Fun on the Farm: Your West Dorset Adventure Awaits

Welcome to Crabbs Bluntshay Farm Campsite, a 65-acre working farm located in the stunning Marshwood Vale of West Dorset. Our farm is home to a variety of animals, including beef cattle, suckler cows, sheep, and geese, as well as three small orchards.

About Crabbs Bluntshay Farm

Situated In The Beautiful Marshwood Vale

Crabbs Bluntshay Farm is situated in the beautiful Marshwood Vale, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bluntshay derives from the Saxon ‘Haeg of Blundell’ – The Hundred belonging to a man called Blundell.   A small working farm of 65 acres.   It has been farmed by the same family for nearly 100 years originally being a dairy farm until 1978.

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Get Hands-On with the Animals At Crabbs Bluntshay Farm

At Crabbs Bluntshay, we believe in providing a hands-on farm experience for visitors, especially children. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to help care for our geese, and if the cows and sheep are indoors during late spring or early autumn, children will have the chance to stroke them.

What People Say After A Visit

Testimonials & Feedback

Spending time with us in the beautiful countryside, here are what some of our guests have said in our campsite feedback & testimonials

Farming Life At Crabbs Bluntshay Farm

Life on the farm at Crabbs Bluntshay is a combination of hard work and rustic charm. The farm itself is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Despite the demanding work, the farm team here at Crabbs Bluntshay Farm are proud our way of life and happy to share our knowledge and experiences with those who visit.

Whether you’re interested in learning about local history, traditional Dorset farming techniques and features or just want to experience the peaceful beauty of the Dorset countryside, a visit to Crabbs Bluntshay is sure to leave a lasting impression.   Here is a photo gallery of just some of the animals found on the farm.

Crabbs Bluntshay Farm Campsite About The Old Farm Building
About The Farm

Environmental Schemes

The farm has been involved with various environmental schemes since 1999 which were instrumental in planting a new orchard, creating a new hedgerow, erecting a bridge across the River Char and instigating a circular conservation walk.

The circular walk around the farm (guided or unguided) encompasses ten fields with easy access to each one either by stile or farm gate. There are many features to observe.

Crabbs Bluntshay Farm Produce To Buy From The Farm
Farm Produce

Home Grown Produce Buy From The Farm

Flowers, fruit and vegetables produced on the farm, including sunflowers, dahlias and tomatoes are sold in season. Eggs are also sold from our hens.

All of the farms produce is available to campers and caravanners staying on the campsite and bare essentials are sold at the farm gate to locals.

Dorset History

The Farms Circular Walk

The circular walk around the farm (guided or unguided) encompasses ten fields with easy access to each one by a farm gate. There are many historical features to observe including.

  • An ancient sheepwash with its associated water system meandering through the farm was used for hundreds of years to wash sheep prior to shearing.
  • There are three examples of the ridge and furrow surface drainage system which was ploughed by oxen in the Middle Ages.
  • A cob clay pit is situated in one field where clay was extracted to build cottages and farm buildings in the local area.
  • There are three sites dating back to the 1700s where retting ponds for the processing of flax and hemp are to be found.
  • Alongside one of the orchards flows a ditch which was dug out to a depth of 6 feet to provide a leet of water to run an undershot mill in operation 200 years ago.
  • Around the farmyard is a cider cellar where Victorian cider making equipment is housed.
  • The cowstall, which housed animals until about 1978 was originally a skillen – an open sided building dating back to Victorian times.
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Facilities, Amenities and Attractions

Guests can enjoy a range of facilities, amenities, and attractions, from local beaches to historic churches, shopping options, and nearby walking destinations, all in close proximity to the famous Jurassic Coastline.

In the village of Whitchurch there is the St Candida and Holy Cross Church (over one thousand years old), which is famous for having its own patron saint (St Wite) buried within its shrine. The shrine is still a place of pilgrimage and healing today. 

Near the church, there is a children’s playground area next to the Village Hall.

The site is close to the Liberty Trail (a walk from Lyme Regis to Ham Hill to commemorate the Monmouth Rebellion). The national cycle Sustrans route can be joined less than half a mile away.

The circular walk around the farm (guided or unguided) encompasses ten fields with easy access to each one either by stile or farm gate. There are many features to observe

Charmouth has a Heritage Coast Centre close to the beach where one can join a guided walk to find out how and where to find fossils.

Within easy driving distance are Chesil Beach, Forde Abbey and Gardens, and The Swannery and Gardens at Abbotsbury. For those enjoying walking other local beauty spots are Pilsdon Hill, Stone Barrow Hill and Lambert’s Castle. 

Farming Experience West Dorset

A Unique Activity Farm Experience in Dorset

Whether you’re a family looking for a fun and educational stay or just want to spend some time in the beautiful countryside, Crabbs Bluntshay offers a unique activity farm experience like no other. Come and join us for a fun-filled and memorable camping experience in Dorset!

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