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Yes, you can bring a motorhome to Meadow View Country Park in Wimborne, Dorset. The park offers 300 spacious motorhome pitches and 300 touring caravan pitches across 52 acres of Dorset countryside, just 20 minutes from Bournemouth and the New Forest. Pitches include electric hook up, access to fresh water, a motorhome service point and full facilities, with year round availability and easy booking online or by phone.
Can You Bring a Motorhome to Meadow View Country Park?
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Yes. Meadow View Country Park near Wimborne in Dorset welcomes motorhomes, touring caravans, campervans and van conversions. The park has 300 motorhome pitches and 300 touring caravan pitches, with grass and hardstanding options, electric hook up, a motorhome service point, fresh water and chemical disposal point on site. Twin axle caravans are accepted and the park is dog friendly throughout the year.
The short answer is yes, and the longer answer is that Meadow View is set up specifically with motorhome and touring guests in mind. The park accepts all the standard touring vehicle types you would expect, including A class motorhomes, B class motorhomes, C class motorhomes, van conversions, touring caravans and campervans. Twin axle touring caravans are welcome on suitable pitches.
If you have a particularly large vehicle or specific access requirements, the team at Meadow View are happy to advise before you book. The 52 acre site has the space to accommodate vehicles that some smaller Dorset sites struggle with, and the open layout means motorhomes can manoeuvre easily into pitches without the awkward access points that older sites sometimes have.
Motorhome and Touring Pitches at Meadow View, At a Glance
Meadow View offers a range of pitch types to suit different vehicles, different seasons and different touring styles. The choice covers everything from a basic grass pitch for a summer weekend break in a campervan, through to a hardstanding pitch with electric hook up for a longer stay with a larger motorhome. Here is a quick comparison.
| Pitch Type | Surface | EHU | Suitable For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorhome pitch | Grass or hardstanding | Available | All motorhome classes | Spacious and level, awning space available |
| Touring caravan pitch | Grass or hardstanding | Available | Touring caravans, twin axle accepted | Adjacent pitches for groups available |
| Campervan pitch | Grass | Available | Campervans and van conversions | Flexible smaller pitches |
| Tent pitch | Grass | Available | Tents and trailer tents | Located separately from motorhome areas |
If you are not sure which pitch type suits your vehicle, the simplest approach is to contact the park directly with the dimensions of your motorhome or caravan. The team can recommend the best pitch for your needs and confirm availability for your dates.
What Facilities Are Available for Motorhome and Touring Guests?
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Meadow View Country Park provides electric hook up on motorhome and touring pitches, a motorhome service point, a chemical disposal point for cassette toilets, fresh water points, toilet and shower blocks, an indoor washing up area, laundry facilities, dog friendly pitches and a dedicated dog walking area. The on site Barnhouse offers a bar and wood fired pizza in the evenings.
For touring guests, facilities are not a nice to have. They are the whole reason you are choosing one site over another. At Meadow View, the facilities are properly set up for motorhomes and touring caravans rather than treated as an extra to the glamping side of the business. Here is what is on site.
- Electric hook up (EHU) on all motorhome and touring caravan pitches
- Fresh water points distributed around the site
- A motorhome service point for fresh water fill and grey waste disposal
- Toilet and shower blocks maintained throughout the day
- Indoor washing up area
- Laundry facilities for longer stays
- Dog friendly pitches throughout the park with a dedicated dog walking area
- Recycling and refuse points
- The Barnhouse, the on site bar with a wood fired pizza oven and covered dining area
- Stables and petting area, ideal for families travelling with children
- 52 acres of meadow and woodland for walks, cycling and dog exercise
- Year round opening for motorhome and touring guests
The Barnhouse deserves a mention of its own. Most touring sites assume you will cook every meal in the motorhome or drive somewhere for dinner. Meadow View has an on site bar with wood fired pizza, which means you can wander over for an evening meal and a drink without having to drive anywhere or pack up the motorhome. For touring guests who appreciate not having to cook every night, it is a genuinely useful feature.
Choosing Your Pitch: Hardstanding, Grass and Serviced Options
Pitch choice matters more than most first time motorhomers realise. The right pitch makes setting up faster, the stay more comfortable and the departure smoother. The wrong pitch can mean an awkward angle, a wet underfoot and a tricky reverse out. Here is a practical breakdown of the options at Meadow View.
Hardstanding Pitches for Larger Motorhomes and Winter Touring
Hardstanding pitches at Meadow View are made from a firm gravel or compacted surface, which makes them the better choice in three situations. The first is when you have a larger or heavier motorhome that would sink into soft ground. The second is when you are touring outside the main summer season and the ground is likely to be wet. The third is when you want the fastest possible setup, since hardstanding pitches are generally more level and require less work with chocks and levellers.
These pitches are also the more reliable choice for year round motorhome touring at Meadow View. If you are planning a stay in autumn, winter or early spring, hardstanding is almost always the right call.
Grass Pitches for Summer Stays and Touring Caravans
Grass pitches have a more traditional touring feel and tend to suit summer trips, smaller motorhomes and touring caravans. They are generally more spacious than hardstanding pitches and give you more room for an awning, an outdoor seating area and a barbecue. The character of a grass pitch on a summer evening at Meadow View, with the meadow stretching off in front of you, is genuinely lovely.
If you are touring between May and September and the weather forecast looks settled, a grass pitch is the more atmospheric option.
Bringing an Awning, a Twin Axle Caravan or a Larger Motorhome
Meadow View has the space to accommodate awnings, twin axle touring caravans and larger motorhomes that some smaller Dorset sites struggle to fit. If your vehicle is on the larger end, or if you plan to set up a full drive away awning for the duration of your stay, contact the park directly when you book. The team can confirm the best pitch for your specific dimensions and ensure you have the access space you need.
