The Barley Mow Inn
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- No-frills, rural camping field two miles from Wimborne Minster
- A 20-minute drive to Blandford Forum; 30 minutes to the coast
- Secluded pitches behind a traditional pub with thatched roof
Site type
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This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Unpowered grass caravan site
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
Voted 67% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
very accommodating and friendly…
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Liked: very accommodating and friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will return in the future, great site
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Liked: Location, pub was great, enjoyed the food also. Pub toilets available to campers overnight. Enjoyed very much
Disliked: No complaints at all
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Pleasant quiet site, few facilities, level pitches, field bumpy.
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Liked: Quiet fields with gate behind pub. Good evening meal at pub. Pleasant staff.
Disliked: Tap in car park No signage for waste water Grass long.
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Wonderful pub
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Liked: large field. Woderful Pub. Quiet Location
Disliked: Loud music by the only other guest in the field. Luckily it was nice music.
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We had a very warm welcome from the lady at the Barley…
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Liked: We had a very warm welcome from the lady at the Barley Mow, the pub its self is beautiful. We were the only people staying that night and we had a lovely quiet night. The food at the pub is excellent as is the service. Loved our stay
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Friendly pub with great wild camping experience!
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Liked: Lovely country pub with beautiful beamed restaurant. Mix of traditional and Asian food. 2 large fields for wild camping, (no ehu) basic but quiet and surrounded by woodland. Separate and basic toilet block outside pub - no showers - which is open 24 hours. Friendly and welcoming owners. Secluded pub garden.
Disliked: Nothing! We will be back!
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Close to pub…
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Liked: Close to pub
Disliked: Large groups allowed to book and have noisy party till gone 1am on first night! Second day man with dog tried attacking my dogs and then charged and barked at every other dog passing, came away and did not use last night ruined stay! Definitely not peaceful as stated
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Secluded, private pitches. On site of a lovely pub. Great food, nice…
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Liked: Secluded, private pitches. On site of a lovely pub. Great food, nice staff and locals. A wonderful peaceful break. 5 mins from Wimborne Town centre. Highly reccomended for a short break.
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Field adjacent to pub. Convenient but basic. Not too clean.
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Liked: Peaceful, plenty of room.
Disliked: Toilets in pub were dirty. No chemical toilet disposal. Litter had been left in the field. Not cheap considering very basic.
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Lovely pub in a country setting friendly staff clean facilities
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Liked: The food in the pub an the service were fantastic definitely returning
Disliked: The bin area smelt nasty an there rats this could be improved
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Features
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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Type
Pub campground
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
The Barley Mow Inn
Long Lane
Broom Hill
Dorset
England
BH21 7AH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82036°N
-1.95617°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 12.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 12.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Durley Chine | 12.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Alum Chine | 12.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Pier | 13 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.6 km
Adventure Wonderland 9.3 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 12.6 km
Bournemouth Pier Beach 12.9 km
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 12.9 km
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 5.5 km
White Mill 7.6 km
Brownsea Island 14.7 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 19.5 km
Corfe Castle 21.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.1 km
Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.5 km
KINGSTON LACY 5.5 km
CRICHEL HOUSE 6.5 km
Canford Heath 6.7 km
Local events
- Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)
Wareham, England 24.6 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 25.2 km
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 26.4 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 27 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 34.8 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.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does The Barley Mow Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Barley Mow Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Barley Mow Inn? As well as being close to walks in Moors Valley Country Park & Forest (20 minutes by car), the Barley Mow Inn is half an hour’s drive from Bournemouth, so on sunny … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Barley Mow Inn?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.