Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site. In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. […]
Further InfoYes! Every amenity block has under cover washing up facilities for guest use.
Further InfoWe are! We welcome friendly dogs of all shapes and sizes, just let us know on booking. Please do keep your furry friends on a lead on the Park with the exception of the designated off lead dog walk area and pick up any deposits! We have plenty of bins across the park for this […]
Further InfoYes! You can do this online with your booking number, or you can give us a call on 01202 622 577. Please note that there is an additional cost for extra guests.
Further InfoYes! You can book for friends or family, either by booking the holiday with a £50 non-refundable deposit or by buying them a gift voucher that they can then use to book the holiday dates with at a later time.
Further InfoCertainly! We can book you in at reception, online or over the phone for just a £50 deposit for any date in the future!
Further InfoYou may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
Further InfoA gazebo is allowed as a chargeable extra, as long as it remains within the size dimensions of the pitch. It cannot be used by extra guests to sleep in due to fire safety council rules.
Further InfoPlease, strictly no Awning heaters as these are a big fire hazard. You can bring other types of heaters as long as they are under 10 Amp and do not pose a fire hazard.
Further InfoYes, a motorbike is fine and is free of charge if it is your only mode of transportation. If you are bringing it as an extra vehicle, this is chargeable.
Further InfoWhile we would hate to miss you, you are more than welcome to cancel your holiday with us at any point. Please find our terms and conditions relating to cancellation of your holiday here.
Further InfoIf you have any preferences in pitch type, location or area, then please do let us know on booking. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, it is subject to availability – especially in busy periods when the park is full.
Further InfoYes! There is a two ring electric hob that is for your use. Please do remember that you need to bring your own cookware if you would like to cook in your glamping unit.
Further InfoOf course! Subject to availability, we are always happy to extend your booking! Just pop into reception or give us a ring on 01202 622 577.
Further InfoUnfortunately, we cannot permit the flying of drones on the park. Please refrain from flying drones on the Park in respect of other guests and our surrounding neighbours privacy.
Further InfoThere is a specific freezer around the back of the reception building for guests to freeze their ice blocks free of charge. Please remember to pop your name on them before leaving them!
Further InfoThere is a specific freezer in the games room for guests to freeze their ice blocks free of charge. Please remember to pop your name on them before leaving them!
Further InfoPlease, strictly no pup tents, unless it is a very small one that is only used for storage. Please advise us if this is the case on booking. However, we do reserve the right to refuse pup tents at our discretion.
Further InfoThere is strictly one unit per pitch. This is enforced on the park due to council fire safety regulations.
Further InfoYou can leave the park at any time as the barriers are automated on exit. However, please do be considerate to your neighbours if you are arriving or leaving in the early hours. We have pitches near the top of the park that are perfect for guests who wish to cause minimum disruption.
Further InfoDefinitely! You can make amendments online or give us a call on 01202 622 577.
Further InfoYes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
Further InfoBookings require a £50 deposit on booking and full payment 28 days before arrival. If you would prefer to pay in increments over a longer period, please give us a call on 01202 622 577 and we can discuss payment options with you.
Further InfoBy law, there is a strict No Smoking policy in all our Romany Caravans, Shepherds Huts and Glamping Pods. Cigarette disposal units are situated outside the reception office and facility blocks. Anyone smoking in any of the units will automatically be charged £200 due to cleaning charges and loss of use.
Further InfoYes! Christmas and New Year is such a special time on the park, with plenty of festive decorations, drinks and nibbles. There is a really lovely atmosphere on site – so please do come and celebrate with us!
Further InfoYes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
Further InfoWe have a free to use fully serviced dog wash by reception. It has shampoo, hot water, an apron and even a hair dryer. What a pampered pooch!
Further InfoOf course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
Further InfoPoole Quay, Kimmeridge, Swanage, Mudeford and many more vistas are all really great crabbing options. If you need the gear then we have plenty available in our onsite shop!
Further InfoAs a small family friendly park, we do not take group bookings of more than two groups including parties, stag or hen do’s and reserve the right to refuse a booking or turn away guests that are causing a disturbance for other guests on the park. Please find our terms and conditions relating to group […]
Further InfoYou can play football in the designated ball game areas. However, please have courtesy to other guests by not playing ball games between pitches.
Further InfoWhilst onsite we do have local mobile repairmen who have been recommended by other guests. Just pop up to reception if you need a recommendation!
Further InfoYes, we email through a booking confirmation to your given email address. If you do not have one, we can post it to your registered address.
Further InfoYes, there is a £50 non-refundable deposit per pitch at time of booking.
Further InfoWe always advise that guests take out their own travel insurance, just in case.
Further InfoBBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
Further InfoWe do not have a swimming pool onsite. However, but recommend Tower Park Splashdown for a fun day out for all the family, or The Dolphin Centre or the Purbeck Sports Centre for an indoor swimming pool option.
Further InfoIf you are looking to hold a function, the Courtyard Centre a two-minute stroll from site has a function room that is perfect to hire.
Further InfoWe politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
Further InfoWe have a variety of Calor Gas and Camping Gaz available on-site. Please note that we can only swap like for like on all gas refills.
