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
Campground type
- 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
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
View prices & bookBell tent (basic)
6 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 55 (GBP 55)
View prices & bookBell tent (deluxe)
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 95 (GBP 95)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
90% 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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Clean and tidy, no issues!…
Bell tent (basic)
Liked Clean and tidy, no issues!
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Is a lovely place to stay. Lots of room to pitch up.…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Is a lovely place to stay. Lots of room to pitch up.
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A fantastic little campsite! We plan to come back next year!
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…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Everything alright, clean and nice
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All amazing…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked All amazing
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Only stayed for 1 night. Didn’t use the showers so can’t comment…
Bell tent (basic)
Liked Only stayed for 1 night. Didn’t use the showers so can’t comment but the toilets were clean enough. We stayed in a bell tent and was surprised to see camp beds provided, which was nice and saved us having to pump our air beds up. It is right next to the airport so some noise but this wasn’t a problem. I did hear some music from nearby after 10pm but it wasn’t loud enough to be a nuisance. It’s not far to walk from the car park to the field and there were a few trolleys to use. There were a few people using them in the morning when packing away so could be handy to take your own. Plenty of space for the children to play and there were some people fishing. Overall a nice basic site for what we needed and there is a bar but we only visited for a take away coffee.
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Me and my sisters had a relaxing time tent was already set…
Bell tent (basic)
Liked Me and my sisters had a relaxing time tent was already set up and they also set up air mattresses so that was nice we didn't have to do that gave us more relax time.
Disliked The time to be quiet which is 10pm it did put a damper on ours sister's 40th birthday as me and my sisters don't all get together often and felt like we couldn't do much after 10pm.
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Great campsite
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Location, nice facilities. Good all round
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Very welcoming
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Loved it!
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Good place…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Good place
Disliked Smell around
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Parley Court Camping
Hurn
Christchurch
Dorset
England
BH23 6BB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77413°N
1.85531°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bournemouth Manor Steps | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Pier | 6.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 7.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Parley Court Camping? From $51.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.