Downshay Farm

Downshay Farm Downshay Farm is a working family farm offering camping and caravanning. www.downshay farm.co.uk
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Downshay Farm is a working farm in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, ideally located for exploring the area. With a level pitched caravan site, complete with hook up between April and October and a campsite for tents in the summer months. Downshay looks out over the lovely views of Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills. The seaside town of Swanage is just over 2 miles away as are the sandy beaches of

Studland Bay. Local footpaths and a Steam Railway down the road also make exploring Purbeck easy. There are also many excellent pubs and restaurants within easy reach,and we are more than happy to recommend our favourite places to eat! Please email us with any enquiries (sorry, we cannot respond to enquiries on Facebook).

Looking forward to the caravan site being open next week, hooray that the wet weather has gone away! Please note that al...
28/03/2026

Looking forward to the caravan site being open next week, hooray that the wet weather has gone away!
Please note that although Haycrafts Lane (the road to us from the crossroads at Harmans Cross) is closed during April for work by Wessex Water, access to Downshay remains unaffected.
So don’t panic, you can still get to the farm. 🚐

Anyone missing their camping in Purbeck?! Try this!
11/01/2026

Anyone missing their camping in Purbeck?!
Try this!

Director Mike Leigh’s iconic tale of camping holidays and all the hazards involved. Keith and Candice Marie arrive at a Dorset campground for ten nights of idyllic bliss.

Season’s greetings to all, and a Happy New Year. Until we meet again in 2026! Love from the Pike family.
23/12/2025

Season’s greetings to all, and a Happy New Year.
Until we meet again in 2026!
Love from the Pike family.

We’ve now come to the end of our season on the caravan site. We thank all you lovely people who stayed this summer, it w...
03/11/2025

We’ve now come to the end of our season on the caravan site. We thank all you lovely people who stayed this summer, it was a good one 🌞
Already missing you, please have a happy and safe winter.

The campsite for tent camping is now closed. Thank you to all who visited; it was an unforgettable summer sun, sun, sun....
31/08/2025

The campsite for tent camping is now closed. Thank you to all who visited; it was an unforgettable summer sun, sun, sun.
The caravan site is still open until October, all details on the website.
See you 2026!!

Bank Holiday weather phenomena! Hole punch cloud (no, we didn’t know either) and early morning mist over the Castle. Pit...
24/08/2025

Bank Holiday weather phenomena!
Hole punch cloud (no, we didn’t know either) and early morning mist over the Castle.
Pitches for camping available all week until our closing date 1st September.

Pleased to help support such an important message!
21/08/2025

Pleased to help support such an important message!

The campsite is fully booked for the Bank Holiday weekend. Pitches available from Monday 25th August for the last week o...
20/08/2025

The campsite is fully booked for the Bank Holiday weekend. Pitches available from Monday 25th August for the last week of camping.
Enjoy your break everyone.

The Red Arrows passing by on their way to Swanage Carnival.
27/07/2025

The Red Arrows passing by on their way to Swanage Carnival.

Harman’s Cross Station is a short walk away- leave your car and take the Sunset Shuttle for dinner out in Corfe Castle o...
15/07/2025

Harman’s Cross Station is a short walk away- leave your car and take the Sunset Shuttle for dinner out in Corfe Castle or Swanage!

Our Sunset Shuttle starts next Thursday on the 24th of July and will be running on selected evenings until early September!

Hop aboard the Swanage Railway Sunset Shuttle and enjoy breathtaking views of the Isle of Purbeck as the sun sets over rolling hills and the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful solo ride, a romantic outing, or a family adventure, the Sunset Shuttle offers a relaxed and nostalgic way to experience the beauty of Dorset at the golden hour.

Convenient evening services make it easy to enjoy nights out in Swanage or Corfe Castle, skipping the stress of driving and parking.
Explore charming pubs, dine at local restaurants, or experience summer events — then let the train carry you home.

Take advantage of our affordable tickets, allowing travel all evening:
• Adults: £10
• Children (5–15): £5
• Family (2 adults + 3 children): £25
• Dog: Travel for free!

Already have a valid return or day rover ticket? You’re covered — ordinary daytime tickets are also valid on the Sunset Shuttle, giving you even more flexibility for your evening plans.

We’re also proud partners of the Swanage Carnival and Fireworks, Swanage Folk Festival, and Purbeck Film Festival, making the Sunset Shuttle your scenic, stress-free connection to unforgettable summer experiences.

Create golden memories with the Sunset Shuttle.

Find out more about the service here - https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/sunset-shuttle

📸Andrew PM Wright

The campsite (tents and small camper vans) is now ready for you and open for the summer! Please email or call to book. V...
04/07/2025

The campsite (tents and small camper vans) is now ready for you and open for the summer!
Please email or call to book. Vacancies most days on the tenting field.
See you soon!

19/06/2025

I have availability in the keepers hut this weekend if you want to escape to the coast to cool off 🥵
£65 per night sleeping two, dogs welcome.

Address

Downshay Farm, Haycrafts Lane
Swanage
BH193EB

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