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Merley Hall Farm

Back to basics Dorset site set on a working sheep farm
A 20-minute walk from Wimborne; 20 minutes' drive to Wareham or Poole
Handy location just off the A31, a few metres from the river Stour

Wild-style Dorset stays await at Merley Hall Farm, a well-maintained site based in meadows directly alongside the river Stour and two miles from central Wimborne. Located just off the A31, this peaceful site is well-placed for accessing the Wimborne Folk Festival, which runs on select dates in June with splendid music, dancing and street food.… and other local highlights include Poole, Bournemouth beach and the spectacular landscapes of the Isle of Purbeck. Once you've rolled up here and picked your pitch, there's plenty of space to go for tours of the large woodland-fringed meadow or to let the kids blow off some steam in the roped-off recreation area. This simple site is fairly low in frills, but basic temporary toilet and shower facilities are available. Please note that the site does not have electricity. Barbecues are welcome here as long as simple safety measures are followed, so in the evening you can either get toasty around a blaze or drive 10 minutes into Wimborne for evening strolls and a meal out. A wider range of evening entertainment is on hand in Bournemouth (25 minutes), where there are bars, nightclubs, cinemas and pier amusements to explore. Closer to base, you could just as easily relax on the banks of the river Stour at Canford (three miles), where there's a pedestrian suspension bridge and riverside park.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Merley Hall Farm

Julians Road

Ashington

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 1EH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.79052°N
-1.99137°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.8 km St Johns Church

8.2 km Seldown Coach Station

Rail

7.5 km Hamworthy Rail Station

7.9 km Poole Rail Station

8.1 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

Ferry

8.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

9.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal

11.6 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

11.3 km Bournemouth International Airport

47.8 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

Local attractions and amenities include: - Kingston Lacy: 15 minutes' drive - Poole Harbour: 20 minutes - Wareham: 20 minutes - Rockley Watersports Centre, Poole Park: 20 minutes - Bournemouth beach: 25 minutes - Swanage Railway Park And Ride: 30 minutes - Corfe Castle: 30 minutes - Studland: 40 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	8.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	8.9 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	11 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	11.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine	11.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 3.9 km

Adventure Wonderland 10.4 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 11.4 km

Brownsea Island 11.5 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 11.6 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 3.6 km

White Mill 5.1 km

Brownsea Island 11.6 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 16.4 km

Corfe Castle 17.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 2.4 km

Canford Heath 3.3 km

KINGSTON LACY 3.8 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 6.2 km

POOLE CEMETERY 6.6 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 31.5 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Merley Hall Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Merley Hall Farm? Local attractions and amenities include: - Kingston Lacy: 15 minutes' drive - Poole Harbour: 20 minutes - Wareham: 20 minutes - Rockley Watersports Centre, Poole Park: 20 minutes - Bournemouth beach: 25 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Merley Hall Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: Anytime

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