Snooks Farm Alpacas
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- Peaceful, family-friendly coastal location on a working alpaca farm
- Bournemouth and the New Forest within 20 minutes' drive
- Two minutes' walk from the River Stour and five from shops and pubs
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass RV campsite
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
This laid-back farm campsite offers a unique alpaca and farm animal experience. Pitches are level & spacious. Owners are praised for helpfulness. Basic facilities but peaceful setting is a highlight. Near amenities & Bournemouth. Occasional aircraft noise.
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Level pitches
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great little place to stay friendly owners who took the time to have a chat about the farm animals
Facilities are clean
Disliked Nothing
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Great site - will definitely stay again
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great level site.
Really friendly hosts
Brilliant animals
We live with an airport nearby so the occasional planes didn't bother us - actually it was nice looking up.at folks going on holiday when we were already on holiday ourselves 😁
Disliked Only 2 loos (that I could find).
Not a huge problem for most of the day, but quite busy first thing in the morning.
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Great site. Basic facilities as described but very clean. Lovely to meet…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great site. Basic facilities as described but very clean. Lovely to meet the alpacas, emus, and llamas. Site sells eggs and honey. The site managers were friendly and helpful. We would visit again.
Disliked Nothing.
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Friendly staff, safe site and toilets available
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked This site is a little gem! We arrived and were greeted by a lovely lady who explained everything we needed and said was available if needed anything.
Honey and eggs available to buy (both delicious)
We had visiting alpaca pop by and hop over the fence super cute and no bother. Animals on site were lovely.
Toilets were lovely and clean on arrival and was only a bit messy when we left due to grass from peoples feet. Did take own loo roll and left in the loos although was some there when arrived.
Kids played and enjoyed seeing the planes and the red jets going over. We will certainly be back! Site felt safe travelling as a mum with two boys this was really important for me.
Took rubbish with us. Already discussing with other camp friends when we can visit together.
Disliked Nothing! Toilets, water available
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Would definitely visit again and recommend
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Friendly helpful hosts, great animal watching, very flat level field to pitch wherever you liked. Supermarket at end of the road and bus stop into Bournemouth etc. Yes there are planes but they are not continuous and did not detract from what was otherwise a very quiet site. Good internet signal.
Disliked nothing
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Never again, untidy, 2 toilets for over 40 people! very disappointing.
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Alpacas, friendly
Disliked Place is a dump, Old rotting caravan up in a hedge row the whole place just needs a general tidy up, PERMANENT people living in motorhomes with loud music and staring at you is very off putting! The place is a very very small field they let way too many people on site for the size of it.
Very risky letting Lamas roam free with the campers they are nasty spitting. Alpacas jump the fence also.
NO toilet roll, NO Showers, NEXT TO AIRPORT 747 taking off!!!!!! Direct flight path.
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We enjoyed the stay and would visit again
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Laid back feel, exactly as described so no surprises.
Communication was great and on site team super helpful.
Level pitches and Kids loved seeing the animals.
Disliked Even though it was a small site, it was popular and quite busy so queues for toilets were long at times. Could benefit from another couple of toilets.
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Ideal for families with children
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked We had a really warm welcome from the owners and they are so helpful and friendly and easy to contact if necessary. We loved all the animals roaming around and the fact they came onto the pitch. The planes going over were loud but not that frequent or late (though early start so maybe check the flight schedule) and this might actually attract some people with children or a love of planes. The fact there is no toilet paper or hand towels in the toilets meant they were actually quite clean as there was no paper lying around.
There is a lovely walk along the river Stour nearby and, apart from the odd plane, it is very quiet. It is also nice and flat so no levellers required.
Disliked We felt the site was ideal for families as the animals and planes would be exciting for children. It is expensive if viewed as a non EHU grass pitch but you are getting free access to an animal park and possibly even an air show. However, for us personally, the site was a bit too chaotic and noisy for more than one night.
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The animals, the peace and lots of room to choose your pitch.…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked The animals, the peace and lots of room to choose your pitch.
Disliked Toilet pretty basic but fully functional
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Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Es waren keine anderen Leute da, wir konnten die Ruhe geniessen. Die Alpakas sind megasüss und ganz neugierig. Wir hatten viel Platz und durften uns hinstellen wo wir wollten.
Disliked Uns hat alles gefallen. Ein grosses Abwaschbecken um das Geschirr zu waschen wäre toll, weill wir nur mit dem Campervan unterwegs sind. Aber es funktioniert auch so.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Snooks Farm Alpacas
Church Lane
West Parley
Ferndown
Dorset
England
BH22 8TR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.77165°N
1.87893°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 Pier | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 6.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bournemouth Durley Chine | 6.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Manor Steps | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Bournemouth Alum Chine | 6.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 2.4 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 5.7 km
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6 km
Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.2 km
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 6.2 km
National Trust
Brownsea Island 10.8 km
Kingston Lacy 11.6 km
White Mill 13.3 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 15 km
Corfe Castle 19.5 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 2.8 km
WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 4.3 km
LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 5.5 km
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 7.1 km
Canford Heath 7.1 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 38.8 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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Snooks Farm Alpacas have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Snooks Farm Alpacas dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Snooks Farm Alpacas? Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, a 15-minute drive away, is ideal for hiking and exploring by bike. The Moors Valley Railway offers the chance to ride a steam train and there … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Snooks Farm Alpacas?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Snooks Farm Alpacas? From $40.33 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.