St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

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Tents and tourers are welcome on site
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  • Friendly site 20 minutes' drive from the centre of Bournemouth
  • Sociable atmosphere that respects guests' peace and quiet
  • Dogs welcome; water-based activities nearby in Bournemouth
If your destination is Dorset-based, farm yourself out to the friendly folk at St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park. Just a 20-minute drive from the centre of Bournemouth, half an hour from Poole and 15 minutes from the New Forest National Park, it should make an excellent base to get out and explore from. This is a place that has sparkling clean loos, toasty hot water for showers and washing up, and well-marked-out pitches – clearly the owners know what guests want. Canine campers are also welcome too. If you want to sizzle your own sausages, saving one for the dog, you can exchange gas cylinders on site. There are two major supermarkets within five minutes’ drive, two pubs within a mile and a number of nearby restaurants if you’re feeling lazy/thirsty. St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park is a sociable but quiet site and has a 'no noise after 11pm' policy – most welcome if you’re getting up at the crack of dawn for some seaside exploring. The security gates are locked at night for safety and security; there's overnight parking outside of the security gates if you need it, so check at reception to find out the exact times the gates are opened and closed.

Campground type

Tent sites 70
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravan sites 70
RV & Motorhome sites 70
Open now
Opens 14 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that requests for adjacent pitches cannot be processed. During the low season the water in shower block may be reduced to two hours in the morning and one in the evening.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Feb to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper family campsite! Campers rave about the roomy, flat sites, spick-and-span facilities, and fantastic kids' play areas. Farm animals are a winner, and it's handy for shops/sights. A bit of road noise, but the peaceful vibe and helpful staff shine through. Hot water hiccups were sorted by management.

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I would love to visit again, beautiful site!

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natasha o.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked What a beautiful campsite, check in was so easy and I felt very safe as a lone woman staying the night. The toilets and showers were spotless and so warm.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Happy to go again as its a convenient location.

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Sara P.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Clean nicely laid out site with small hedges for a bit more privacy which was nice.
Morrisons bakery and cafe (everyone loves a nice bakery) with a cafe!! Chinese, Mac Donald’s all within 3 mins walking distance.
Clean toilets and showers and friendly staff. And ducks!!

Disliked Only just off the A31 which is a busy road but not too much of a problem, the donkey did burst into a loud eeyawe in the early hours but just once.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent friendly staff 👍

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Gary I.

Powered grass site

Liked Really liked the nice and relaxing 2 days at leonards farm, very nice thanks for everything 👍

Disliked N,A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location is excellent with easy road…

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John M.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Location is excellent with easy road access and local amenities within walking distance. (Lidls, McDonalds and a variety of other smaller shops. Toilets and showers were always clean and I never had to queue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a lovely relaxed wkend away and kids loved it

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Lisa S.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The park is very nice well maintained shower and toilet block are up to date and very clean always had loo roll the play park is very good for the kids and so is the soft play barn
The owners are very lovely kind friendly people it’s a lovely atmosphere
We had an amazing time kids loved it

Disliked Need more lighting in play barn it’s a little dark and scary for the kids

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay to visit the New Forest

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Chris M.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice level pitch, good toilets/showers and friendly helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great stay.V friendly owners Shops/ cafe just over road useful.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great flat pitch, powerful hot showers and the farm animal in the adjoining fields

Disliked Extremely viscous speed humps as enter the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good campsite, nice location.

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Angharad R.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Very attentive staff, friendly.
Scenery lovely. There is a lot of wildlife about and farm animals nearby to see.
Like the classic tractors.
Good security as well.
Lidl is only around the corner.
Campsite looks tidy, gardening well maintained.

Disliked Roads do get a bit flooded.
Some equipment/facilities weren't working.
Table benches looked like they need replacing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Paul B.

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Didn't like

Disliked Needed a tidy, hard standing pitches were tired, and very small. Dog walk was good but not enclosed. Electricity bollard was brocken and maybe a safety hazzard

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Friendly reception staff

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Cleanliness of the facilities , well
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Large pitch

Disliked The weather !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs 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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed

Themes

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Ringwood Road

Bournemouth

Dorset

England

BH22 0AQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81311°N
1.86731°W

Route directions

The site is just off the A31, opposite the Esso petrol station at Pinehurst Road. Look out for the big blue sign in the farm fields on your left as you head towards Ferndown from Ringwood.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 km Meeting House Lane
8.1 km Bournemouth University
9.6 km Bournemouth Station
Rail
9.5 km Bournemouth Rail Station
9.6 km Pokesdown Rail Station
10.2 km Christchurch Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
11.1 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
11.2 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
4.7 km Bournemouth International Airport
38.8 km 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

St Leonards Farm is one of the closest sites 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 get busy 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 likely 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 stopover point for the Poole or Portsmouth cross-channel ferries.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 10.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 10.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 10.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 10.9 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 11.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 4.6 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 10.3 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 10.6 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 10.8 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 10.8 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 11.6 km

White Mill 13.6 km

Brownsea Island 15.3 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 19.6 km

Corfe Castle 23.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 3.6 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 5.1 km

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 6 km

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 8.9 km

AVON TYRRELL 9.3 km

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 St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park? St Leonards Farm is one of the closest sites to Bournemouth, with sandy beaches only seven miles away. There’s loads to do nearby if you’re feeling full of beans – try watersports … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park? From $305.12 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.