Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
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- Pre-erected bell tent site on the Parley Estate, Bournemouth, Dorset
- Five minutes’ drive to Adventure Wonderland; 15 to Bournemouth Beach
- Small shop, golf course and a golf club café for breakfast and snacks
Campground type
12
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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Beautiful bell tent (four person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Generous bell tent (six person)
6 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Would stay again, friendly, helpful staff and a nice site in general.
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Charming bell tent (four person)
Liked: Location was great and the cafe at the golf club was very convenient and reasonably priced.
Disliked: Grass could do with being cropped shorter to save on wet trainers walking through long grass.
Facilities don't match the cost for those staying in glamping bell tents, £100+ a night, but were adequate for camping setup just not a glamping setup.
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Nice area and friendly staff…
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Spectacular bell tent (six person)
Liked: Nice area and friendly staff
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Nice site would go again…
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Dazzling bell tent (four person)
Liked: Nice site would go again
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The friendliness of the staff and the simplicity of the whole site.…
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Beautiful bell tent (four person)
Liked: The friendliness of the staff and the simplicity of the whole site. Thank you for making it amazing for myself and my daughter
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Bell tent was nice area was good kids liked seeing aeroplanes taking…
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Stunning bell tent (six person)
Liked: Bell tent was nice area was good kids liked seeing aeroplanes taking off. Beds were nice and good to have a small box to put things in. Didn't use club house in evening but looked shut when we got back on site. Would use again for a overnight stop but would make sure I had a power bank with me for charging kids phones as no electric.
Disliked: No lights in tent and no toilet roll in toilets overnight would recommend taking own. No car access to pitch.
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Brilliant bell tent (four person)
Liked: Convenient for the Bournemouth air show.
Fire pits available.
Disliked: Everything else.
We paid £80 per night for the glamping tent with beds. We arrived in the evening and the airbeds were almost deflated so had a terrible nights’ sleep. Requested that they be pumped up for the next night so they left a foot pump for us to sort it out ourselves.
I also asked if we could borrow a dustpan and brush to sweep the tent out as it hadn’t been cleaned and there were bit of biscuit all over the floor. No one bothered to help with this so we had to live with it.
The shower and toilet block were old and filthy. I don’t think they can have been cleaned properly in a while.
I’ve been camping for the last 15 years and this is one of the worst sites for cleanliness and amenities. Especially seeing as I paid £160 for 2 nights. Shocking.
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From the manager: Whilst its great to hear you enjoyed the Bournemouth Airshow from our Glampsite, I'm sorry if your experience could have been better.
On the night in question, we would have been happy to switch you to an alternative Bell Tent should we have been notified of your dissatisfaction with your tent. As we are based on Parley Court Camping site (with Parley Golf their reception) it seems somehow your message never came across to us, we will bring this up with the Glampsite manager for future.
Sadly, during airshow week all prices are sky-high (no pun intended) across the Bournemouth region, therefore we do not dictate the pricing as it's soley based on demand for that particular weekend.
With regards to the cleanliness of the facilities, it does surprise me as the toilet blocks were brand new this season, but anyhow we will pass this onto the land owners who run and maintain the facilities over at Parley Court Camping and discuss this at length with them.
Warm regards
Rob H - Glampsite owner PitcbhingIt
Great site, clean, friendly, easy to find, & great view of the planes!
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Exquisite bell tent (four person)
Liked: Firepit, kindling, marshmallow extras kit
Set up
Clean utilities
Welcome text made for a super easy arrival
Disliked: Bring any extra blanket to sleep on as air beds are cold!
Don't forget matches as these aren't in the firepit kit 😊
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt
Parley Green Lane
Hurn
Bournemouth
Dorset
England
BH23 6BB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.77407°N
-1.85283°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Manor Steps | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Pier | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 0.3 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 3.8 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 4 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 4.1 mi
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 4.1 mi
National Trust
Brownsea Island 7.5 mi
Kingston Lacy 8.2 mi
White Mill 9.3 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 9.9 mi
Corfe Castle 13 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 1 mi
WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 2.9 mi
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 3.7 mi
LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 3.9 mi
Hengistbury Head 5.3 mi
Local events
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)
Newport, England 25.2 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 25.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt? Local attractions and activities include: - 18-hole golf course and driving range: on site - Adventure Wonderland (kids’ theme park): five minutes’ drive - Bournemouth Beach and town centre: 10 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Parley by PitchingIt?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.