When can I check in and check out of Simmons Farm Estate?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. If you have not been contacted by your arrival date, please call the site on the number provided for check-in details. Read more

Simmons Farm Estate

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Adults-only park 10 minutes' drive from Poole
Jurassic Coast and New Forest within a half-hour drive
Well-maintained pitches with easy access from the A35

Now how’s this for a supremely handy location for a Dorset break? The adults-only park at Simmons Farm Estate is in a quiet rural spot just off the A35, about 10 minutes’ drive from Poole and within easy reach of all sorts of popular attractions. Park yourself here for a few days and you should find it straightforward to get out and about to whichever corner of the county you fancy – head south to the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast, east to Bournemouth and the New Forest, north for hikes in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or west to Dorchester. All of the above are within a drive of about half an hour, so you shouldn’t have to spend too much time on the road. Sticking closer to home? A golf course, café and pub are within a mile, and you can pick up food supplies at a small supermarket five minutes’ drive away in Lytchett Matravers (perhaps the place to get the bits you’ll need for an evening by your barbecue?) In keeping with its quiet rural surroundings, it’s a very peaceful setup on site – and a well-equipped one too. The large grass pitches here have access to water, electricity, grey water and chemical disposal, and there’s a toilet block and showers on site too.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Location

Simmons Farm Estate

Dorchester Road

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6FN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.73571°N
-2.0846°W

Route directions

Entrance to the campsite is via a left turn into Simmons Farm Estate. If coming from the other direction, please go up to the Bakers Inn roundabout and return on the other carriageway.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.6 mi Post Office

3.6 mi Red Lion

4.9 mi Seldown Coach Station

Rail

1.7 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

3 mi Hamworthy Rail Station

3.3 mi Wareham Rail Station

Ferry

4.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

4.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

6.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

11.4 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Coming along for the coast? There are plenty of top spots to choose from… head down to Poole (10 minutes’ drive) for boat trips to the wildlife haven Brownsea Island, marvel at both the stunning beach and equally stunning fancy millionaires’ homes at Sandbanks (20 minutes) or go for something with a wilder edge at Studland (25 minutes), backed by a nature reserve and with a naturist section for those seeking an all-over tan. The highlights of the Jurassic Coast aren’t far away either – it’ll take you about 25 minutes to drive to places like Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door or Kimmeridge, all linked by some splendid walks on the South West Coast Path. On your way down there, stop off at Corfe Castle or Monkey World (15 minutes), or hire a boat or kayak in Wareham (10 minutes) for a trip on the River Frome. An outing to the New Forest National Park (half an hour) makes a great day trip, with lots of places to walk, ride bikes or go horse riding, and watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding down at the coast. Buckler’s Hard, Hurst Castle and Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum are all worth a stop while you’re over that way too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	2.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach	7.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 5.7 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 6.4 mi

Brownsea Island 6.4 mi

Corfe Castle 6.8 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 7.4 mi

National Trust

White Mill 4.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 5.6 mi

Brownsea Island 6.5 mi

Corfe Castle 6.9 mi

Clouds Hill 7.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 2.3 mi

CHARBOROUGH PARK 3.4 mi

ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 3.6 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 4.6 mi

Canford Heath 5 mi

Local events

Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 7.5 mi
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 8.7 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.3 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 14.9 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 23.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Facility’s ie toilets and showers were very clean, staff were friendly

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The views were lovely and it was so peaceful but then there was only a few of us on site as near end of season.Very level pitch and dye staff were very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be booking again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Katie H. Sept 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The site was clean and quite. Staff was lovely. Facilities was adequate

Disliked: Needs to have a washing up facility and Bess better signage on entrance off the road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Cleanliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, excellent warm & powerful showers!

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Robert J. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Facilities

Disliked: Water on floor of shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay with scenic views and dog friendly

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Charlotte H. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The views

Disliked: No washing up facilities and the smell Of the toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very convenient site for anyone using Brittany Ferry crossings.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Richard S. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Liked how friendly and flexible the team there was. We came off a late Cherbourg ferry to Poole, they accommodated our late (extremely quiet) arrival, which was brilliant. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities, easy of arrival especially late because of Condor timings. Toilets and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Gail L. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Facilities, easy of arrival especially late because of Condor timings. Toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets clean and well stocked. Shower hot and powerful (better than my…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Phillipa S. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Toilets clean and well stocked. Shower hot and powerful (better than my own one at home!) Field clean and well kept. Liked that it has a locked gate for safety. Highly recommend it someone wants a quiet pitch.

Disliked: Shower floor kept leaking so floor always wet. Maybe put mop in each cubicle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a great experience…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Perry J. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It was a great experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good Site. All Modern and Amiable Staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Richard P. Sept 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The location is good and the noise from the nearby road did not unduly trouble me. I have to agree that the facilities although modern and clean should be increased. That having been said, I note that tents are not permitted so the assumption is that caravans and motorhomes have their own facilities built in. The staff were kind and helpful. A small shop would be useful. Plenty of water taps and appeared to be newly installed as did the power supply. I had an enjoyable two nights and would visit again. Many thanks.

Disliked: Lack of shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Does Simmons Farm Estate have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Simmons Farm Estate dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Simmons Farm Estate? Coming along for the coast? There are plenty of top spots to choose from… head down to Poole (10 minutes’ drive) for boat trips to the wildlife haven Brownsea Island, marvel at … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Simmons Farm Estate?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

If you have not been contacted by your arrival date, please call the site on the number provided for check-in details.
Read more