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; a mile from Adventure Wonderland
Parley Court Camping is a family-run site in Dorset that’s 15 minutes' drive from two stunning seaside towns. Whether you're after strolls around the priory and boating trips in Christchurch or fancy the sandy beaches, pier and bright lights of Bournemouth, staying at Parley Court Camping means you can get there in a matter of minutes. The site is also an easy quarter of an hour's drive from the western edge of the New Forest National Park. Parley Court Camping makes a great base for anyone coming to this part of the world for the annual Bournemouth Air Festival; at other times of year it's a short distance from Bournemouth Airport and is a mile from an aviation museum where you can sit in the cockpit of vintage planes. This relaxed site is small in scale and has a fairly back to basics approach to camping, but toilet and shower facilities are available. It's also possible to fish on site from the riverbank (contact Ringwood & District Anglers Association in advance for a licence). Set on the edge of Parley Green, this site is about a mile and a half from Hurn, where there is a post office and access to gorgeous Sopley Common nature reserve. For everything else, head to either Christchurch or Bournemouth, where there are plenty of supermarkets, restaurants, independent shops and big brand stores.

Campground type

Tent sites 35
Rent a tent 6
Opens June 28
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Once units are pitched they will need to stay on site until the day of departure; towing vehicles will be required to park in the adjacent car park.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 28 to

Open from Sat, Jul 6 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling 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 nearby

Location

Parley Court Camping

Hurn

Christchurch

Dorset

England

BH23 6BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77413°N
-1.85531°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.9 mi Bournemouth University
3.3 mi Bournemouth Station
4.1 mi County Gates
Rail
3.3 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
3.3 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
4 mi Christchurch Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
1 mi Bournemouth International Airport
24.8 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Bournemouth Aviation Museum: 15 minutes' walk - South Coast Karting: 15 minutes' walk - Adventure Wonderland (kids' theme park): 20 minutes' walk - Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre: 10 minutes' drive - New Forest National Park: from 15 minutes - Christchurch Harbour: 15 minutes - Bournemouth Pier: 15 minutes - Moors Valley Country Park: 15 minutes - Poole: 30 minutes - Corfe Castle: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 3.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 3.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bournemouth Pier 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Bournemouth Durley Chine 4.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 0.4 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 3.8 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 4 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 4.1 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 4.1 mi

National Trust

Brownsea Island 7.4 mi

Kingston Lacy 8.1 mi

White Mill 9.2 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 9.9 mi

Corfe Castle 12.9 mi

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 1.1 mi

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 2.9 mi

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 3.7 mi

LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 3.8 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 5.3 mi

Local events

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 12.8 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 17.9 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 18.1 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 19.3 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • 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 - Adventure Wonderland (kids' theme park): 20 minutes' walk - Snowtrax Alpine Activity … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Parley Court Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Parley Court Camping? From $31.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.