St Leonards Farm Park
Dorset
Family-run touring and camping park near Ferndown, seven miles from Bournemouth
About St Leonards Farm Park
St Leonards Farm Park has been run by the same family since 1945, and that continuity shows in the way the site is looked after: a well-established touring and camping park set on the edge of West Moors, near Ferndown, around seven miles north of Bournemouth. It sits within easy reach of both the town's beaches and the New Forest, making it a workable base for visitors who want to split their time between the coast and the countryside rather than committing entirely to one or the other.
Pitches are available for touring caravans, motorhomes, campervans and tents, with electric hook-ups provided on most, and the park also offers a small selection of glamping options including bell tents and shepherd huts for those without their own kit. The layout is fairly open, in keeping with its origins as working farmland, and the park holds AA four-star accreditation along with membership of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association, reflecting its long-standing reputation among regular touring visitors.
As a holiday-only park, it does not permit commercial vehicles or working from site, keeping the atmosphere geared firmly towards leisure. A children's play area is provided on site, and the surrounding lanes around West Moors and Ferndown offer straightforward cycling and walking away from main roads. Its position roughly midway between Bournemouth's beaches and the New Forest makes it a sensible choice for a family staying more than a couple of nights in the area.