Further InfoWhile our maximum pitch size is 9m, there are a few that can take a larger vehicle. Please do give us a ring with your dimensions to discuss this. We also need to know the width of your vehicle to check you will fit through our main gate!
Further InfoWe take recycling and the sustainability of our Park very seriously, therefore there is multiple recycling bins across the park. See our sustainability credentials here.
Further InfoNo – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
Further InfoUnfortunately, we do not offer seasonal pitches on the park.
Further InfoWhile we do not offer discounts, we very occasionally work with our affiliates, such as Premier Parks and Best of British, to give low season offers to members.
Further InfoWhile we do not specifically offer late check out or early check in, we may be able to be flexible depending on the season. If you have a problem, just ask and we will see what we might be able to do for you.
Further InfoYou can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
Further InfoWe allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
Further InfoWe do – all are welcome and we will do our absolute best to make your stay as easy as possible. Please let us know how we can help. For more information, our accessibility statement is available here.
Further InfoYes, we have gift vouchers! They can be for any amount above £5 and can be in electronic or printed format. We can also personalise them for you for that little extra touch! If you would like to buy a gift voucher, please give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or email on info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk.
Further InfoYes, we do take rallies! If you would like to come and visit South Lytchett Manor with your rally, then please get in touch to receive our rally information pack. Alternatively, we have a blog post about what a rally at South Lytchett Manor could look like here.
Further InfoWe have a local produce section in the shop onsite and use local wherever we can. This ranges from Dorset Tea and Sandbanks Cider right through to Moore’s Dorset knobs and biscuits and homemade jams from Ajar Of in Dorchester! In the High season, we also have local meat from Rawston Farm and local family […]
Further InfoThe Romany Caravans have a 5m x 3m internal floor space. We recommend that they are suited for a maximum of two adults and two children.
Further InfoYou can book your holiday online on our website by clicking the book now button. If you prefer to call, the phones are live between 9-5pm on 01202 622 577.
Further InfoYou can contact us online through our website, by phone on 01202 622 577 or through our social media platforms. You are also more than welcome to send us a letter!
Further InfoPlease do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Further InfoBrochures are available on our website in the downloads section. Alternatively, please give us a ring on 01202 622 577 and we can pop one in the post to you.
Further InfoLet our colleagues at reception know, either in person or by giving us a ring at 01202 622 577.
Further InfoThe closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away. The nearest golden sands beach is Sandbanks, which is roughly 5 miles away.
Further InfoBy car: 20 mins By bus: 1 hour By bike: 1 hour Walking: 3hour 30mins
Further InfoBy car: 5-10 mins By bus: 15 mins By bike: 30mins Walking: 1hr 15mins
Further InfoBy Car: 20mins By bus: 1 hour By bike: 45mins Walking: 2 hours 30 mins
Further InfoBy car: 30-50 minutes By bus: 1 hour By bike: 1 hour 45mins
Further InfoEach individual booking includes one car. If you would like an additional vehicle, then please do let us know on booking and we will add this as a chargeable extra.
Further InfoThe lead guest needs to be 18 years or over in order to book with us.
Further InfoPlease do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
Further InfoThe interior is as accessible as possible whilst maintaining the authenticity of the experience. However, there are a few steps up into each glamping unit. We have multiple accessible amenities and facilities on the park to help you make the best of your stay with us. Please look at our accessibility page for more information. […]
Further InfoAll taps are safe to drink from apart from those that specifically say you can’t. If you are unsure, please ask one of the members of staff.
Further InfoThe majority of our pitches come with electric. However, we do have some “Standard Non Electric” pitches for those campers that would like to go back to basics!
Further InfoWe have an onsite shop that has all the essentials and basics, in high season we also have a selection of local meats and fresh vegetables and salad items. The onsite cafe offers coffee and a selection of light snacks. In high season and bank holidays, we also have an onsite bakery creating delicious bread […]
Further InfoYes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
Further InfoThere is a laundrette on site in the main amenity block. Please pop to reception before use to buy the tokens!
Further InfoYes! There is a motorhome service point on the park, as well as several Elsan and water points across the park for easy access throughout your say. If you have a fully serviced pitch, you have your own water and waste to your pitch.
Further InfoThere is a small fridge with a small freezer section in your glamping unit. This has enough space to store a couple of meals and drinks for your stay.
Further InfoThere are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31 To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the […]
Further InfoYes! The Manor Field at the bottom of the Park is designated solely for ball games and picnics. If you have a fully serviced pitch, your pitch is inclusive of a picnic bench to enjoy as well!
Further InfoWe love to encourage guests to go out and explore the wondrous Dorset beaches, countryside and towns – there is so much to offer! Therefore, there is no entertainment on site.
Further InfoYes! There are fishing charter boats from Poole Quay and several lakes a short drive from site. Some guests have caught lots of mackerel from Chesil Beach! A short drive away is Todber Manor, which has excellent runs water – great for coarse and carp fishing. It also has an onsite tackle shop and hot […]
Further InfoYes – there is outdoor seating that is specific for your use.
Further InfoYes! You have a dedicated space for a vehicle with your glamping stay. If you want to bring more than one vehicle, please contact us to discuss options.
Further InfoAll pitches are 10 Amp across the park.
Further InfoOnce you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
Further InfoYou will need a normal hook-up cable to connect to the electric on the Park. These are available at most electrical or caravan stores.
