If your camping destination is Dorset-based, farm yourself out to the friendly folk at St Leonards Farm, which is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth, Poole and the New Forest. There are sparkling loos, toasty hot water for showers and washing up, marked-out pitches and a visiting fish and chip van at weekends – clearly these farm folk know what campers want. And canine campers are welcome too.
If you want to sizzle your own sausages, you can buy gas cylinders on site and there are two major supermarkets within five minutes’ drive, or two pubs within a mile and a number of nearby restaurants if you’re feeling lazy/thirsty. St Leonards Farm is a sociable but quiet site and has a 'no noise after 11pm' policy – perfect if you’re getting up at the crack of dawn for some seaside exploring.
Nearby attractions and activities
St Leonards Farm is one of the closest campsites 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 have at it 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 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 stop over point for the Poole or Portsmouth cross channel ferries.
Attractions near St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Must see
- Adventure Wonderland (2.9 miles)
- The Bournemouth Balloon (6.4 miles)
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (6.6 miles)
National Trust
- Kingston Lacy (7.2 miles)
- White Mill (8.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) (2.2 miles) Birdwatching
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath (3.1 miles) Walking
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill (3.8 miles) Walking
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Fun little adventure Shaunagh B. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: That you could choose where you pitch your tent. Disliked: No shop on site! |
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Great weekend at St. Leonard's!! Sara W. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: A fantastic bank hol weekend, helped by the glorious weather. Went with friends and their children too and we were altogether helping to make it a great trip together. Facilities were clean, well maintained and staff helpful and polite. The site was fairly busy but everyone staying near us were quiet and respectful of others around them. The children loved the freedom and the park. All in all, a lovely weekend with everything we needed ... Disliked: I didn't know we had to pay a £10 deposit for a gate pass, might be ignorance on my part when researching and booking but don't remember any mention of it, although it wasn't really a big deal, I just didn't actually have cash on me and couldn't do it on card, so had to get the remainder from hubby, so just would have got the cash out beforehand if ... |
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Liked: The toilet block and showers were all very clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the children loved the playground. Will definitely be returning. Disliked: Nothing |
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A lovely, well maintained and secure site with all facilities clean. Kathrynmcallister (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the fact that the site is secure. You cannot just walk in to the site, but are required to leave a refundable deposit at reception for a keycard. Disliked: I can't think of a thing! |
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Great stay at site. nicky t. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Clean and tidy site. Good shower and toilet facilities. Great location for tours. Disliked: nothing |
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Brilliant! Loved every minute would definitely return. Georgina R. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Really friendly family owned business, the husband came round and helped us pitch our tent- we were struggling! Spotless showers and bathroom with a hairdryer and plug sockets which was a great relief ! Great location to restaurants supermarkets and only a few miles to bournmouth beach. Disliked: Only the fact your not allowed disposable bbqs as we didn't bring any cooking facilities. But we understand why and will know for next time. |
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Nice experience sam m. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very nice pitches and well laid out. Nice toilet facilities. Very happy environment. Quiet, Well kept site. Easy sign in/out procedure. Really liked the fact of free pick of your pitch not demanded around. Disliked: There was no means of small supplies, really would benefit from a small shop on site for the little things needed as there is not a great local selection. Sign out front could do with being more obvious! Drove past! And theres not a great deal to do in walking distance or cycle of camp. |
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Lovely people, lovely place Sam H. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The farm setting was perfect, and the pitches were clean and clearing marked out. The showers were very nice, with plenty of space and hot water and the welcome was genuine. Disliked: That the toilet lights did not come on at 2am - we forgot a torch! |
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Liked: I liked the site. nice and big and it was not too busy being early in the season. Toilets were clean and site in general was very well kept. Lovely playground for children and one of the fields was left empty for people to kick a ball in. (probably not the case in peak season. Very friendly staff and also rest of campers. Disliked: I cannot say I disliked anything, but if you are looking to improve the site, I might suggest a small hall (barn) to be constructed on site, with maybe an old pool table and table tennis to allow kids an area to meet and play. Occasionally could be used for organised functions and perhaps even contain a small tuck shop that sells a few cold drinks and snacks. (Shop only needs to be opened for ... |
