Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping

Farm centre with bison, elk and many other animals
Farm walk, lake, duck hide, chipmunks, raccoons and more
Playground, kids' farmyard and shop serving tea and light meals

Bush Farm is a farm centre with bison, elk and many other animals to see, tucked away in the woods at the southern end of the small village of West Knoyle, two miles from the A303. The car park is sheltered among the trees and visitors go through the gallery to collect their map for the farm walk. In the gallery are pictures of American wildlife, Native American artefacts of all kinds and 'buffalo' robes to keep you warm in winter. The farm walk is for about a mile as a circular tour round the fields where visitors can see herds of bison, (between 90-100) as well as elk, all out in the meadows. Closer to the farm yard are lakes and 30 acres of old oak woods, with picnic and play areas and home to poultry, owls, rare breed sheep and pigs, chipmunks, prairies dogs, rheas, raccoons and guanacos. Hidden in the bushes is a duck hide to watch wildlife on the bottom lake. By the gallery lawn picnic area is a playground and a children’s farmyard. Teas and light meals are served from the shop, where you can also buy bison and elk meat.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping

West Knoyle

Mere

Warminster

Wiltshire

England

BA12 6AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.08607°N
-2.21079°W

Route directions

From the A303 turn south by the Willoughby Hedge Service Station, take the country lane sign-posted West Knoyle and Bison Centre, proceed for 2 miles through the village of West Knoyle and continue straight on. At the sharp left hand bend you will find straight ahead the avenue to Bush Farm and the Bison Centre. From the A350 turn west onto the B3089, proceed to the service station, take the country lane sign-posted West Knoyle and Bison Centre, proceed for 2 miles through the village of West Knoyle and continue straight on. At the sharp left hand bend you will find straight ahead the avenue to Bush Farm and the Bison Centre.

Nearest transport

Bus

5.6 mi The Town Hall

8.3 mi Market Place

Rail

4.5 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station

6 mi Tisbury Rail Station

8.5 mi Warminster Rail Station

Ferry

27.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

27.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

29.6 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

27 mi Bournemouth International 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

Fishing and golf are both available nearby. Also in the area: - the Monarch's Way long distance footpath, passing through the village of West Knowles - Hang Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest to the village's south-east - Warminster - Longleat Safari Park - Salisbury Plain - Stonehenge.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	26.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	27 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine	29.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine	29.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Branksome Chine	29.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 4.9 mi

Longleat 7.5 mi

Wilton House 15.4 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 15.4 mi

Stonehenge 17.8 mi

National Trust

Stourhead 5 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 9.6 mi

Little Clarendon 10 mi

Westwood Manor 17 mi

Mompesson House 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Green and Around West Knoyle 1.2 mi

Hindon - Wessex Ridgeway - Tisbury - Greenwich 3.6 mi

White Sheet Hill and White Sheet Downs 3.9 mi

HATCH HOUSE 4.2 mi

FONTHILL 4.5 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 17.1 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 26.8 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 Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Bush Farm Bison Centre and Camping? Fishing and golf are both available nearby. Also in the area: - the Monarch's Way long distance footpath, passing through the village of West Knowles - Hang Wood, a Site of Special … Read more