Parley Court Camping

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  • Family-owned site in the small village of Parley Green, Dorset
  • A 15-minute drive from Christchurch and Bournemouth town centres
  • Riverside location by the Stour; fishing available with a license
Parley Court Camping is a family-run site in Dorset that’s 15 minutes' drive from two stunning seaside towns. Whether you're after strolls around the priory and boating trips in Christchurch or fancy the sandy beaches, pier and bright lights of Bournemouth, staying at Parley Court Camping means you can get there in a matter of minutes. The site is also an easy quarter of an hour's drive from the western edge of the New Forest National Park. This relaxed site is small in scale and has a fairly back-to-basics approach to camping, but toilet and shower facilities are available. It's also possible to fish on site from the riverbank (contact Ringwood & District Anglers Association in advance for a licence). Set on the edge of Parley Green, this site is about a mile and a half from Hurn, where there is a post office and access to the gorgeous Sopley Common nature reserve. For everything else, head to either Christchurch or Bournemouth, where there are plenty of supermarkets, restaurants, independent shops and big brand stores. The site is also a short distance from Bournemouth Airport and a mile from an aviation museum, where you can sit in the cockpit of vintage planes.

Campground type

Tent sites 35
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 July to

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 48 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A decent, no-frills site with welcoming staff and clean amenities. Handy cafe on-site. Plane spotting's a bonus, noise is generally fine. Minor gripes about loos and trolleys, but most reckon it's a winner and would come back.

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Basic campsite. Clean facilities. Helpful staff

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Ellie G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Able to choose own pitch, all areas fairly flat and plenty of options. Good location for access to beaches. Friendly staff and clean facilities. Planes as mentioned on their site not really an issue at all and Grandchildren loved seeing them go over.

Disliked I was aware of a 'humming' (?) perhaps generator that runs all night. My son (in his thirties) was not aware of it at all so likely most people would be fine with it. Not anything to do with the campsite itself so no blame whatsoever on them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely stay here again. Best most relaxed campsite.

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Stacy A.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great campsite, very helpful staff, central to most places just a small drive away very convenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good toilet and shower facilities Good location…

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Harriet H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Good toilet and shower facilities
Good location for nearby towns etc

Disliked Airplanes- can’t be helped and we were aware of these before going from other reviews, however these were louder than expected (did get us up and ready for the day though 😂)

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We thought it was an anazing…

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Halina E.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We thought it was an anazing stay very relaxed and well organized we would highly recomend

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Really great campsite, suitable for families.…

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Stephen S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Really great campsite, suitable for families. On site facilities spot on and staff in shop/bar really positive. Beer and food well priced. Enjoyed ourselves.

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Clean and tidy, no issues!…

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Georgia H.

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Clean and tidy, no issues!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Is a lovely place to stay.…

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Samantha H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Is a lovely place to stay. Lots of room to pitch up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic little campsite! We plan to come back next year!

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Faye & Ross T.

Bell tent (deluxe)

Liked We had a great stay at Parley Court this weekend. We are a family of 2 adults, 2 children and stayed in the deluxe bell tent. It was a lovely tent - airbeds and bedding all made up. It was very cute. Everyone was so friendly, it was so nice to see the children mixing with each other, playing and sharing their footballs, swing ball etc.

It was a clean site, plenty of bins available. There was an equestrian centre next door and you could get fairly close to the horses in the next field. Parking was good and it was a very short walk to the tents with wheelbarrows provided to help carry luggage.

The pressure and heat of the showers were good. Plenty of toilet roll, hand wash and spray available. Shops were close by and it was about 20 mins drive to Bournemouth pier.

The owners were really friendly and we would definitely come back.

Disliked The showers were a little untidy but that's to be expected on a campsite when people are sharing facilities. Most of the time people were respectful of shared facilities. I would advise flip flops in the shower area and it was a bit difficult to change as the cubicle is small and due to the condensation, it is not ideal to put your clothes down on the bench or hang against the wall (I put Joggers on after drying and went back to the tent to get dressed).

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Everything alright, clean and nice…

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Agnieszka F.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything alright, clean and nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

All amazing…

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Agnieszka F.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked All amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Parley Court Camping

Hurn

Christchurch

Dorset

England

BH23 6BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77413°N
1.85531°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 km Bournemouth University
5.3 km Bournemouth Station
6.6 km County Gates
Rail
5.2 km Pokesdown Rail Station
5.3 km Bournemouth Rail Station
6.4 km Christchurch Rail Station
Ferry
6.7 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
7.2 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
7.3 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
1.7 km Bournemouth International Airport
40 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Aviation Museum: 15 minutes' walk - South Coast Karting: 15 minutes' walk - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes' drive - New Forest National Park: from 15 minutes - Christchurch Harbour: 15 minutes - Bournemouth Pier: 15 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park: 15 minutes - Poole: 30 minutes - Corfe Castle: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 6.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 6.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 6.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 7.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 0.7 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 6.1 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6.4 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.6 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 6.6 km

National Trust

Brownsea Island 12 km

Kingston Lacy 13.1 km

White Mill 14.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 15.9 km

Corfe Castle 20.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 1.7 km

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 4.7 km

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 6 km

LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 6.2 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 8.5 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 40.5 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 Parley Court Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Parley Court Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Parley Court Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Aviation Museum: 15 minutes' walk - South Coast Karting: 15 minutes' walk - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes' drive - New Forest National Park: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parley Court Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please report to the Golf centre on arrival, reception is on the right hand side.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parley Court Camping? From $51.85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.