Meadow View Country Park is a family friendly base across 52 acres, 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park. Choose from non electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, or one of the glamping pods, shepherd's hut, safari tent or ensuite glamping cabin with a wood-fired hot tub! There's plenty to keep everyone entertained, with stables, a petting area, children's playground and a bar. Southbourne Beach is 30 minutes away. Dog friendly.

Why choose Meadow View Country Park

Family friendly site with camping pitches, stables and more!

Enjoy glamping with pods, shepherds huts, safari tents, and an ensuite cabin with a hot tub

Situated 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park and 25 minutes to Bournemouth with beaches

About the site

Set across 52 acres of meadows and woodland, the site makes a spacious base for both families and couples. Head to Bournemouth, just 25 minutes away, to explore the stunning sandy coastline, with popular beaches including Highcliffe Beach, Boscombe Beach, Southbourne Beach, Canford Cliffs Beach, and Branksome Chine Beach all within 30 minutes. Onsite, there are 300 grass pitches measuring 14m x 8m, all without electric and suitable for tents only. For a little extra comfort, choose from four glamping pods, each with a double bed, lounge area with a single sofa bed and a kitchenette. Outside, each pod has its own small private grass area. There's also a cosy shepherd's hut with a bedroom and kitchenette equipped with a gas hob, mini fridge and sink, with shared facilities nearby. For a classic glamping experience, there are four safari tents, each with bedroom areas, a lounge and kitchenette complete with a mini fridge and kitchen essentials. All have a large porch and private outdoor space. Bedding is provided, but please bring your own towels. For a fully equipped stay, upgrade to the ensuite cabin, featuring a double bed, sofa bed, kitchenette and bathroom with an outdoor shower. Outside, you'll have your own private patio with seating, a BBQ, vegetable patch and a wood-fired hot tub! A collection of static caravans is also available. There's plenty to enjoy without leaving the site, including a lake, duck pond and children's play area. The stables offer animal petting opportunities, while the Barnhouse Bar offers a pizza oven, picnic areas and even live entertainment on selected nights. Seasonal events and visiting food trucks add more to the fun. If you fancy heading out for a drink or bite to eat, Drusilla's Inn is just a ten minute walk away. The New Forest National Park is only 20 minutes away, making it easy to spend a day exploring its scenic trails, peaceful woodlands and open landscapes, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting along the way. Dogs are welcome, and fires are allowed. Please note that the park is currently undergoing some refurbishment, which may be visible during the day. Meadowview Stables and Petting is a separate, independently run business. Visits must be pre-booked directly with the business in advance, as availability on the day is not guaranteed. Please do not approach or pet the animals without permission.

Meadow View Country Park is open all year round. Stay from £35/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

What facilities are at Meadow View Country Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Gas exchange

Glamping

Hot tubs

Kids playground

Near pub

Open year round

Wash up area

Onsite, guests will have access to a facility block with three toilets, three showers, and a washing up area.

The Barnhouse Bar has a pizza oven and picnic areas, with live entertainment on select nights. A variety of food trucks also visit the site on Friday and Saturday evenings, serving up a range of dishes from burgers to Greek food. There is also a reception, a lake and duck pond, and a children's play area.

The onsite stables and petting area offer guided animal interactions and feeding sessions, for an additional fee. Meet ponies and donkeys, and take little ones on a safe rein-led ride.

For further dining out options, a ten minute walk from the site is a local gastropub, Drusilla's Inn, open from Wednesday to Sunday.

For picking up the essentials, there is a Morrisons, Lidl and Tesco Express all within a 15 minute drive.

There are 310 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Glamping pod with a double bed and seating at Meadow View Country Park

Glamping pods exterior with outdoor seating

4 x Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Max 3 people

Pods with a double bed, a single sofa bed with bedding and kitchenette with seating, gas hob, mini-fridge, kettle and essentials such as crockery and cutlery. Outside is seating, and communal fire pit. Shared facilities nearby. Dog friendly.

Shepherd's hut with outdoor seating at Meadow View Country Park

Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)

Max 3 people

Shepherd's hut with a double bed and bedding, kitchenette with seating, a gas hob, mini fridge, sink and crockery and cutlery. Outside is seating with fire pit and BBQ. Shared facilities are nearby. Dog friendly.

Safari tent exterior with outdoor seating

Beech Safari Tent (Dog Friendly)

Max 5 people

Spacious tent with double bed, bunk beds and sofa bed with bedding, kitchenette with mini-fridge, crockery and cutlery. Outside is a porch with seating and BBQ for cooking. Shared facilities are nearby. Please bring your own towels. Dog friendly.

3 x Safari Tents (Dog Friendly)

Max 7 people

Spacious tents with double bed, two sets of bunk beds and sofa bed with bedding, kitchenette with mini-fridge, crockery, cutlery. Outside is a porch with seating and BBQ for cooking. Shared facilities nearby. Please bring your own towels. Dog friendly.

Other accommodation

Ensuite Cabin with Hot Tub

Max 4 people

Includes a main bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed with bedding, an equipped kitchenette, a bathroom and an outside shower. Outside, a wood fired hot tub, a private patio with a vegetable patch, seating, and a BBQ. Dog free.