Further InfoAlthough we provide most of the essentials you will need for your stay, we suggest you bring the following items: Bed linen — including sleeping bags/duvet/pillow, bed sheets and pillow cases, Crockery, Mugs, Glasses, Chopping board, Corkscrew, Cutlery (including sharp knife for chopping/cutting), Frying pan, Saucepan, Tin opener, Water carrier, Washing up bowl etc.
Further InfoYou will need a camping specific mobile mains unit with RCD. We do have a limited amount of mobile mains units for hire from site at £2.50 a day. Please mention if you would like to hire one on booking.
Further InfoFitted to the highest specification, each one is hand built by quality craftsmen. Featuring a full size double and two single beds, they are kept warm with an insulated oak floor and electric log burner. There’s also a TV and DVD player, refrigerator, sockets with USB points, a two ring electric hob, hob kettle and […]
Further InfoWith under-floor heating and handcrafted by our very own staff onsite, they feature a full size double and two single beds, perfect for two adults and two children. There’s also a TV and DVD player, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, two ring electric hob, hob kettle, LED lighting and sockets with USB points.
Further InfoThere is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
Further InfoAll of our facilities will be open with all appropriate social distancing measures and enhanced cleaning procedures in place. Masks must be worn in an of the shared inside areas on the Park in line with government guidance.
Further InfoIf you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
Further InfoIn most circumstances, there is complete 4G coverage across the park.
Further InfoAs with the whole of this area, satellite can be very patchy. We recommend bringing a normal co-ax cable to hook up to our TV connection points free of charge.
Further InfoYou can find us at: South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Dorchester Road, Poole, BH16 6JB.
Further InfoThe speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
Further InfoThere is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
Further InfoPlease find our terms and conditions relating to cancellation of your holiday here.
Further InfoWe accept all card payments apart from AMEX. We can also accept bank transfer, contactless or cash payments onsite.
Further InfoWe have a range of pitch types available and these are fully listed on our booking platform. If you feel you need to discuss options further, please do give us a ring on 01202 622 577, or send us an email or a message via social media. Very basic descriptions are: Fully Serviced Hardstanding – […]
Further InfoThe bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Further InfoCheck out by 11am on the day of departure.
Further InfoCheck in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Further InfoWe strongly advise you bring a travel kettle. Normal domestic kettles are high ampage and are prone to tripping out electric points.
Further InfoThe Park is open from 1st March closes on the 2nd January each year.
Further InfoFull payment of the booking is due 28 days before arrival. If we have your email address, then we will pop you a little email reminder a couple of days before payment is due.
Further InfoDogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they […]
Further InfoYour booking reference will be on your booking confirmation. If you have misplaced this, please do give us a call on 01202 622 577.
Further InfoWe have some bits in our shop that might be useful. Otherwise, the Caravan Company is a short drive away and has most things you might need in stock. Their phone number is 01202 888601 and they are based on the A31.
Further InfoPrice lists can be found on our website under the Price tab, or on each accommodation page. You can also use the booking tool on our website which will give you a personalised quote. Alternatively, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 to discuss your holiday options. One of our lovely members […]
Further InfoWe do have a range of camping equipment in our shop onsite. However, a store such as Go Outdoors is a great option for your camping supplies prior to your holiday.
Further InfoThank you for taking the time to leave us a review! You can give us feedback directly in person whilst on site – please do let us know! For feedback after your stay, Tripadvisor and Google Reviews are great options. You can also send us an email at info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk.
Further InfoWe have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
Further InfoYou will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
Further InfoThere are loads of different options in the local area dependent on your needs – if you google dog day care in Upton you will see there is a lot of options within a 10minute drive for you to choose from. Two that get good reviews (although we have never used them personally) is Emma’s […]
Further InfoThe emergency dentist is a 20min walk away – Upton Dental in Upton (BH16 5EF). Their phone number is 01202 631900.
Further InfoThe local pharmacy is a 15min walk away – Rowlands Pharmacy in Upton (BH16 5NJ). Their phone number is 01202 622239.
Further InfoThe nearest cashpoint is a 15minute walk away into Upton. Just ask at reception for directions!
Further InfoThe nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in […]
Further InfoWe have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
Further InfoThere are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about […]
Further InfoDuring normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Further InfoJust give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Further InfoYes – Romany Caravans have an electric log burner and Shepherd Huts and Glamping Pods have underfloor heating. This keeps them so cosy and warm!
Further InfoGeneral
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
We are! We welcome friendly dogs of all shapes and sizes, just let us know on booking. Please do keep your furry friends on a lead on the Park with the exception of the designated off lead dog walk area and pick up any deposits! We have plenty of bins across the park for this purpose.
A gazebo is allowed as a chargeable extra, as long as it remains within the size dimensions of the pitch. It cannot be used by extra guests to sleep in due to fire safety council rules.
Yes, a motorbike is fine and is free of charge if it is your only mode of transportation. If you are bringing it as an extra vehicle, this is chargeable.
Unfortunately, we cannot permit the flying of drones on the park. Please refrain from flying drones on the Park in respect of other guests and our surrounding neighbours privacy.
