Acton Field Campsite – Swanage.co.uk

Camping in the rural surrounds of the hamlet of Acton will feel like wild camping, whilst giving you just the right amount of handy mod cons, such as flushing loos and hot showers.

This traditional set-up, just a stone’s throw from Swanage and many of the dramatic gems of Purbeck’s Jurassic coastline, will appeal to campers who like a quiet campsite with wide-reaching countryside views.

View of Ballard Down from Acton Field Campsite — Views across farmland toward the Purbeck Hills and the Isle of Wight

Acton Field Campsite's Reception area — Reception building

Facilities include toilets, a couple of electric points for charging devices, drinking water, sinks for washing up and hot-water showers (remember to bring some 20ps for these). Further facilities include two freezers for ice packs and two chemical-disposal points. Choose your own pitch on the spacious, gently sloping field.

Limited pitches with electric hook-ups are also available, but must be reserved in advance.

Leave the car behind and stroll down to the main road to pick up the hourly bus that runs through Langton and into Swanage one way, and over to Kingston and Corfe Castle, and on to Wareham and Poole in the other direction. Kingston’s great to visit for a walk and a pub lunch at the Scott Arms. Nearby Langton Matravers has a handy pub-cum-village store, The King’s Arms, which serves good pub grub and local beers, alongside typical village shop items, where you can grab most of the essentials.

Swanage and its sandy beaches and larger shops and supermarkets are just a ten-minute drive or bus-ride away, or a pleasant cycle-ride. If you’re bringing your bike, there are lots of great bike rides in this area – why not take the path past the pretty hamlet of Acton and its pretty cottages itself to the Spyway Dinosaur tracks.

If you’re a keen walker, you can easily access some of the Isle of Purbeck’s natural beauty spots from Acton Field, such as Dancing Ledge, St Aldhelm’s Head and Chapman’s Pool. And if you like a bit of live music, check what folk bands are playing at the Square and Compass in your adjacent village, Worth Matravers.

Noise is to be kept to a minimum after 11pm.

🔥 Open wood fires aren’t allowed here, but raised BBQs and fire pits are permitted.

🐾 Dogs are welcome at Acton Field, but must be kept on a lead