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Tent camping at St Leonards Farm, Bournemouth - GR8! lynettelmarx (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We have just spent the 3 peaceful days at st Leonards caravan site, Bournemouth and enjoyed every day of this May bank holiday. Weather was kind, pitches are very well looked after. The toilets and showers were clean, modern and tidy, the site wardens were very helpful. Shops (sainsburys, mcdonald etc) are only 5 or 10 minutes walk away and site is situated within easy reach of poole, bournemouth and other sea sites. Even enjoyed ... Disliked: None |
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Good value for money, helpful and kind wardens, lovely site. loura (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: the toilets, the location (24/7 McDonald's up the road, good bus route to Bournemouth), the wardens were helpful and incredibly friendly. Disliked: Nothing :) |
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Liked: site was very good with spotless toilet and showers Disliked: entrance to camp on duel carrageway having to go to rounabout to come back to camp but it a good site and we enjoyed our stay thanks |
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Awesome Trip made better by the wonderful facilities! James P. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We loved the location of the site, it was central to Bournemouth, Boscombe and Poole which was awesome. We were traveling with our fiend who is from Zimbabwe so having the Hunters Billtong Shop just across the road was a bonus. Disliked: We had a large tent and the site wasn't too busy but i can imagine in the summer it might be a tight. That said i would still return the staff were so kind and helpful. |
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Excellent, family friendly site, not too far from beaches!! katherine l. (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The friendly , family atmosphere, someone came over and helped me set up my tent. Disliked: people who smoked nearby, thats it!!! |
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Very nice stephen W. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site was clean. toilet block clean and washing up facilities good, We found the staff very helpfull and friendly. Disliked: The pitches were on the small side and traffic noise from the A31 |
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Liked: Good size pitch & short grass, toilet block clean. Site tidy. Staff friendly & helpful. Disliked: Road noise. Site needs updating. Chemical toilet emptying point in a dangerous position, in the middle of entrance path to gents toilet, no protection around it. In the dark is a major trip hazard. |
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Very pleasent stay David H. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Family friendly, good park etc Disliked: there was nothing that i disliked |
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Just what we were looking for. Sue_L (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Friendly Disliked: Could only stay for one night as we had to go back to work :( |
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Last minute couple of days away with a friend David M. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site and layout were very good. Facilities were clean. Disliked: There was nothing that i disliked |
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Excellent Jo W. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Quiet, friendly, no light pollution perfect for sitting & looking at the night sky. Good level pitch for camping. Very good price & dog friendly. Disliked: nothing to dislike, no shower but what do you expect for £8 per night all in! |
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An enjoyable place to stay. Amanda S. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Good value for money. Disliked: Road noise. |
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Very attractive surroundings Sandra N. (Solo traveller-female, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the surroundings and quietness of the site Disliked: Site was very hard to find. They asked me to pay extra 3.00 for my little dog, but this was not mentioned on the booking form so I refused especially as travelling alone and had paid for a double pitch.. No lights at all in toilet block after dark |
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Good clean site. Only stayed one night. Pitches were a touch on the small side. Robert C. (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Clean. Disliked: No shop of any sort |
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1 night father/ daughter, 1 tent Stephen B. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Facilities were clean and the water was hot Disliked: nothing |
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Had a good night, hope to use again with family. Jason K. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very friendly welcome and choice of pitch, Disliked: Nothing. |
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Nice simple camp site. Colin P. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: No single sex groups, quiet considerate campers/tourers. Kept nice and clean. Nearby bins. Good playpark for children. Disliked: Only one, noise from nearby A31, but only really noticeable at night. |
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family camping break Amy J. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The campsite was well organised with water taps and bins dotted all over. The ground drained away well and did not get waterlogged after heavy rain. Nice play area. Disliked: could see that pitches were quite packed together so if campsite was full, everyone would be close together. But pitch easily had enough room for tent and car plus space. |
