The Homestead Campsite
355 Christchurch Rd, West Parley, Bournemouth, Ferndown BH22 8SH, UK
View on Google MapsCamping and touring 15 mins from the New Forest and near to Bournemouth and beaches. Open year round.
About The Homestead Campsite
Tucked on the edge of West Parley village near Ferndown, this small family-run site makes an excellent base for exploring both the New Forest National Park and Dorset's coastline. Mature oaks and flowering plants create a peaceful, wooded setting that campers consistently praise for its tranquillity, while the toilet and shower blocks are kept reliably clean. The helpful owners add a welcoming touch that sets smaller sites apart from larger commercial operations.
Non-electric grass pitches suit tourers and tents, with pets welcome and year-round opening for those seeking off-season getaways. A popular garden centre sits just across the road, the nearest pub is only a quarter-mile stroll away, and regular bus services into Bournemouth mean you can easily leave the car behind. It's an unpretentious, well-maintained spot that delivers exactly what many campers want: greenery, quiet, and straightforward access to beaches, market towns and forest walks across two beautiful counties.
What's nearby
- Baskets and Blooms West Parley Garden Centre and Glasshouse Cafe next door
- Baskets and Blooms Plant Centre and Blooms Cafe 200m away
- Plants for Trade 300m away
- K9 Woods 400m away
- The Curlew 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Campers say this campground offers clean toilets and showers, and they appreciate the quiet, wooded campsites. They also highlight the helpful staff and convenient location near a garden center, cafe, and grocery stores.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass touring pitch
- Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 47 takeaways deliver to this postcode (BH22 8SH)
Shakers
5.0 · Burgers, Milkshakes
Camile Thai - Winton
5.0 · Thai, Chinese
Domino's - Ferndown
5.0 · Pizza, Chicken
Ferndown Fish and Chips
5.0 · Fish & Chips, Chicken
Caprinos Pizza - Bournemouth
5.0 · Pizza, American
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 155 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
KFC
Pizza Hut Delivery
Nando's
Burger King
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Lidl on the doorstep
- Tesco 1.5 miles
- Co-op 1.7 miles
- Sainsbury's 2.2 miles
- Asda, Bournemouth 2.3 miles
- Aldi 2.4 miles
- Morrisons, Verwood 6.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
This was my first stay here, and definitely not my last. Everything was clean, and the staff were incredible—they helped me sort out a flat battery going the extra mile to puck up a new battery on my behalf and even patched up my camper van enough to get me moving again. Truly appreciated.
3 months ago · via Google
A lovely camp site with plenty of space and very friendly and helpful staff, all at a very reasonable price! I've stayed 6 nights this week and will definitely stay again when I'm next local.
4 months ago · via Google
Just wanted to share what a wonderful experience we had at this family campsite! The location was absolutely perfect for exploring Bournemouth, and it was even better because we were attending a family wedding at Parsley Manor. This was our first time glamping with our 6-year-old and 2-year-old, and we were pleasantly surprised by how well-equipped the tent was. The set-up included cutlery and solar lights, which added a nice touch to our stay. The toilet block and showers were clean, and there was a convenient washing area nearby for doing dishes. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this spot for any families looking for a fun camping experience.
a year ago · via Google
Really lovely campsite , spotless amenties and friendly owners. A real shame there was such a large noisy group of kids for a few nights that ran ferral all evening . Then a venue on the same road played rave music till late one night. Will definitely be back, but maybe at a quieter time of year.
11 months ago · via Google
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