The Bournemouth Air Festival is set to return soon for its 2023 edition, and if you are looking to travel to the event then staying over at a nearby campsite could be a good idea.

Thousands of people are expected to attend and if you wanted to avoid trying to find a hotel room close by, then pitching up at a campsite within reasonable driving distance could work.

There are a huge number of campsites to potentially pick from, but we've listed a few which are within a 30-minute drive of Bournemouth.

Campsites are listed on PitchUp.com and are based on the highest-rated within 5 miles of Bournemouth.

5 of the best campsites within 30 minutes drive of Bournemouth

Snooks Farm Alpacas

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Location: Church Lane, Ferndown BH22 8TR

PitchUp.com rating: 9.4/10 (from 156 reviews)

One reviewer said: "An absolute delight, made very welcome by the owners, lovely flat site with superb views across the alpaca site, lovely photo opportunities and llama visits to your motorhome or caravan, will definitely return."

Heronshaw Meadow

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Location: Christchurch

PitchUp.com rating: 9.5/10 (from 87 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Nice staff, clean and friendly. drinking water available at washing up facilities, shower available too!

"Good location only 15 minutes from Bournemouth seafront."

Parley Court Camping

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Location: Parley Court Farm, Christchurch BH23 6BB

PitchUp.com rating: 9.2/10 (from 76 reviews)

One reviewer said: "The welcome, the space, the breakfast at the cafe, the cleanliness of the showers and toilets! The little shop on site and use of freezer for cool blocks. Not too loud at night for children going to sleep.

"All round a really wonderful place to stay and will definitely be back."

The Homestead

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Location: West Parley, Ferndown

PitchUp.com rating: 8.9/10 (from 21 reviews)

One reviewer said: "The cleanliness of the facilities, general tidiness of the camp, beautifully set up and well maintained. Owner was very kind and courteous."

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Sionna Camping

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Location: Burton

PitchUp.com rating: 9.3/10 (from 177 reviews)

One reviewer said: "It's very basic but I expected this due to the price and this wasn't an issue. Nice field to pitch up and lots of room between other guests. All staff and visitors were friendly and respectful."