St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

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Non-electric pitches
Non-electric pitches
Tents and tourers are welcome on site
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  • Friendly site 20 minutes' drive from the centre of Bournemouth
  • Sociable atmosphere that respects guests' peace and quiet
  • Dogs welcome; water-based activities nearby in Bournemouth
If your destination is Dorset-based, farm yourself out to the friendly folk at St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park. Just a 20-minute drive from the centre of Bournemouth, half an hour from Poole and 15 minutes from the New Forest National Park, it should make an excellent base to get out and explore from. This is a place that has sparkling clean loos, toasty hot water for showers and washing up, and well-marked-out pitches – clearly the owners know what guests want. Canine campers are also welcome too. If you want to sizzle your own sausages, saving one for the dog, you can exchange gas cylinders on site. There are two major supermarkets within five minutes’ drive, two pubs within a mile and a number of nearby restaurants if you’re feeling lazy/thirsty. St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park is a sociable but quiet site and has a 'no noise after 11pm' policy – most welcome if you’re getting up at the crack of dawn for some seaside exploring. The security gates are locked at night for safety and security; there's overnight parking outside of the security gates if you need it, so check at reception to find out the exact times the gates are opened and closed.

Campground type

Tent sites 70
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Camper sites 70
RV sites 70
Open now
Opens February 14
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that requests for adjacent pitches cannot be processed. During the low season the water in shower block may be reduced to two hours in the morning and one in the evening.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 14 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campsite gets high marks for its prime location, spotless facilities, and welcoming staff. Sites are usually roomy and kept up well. Guests rave about the awesome playground, soft play barn, and nearby conveniences. Most visitors loved their stay and plan to come back, though a few noted dated facilities, occasional road noise, and inconsistent shower water pressure. A solid choice, especially for families.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great shepherds hut. Lovely site. Staff…

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Kevin D.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Great shepherds hut. Lovely site. Staff very nice too. Breakfast van was a real treat too.
Highly recommended

Disliked Too short a trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site for a base camp.

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Rachel S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Shower/toilet block was clean (as much as can be with multiple people, grass and mud). Good washing up facilities. Kids loved the park - lots of different equipment to use. Ice pack freezing very handy although we found the last night it didn't freeze as someone left the lid of the freezer ajar. Nice spacious pitch, when you give your tent dimensions I think this helps to choose a pitch as some were much smaller than ours.
Campsite very easy to find and located close to local Lidl and Sainsbury's. Close to Bournemouth beach and Farmer Palmer's

Disliked Location of pitch. Unfortunately we have 3 young children 2,4 and 8 and our pith was right next to a river with short river bank. It was quite stressful making sure the children didn't go near the edge which of course they wanted to. We used the tent sideways and the car to block as much as possible. I'd have thought looking at our booking and the 3 children we'd have been placed a little further away.
The roads around the campsite are very narrow and when it's busy you have to just hope you don't meet an oncoming car.
Campsite not close enough to walk into the new forest but it's a short 10 mins drive to the edge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff well done 10/10

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Gary I.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We really liked r stay everyone so friendly and helpful during our two days stay I must say it's 0ne of our favourite places well done, 10/10

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family site

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Bradley S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Amazing family campsite, Park was great and soft play was a very welcome addition! Very quiet few days for us which was perfect for our children. Shops and petrol very close drive away

Disliked Very small hum from road at night, not even to keep our family up but we are heavy sleepers

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Will not book again

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked How helpful they were when first arrived

Disliked Pitches far to small and not level, infestation of ants, showers/ toilets only cleaned on a weekend, didn't see anyone clean during week, gates locked at 23.00hrs so couldnt access campsite after this time, when barriers meant to be reg recognition.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Its a lively site with lots…

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Nicole J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Its a lively site with lots of people and families. Access to pay area and play barn was amazing for our 14mnth old. Cows in the back field grazing was cool and being able to walk to restaurants and shop was really handy and good location for visiting New Forest, Poole and Bournemouth

Disliked Toilets/showers very basic and abit of a walk if staying in the back field. Management of plots could have been better as we were put in a drive way through to the end of the field which wasn't ideal but then on night 3 (we stayed 4 nights) everyone else left our field and 1 arrival came, who was put in the pitch directly opposite. Very odd considering the amount of other space available and it made the drive through even tighter, not ideal for kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with local shops

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Alan H.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent pitches, showers, toilets, electric hook up. Friendly staff, area clean & safe with shops, Lidl, Greggs & McDonald’s very near.
We had a wonderful stay.

Disliked Next to a busy road so some traffic noise but it’s not overwhelming and would not put us off.
No WiFi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely level pitches within well kept grounds.

Disliked Very basic washroom facilities that require a refresh. Showers were not the cleanest and it’s very hard having to press the on button as they only remain on for about 20-30 seconds. Low water pressure. Not enough pegs for clothes/towel.
Toilets difficult to flush due to water pressure.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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Graham K.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I arrived with my Camper van Lady on reception very friendly on arrival ,allocated a nice quite spot .The pitches are well spaced with plenty room .The site is well looked after and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very enjoyable stay, plenty of room…

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Ed B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very enjoyable stay, plenty of room between pitches.
Showers and toilets clean and plenty of hot water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Ringwood Road

Bournemouth

Dorset

England

BH22 0AQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81311°N
1.86731°W

Route directions

The site is just off the A31, opposite the Esso petrol station at Pinehurst Road. Look out for the big blue sign in the farm fields on your left as you head towards Ferndown from Ringwood.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Meeting House Lane
5 mi Bournemouth University
6 mi Bournemouth Station
Rail
5.9 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
6 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
6.3 mi Christchurch Rail Station
Ferry
6.7 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
2.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport
24.1 mi Southampton Airport

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.

Local attractions

St Leonards Farm is one of the closest sites to Bournemouth, with sandy beaches only seven miles away. There’s loads to do nearby if you’re feeling full of beans – try watersports such as windsurfing, sailing or surfing at Bournemouth’s artificial reef, or get busy with some go-karting, dry slope skiing, golf, fishing or horse-riding in the scenic surrounding countryside. Feeling a bit tired after all that sporty exertion? Take a picnic to nearby Moors Valley Country Park, which has a golf course, cycling routes and outdoor play area, or have a family day out at a plethora of local attractions including Paultons Park, Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum and Wimborne Minster Model Town. Kids will likely enjoy fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast, and if they’re disappointed by not finding a T-rex skeleton right there and then, you can take them along to the Dinosaur Museum at Dorchester, then spoil them with a day out at Adventure Wonderland less than three miles from the park. The site is also an ideal stopover point for the Poole or Portsmouth cross-channel ferries.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 6.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 2.8 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 6.4 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6.6 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.7 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 6.7 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 7.2 mi

White Mill 8.5 mi

Brownsea Island 9.5 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.2 mi

Corfe Castle 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 2.2 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.2 mi

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 3.8 mi

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 5.5 mi

AVON TYRRELL 5.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 25.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park? St Leonards Farm is one of the closest sites to Bournemouth, with sandy beaches only seven miles away. There’s loads to do nearby if you’re feeling full of beans – try watersports … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park? From $29.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.