Set across eight acres of countryside and woodland, Rivendell Park offers a quiet Dorset escape, 15 minutes to the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth. Choose from woodland and grass tent pitches, or upgrade to a ready tent, woodland bell tent, or luxury safari tent with a private kitchen, with some even having ensuites! Enjoy a range of onsite facilities, including a covered swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, a small shop and an outdoor bar.

Why choose Rivendell Park

Great facilities including a covered swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, small shop and outdoor bar!

Within 15 minutes of the New Forest, 20 minutes from Bournemouth and it's sandy beaches

Family and dog friendly tent camping, Airdome bell tents and luxury safari tents, some with ensuites

About the site

An ideal base for exploring, this peaceful family friendly park is within a short 15 minute drive of the New Forest National Park and 20 minutes to Bournemouth and its sandy Blue Flag beaches. If you want to unwind onsite, you can take a dip in the covered swimming pool and hot tub, with a handy terrace bar for fun-filled evenings too. Tent campers can choose between the spacious grassed area and sheltered woodland pitches. The woodland pitches measure 5m x 7m pitches, whilst the non electric grass pitches are 4m x 8m, and the 16 amp electric grass pitches are 5m x 8m. Cars are not allowed in the camping area, but you'll be able to use the camping trolleys provided to help you get the contents of your boot down to your pitch easily. Please note that campervans and motorhomes are not permitted. If you want to upgrade your stay, there are spacious 5m Airdome ready tents plus 6m woodland bell tents offering views across rolling fields. Both sleeping up to four, the tents come with a ready-made king-size bed, two single futon beds, and space for an additional blow up bed. Please note that bedding is only provided for the king bed, so additional bedding and towels are required. Inside, you will also have lights, a kettle, a toaster, and a fully equipped kitchen pack, with access to a shared central fire pit/BBQ. For even more comfort, there is a range of safari tents. All include bedding, towels, electric and an outdoor veranda with furniture. For cooking, there is a kettle, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. The Classic range of safari tents includes Oak with a king sized bed, along with Ash, Cherry and Beech with two king size bedrooms. Cherry includes a private toilet, whilst the rest have access to shared facilities nearby. These tents also have a fridge, electric blankets, and a gas stove. The luxury range of safari tents, Lime, Rowan, and Maple, features a full ensuite bathroom with a toilet and shower, plus underfloor heating, a fitted kitchen, fridge/freezer and a wood burning stove. Lime and Rowan have a king size bed and a set of bunk beds, whilst Maple has an additional single bed to sleep five. Staying here, you will also find cosy well equipped lodges, a self contained nook, and a four bed house. Onsite, spot the resident wildlife or take a peaceful stroll along the natural stream which passes through the site. All pitches and glamping tents allow up to one dog to join you for your stay. In the evenings, guests can cook up a BBQ or toast marshmallows over the fire pit, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Bags of logs and marshmallows can be picked up from the shop, with a communal pizza oven and fire pits dotted around the site too.

The site opens in April. Ready tents and woodland pitches close on the 30th September. Grass pitches and safari tents are open until the 1st November. Stay from £45/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

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What facilities are at Rivendell Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Included)

Communal BBQ

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Freezer

Fridge

Glamping

Hot tubs

Peaceful

Swimming pool

Wash up area

There are toilets and showers, open 24/7 with free eco friendly toiletries available. You will also find washing up stations, charging stations, and communal fridges/freezers (for ice packs only). A small shop stocks simple essentials and local produce, including BBQ supplies from the neighbouring farm. Fire pits, a pizza oven, and free WiFi access are also available.

A covered outdoor swimming pool is open from April to October, and is heated during the summer months. You can find sun beds on the terrace, with the jacuzzi hot tub open year round. The sauna is open all year round, too, but by appointment only.

The Terrace Bar offers a full range of drinks, with snacks, coffee and ice cream available too. It opens at weekends and during the week at peak times. For dining out, Drusilla's Inn is a 30 minute walk or less than a five minute drive away.

There are 34 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Woodland grass pitches (5m x 7m) for tents only

5 x Non Electric Woodland Pitches

Max 5 people

Woodland non electric 5m x 7m pitches with a private fire pit and BBQ. Suitable for tents only.

10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass 4m x 8m pitches without electric hook ups with a private fire pit and BBQ. Suitable for tents up to 7m.

4 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass 5m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups, with a private fire pit and BBQ. Suitable for tents up to 7m.

Other accommodation

Woodland bell tents next to the safari tents

4 x Woodland Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

6m bell tents with king sized bed (bedding for king bed only), two single futon beds (with space for additional bed), electricity, kitchenette with gas cooker and kettle, cutlery, and crockery. Outdoor fire pit/BBQ. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

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A fantastic mini break!