How to Book a Motorhome Pitch at Meadow View
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To book a motorhome pitch at Meadow View Country Park, visit meadowviewcountrypark.co.uk/booking, select your pitch type and dates, confirm your vehicle details and complete the booking online. For specific requirements such as larger vehicles, twin axle caravans or adjacent pitches for groups, contact the park directly at info@meadowviewcountrypark.com or call 07919 275236. Check in is from 12pm.
Booking is straightforward. Here is how to do it.
- Visit meadowviewcountrypark.co.uk/booking and check availability for your chosen dates
- Select your pitch type, whether that is a motorhome pitch, touring caravan pitch, campervan pitch or tent pitch
- Confirm your vehicle details including length, width and whether you are bringing an awning or other equipment
- For specific requirements such as larger vehicles, twin axle touring caravans or adjacent pitches for a touring group, contact the park directly at info@meadowviewcountrypark.com or call 07919 275236 to discuss your needs
- Complete your booking online and receive your confirmation. Check in is from 12pm and check out is by 12pm
- Arrive on the day, pull up at your pitch and set up
The park reception is unmanned after 4pm, so if you are likely to arrive later than that, get in touch in advance so the team can leave your pitch details and let you know how to get onto your spot. This is particularly important for guests travelling from further afield or anyone whose journey involves an unpredictable arrival window.
Touring Around Dorset from Meadow View: Day Trips Within Easy Reach
One of the strongest practical reasons to choose Meadow View as your touring base is location. You can stay in one place for the whole trip and reach a serious amount of Dorset on day trips without moving the motorhome. Here are the best day trip options from the park.
- Bournemouth beach and the Boscombe seafront around 25 minutes by car, with plenty of paid parking close to the seafront
- Poole Quay and Sandbanks 25 minutes, with the option of the Sandbanks ferry across to Studland Bay
- The New Forest 20 minutes to Burley, ideal for walking, cycling and pony spotting
- Wimborne Minster 10 minutes away, a market town with independent shops, cafés and pubs
- Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck around 45 minutes, with a scenic steam railway and dramatic ruins
- The Jurassic Coast at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door around 45 minutes for two of the most iconic stretches of English coastline
- Cranborne Chase National Landscape directly accessible from the park for walks straight out of the gate
For motorhome owners, parking is worth thinking about in advance for some of these locations. Bournemouth and Poole both have larger pay and display car parks that accept motorhomes. Lulworth Cove has dedicated motorhome parking. Smaller villages and beaches sometimes have height restrictions or limited length on parking bays, so a quick check before you drive is always sensible.
Touring at Meadow View Throughout the Year
One of the genuine strengths of Meadow View as a touring base is that the park is open all year round for motorhome and touring guests. That gives you flexibility most Dorset sites do not offer, and it makes the park a viable option in seasons that other sites simply close for.
Summer Touring (May to September)
Summer is peak season for a reason. The days are long, the evenings are warm and the Dorset coast is properly in its element. This is the busiest time at Meadow View, so booking well in advance is the sensible move, particularly for school holidays and bank holiday weekends. Grass pitches come into their own at this time of year.
Autumn and Winter Touring (October to March)
Touring in autumn and winter at Meadow View is a different experience entirely. The site is quieter, the pitches are easier to choose between, and the countryside has a stripped back, atmospheric quality that summer guests never see. Hardstanding pitches are the better choice in these months, and the on site Barnhouse becomes more appealing as the evenings draw in.
Spring Touring (April to May)
Spring at Meadow View is one of the best kept secrets of the Dorset touring calendar. Wildflowers in the meadow, lighter crowds, longer drives along the coast and a sense that the season is just getting started. If you are looking for somewhere to break in a new motorhome, or just want a peaceful stay before the summer rush, spring is the answer.
First Time Motorhomer? Practical Tips for Your Stay at Meadow View
If you are newer to motorhome touring, the first few stays involve a learning curve regardless of how good the park is. A bit of preparation makes a big difference. Here are the practical things worth knowing before you arrive at Meadow View.
- Bring a 15 metre EHU cable as a safe minimum. The hook up post may be on either side of your pitch, and a longer cable saves the awkwardness of needing to reposition the motorhome to reach the socket
- Bring levellers or chocks if your motorhome does not have automatic levelling. Even on hardstanding pitches, a small adjustment can make the difference between comfortable and slightly off
- Pack a fresh water carrier such as an Aqua Roll if your motorhome has a smaller fresh water tank. It saves repeated trips back to the fresh water point
- Have your CDP routine sorted. Bring your chemicals if you use them, and check the location of the chemical disposal point when you arrive so you are not searching for it at 11pm
- Bring an extension lead for awning lighting if you plan to use the awning area in the evening
- A waterproof mat outside the door keeps the interior much cleaner during wetter weather
- Bring everything you need for cooking on the pitch, or plan an evening at The Barnhouse if you want a break from cooking
- Ask staff at check in if you have any questions. They will help with pitch positioning, EHU access and any specific concerns
None of these are essential. You can absolutely turn up at Meadow View with nothing more than your motorhome and have a perfectly good stay. But a small amount of preparation makes the whole experience smoother.
Ready to Plan Your Motorhome Holiday at Meadow View?
Meadow View Country Park offers the kind of touring experience that is increasingly rare in Dorset. Genuinely spacious pitches, full facilities, year round opening and a location that puts Bournemouth, Poole, the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast all within easy day trip distance. Whether you are bringing a compact campervan for a weekend away or a full A class motorhome for a longer stay, the park is properly set up for touring guests and ready to make your trip easy.
Spring and summer pitches book up fast, particularly for school holidays and bank holiday weekends, so the sooner you secure your dates the better.