When can I check in and check out of Snowdrop Barn Meadow?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Snowdrop Barn Meadow

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Adults-only site in a central Dorset spot close to Holtwood Forest
A 10-minute drive to Wimborne Minster; 20 minutes to New Forest
Good access to local walking trails; two pubs within two miles

Snowdrop Barn Meadow is a family-run site in the Dorset countryside, among fields close to Holtwood Forest and about 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Wimborne Minster. This is a splendidly peaceful location that’s a proper little wildlife haven, with deer often spotted in the neighbouring fields (but no kids spotted, as this is an adults-only site). There are plenty of footpaths and forest trails to wander nearby for a closer look at the local surrounds (and a couple of pubs within two miles if you’re equally interested in the local beer and something to eat). The central Dorset location is a handy one for getting out and about to all sort of days out, whether you fancy strolling through a National Trust estate, taking to the trails of the New Forest or hitting the beaches of Bournemouth and Poole (or hopping on a boat to Brownsea Island). There’s also plenty to do in the local town of Wimborne Minster – including lots of good places to eat and drink. Facilities at this quiet site are fairly minimal but guests will have access to portable toilets and wifi and are allowed to bring along barbecues and dogs (just don’t let the two get too close to each other…).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Snowdrop Barn Meadow

Holt Wood

Dorset

England

BH21 7DR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.85557°N
-1.9619°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.5 mi Meeting House Lane

8.3 mi Bournemouth University

8.8 mi St Johns Church

Rail

9.1 mi Branksome Rail Station

9.2 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

9.4 mi Hamworthy Rail Station

Ferry

10 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

10.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

11.5 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing

Airport

7.8 mi Bournemouth International Airport

27.1 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Chalbury church: 15 minutes’ walk - Horton Tower: 15 minutes’ walk - Wimborne Model Town & Gardens: 10 minutes’ drive - Kingston Lacy (National Trust estate): 15 minutes - Badbury Rings (Iron Age hill fort with avenue of beech trees): 15 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park (forest trails, lake and miniature railway): 15 minutes - Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park: 15 minutes - New Forest National Park: 20 minutes - Bournemouth beach: half an hour - Poole Harbour (watersports and boats to Brownsea Island): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	10 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	10.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine	10.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Pier	10.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Bournemouth Alum Chine	10.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Adventure Wonderland 7.6 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 10.1 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 10.3 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 10.3 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 4.4 mi

White Mill 5.6 mi

Brownsea Island 11.6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 14.6 mi

Corfe Castle 15.6 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 2 mi

CRICHEL HOUSE 2.2 mi

ST GILES' HOUSE 3.7 mi

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.1 mi

KINGSTON LACY 4.3 mi

Local events

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 16.3 mi
Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 16.6 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 16.6 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 18.5 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 22.2 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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Does Snowdrop Barn Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Snowdrop Barn Meadow? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Chalbury church: 15 minutes’ walk - Horton Tower: 15 minutes’ walk - Wimborne Model Town & Gardens: 10 minutes’ drive - Kingston Lacy (National Trust estate): … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Snowdrop Barn Meadow?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more