Does Meadow View Country Park allow dogs?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Meadow View Country Park.

Are campfires allowed at Meadow View Country Park?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

What kind of stays does Meadow View Country Park offer?

Tent, Motorhome, Glamping, in a field.

Meadow View Country Park

A well-run Dorset park positioned between Cranborne Chase and the New Forest, where 52 acres, a lakeside setting, and fire pits give families serious room to breathe.

Meadow View sits on the Dorset-Hampshire fringe near Horton village, a few miles from Wimborne and about 20 minutes from Bournemouth. The park covers 52 acres with an on-site fishing lake, open fields, and pitches ranging from grass tent spots to safari tents and shepherd's huts. Drusilla's Inn is on your doorstep, and the Old Inn at Holt is worth the short drive for views of Horton Tower at sunset.

The appeal here is coverage: Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is 10 minutes away, the New Forest (closest entry at Burley via the A31) is about 20 minutes, and Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is 15 minutes for families with younger children. Bournemouth beaches and the Jurassic Coast are within an easy half-day return. The park's low-light-pollution position makes for genuine star-gazing on clear nights.

Pitches include non-electric grass options in the lower field as well as glamping accommodations. Fire pits are permitted (bring your own). Facilities run to showers, toilets, shop, playground, and Wi-Fi. Dogs are welcome across the site. The park opens year-round.

Before you book

At 900 pitches, the site is large-scale; out-of-school-holiday timing gives a markedly quieter stay.

“A big park with enough space and access to make it work for families who want Dorset and the New Forest without choosing between them.”

Why it made the cut

Positioned between two national landscapes (Cranborne Chase and New Forest) with major attractions 10-20 minutes in each direction
52 acres with a fishing lake, open fields, and fire pit permission gives families genuine space
Pub on the doorstep; dark skies overhead; year-round opening

The Feeling

Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

Dark skies and fire pitsLakeside dragonfliesTwo national landscapes one field

Good For

Family
Big group
Dog holiday

Best For

52-acre park with glamping options (bell tents, safari tents, shepherd's huts) alongside traditional pitches
Family groups with playground, modern facilities, and year-round opening
Access to Cranborne Chase AONB, New Forest, and Jurassic Coast within 20 minutes

In Campr's collections

Slow familyFifty-two acres, a lake, fire pits, and two national landscapes within 20 minutes: plenty of space and no shortage of things to do at a pace the kids dictate.
Dog holiday hqDogs welcome across 52 acres with a pub literally on the doorstep and New Forest walks 20 minutes away.
Vanlife friendlyFull facilities, year-round opening, and a pitch-type mix that accommodates motorhomes and tourers alongside tents and glamping.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Wi-Fi

Shop

Playground

BBQ

Fire pits

Quick answers

Does Meadow View Country Park allow dogs?: Yes, dogs are welcome at Meadow View Country Park.
Are campfires allowed at Meadow View Country Park?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Meadow View Country Park offer?: Tent, Motorhome, Glamping, in a field.
Where is Meadow View Country Park?: Horton Rd, Wigbeth BH21 7JH, UK.