St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

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Non-electric pitches
Non-electric pitches
Tents and tourers are welcome on site
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  • Friendly site 20 minutes' drive from the centre of Bournemouth
  • Sociable atmosphere that respects guests' peace and quiet
  • Dogs welcome; water-based activities nearby in Bournemouth
If your destination is Dorset-based, farm yourself out to the friendly folk at St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park. Just a 20-minute drive from the centre of Bournemouth, half an hour from Poole and 15 minutes from the New Forest National Park, it should make an excellent base to get out and explore from. This is a place that has sparkling clean loos, toasty hot water for showers and washing up, and well-marked-out pitches – clearly the owners know what guests want. Canine campers are also welcome too. If you want to sizzle your own sausages, saving one for the dog, you can exchange gas cylinders on site. There are two major supermarkets within five minutes’ drive, two pubs within a mile and a number of nearby restaurants if you’re feeling lazy/thirsty. St Leonards Farm Caravan & Camping Park is a sociable but quiet site and has a 'no noise after 11pm' policy – most welcome if you’re getting up at the crack of dawn for some seaside exploring. The security gates are locked at night for safety and security; there's overnight parking outside of the security gates if you need it, so check at reception to find out the exact times the gates are opened and closed.

Campground type

Tent sites 70
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Camper sites 70
RV sites 70
Open now
Opens February 14
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • Please note that requests for adjacent pitches cannot be processed. During the low season the water in shower block may be reduced to two hours in the morning and one in the evening.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 14 to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 545 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campsite gets high marks for its prime location, spotless facilities, and welcoming staff. Sites are usually roomy and kept up well. Guests rave about the awesome playground, soft play barn, and nearby conveniences. Most visitors loved their stay and plan to come back, though a few noted dated facilities, occasional road noise, and inconsistent shower water pressure. A solid choice, especially for families.

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Its a lively site with lots…

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Nicole J.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Its a lively site with lots of people and families. Access to pay area and play barn was amazing for our 14mnth old. Cows in the back field grazing was cool and being able to walk to restaurants and shop was really handy and good location for visiting New Forest, Poole and Bournemouth

Disliked Toilets/showers very basic and abit of a walk if staying in the back field. Management of plots could have been better as we were put in a drive way through to the end of the field which wasn't ideal but then on night 3 (we stayed 4 nights) everyone else left our field and 1 arrival came, who was put in the pitch directly opposite. Very odd considering the amount of other space available and it made the drive through even tighter, not ideal for kids.

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Great site with local shops

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Alan H.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent pitches, showers, toilets, electric hook up. Friendly staff, area clean & safe with shops, Lidl, Greggs & McDonald’s very near.
We had a wonderful stay.

Disliked Next to a busy road so some traffic noise but it’s not overwhelming and would not put us off.
No WiFi.

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Great location.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely level pitches within well kept grounds.

Disliked Very basic washroom facilities that require a refresh. Showers were not the cleanest and it’s very hard having to press the on button as they only remain on for about 20-30 seconds. Low water pressure. Not enough pegs for clothes/towel.
Toilets difficult to flush due to water pressure.

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Would stay again

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Graham K.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I arrived with my Camper van Lady on reception very friendly on arrival ,allocated a nice quite spot .The pitches are well spaced with plenty room .The site is well looked after and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very enjoyable stay, plenty of room…

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Ed B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very enjoyable stay, plenty of room between pitches.
Showers and toilets clean and plenty of hot water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can't wait to return next August.

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Wayne C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean site
Friendly staff
Children safe
Lovely pitch and location
Dog friendly

Disliked No dislikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping site especially if you have young kids

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Natalia Z.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We loved staying here, lots of activities for kids, close to the shops , good toilets cleaned daily, close to beach destinations, felt very safe , good size pitches,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site & location. Friendly staff and enjoyed our stay.

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Kevin S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location for area. Easy access, lovely driveway with flower borders.secure gated access with no. Plate recognition barrier. Pitches nicely laid out in hedged fields. Food vans on site each evening. Free showers but need to keep button pressed to maintain flow. Safe area for small children with play park

Disliked Speed humps very severe & steep, needed to be made more gentle. Main toilet block not always in cleanest condition ,showers had no shelf with large screws for hanging cloths on . Need an update. Pitches so close I had neighbour reverse into my car! Dogs not always on leads.

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Friendly and nice site

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location and wonderful wardens, very friendly site.

Disliked Toilets/showers desperately need modernising. A little investment would really benefit the site.
Sadly no hot water for a couple of days, they had to wait for a part to come to fix it.

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Avoid at all cost!!

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Polly T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked NONE

Disliked Avoid at all cost! Pitch is small, very close to each other, even don't have any space after parking cars. There was no hot water on the second day when I took shower! It was cold water only. People were also questioning why there was no hot water for washing! The hand dryer in the female toilet didnt work on the first day and third day of my stay. People near me just put on music loudly on the three days that we stayed and they talked really loud until late at night and in the early morning!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Unfortunately we did have an issue with hot water whereby the control panel for the main water heater suffered a major fault leading to an intermittent supply of hot water. We had our Gas Safe Engineer out and parts were ordered as quickly as possible but of course that did take some time. However there showers/loos/washing up area in the first field was working throughout. Regarding noise, if you have an issue with loud music /talking after curfew, then please let staff know at the time so they can speak to those concerned and deal with the matter. We did put up signs when the hot water was off. Again sorry but there was little we could do at the time other than order the parts as quickly as possible and get them fitted.

Features

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 Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Ringwood Road

Bournemouth

Dorset

England

BH22 0AQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81311°N
1.86731°W

Route directions

The site is just off the A31, opposite the Esso petrol station at Pinehurst Road. Look out for the big blue sign in the farm fields on your left as you head towards Ferndown from Ringwood.

Nearest transport

Bus
4.1 mi Meeting House Lane
5 mi Bournemouth University
6 mi Bournemouth Station
Rail
5.9 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
6 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
6.3 mi Christchurch Rail Station
Ferry
6.7 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
2.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport
24.1 mi 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

St Leonards Farm is one of the closest sites to Bournemouth, with sandy beaches only seven miles away. There’s loads to do nearby if you’re feeling full of beans – try watersports such as windsurfing, sailing or surfing at Bournemouth’s artificial reef, or get busy with some go-karting, dry slope skiing, golf, fishing or horse-riding in the scenic surrounding countryside. Feeling a bit tired after all that sporty exertion? Take a picnic to nearby Moors Valley Country Park, which has a golf course, cycling routes and outdoor play area, or have a family day out at a plethora of local attractions including Paultons Park, Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu Motor Museum and Wimborne Minster Model Town. Kids will likely enjoy fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast, and if they’re disappointed by not finding a T-rex skeleton right there and then, you can take them along to the Dinosaur Museum at Dorchester, then spoil them with a day out at Adventure Wonderland less than three miles from the park. The site is also an ideal stopover point for the Poole or Portsmouth cross-channel ferries.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 6.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 2.8 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 6.4 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 6.6 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 6.7 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 6.7 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 7.2 mi

White Mill 8.5 mi

Brownsea Island 9.5 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.2 mi

Corfe Castle 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 2.2 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.2 mi

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 3.8 mi

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 5.5 mi

AVON TYRRELL 5.8 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 25.2 mi

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 St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park? St Leonards Farm is one of the closest sites to Bournemouth, with sandy beaches only seven miles away. There’s loads to do nearby if you’re feeling full of beans – try watersports … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at St Leonards Farm Caravan and Camping Park? From $29.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.