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Fairway Glamping

Bell tents (added by manager 08 Feb 2022)

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Dorset glamping site next to the river Stour
On the edge of Canford Magna; Wimborne 10 minutes' drive
Rolling grass site on the old fairway of a golf course

You might call this place a calm riverside oasis or a fitting base for hiking and surfing trips. Both would be correct – Fairway Glamping is, first and foremost, a relaxing bell tent site in a quiet Dorset location. Those of you planning on venturing away from base will also be happy to find that it’s next to the Stour Valley Way (walking along here will get you to the lovely market town of Wimborne Minster and further on, the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). There are other fine places that this place might open you up to. Next to the site is a nature reserve, and a short drive brings you to the famous beaches of Bournemouth and Sandbanks in Poole. On the edge of the quiet village of Canford Magna, settling down certainly puts you in a good spot for taking in the spectacular Jurassic Coast too. What are these bells like, then? Well, they’re spacious five-metre tents and they each come with a double bed and two singles. There’s also access to well-maintained shared toilets and showers. If you’re wondering what’s in store for your tummy, firepits are available to hire on site, with street food available three times a week throughout August if you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else. Popular dining options in the local area include Wimborne's pubs and restaurants and the many eateries in Poole that run down to the quayside.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Fairway Glamping

Knighton Lane

Canford Magna

Bournemouth

Dorset

England

BH21 3AS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.78001°N
-1.9363°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3 mi Bournemouth University

3.5 mi St Johns Church

Rail

3.7 mi Branksome Rail Station

4 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

4.7 mi Poole Rail Station

Ferry

5.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

5.5 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

6.4 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

4.6 mi Bournemouth International Airport

27.8 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

Here, you might want to start close to the site and work your way outwards. Wimborne Minster (five minutes' drive) is a local historical highlight, but Kingston Lacy (15 minutes) just slightly further out is especially grand. Here, take a tour around the house styled on a Venetian palace or take a walk in the park grounds. There’s big potential for daring endeavours in Moors Valley Country Park (15 minutes), especially when it comes to the high ropes Go Ape course, cycling trails and walks with a hawk. It’s the same sort of situation in The New Forest (20 minutes), where walks among New Forest ponies, canoeing down the river and archery are some outdoorsy options. Next up are beaches, which are likely to be important, of course: buzzy Bournemouth (20 minutes) and watersports-central Sandbanks beach (25 minutes) are the big options. Christchurch (30 minutes) provides more coastline, but it joins Corfe Castle (30 minutes) as a great historical location. There are two castles in Christchurch, and Corfe Castle is certainly a spectacular hilltop ruin.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bournemouth Durley Chine	5.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	5.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Pier	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Poole Branksome Chine	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine	5.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 4 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 4.8 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 5 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 5.1 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 5.1 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 4.7 mi

White Mill 5.7 mi

Brownsea Island 6.4 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 9.4 mi

Corfe Castle 11.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Canford Heath 2.2 mi

POOLE CEMETERY 3.4 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.6 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 3.9 mi

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 4.3 mi

Local events

Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 14.7 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 15.4 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 15.9 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 16 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 21.7 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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Does Fairway Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Fairway Glamping? Here, you might want to start close to the site and work your way outwards. Wimborne Minster (five minutes' drive) is a local historical highlight, but Kingston Lacy (15 minutes) just slightly … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Fairway Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more