There is a specific freezer in the games room for guests to freeze their ice blocks free of charge. Please remember to pop your name on them before leaving them!
We have a free to use fully serviced dog wash by reception. It has shampoo, hot water, an apron and even a hair dryer. What a pampered pooch!
Of course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
As a small family friendly park, we do not take group bookings of more than two groups including parties, stag or hen do’s and reserve the right to refuse a booking or turn away guests that are causing a disturbance for other guests on the park. Please find our terms and conditions relating to group bookings here.
You can play football in the designated ball game areas. However, please have courtesy to other guests by not playing ball games between pitches.
We always advise that guests take out their own travel insurance, just in case.
BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
We do not have a swimming pool onsite. However, but recommend Tower Park Splashdown for a fun day out for all the family, or The Dolphin Centre or the Purbeck Sports Centre for an indoor swimming pool option.
If you are looking to hold a function, the Courtyard Centre a two-minute stroll from site has a function room that is perfect to hire.
While our maximum pitch size is 9m, there are a few that can take a larger vehicle. Please do give us a ring with your dimensions to discuss this. We also need to know the width of your vehicle to check you will fit through our main gate!
We take recycling and the sustainability of our Park very seriously, therefore there is multiple recycling bins across the park. See our sustainability credentials here.
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
We allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
We do – all are welcome and we will do our absolute best to make your stay as easy as possible. Please let us know how we can help. For more information, our accessibility statement is available here.
Yes, we have gift vouchers! They can be for any amount above £5 and can be in electronic or printed format. We can also personalise them for you for that little extra touch! If you would like to buy a gift voucher, please give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or email on info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk.
Yes, we do take rallies! If you would like to come and visit South Lytchett Manor with your rally, then please get in touch to receive our rally information pack. Alternatively, we have a blog post about what a rally at South Lytchett Manor could look like here.
We have a local produce section in the shop onsite and use local wherever we can. This ranges from Dorset Tea and Sandbanks Cider right through to Moore’s Dorset knobs and biscuits and homemade jams from Ajar Of in Dorchester! In the High season, we also have local meat from Rawston Farm and local family food vans visiting site to provide evening hot food!
You can contact us online through our website, by phone on 01202 622 577 or through our social media platforms. You are also more than welcome to send us a letter!
Let our colleagues at reception know, either in person or by giving us a ring at 01202 622 577.
Each individual booking includes one car. If you would like an additional vehicle, then please do let us know on booking and we will add this as a chargeable extra.
The lead guest needs to be 18 years or over in order to book with us.
We have an onsite shop that has all the essentials and basics, in high season we also have a selection of local meats and fresh vegetables and salad items.
The onsite cafe offers coffee and a selection of light snacks. In high season and bank holidays, we also have an onsite bakery creating delicious bread and pastries every morning.
During High season, various family run food vans visit site during the evenings with local high quality food offerings. Outside of high season, there is a café just two minutes walk away to enjoy your breakfast and it is only a seven minute walk to the local pub. Takeaways are also an option!
Yes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
There is a laundrette on site in the main amenity block. Please pop to reception before use to buy the tokens!
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
Yes! The Manor Field at the bottom of the Park is designated solely for ball games and picnics. If you have a fully serviced pitch, your pitch is inclusive of a picnic bench to enjoy as well!
We love to encourage guests to go out and explore the wondrous Dorset beaches, countryside and towns – there is so much to offer! Therefore, there is no entertainment on site.
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
All of our facilities will be open with all appropriate social distancing measures and enhanced cleaning procedures in place.
Masks must be worn in an of the shared inside areas on the Park in line with government guidance.
In most circumstances, there is complete 4G coverage across the park.
As with the whole of this area, satellite can be very patchy. We recommend bringing a normal co-ax cable to hook up to our TV connection points free of charge.
You can find us at:
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Dorchester Road, Poole, BH16 6JB.
The speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
There is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
The bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Check in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
The Park is open from 1st March closes on the 2nd January each year.
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
There are loads of different options in the local area dependent on your needs – if you google dog day care in Upton you will see there is a lot of options within a 10minute drive for you to choose from.
Two that get good reviews (although we have never used them personally) is Emma’s Ark in Hamworthy and Pipzpawz.
The emergency dentist is a 20min walk away – Upton Dental in Upton (BH16 5EF). Their phone number is 01202 631900.
The local pharmacy is a 15min walk away – Rowlands Pharmacy in Upton (BH16 5NJ). Their phone number is 01202 622239.
The nearest cashpoint is a 15minute walk away into Upton. Just ask at reception for directions!
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
We have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Just give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Facilities
We are! We welcome friendly dogs of all shapes and sizes, just let us know on booking. Please do keep your furry friends on a lead on the Park with the exception of the designated off lead dog walk area and pick up any deposits! We have plenty of bins across the park for this purpose.
We have a variety of Calor Gas and Camping Gaz available on-site. Please note that we can only swap like for like on all gas refills.
We take recycling and the sustainability of our Park very seriously, therefore there is multiple recycling bins across the park. See our sustainability credentials here.
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
We have an onsite shop that has all the essentials and basics, in high season we also have a selection of local meats and fresh vegetables and salad items.
The onsite cafe offers coffee and a selection of light snacks. In high season and bank holidays, we also have an onsite bakery creating delicious bread and pastries every morning.