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Well run site Jeremy v. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: I felt the site was well kept and secure. Disliked: Having spent the previous week on a small family run camp site this was very formal and the play area for the kids not very interesting. |
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Liked: Location - supermarket and take aways nearby. Disliked: A little road noise from the main road nearby. |
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Lovely flat site, good size pitches. Dawn O. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Good pitch sizes Disliked: Toilets could do with cleaning more often. |
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Quiet, clean campsite Claire L. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: How clean the site and particularly the toilet block was. Staff very friendly Disliked: No soap in the toilet block. |
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Liked: Clean Toilets/Showers. Disliked: The signage on the site needs some thought and updating. Cheap basic old signs detailing the block locations and numbers need smartening up and the blocks need renaming as "dreamy locations" rather than A, B, C etc as this gives the feel of a Stalag, or prison camp. |
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Enjoyed our stay, good site overall Christine D. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the position of camp site Disliked: the add on toilet block has very small cubicles |
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nice site Paul M. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Hot free showers Disliked: Nothing |
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Liked: lay out of site was good plenty of loos washing up areas well sign posted just a great site Disliked: nats but thats camping not sites fault |
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Nice quiet (during day) site would use again Paul J. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: We were Put in a child free field Disliked: There is a motorcycle rally in Poole on Tuesday's, the nearness to main road was noticable |
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Lovely camping park, very organised and clean ! Edina H. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: I liked everything about the park It was very clean and organized. Very good communication via phone and email as well. Disliked: non |
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had a wonderful weekend stay Heidi K. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: we were able to be next to our friends we were travelling with, site was lovely, children loved the play area, close to good facilites Disliked: one night of an inconsiderate neighbour |
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Review Caroline D. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the warm welcome, the cleanliness of the site in general, the clean toilets and showes. Hot water always available. The quiet and peacefull surroundings. Disliked: There was nothing I could fault. |
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Liked: the site layout Disliked: the mosquitos! |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed low season only
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ringwood: Meeting House Lane Coach Stop — 4.1mi
Bournemouth Uni.: Talbot Campus Coach Stop — 5.0mi
Bournemouth Travel Interchange — 6.0mi
- Train stations
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Bournemouth Rail Station — 6.0mi
Pokesdown Rail Station — 6.0mi
Christchurch Rail Station — 6.4mi
- Ferry ports
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Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing — 6.7mi
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing — 6.9mi
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing — 7.0mi
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport — 3.0mi
Southampton Airport — 24.1mi
Directions
We are located about seven miles from Bournemouth and four miles west of Ringwood just off the A31. We are just opposite the Murco petrol station at Pinehurst Road. Look out for our big blue sign in the farm fields on your left as you head towards Ferndown from Ringwood. The A31 links directly from the M27 and M3 making us very easy to drive to from London, Southampton and the Midlands via Oxford.
Permitted arrival time
From 9am or earlier by arrangement
Cancellation policy
You may cancel up to one day before the day of arrival but return of balance is at site owner's discretion. Balance will be returned if cancellation is for medical or emergency but not for change of plans or poor weather, although site owner may offer alternative dates in lieu.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
To be paid on arrival.
Bookings made after 5pm may not be read or processed until after 9am the following day, so please telephone on receiving confirmation if booking on day of arrival.
Cards accepted on the park
MastercardVisa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
No dogs allowed from 23 - 31 August.
No groups accepted via Pitchup.com - site owner also reserves right to ask for good behaviour bond.
During the winter the water in shower block is reduced to two hours in the morning and one in the evening.
Check availability at St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park…
6m x 7m (including guy ropes) non-electric grass pitch. Includes one awning.
Max. persons: 6x
Delightful two bedroom static caravan, with lounge and kitchen. Shower and separate loo. The van has electricity and mains water. It is 35ft long by 10ft wide A great quiet hideaway near Bournemouth and the New Forest. You must bring your own bed linen and towels. Picnic table and TV ...
Max. persons: 4x
6m x 7m (including guy ropes) grass pitch with 10-amp electric. Includes one awning.
Max. persons: 6x
