Keith from Back of Beyond poses with a certificate from Clear Brew at Monty's Bar

Raising a Glass to Quality: Monty’s Bar Earns Clear Brew Certification

At Monty’s Bar, we believe that great beer starts long before it reaches your glass. From the brewery to the bar top, every step matters – and that includes how we care for our beer lines. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to announce that Monty’s Bar has been officially awarded a Certificate of Beer Line…

Sheep at the Ellingham Show

The Ellingham Show

The annual Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Show usually takes place one day in August. The 2026 date is still to be confirmed. Close to our campsite, you will find plenty to see and do here including animal shows, food, drink and shopping opportunities. Find out more about the Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Show.

The Ferndown Centre shopping area, Ferndown
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Ferndown

Now a Bournemouth suburb, Ferndown has a large Tesco a Sainsbury’s superstore, and a Lidl. It also has a bustling high street with a wide range of shops. The Community Market takes place on Mondays at Pennys Walk. You will also find several takeaways and local amenities in Ferndown. Image courtesy of Visit Dorset.

Blandford Forum
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Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum was rebuilt after devastating fires to create a fine example of a Georgian town. Worth seeing is The Blandford Town Museum a wealth of artefacts and archives from Prehistoric to the present day, The Royal Signals Museum (set on the Army camp, just outside the town) and the Blandford Fashion Museum – three…

Sandbanks, Poole
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Sandbanks

At the Western end of the sweep of Bournemouth bay, this famously expensive peninsular has wonderful sandy beaches on one side and Poole Harbour on the other. You can cross the mouth of Poole Harbour on a car ferry (if it’s working) to get to Shell Bay on the Isle of Purbeck.