During High season, various family run food vans visit site during the evenings with local high quality food offerings. Outside of high season, there is a café just two minutes walk away to enjoy your breakfast and it is only a seven minute walk to the local pub. Takeaways are also an option!
There is a laundrette on site in the main amenity block. Please pop to reception before use to buy the tokens!
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
Dog Friendly
We have a free to use fully serviced dog wash by reception. It has shampoo, hot water, an apron and even a hair dryer. What a pampered pooch!
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
There are loads of different options in the local area dependent on your needs – if you google dog day care in Upton you will see there is a lot of options within a 10minute drive for you to choose from.
Two that get good reviews (although we have never used them personally) is Emma’s Ark in Hamworthy and Pipzpawz.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
Your Holiday
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
Yes, a motorbike is fine and is free of charge if it is your only mode of transportation. If you are bringing it as an extra vehicle, this is chargeable.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
Yes! Christmas and New Year is such a special time on the park, with plenty of festive decorations, drinks and nibbles. There is a really lovely atmosphere on site – so please do come and celebrate with us!
Poole Quay, Kimmeridge, Swanage, Mudeford and many more vistas are all really great crabbing options. If you need the gear then we have plenty available in our onsite shop!
As a small family friendly park, we do not take group bookings of more than two groups including parties, stag or hen do’s and reserve the right to refuse a booking or turn away guests that are causing a disturbance for other guests on the park. Please find our terms and conditions relating to group bookings here.
You can play football in the designated ball game areas. However, please have courtesy to other guests by not playing ball games between pitches.
We always advise that guests take out their own travel insurance, just in case.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
While we do not specifically offer late check out or early check in, we may be able to be flexible depending on the season. If you have a problem, just ask and we will see what we might be able to do for you.
You can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
You can contact us online through our website, by phone on 01202 622 577 or through our social media platforms. You are also more than welcome to send us a letter!
The closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away. The nearest golden sands beach is Sandbanks, which is roughly 5 miles away.
By car: 20 mins
By bus: 1 hour
By bike: 1 hour
Walking: 3hour 30mins
By car: 5-10 mins
By bus: 15 mins
By bike: 30mins
Walking: 1hr 15mins
By Car: 20mins
By bus: 1 hour
By bike: 45mins
Walking: 2 hours 30 mins
By car: 30-50 minutes
By bus: 1 hour
By bike: 1 hour 45mins
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
Yes! The Manor Field at the bottom of the Park is designated solely for ball games and picnics. If you have a fully serviced pitch, your pitch is inclusive of a picnic bench to enjoy as well!
We love to encourage guests to go out and explore the wondrous Dorset beaches, countryside and towns – there is so much to offer! Therefore, there is no entertainment on site.
Yes! There are fishing charter boats from Poole Quay and several lakes a short drive from site. Some guests have caught lots of mackerel from Chesil Beach! A short drive away is Todber Manor, which has excellent runs water – great for coarse and carp fishing. It also has an onsite tackle shop and hot food options.
Once you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
If you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
In most circumstances, there is complete 4G coverage across the park.
As with the whole of this area, satellite can be very patchy. We recommend bringing a normal co-ax cable to hook up to our TV connection points free of charge.
You can find us at:
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Dorchester Road, Poole, BH16 6JB.
We have some bits in our shop that might be useful. Otherwise, the Caravan Company is a short drive away and has most things you might need in stock. Their phone number is 01202 888601 and they are based on the A31.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! You can give us feedback directly in person whilst on site – please do let us know! For feedback after your stay, Tripadvisor and Google Reviews are great options. You can also send us an email at info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk.
There are loads of different options in the local area dependent on your needs – if you google dog day care in Upton you will see there is a lot of options within a 10minute drive for you to choose from.
Two that get good reviews (although we have never used them personally) is Emma’s Ark in Hamworthy and Pipzpawz.
The emergency dentist is a 20min walk away – Upton Dental in Upton (BH16 5EF). Their phone number is 01202 631900.
The local pharmacy is a 15min walk away – Rowlands Pharmacy in Upton (BH16 5NJ). Their phone number is 01202 622239.
The nearest cashpoint is a 15minute walk away into Upton. Just ask at reception for directions!
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Accommodation Types
Yes! You can do this online with your booking number, or you can give us a call on 01202 622 577. Please note that there is an additional cost for extra guests.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
If you have any preferences in pitch type, location or area, then please do let us know on booking. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, it is subject to availability – especially in busy periods when the park is full.
Of course! Subject to availability, we are always happy to extend your booking! Just pop into reception or give us a ring on 01202 622 577.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
While we do not specifically offer late check out or early check in, we may be able to be flexible depending on the season. If you have a problem, just ask and we will see what we might be able to do for you.
The lead guest needs to be 18 years or over in order to book with us.
The Booking Process
Yes! You can do this online with your booking number, or you can give us a call on 01202 622 577. Please note that there is an additional cost for extra guests.
Yes! You can book for friends or family, either by booking the holiday with a £50 non-refundable deposit or by buying them a gift voucher that they can then use to book the holiday dates with at a later time.
Certainly! We can book you in at reception, online or over the phone for just a £50 deposit for any date in the future!
