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.

Why choose Longthorns Farm

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

Right next door to Monkey World, two 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 the site

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.

Longthorns Farm is open all year round. Pitches from £28/night for 2 people.

"This is a very magical place especially for children"

Patrick L

"Honestly, the best camping trip! So much for the kids (and me) to do!"

Joanne J

"From the minute we arrived, nothing was too much trouble"

Gillian E

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Brunch sample menu

What facilities are at Longthorns Farm?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Communal BBQ

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Freezer

Fridge

Glamping

Open year round

Peaceful

Wash up area

There are five showers and toilets in the ladies' facility block, and five showers and three toilets in the men's block. Guests will also have access to an accessible bathroom, a washing up area, and a communal fridge/freezer. Dogs can roam the enclosed dog paddock for off-lead exercise.

There is also a seasonal shop for local produce, The Parlour with pop-up bar, offering takeaway meals and evening drinks. The site also hosts seasonal activities and events, including the annual Longthorns Farm Christmas Market, offering over 40 local crafts, food stalls/vendors, live music, games, and more.

Little ones will enjoy the alpaca experience (approximately an hour and 45 minutes) consisting of learning sessions, facts, walks into the woods, and more. Non walking alpaca sessions are available too, along with private interaction sessions for guests with accessibility issues or additional needs.

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.

Great for everyone

On a quiet, friendly farm with barn favourites, alpaca walking experiences and meet-and-greets. The farm shop/cafe is great for local produce and tasty meals.

Great for families

Say hello to sheep, horses, ponies, pigs, goats, and rabbits before setting off to Monkey World and The Tank Museum, right next door, for fun family days out.

There are 73 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Shepherd's Hut interior with double bed and dining area

3 x Shepherd's Huts

Max 4 people

The shepherd's huts offer a double bed. A wood burner, a kitchenette, rugs, all the things needed to make this your own special place. They can sleep up to four, with two extra beds, also a travel cot is available on request. Sorry, no pets.

Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Sleeps up to 4, with 2 extra beds stored under the double bed, also a travel cot is available on request. A wood burner, a kitchenette, rugs, all the things needed to make this your own special place. Pets welcome.

TipeeCo Tipi interior with king size bed and two single beds

3 x TipeeCo Tipis

Max 4 people

Beautifully furnished TipeeCo tipis, with a rustic interior including oak Flintstone-style kingsize beds and two extra singles, solar lights and fully equipped kitchen unit. Outside is your own fire pit and seating. Sorry, no pets.

TipeeCo Tipis (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Eco pod exterior and decking, surrounded by countryside

Eco pods, sleeping two with outdoor decking area

3 x Eco-Pods

Max 2 people

Budget glamping as an alternative to pitching a tent. Built for two, there are mattresses, a table outside, solar lighting, and fire pits available to hire. Bring everything except your tent and camp bed. Sorry, no pets.

Eco-Pods (Dog Friendly)

Max 2 people

Other accommodation

39 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

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

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Lovely hosts.

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Elaine G

Trailer Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Lovely hosts and very friendly. The animals are well looked after on the farm and very friendly also. The feed bags are a great idea. The facilities weren't the cleanest and I wouldn't like to try and use if the campsite was full as there didn't seem to be enough. The pitch had rubbish from previous users on it and in the hedge/fence behind it. Thank you for a lovely stay.

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Keiran H

Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

What a lovely little, family run campsite! We stayed for one night and my two boys and I loved our stay at the campsite, wishing we were staying for longer. My youngest loved the various animals he could see and pet, the games available to play and we all enjoyed both dinner and breakfast in a lovely little courtyard setting. There was a fridge and freezer available for our ice blocks etc. and a full toilet/shower block to keep clean. The location was perfect for our visit to the Tank Museum and Monkey World, and with more days available, it was the perfect position to explore the area. The booking and checking in process was simple and great value for an electric pitch. The other guests were all respectful to noise rules and nice people, with lots of families. Thank you Longthorns from my boys and I. We hope to stay again if we are travelling past again.

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Joanne B

Roof Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Only stayed one night in our new roof tent. Lovely amount of space showers and washing up area clean food is really good too defo going back for a longer stay very friendly

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Frequently asked questions about Longthorns Farm

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Site rules

Is Longthorns Farm dog friendly?

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.

Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Longthorns Farm?

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.

What time is check-in/out at Longthorns Farm?

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 the day of departure.

Does Longthorns Farm have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, the site operates a quiet policy between 11pm and 8am, the site ask that all music is switched off after 10pm.

Pitches

Does Longthorns Farm allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

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

Can I park near my pitch at Longthorns Farm? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

Yes, you are welcome to park alongside your pitch.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at Longthorns Farm?

Sorry, there is no WiFi available onsite.

What's nearby

What are the nearest public transport links to Longthorns Farm?

Wool Bridge bus stop is a 25 minute walk from the site. The nearest train station is Wool which is a 30 minute walk from the site.

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.

Longthorns Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Wareham area

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: