Longthorns Farm offers the perfect place for camping or glamping in the heart of Dorset and close to the famous Jurassic Coast. Spacious pitches offer a relaxed atmosphere with campfires, star gazing and much needed quiet time - with the odd tank rumbling by or morning call from the gibbons next door at Monkey World. The site is on a small working alpaca and cattle farm and has plenty of woodland walks.

Award-winning site in Dorset, close to the famous Jurassic Coast

Right next door to Monkey World, and 2 minutes from the Tank Museum a fun day out for all the family

Located on a farm with an onsite woodland walk and alpacas to meet!

About Longthorns Farm

There are 47 acres at Longthorns Farm, used to produce hay and haylage. As well as being a lovely camping spot, the farm is becoming increasingly well known for its alpacas too. There are quite a number of them now - with some award winners amongst them. Longthorns Farm has a long history of farming and camping and has more recently also been hired for the private use of weddings and events, fabulous for a Wedding Weekender with The Parlour and marquee and all Longthorns has to offer As well as camping and touring pitches (with optional electric), the site also offers a range of glamping accommodation, from TippeCo tipis to shepherd's huts and eco-pods. Visitors enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the site, along with the glamping aspect.

The site is open from March to December.

Best Family CampsiteDavid Bellamy AwardBH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Excellent facilities include well maintained showers and toilets (including an accessibility room), pot wash, fridge and freezer. There is also a shop, The Parlour with pop-up bar and offering takeaways.

The aim here is to recycle and reuse wherever possible, and you'll see evidence of that around the site, with due respect to nature.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Cafรฉ / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Our dedication over the years has seen us bring to life this beautiful site. What once was a derelict farm is now the previous winner of multiple David Bellamy's schemes, striving to support wildlife and sustainability.


Map and address

Park address

Longthorns Farm,

Tout Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Coordinates

50.6979, -2.2175 | SY 84 88

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Longthorns Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 73 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

39 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass camping and touring pitches, suitable for tents (up to 5 berth), trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. No electric.

22 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass camping and touring pitches, suitable for tents (up to 5 berth), trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Electric hook up available.


Longthorns Farm reviews

89%

would recommend

Overall
4.8
Location
4.79
Value for money
4.85
Service
4.8
Facilities
4.78
Cleanliness
4.78

"My son loved the alpacas, goats, piglets, bunnies and geese"

Samantha C - Apr 2024

"Very clean and the hosts were fantastic"

Paul D - Feb 2024

"The campsite location is perfect ... there is so much to do all within minutes of the campsite"

Rebekah N - Apr 2023


Nice site

Alastair C

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Small Tent - Electric Grass PitchesNov 2024

Nice site and location. Sometimes a little bit noisy overnight, due to the nearby army base. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Lovely location, clean and tidy

Eleanor L

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's Hut (Pet Friendly)Nov 2024

A lovely peaceful location, with the woods set right behind us. It was lovely to open the door in the morning to a lovely spacious field with a nice view. We had a campfire in the evening times and a log burner which heat the hut within 10 minutes of burning. Remember to take duvets as we forgot! There were four of us, we had a sheet on the double bed, but no sheets for the two singles, and the double bed mattress and pillows were uncomfortable and the single beds were very uncomfortable. So much so, that we did not sleep well. I recommend this hut to 2 people or maybe 3. Also, there are only 2 USB ports in the hut, which stop charging by around 6 ish in the morning, along with the lights. The place overall is clean and tidy and staff were friendly. We had a great time regardless of the beds, but I would not say this hut is a luxury.

Good little site and friendly

Catriona C

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Motorhome - Electric Grass PitchesNov 2024

Lovely campsite and friendly team. Good facilities. Autumn break so it was quiet and therefore easy to access all facilities in a timely manner. Easy access to all major walking/sightseeing spots such as Durdle door, Lulworth Cove and other less well known areas. Lots of eateries and little villages around. Seamless booking arrangements. Sweet alpacas on site and adjacent to Monkey World if you wish to take a trip. Cons: lots of sound from the firing ranges which in itself is fine, but if you have a nervous dog, I would think again. We enjoyed our trip. Thanks.

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FAQ

If camping/touring, check-in is from noon-8pm and between 2pm-8pm for electric pitches - check-in for glamping is from 4pm-8pm. You must vacate your camping or touring pitch by noon or, if glamping, before 10am on day of departure.

You're welcome to bring up to three dogs per camping stay or, if glamping, one pooch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and well-supervised.

BBQs are welcome, provided they are kept raised above the ground, and fire pits are also available to hire (you're welcome to bring your own if preferred) - wood is sold onsite. Open campfires are not permitted.

Awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed on site for a small charge.


The site's farm has alpacas as well as other animals. Alpacas are well known for being alert and are commonly used to protect chickens from foxes. The farm breeds them and there are often lots of lovely little fluffy babies! Alpaca walking is available on the farm. This is pre-booked only.

The site also now offer a meet and greet for guests either too young or unable to go on the woodland!

Local attractions include:

  • Monkey World (next door to the site)
  • The Tank Museum
  • Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve in Swanage
  • Sculpture by the Lakes
  • Lulworth Cove Heritage Centre and the rest of the Jurassic Coast
  • Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
  • Corfe Castle
  • Steam train rides on the Swanage Railway
  • Cerne Abbas Giant
The listing for Longthorns Farm was last updated on November 25th, 2024 at 2:15 AM

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