While we would hate to miss you, you are more than welcome to cancel your holiday with us at any point. Please find our terms and conditions relating to cancellation of your holiday here.
If you have any preferences in pitch type, location or area, then please do let us know on booking. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, it is subject to availability – especially in busy periods when the park is full.
Of course! Subject to availability, we are always happy to extend your booking! Just pop into reception or give us a ring on 01202 622 577.
Definitely! You can make amendments online or give us a call on 01202 622 577.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
Bookings require a £50 deposit on booking and full payment 28 days before arrival. If you would prefer to pay in increments over a longer period, please give us a call on 01202 622 577 and we can discuss payment options with you.
Yes! Christmas and New Year is such a special time on the park, with plenty of festive decorations, drinks and nibbles. There is a really lovely atmosphere on site – so please do come and celebrate with us!
Yes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
As a small family friendly park, we do not take group bookings of more than two groups including parties, stag or hen do’s and reserve the right to refuse a booking or turn away guests that are causing a disturbance for other guests on the park. Please find our terms and conditions relating to group bookings here.
Yes, we email through a booking confirmation to your given email address. If you do not have one, we can post it to your registered address.
Yes, there is a £50 non-refundable deposit per pitch at time of booking.
We always advise that guests take out their own travel insurance, just in case.
While we do not specifically offer late check out or early check in, we may be able to be flexible depending on the season. If you have a problem, just ask and we will see what we might be able to do for you.
Yes, we have gift vouchers! They can be for any amount above £5 and can be in electronic or printed format. We can also personalise them for you for that little extra touch! If you would like to buy a gift voucher, please give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or email on info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk.
Yes, we do take rallies! If you would like to come and visit South Lytchett Manor with your rally, then please get in touch to receive our rally information pack. Alternatively, we have a blog post about what a rally at South Lytchett Manor could look like here.
You can book your holiday online on our website by clicking the book now button. If you prefer to call, the phones are live between 9-5pm on 01202 622 577.
Please do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Brochures are available on our website in the downloads section. Alternatively, please give us a ring on 01202 622 577 and we can pop one in the post to you.
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
Please find our terms and conditions relating to cancellation of your holiday here.
We accept all card payments apart from AMEX. We can also accept bank transfer, contactless or cash payments onsite.
We have a range of pitch types available and these are fully listed on our booking platform. If you feel you need to discuss options further, please do give us a ring on 01202 622 577, or send us an email or a message via social media. Very basic descriptions are:
Fully Serviced Hardstanding – Private water and waste as well as electric to the pitch and a private picnic bench. Accommodates up to 9 x 6m.
Superior Electric Hardstanding/Grass – Electric Pitch accommodating 9m and below.
Super Grass Pitch – A large camping or touring pitch with electric up to 9 x 6m.
Non-Electric Grass Pitch – what it says on the tin. Can take up to 9m x 6m.
The Park is open from 1st March closes on the 2nd January each year.
Full payment of the booking is due 28 days before arrival. If we have your email address, then we will pop you a little email reminder a couple of days before payment is due.
Your booking reference will be on your booking confirmation. If you have misplaced this, please do give us a call on 01202 622 577.
Price lists can be found on our website under the Price tab, or on each accommodation page. You can also use the booking tool on our website which will give you a personalised quote. Alternatively, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 to discuss your holiday options. One of our lovely members of staff will be happy to help!
Coronavirus
All of our facilities will be open with all appropriate social distancing measures and enhanced cleaning procedures in place.
Masks must be worn in an of the shared inside areas on the Park in line with government guidance.
Camping
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
Yes! Every amenity block has under cover washing up facilities for guest use.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
A gazebo is allowed as a chargeable extra, as long as it remains within the size dimensions of the pitch. It cannot be used by extra guests to sleep in due to fire safety council rules.
Please, strictly no Awning heaters as these are a big fire hazard. You can bring other types of heaters as long as they are under 10 Amp and do not pose a fire hazard.
There is a specific freezer around the back of the reception building for guests to freeze their ice blocks free of charge. Please remember to pop your name on them before leaving them!
There is a specific freezer in the games room for guests to freeze their ice blocks free of charge. Please remember to pop your name on them before leaving them!
Please, strictly no pup tents, unless it is a very small one that is only used for storage. Please advise us if this is the case on booking. However, we do reserve the right to refuse pup tents at our discretion.
There is strictly one unit per pitch. This is enforced on the park due to council fire safety regulations.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
Yes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
Of course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
We have a variety of Calor Gas and Camping Gaz available on-site. Please note that we can only swap like for like on all gas refills.
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
You can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
We allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
We do – all are welcome and we will do our absolute best to make your stay as easy as possible. Please let us know how we can help. For more information, our accessibility statement is available here.
Please do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
All taps are safe to drink from apart from those that specifically say you can’t. If you are unsure, please ask one of the members of staff.
The majority of our pitches come with electric. However, we do have some “Standard Non Electric” pitches for those campers that would like to go back to basics!
Yes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
All pitches are 10 Amp across the park.
Once you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
You will need a camping specific mobile mains unit with RCD. We do have a limited amount of mobile mains units for hire from site at £2.50 a day. Please mention if you would like to hire one on booking.