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Claire F

Safari Tent - Ash Safari Tent (Dog Friendly)Aug 2025

My two children and I had the most wonderful break away. We banned the tech and went back to old fashioned fun. The tent was fabulous and kept us warm and dry in a very heavy storm. Loved the gas stove. It made the tent lovely and cosy. Kitchen supplies are very basic with two sauce pans, two frying pans, a plate, side plate, mug and glass each, cutlery, a peeler, one sharp knife and a can opener. If you require a masher or a fish slice, tongs or a wooden spoon, bring these yourself. The beds were warm and comfortable and the fluffy towels were very welcome. The toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) were really lovely with a fab fragrance! Camp showers and toilets were clean and had warm water all day. The pool and hot tub were really good too, it was tough keeping the kids out. We didn't have time, on this break, but would have loved to make use of the pool table and table tennis. The bar was well stocked and the reception sold BBQ coals and fire wood. The firepit was made the most of with marshmallows every night, a treat in itself. The staff are so friendly and helpful, it's really obvious that they care that you enjoy your stay. Honestly, we can't wait to return. We had such a lovely time, thank you.

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Veronika Z

Large Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

We really enjoyed our stay, we used the pool and had a drink from the bar. The site is clean and very nice.

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Carla M

Medium Tent - Non Electric Woodland PitchesAug 2025

We love our stay here It would've been nice if the hot tub had a few hours for adults only in the evening as my partner felt that he couldn't use the hot tub at all because it was full of children. The showers were slightly cold in the morning, but all in all we had an excellent trip everyone was lovely and we definitely would stay again.

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What time is check-in and check out at Rivendell Park?

Check-in at Rivendell Park is available from 3pm until 6pm. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.

Is Rivendell Park dog-friendly?

Yes! Rivendell Park is a dog-friendly site where all pitches and glamping tents allow up to one dog. They must be kept on leads and supervised at all times. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Does Rivendell Park allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, BBQs are permitted at Rivendell Park, but please ensure they are raised off the ground. Open fires are allowed only in fire pits.

Does Rivendell Park have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, Rivendell Park operates a quiet policy between 11pm and 7am.

Does Rivendell Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?

No, Rivendell Park caters for families and couples only, and does not accept group bookings. Hen and stag parties are not accepted.

Pitches

What amp is the electric hook up at Rivendell Park?

The electric grass pitches at Rivendell Park are accompanied by a 16 amp electric hook up.

Can I park near my pitch at Rivendell Park? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

No, cars are not allowed in the camping area at Rivendell Park, but you'll be able to use the camping trolleys provided to help you get the contents of your boot down to your pitch easily. Please note that campervans and motorhomes are not permitted.

Are bedding and towels included at Rivendell Park?

Yes, if staying in a safari tent at Rivendell Park, bedding and towels are included. You will have to bring your own bedding for the airdome ready tents.

Does Rivendell Park accept continental caravans?

No, sorry. Continental caravans are not permitted at Rivendell Park.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at Rivendell Park?

Yes, guests will have free WiFi access across most of Rivendell Park.

Does Rivendell Park have a shop onsite?

Yes, Rivendell Park has a small shop stocking simple essentials and local produce.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at Rivendell Park?

Yes, Rivendell Park has the Terrace Bar, offering a full range of drinks, with snacks, coffee, and ice cream. It opens at weekends and during the week at peak times.

Things to do on site and in the Wimborne area

If you want to simply unwind onsite, you can take a relaxing swim in the covered outdoor pool, which is heated during summer months, or unwind in the sauna or hot tub after a day out exploring.

Outdoor lovers must make their way to the scenic New Forest National Park, a short 15 minute drive away. Its protected landscape is filled with ancient woodlands, free-roaming wildlife, including ponies, horses, and deer, as well as expansive cycling and hiking trails, some offering coastal views.

The area also makes great day trips, as it's home to popular attractions such as Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World, which is great for families, and the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, for history buffs.

Bournemouth, Dorset's largest town, is only 20 minutes away, a vibrant seaside town with miles of sandy beaches, many with a Blue Flag status, a lively pier, shops, restaurants and gardens to stroll through. It's perfect for a day at the coast, whether you want to sunbathe, swim or try an ice cream by the sea. Poole is just ten minutes further away, too.

Kingston Lacy is also just 20 minutes away. This National Trust house is full of art and treasures, and the gardens are perfect for peaceful walks among trees, flowers and even a Japanese tea garden.

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