4.82 /5
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!
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.
Camping and the shepherds huts are available all year round. The tipis and eco-pods are available between March and September.
Max 6 people
Grass camping and touring pitches, suitable for tents (up to 5 berth), trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. No electric.
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.
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!
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