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
If you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
The speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
There is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
We have a range of pitch types available and these are fully listed on our booking platform. If you feel you need to discuss options further, please do give us a ring on 01202 622 577, or send us an email or a message via social media. Very basic descriptions are:
Fully Serviced Hardstanding – Private water and waste as well as electric to the pitch and a private picnic bench. Accommodates up to 9 x 6m.
Superior Electric Hardstanding/Grass – Electric Pitch accommodating 9m and below.
Super Grass Pitch – A large camping or touring pitch with electric up to 9 x 6m.
Non-Electric Grass Pitch – what it says on the tin. Can take up to 9m x 6m.
The bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Check in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
We strongly advise you bring a travel kettle. Normal domestic kettles are high ampage and are prone to tripping out electric points.
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
We have some bits in our shop that might be useful. Otherwise, the Caravan Company is a short drive away and has most things you might need in stock. Their phone number is 01202 888601 and they are based on the A31.
We do have a range of camping equipment in our shop onsite. However, a store such as Go Outdoors is a great option for your camping supplies prior to your holiday.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
We have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Just give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Caravans
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
Yes! Every amenity block has under cover washing up facilities for guest use.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
Please, strictly no Awning heaters as these are a big fire hazard. You can bring other types of heaters as long as they are under 10 Amp and do not pose a fire hazard.
Please, strictly no pup tents, unless it is a very small one that is only used for storage. Please advise us if this is the case on booking. However, we do reserve the right to refuse pup tents at our discretion.
There is strictly one unit per pitch. This is enforced on the park due to council fire safety regulations.
You can leave the park at any time as the barriers are automated on exit. However, please do be considerate to your neighbours if you are arriving or leaving in the early hours. We have pitches near the top of the park that are perfect for guests who wish to cause minimum disruption.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
Yes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
Of course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
Whilst onsite we do have local mobile repairmen who have been recommended by other guests. Just pop up to reception if you need a recommendation!
BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
We have a variety of Calor Gas and Camping Gaz available on-site. Please note that we can only swap like for like on all gas refills.
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
Unfortunately, we do not offer seasonal pitches on the park.
While we do not offer discounts, we very occasionally work with our affiliates, such as Premier Parks and Best of British, to give low season offers to members.
You can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
We allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
We do – all are welcome and we will do our absolute best to make your stay as easy as possible. Please let us know how we can help. For more information, our accessibility statement is available here.
Please do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
All taps are safe to drink from apart from those that specifically say you can’t. If you are unsure, please ask one of the members of staff.
Yes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
Yes! There is a motorhome service point on the park, as well as several Elsan and water points across the park for easy access throughout your say. If you have a fully serviced pitch, you have your own water and waste to your pitch.
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
All pitches are 10 Amp across the park.
Once you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
You will need a normal hook-up cable to connect to the electric on the Park. These are available at most electrical or caravan stores.
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
If you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
As with the whole of this area, satellite can be very patchy. We recommend bringing a normal co-ax cable to hook up to our TV connection points free of charge.
The speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
There is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
We have a range of pitch types available and these are fully listed on our booking platform. If you feel you need to discuss options further, please do give us a ring on 01202 622 577, or send us an email or a message via social media. Very basic descriptions are:
Fully Serviced Hardstanding – Private water and waste as well as electric to the pitch and a private picnic bench. Accommodates up to 9 x 6m.
Superior Electric Hardstanding/Grass – Electric Pitch accommodating 9m and below.
Super Grass Pitch – A large camping or touring pitch with electric up to 9 x 6m.
Non-Electric Grass Pitch – what it says on the tin. Can take up to 9m x 6m.
The bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Check in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
We strongly advise you bring a travel kettle. Normal domestic kettles are high ampage and are prone to tripping out electric points.
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
We have some bits in our shop that might be useful. Otherwise, the Caravan Company is a short drive away and has most things you might need in stock. Their phone number is 01202 888601 and they are based on the A31.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
We have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Just give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Motorhomes
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
Yes! Every amenity block has under cover washing up facilities for guest use.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
Please, strictly no Awning heaters as these are a big fire hazard. You can bring other types of heaters as long as they are under 10 Amp and do not pose a fire hazard.
Please, strictly no pup tents, unless it is a very small one that is only used for storage. Please advise us if this is the case on booking. However, we do reserve the right to refuse pup tents at our discretion.
There is strictly one unit per pitch. This is enforced on the park due to council fire safety regulations.
You can leave the park at any time as the barriers are automated on exit. However, please do be considerate to your neighbours if you are arriving or leaving in the early hours. We have pitches near the top of the park that are perfect for guests who wish to cause minimum disruption.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
Yes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
Of course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
Whilst onsite we do have local mobile repairmen who have been recommended by other guests. Just pop up to reception if you need a recommendation!
BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
We have a variety of Calor Gas and Camping Gaz available on-site. Please note that we can only swap like for like on all gas refills.
While our maximum pitch size is 9m, there are a few that can take a larger vehicle. Please do give us a ring with your dimensions to discuss this. We also need to know the width of your vehicle to check you will fit through our main gate!
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
Unfortunately, we do not offer seasonal pitches on the park.
While we do not offer discounts, we very occasionally work with our affiliates, such as Premier Parks and Best of British, to give low season offers to members.
