometimes disappear! Being charitable, some families did rather spread themselves out, leaving very little room for their neighbours. I would suggest that the site is marked out with single and double pitches and prices are set accordingly.
The site has a nice, cheap and cheerful, laid-back philosophy and it's amazing that so many people can co-exist in such a relatively small area. And it WAS nice and quiet at night (apart from the rain on the tent!)
I stayed on this site for a few months this year due to an unusual family situation. I very much enjoyed the sites beautiful setting, the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly staff.
I didn't use the shop at first but when I did was pleased to find it had a good selection of goods and the prices were not that dear. I would have liked to have seen more pasties on sale.
I was impressed with the recycling on the site everything from batteries to cardboard, no wonder the site won the David bellamy award, and the loos are cleaned without any heavy duty chemicals, just vinegar is used.
In the months I stayed the facilities were generally clean and up together. The shower / loos floor did get grubby when it rained/ the site was very busy but had always beeen cleaned by the time of my next visit.
The staff struck me as friendly and hard working. I enjoyed my long stay and would recommend the site to others.
Local facilites are good, a cinema in Wareham, beaches nearby, excellent coastal walks available, I would recommend Dancing Ledge, Chapman's Pool, Swire Head and Arne Nature Reserve as great places for a day out or a picnic. I made use of the local libraRy while I stayed, It was small but has a good selection of books.
We stayed here last year as well, in April, and really like the site because of its location. The showers are clean out of season, and the private wash basins a good idea. They also recycle as much as possible which many sites don't bother to do. It's a great site for walkers as the coast path is about 15 minutes walk away. I didn't notice any grumpy person in the shop but there weren't many people about. The shop is very well stocked with bits and pieces for camping , basic food, and secondhand books.
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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 
I usually leave reviews to my wife, but I was so taken with Tom's Field I've had to do it myself!
