Longthorns Farm

Alpacas ladies and babies (added by manager 10 Oct 2011)
Alpacas ladies and babies
Winter at the campsite.
Billy the alpaca , one of our favourite walkers
View from the hill at lulworth cove
Eco loos, in the glamping field.
Woodland walk
Relax by a fire pit available to hire fro longthorns
Beautiful flowers
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  • Rural family site within strolling distance of Monkey World
  • Alpacas, horses, sheep and chickens all on site to meet
  • Eco toilet and shower block with family bathroom added in 2017
Wake to the gentle sound of neighbouring gibbons and their cousins at laidback Longthorns Farm, an attractive eco-friendly and rural site close to Dorset’s jaw-dropping Jurassic coastline. After a busy day exploring Dorset, toast marshmallows over the embers of your firepit and kick back for a bit of stargazing, before settling down in these peaceful surrounds for the night... You can stroll directly into Monkey World from Longthorns Farm to eyeball your primate neighbours, and guests regularly spot deer, rabbits, buzzards and owls along the woodland trail. There's plenty more fluffy fauna about: horses, sheep and chickens are among the friendly farm animals on site, along with several alpacas which guests can walk during their visits. Alongside the aforementioned green approach at Longthorns Farm, a new eco-friendly and swish toilet and shower block with family/disabled bathroom, hand dryers and hairdryers was added in 2017, using recycled, reclaimed and recyclable products where possible inside and out. A new reception area was also added in 2017, which sells local produce and grocery essentials, as well as local handmade natural alpaca products.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Longthorns Farm

Longthorns

Nr Bere Regis

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 6HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70162°N
-2.21928°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi Post Office
4.9 mi Red Lion
8.4 mi East Street
Rail
1.4 mi Wool Rail Station
4.1 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
4.6 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
10.3 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
17.8 mi Bournemouth International 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

Ditch the wheels; there are two fab family attractions within walking distance of Longthorns Farm: Monkey World, right next door, and Bovington Tank Museum, a 20-minute walk away, which puts on action-packed displays during the school holidays. Fossil fans, beach buffs and nature lovers will love having the Jurassic Coast within such easy reach: lovely Lulworth Cove is only 10 minutes away by car, and other famed spots such as Durdle Door and Chesil Beach are just a little further along the coast. For country piles, try Lulworth Castle and grounds; for culture, there’s Thomas Hardy’s country cottage; or for more urban pursuits, head to Bournemouth, Dorchester or Poole, all with top turist attractions, shops and restaurants of every flavour. There are also local markets and lots more in the smaller nearby towns of Wareham and Swanage.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lulworth Cove 5.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Durdle Door East 6 mi Sea N/A Excellent N/A Excellent
Durdle Door West 6.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay 7.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ringstead Bay 7.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 0.3 mi

The Tank Museum 1.1 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.3 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 5.9 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 7.7 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 1.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 7.8 mi

Corfe Castle 8.3 mi

Max Gate 8.9 mi

White Mill 9.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 1.5 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.3 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5.3 mi

West Lulworth Circular 5.4 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 5.6 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 4.5 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 4.7 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.1 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 29.4 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 Longthorns Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Longthorns Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Longthorns Farm? Ditch the wheels; there are two fab family attractions within walking distance of Longthorns Farm: Monkey World, right next door, and Bovington Tank Museum, a 20-minute walk away, which puts on action-packed … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Longthorns Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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