Rivendell Park
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- Luxury Dorset resort set in secluded lakeside woodland
- A 15-minute drive to the New Forest, 25 to Bournemouth and 35 to Poole
- Pool, hot tub and outside terrace bar
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 04/01 and 09/30 (subject to weather conditions).
- The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 10/01 and 03/31.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- A cable measuring at least 6 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Lime 2 bedroom safari tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 6.0m length (16.4ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £420 (£420) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookRowan 2 bedroom safari tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 6.0m length (16.4ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £420 (£420) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookMaple 2 bedroom safari tent (five person)
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedrooms
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 9.0m length (16.4ft width x 29.5ft length) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £450 (£450) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Woodland primitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 4.0m width x 8.0m depth (13.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 32.0m² (344.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £110 (£110) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookAir Dome Bluebell ready tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £190 (£190) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookAir Dome Foxglove ready tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £190 (£190) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookAir Dome Primrose ready tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £190 (£190) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookAir Dome Snowdrop ready tent
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £190 (£190) 2 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookWoodman 2 bedroom mobile home
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed 2 bedrooms
Arrival daysFrom £420 (£420) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown
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Fantastic site, great swimming pool. Very good, clean, hot showers with…
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Powered grass tent campsite
Liked: Fantastic site, great swimming pool. Very good, clean, hot showers with posh toiletries available for free.
Very lovely owners who couldn’t do enough for us!
Recommend to friends Visit again
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Pool, hot tub, lovely staff, grounds, location, wonderful showers
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean, family friendly camp site
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: We loved the owner the site was spotless great facilities my daughter loved the pool. This is a great camp/glamp site
Disliked: More fire pits needed one per pitch.
I also think you could have a more expansive shop. WiFi didn’t work and signal poor in the area
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The layout of the campsite ..good size pitches Lovely pool and hot…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The layout of the campsite ..good size pitches
Lovely pool and hot tub area and clean toilets and showers .
Large fire pits/bbqs for people to use.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The spa and swimming pool was a bonus
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Rowan 2 bedroom safari tent
Liked: There nothing we didn't like, the park was amazing. The host and the handyman were so helpful, my husband is a amputee they did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. The safari tent was lovely and clean, beds where comfortable it was well equipped. Definitely dog friendly too our dog loved exploring the wood's.
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent facilities, especially hot tuba and communal fire pits.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Lovely warm hot tub and pool, beautiful grounds, communal fridges, clean and modern facilities with great showers, friendliness, communal fire pits and delicious pizza!
Disliked: It could be difficult to park - space is limited
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Well maintained, good facilities, family friendly.…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Well maintained, good facilities, family friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall was a good last minute few nights away glamping, would definitely…
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Air Dome Primrose ready tent
Liked: Overall was a good last minute few nights away glamping, would definitely return again
Recommend to friends Visit again
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Friendly and helpful staff / owners. The tent pitch was good and even and the children were able to roam about the campsite safely.
The showers and toilets were exceptionally clean, good hot showers too!
Disliked: Would ideally like a bit more space between pitches but that’s just personal choice.
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Lots of places for the kids to explore in the woods, no…
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Powered grass tent campsite
Liked: Lots of places for the kids to explore in the woods, no cars on the site and fresh made pizza on the Friday.
Quiet location and easy to get to various (beach, monkey world, country park).
Communal fridge and freezer
Disliked: Small bench in the showers would be good to put things on as some things couldn’t easily be hung up (glasses for example).
Bin by the washing up area.
A regular clearance of the communal fridge. I emptied mouldy food and milk and gave some spillages a wipe down
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 yearThemes
Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Rivendell Park
Horton Road
Horton Heath
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 7JN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85773°N
-1.921°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Bournemouth Pier | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 10.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 10.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 10.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Manor Steps | 10.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.9 mi
Adventure Wonderland 6.6 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 9.7 mi
Breamore House 9.8 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 9.9 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 5.9 mi
White Mill 7.1 mi
Brownsea Island 11.8 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 14.8 mi
Mompesson House 15.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 1.8 mi
CRICHEL HOUSE 3.9 mi
ST GILES' HOUSE 3.9 mi
CRANBORNE MANOR 4.1 mi
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 5 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 23.9 mi
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)
Newport, England 29.6 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 Rivendell Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Rivendell Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rivendell Park? Just over half an hour's drive away, Poole has plenty to offer day-trippers with its sandy beaches, handsome old town and harbour area; it's also the departure point for boat trips out … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rivendell Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rivendell Park? From $121.14 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.