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Meadow view glamping, a perfect family retreat!

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Chris S

Safari Tent - Safari Tents (Dog Friendly)Aug 2026

Stayed here for a couple of nights in a Safari tent and we had the best time! Easy check in, great location and meticulously clean! We had a party of 6 and there was plenty of room, all the basics you need including bedding which was brilliant! Great location, 25 mins from Bournemouth and a great base to explore from. Only 10 mins to Drusillas Inn too with nice food! Would definitely recommend and will return!

Site's response

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for this brilliant review — it's made our day! We're thrilled you and your party of 6 had such a great time with us in the Safari tent. It's lovely to hear check-in was smooth and that you found everything spotless and well-equipped — we really do try to make sure guests have everything they need, bedding included, so they can just relax and enjoy the stay. And it's great that our location worked so well for you too, with easy access to Bournemouth and Drusillas Inn for a bite to eat nearby. Thanks again for such kind words and for recommending us — we'd love nothing more than to welcome you and your family back for another stay soon! Warm regards, The Team at Meadow View Country Park

Fantastic mini break

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Rachel G

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Our mini break was short but it was so lovely, we were greates at the gates upon arrival and told where to go and what was around, very polite people and very relaxed, we did the camping and it was lovely and quiet there. We will definitely be going again and would love to stop in the glamping pods next time. Don't hesitate to book here its really lovely.

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Janet D

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff helpful and friendly. Friday night live music & pizza was fun. The only improvement we would suggest is more toilets & showers for campers nearer the camping field. That would be useful for families Swift and courteous replies to enquiries prior to our arrival.

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Frequently asked questions about Meadow View Country Park

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What time is check-in and check out at Meadow View Country Park?

Self check-in is from 12pm-9pm for camping and touring 3pm-9pm. Please let the site know if you are delayed or plan to arrive after 9pm. Departure is due before noon on your last day for pitches and 10am for glamping accommodation.

Is Meadow View Country Park dog-friendly?

Yes! Meadow View Country Park allows up to two dogs per booking, though breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Does Meadow View Country Park allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, the site allows both of them, however, they must be raised off the ground with fires only in the units provided. Disposable and electric BBQs are not permitted.

Does Meadow View Country Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?

Sorry, the site does not accept group bookings unless by prior arrangement. Hen and stag parties are not accepted at Meadow View Country Park.

Does Meadow View Country Park have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, please respect the site's quiet policy operating between 9pm and 8am.

Pitches

Does Meadow View Country Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, guests staying at Meadow View Country Park are permitted to bring one of each per booking. Pup tents must fit within your pitch.

What amp is the electric hook up at Meadow View Country Park?

The pitches at Meadow View Country Park are non electric only.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at Meadow View Country Park?

Yes! Free WiFi is available for guest use.

Does Meadow View Country Park have a shop onsite?

No, there is not a shop at Meadow View Country Park, but a Londis is five minutes away.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at Meadow View Country Park?

No, there is no restaurant or café on site. Drusilla's Inn Gastropub is a ten minute walk away, open from Wednesday-Sunday.

Can I fish in the lake at Meadow View Country Park?

No sorry, the private lake onsite does not offer fishing.

What's nearby

What attractions are nearby Meadow View Country Park?

Kingston Lacy is a 20 minute drive from an Italian-style country manor home offering artefacts, art, and a Japanese garden. Beach days can be spent in Bournemouth, 25 minutes away, with its iconic pier.

What are the nearest public transport links to Meadow View Country Park?

West Moors Road bus stop is a five minute drive away. Poole train station is 35 minutes away, or Christchurch and Pokesdown transport stops are 25 minutes away.

A note from the site themselves...

Meadow View is truly one of the most beautiful, tranquil spots in our corner of Dorset. Our little valley plays host to wild deer, families of rabbits and currently nesting swallows which dart about the sky. At sunset, we love to pick a spot to overlook the park and enjoy a cold drink or two.

We're also so close to the New Forest National Park and coast - we love sharing our favourite spots with guests to make the most of their stay.

Meadow View Country Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Wimborne area

Onsite, there's a children's play area, private lake and a stable area where guests can meet and pet the friendly animals.

Wimborne Model Town and Gardens is just 15 minutes away, perfect for a quirky day out. Explore Kingston Lacy (20 minutes), an Italian-style country manor home to Egyptian artefacts, art collections, and a Japanese garden. The New Forest National Park is also 20 minutes away, offering scenic views, walking and cycling trails, and wildlife including pigs, donkeys, ponies, and wild horses.

Beach days can be enjoyed at Highcliffe Beach and Boscombe Beach, Southbourne Beach, Canford Cliffs Beach, and Branksome Chine Beach (30 minutes). A little further, Knoll Beach in Studland is an hour away with a reptile discovery trail and sandy shore.

Bournemouth is 25 minutes away with its iconic pier, Lower Gardens, independent shops, and eateries. Salisbury is 45 minutes away, ideal for a day trip.

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