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
Set on a working alpaca farm in the Dorset countryside, Snooks Farm Alpacas is a splendid spot for the whole family, just three miles from Ferndown and two minutes' walk away from the River Stour. The free-range sheep and roaming goats should keep the kids entertained for hours – and there are also free-range duck and chicken eggs for sale here too. There are plenty of nearby attractions for a week of adventure. You can spend the day exploring the seaside resort of Bournemouth or take in the spectacular views of the New Forest; both within 20 minutes' drive. A skiing and snowboarding activity centre is only 10 minutes away, and Bournemouth airport is close by too (making this a handy pre-flight stay or base for the popular airshow). For food and drinks, the shops and pubs of West Parley are a five-minute walk away and barbecues are permitted on site. Dogs are not allowed on site.

Campground type

Camper sites 2
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
5

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This farm campsite offers a unique experience with friendly animals, including alpacas & llamas, roaming into fields. Pitches are level, with a peaceful atmosphere & choice of location. Hosts are welcoming. Basic facilities are clean. Some noted airport proximity & occasional plane noise. Recommended for a relaxed, back-to-basics farm stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very easy going. Nice pub within a 10 min walk and a supermarket.

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
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10
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
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10
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No rating
Steven J.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Loved it. The host was happy and cheerful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, the animals were friendly 😀…

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8 out of 10
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10
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10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
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No rating
Jo Ann R.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely site, the animals were friendly 😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved our time here, we originally booked for one night but…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7
Lauren R.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked We loved our time here, we originally booked for one night but needed up booking another night. My boys loved being able to roam free and connect with the animals. The emu's, goats, sheep and alpachas were friendly. The facilities were clean and smelt great. Chris was a great host and family was friendly. Definitely coming back!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The alpacas…

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3 out of 10
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4
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4
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No rating
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2
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2
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2
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1
Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The alpacas

Disliked It was like driving into a junk yard!
You could park where you like but some people parked disrespectful, they were so close we could only just open our back door.
The place is in need of lots of Tlc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi
Thankyou for your feed back Lisa, this is a working farm not a junk yard!
You all have lots of room with no allocated pitches, we cannot control how you park, and if you were unhappy there was plenty of room for you to move!

The owners well lovely and informative…

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5 out of 10
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4
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7
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4
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2
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10
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No rating
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6
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The owners well lovely and informative

Disliked The camp site is just an empty field,
With poor facilities.

My partner and I left shortly after arriving and found another camp site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your feedback although I'm not sure what you were expecting when coming to an alpaca FARM
Toilets maybe basic but they are clean.
Animals are there to see and enjoy.

A lovely and quiet off grid camping spot surrounded by alpacas, llamas,…

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9 out of 10
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8
Value for money
10
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8
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Kevin M.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked A lovely and quiet off grid camping spot surrounded by alpacas, llamas, sheep and goats.
A ten minute walk to the local watering hole that serves up great pub food, local shoes and cider.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches

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10 out of 10
Location
9
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9
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Neil A.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site - will definitely stay again

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9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Mike T.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Basic facilities as described but very clean. Lovely to meet…

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10 out of 10
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10
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No rating
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Karen S.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, safe site and toilets available

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Hayley C.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Snooks Farm Alpacas

Church Lane

West Parley

Ferndown

Dorset

England

BH22 8TR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77165°N
1.87893°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Bournemouth University
3.2 mi Bournemouth Station
3.5 mi County Gates
Rail
3.1 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
3.6 mi Branksome Rail Station
3.7 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
Ferry
4.8 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
2.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport
25.8 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

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 are also play and adventure areas to keep the kids happy. The nearby village of Bovington will satisfy both history buffs and wildlife lovers, with its Tank Museum and ape rescue centre. Or hop over to Weymouth – under an hour away – with its lively beach and impressive sea life adventure park. The seaside town of Poole is also well worth visiting. The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is open seven days a week. The picturesque county town has a number of attractions for those looking for culture, including Athelhampton House and Gardens and the 256-acre Sculpture Park & Gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Pier 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 3.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Alum Chine 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 1.5 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 3.5 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 3.8 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 3.8 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 3.8 mi

National Trust

Brownsea Island 6.7 mi

Kingston Lacy 7.2 mi

White Mill 8.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 9.3 mi

Corfe Castle 12.1 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 1.8 mi

WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 2.7 mi

LOWER CENTRAL GARDENS, UPPER CENTRAL GARDENS AND COY POND GARDENS 3.4 mi

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 4.4 mi

Canford Heath 4.4 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 24.1 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.

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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
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Snooks Farm Alpacas? From $29.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.