You can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
We allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
We do – all are welcome and we will do our absolute best to make your stay as easy as possible. Please let us know how we can help. For more information, our accessibility statement is available here.
Please do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
All taps are safe to drink from apart from those that specifically say you can’t. If you are unsure, please ask one of the members of staff.
Yes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
Yes! There is a motorhome service point on the park, as well as several Elsan and water points across the park for easy access throughout your say. If you have a fully serviced pitch, you have your own water and waste to your pitch.
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
All pitches are 10 Amp across the park.
Once you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
You will need a normal hook-up cable to connect to the electric on the Park. These are available at most electrical or caravan stores.
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
If you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
As with the whole of this area, satellite can be very patchy. We recommend bringing a normal co-ax cable to hook up to our TV connection points free of charge.
The speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
There is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
We have a range of pitch types available and these are fully listed on our booking platform. If you feel you need to discuss options further, please do give us a ring on 01202 622 577, or send us an email or a message via social media. Very basic descriptions are:
Fully Serviced Hardstanding – Private water and waste as well as electric to the pitch and a private picnic bench. Accommodates up to 9 x 6m.
Superior Electric Hardstanding/Grass – Electric Pitch accommodating 9m and below.
Super Grass Pitch – A large camping or touring pitch with electric up to 9 x 6m.
Non-Electric Grass Pitch – what it says on the tin. Can take up to 9m x 6m.
The bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Check in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
We strongly advise you bring a travel kettle. Normal domestic kettles are high ampage and are prone to tripping out electric points.
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
We have some bits in our shop that might be useful. Otherwise, the Caravan Company is a short drive away and has most things you might need in stock. Their phone number is 01202 888601 and they are based on the A31.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
We have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Just give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Romany Caravans
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
Yes! There is a two ring electric hob that is for your use. Please do remember that you need to bring your own cookware if you would like to cook in your glamping unit.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
By law, there is a strict No Smoking policy in all our Romany Caravans, Shepherds Huts and Glamping Pods. Cigarette disposal units are situated outside the reception office and facility blocks. Anyone smoking in any of the units will automatically be charged £200 due to cleaning charges and loss of use.
Yes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
Of course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
You can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
We allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
The Romany Caravans have a 5m x 3m internal floor space. We recommend that they are suited for a maximum of two adults and two children.
Please do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
The interior is as accessible as possible whilst maintaining the authenticity of the experience. However, there are a few steps up into each glamping unit. We have multiple accessible amenities and facilities on the park to help you make the best of your stay with us. Please look at our accessibility page for more information. We are working on making our glamping stays more accessible in the future, so watch this space!
All taps are safe to drink from apart from those that specifically say you can’t. If you are unsure, please ask one of the members of staff.
Yes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
There is a small fridge with a small freezer section in your glamping unit. This has enough space to store a couple of meals and drinks for your stay.
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
Yes – there is outdoor seating that is specific for your use.
Yes! You have a dedicated space for a vehicle with your glamping stay. If you want to bring more than one vehicle, please contact us to discuss options.
Once you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
Although we provide most of the essentials you will need for your stay, we suggest you bring the following items:
Bed linen — including sleeping bags/duvet/pillow, bed sheets and pillow cases, Crockery, Mugs, Glasses, Chopping board, Corkscrew, Cutlery (including sharp knife for chopping/cutting), Frying pan, Saucepan, Tin opener, Water carrier, Washing up bowl etc.
Fitted to the highest specification, each one is hand built by quality craftsmen. Featuring a full size double and two single beds, they are kept warm with an insulated oak floor and electric log burner. There’s also a TV and DVD player, refrigerator, sockets with USB points, a two ring electric hob, hob kettle and coffee pod machine. Combine all this with beautiful upholstery and a wooden deck complete with garden furniture, and your Romany Caravans experience is complete.
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
If you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
The speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
There is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
The bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Check in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
We have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Just give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Yes – Romany Caravans have an electric log burner and Shepherd Huts and Glamping Pods have underfloor heating. This keeps them so cosy and warm!
Shepherd Huts
Yes! There are numerous takeaway options, whether it be on Just Eat, Dominos, or from one of the menus we have available in our Information Hut. You can also get takeaway from the local fish and chip shop a 10-minute walk from site.
In high season, we have various local takeaway food vans visiting site. To find out if they will be there during your stay, it is best to check our facebook page for updates.
You may bring a gazebo, provided that it fits in the square footage of your pitch. It is a chargeable extra on booking, so you must let us know you are bringing one. We reserve the right to refuse gazebos should they be for unauthorised purposes – please discuss their use on booking.
Yes! There is a two ring electric hob that is for your use. Please do remember that you need to bring your own cookware if you would like to cook in your glamping unit.
Yes! There is always a space for a minimum of one car by your pitch. If you have paid for an extra vehicle, it may be possible to also park it on your pitch, or it can be parked in a secure place on the Park.
By law, there is a strict No Smoking policy in all our Romany Caravans, Shepherds Huts and Glamping Pods. Cigarette disposal units are situated outside the reception office and facility blocks. Anyone smoking in any of the units will automatically be charged £200 due to cleaning charges and loss of use.
Yes you can turn up without a reservation, however in busy periods we may be full and not have any space! It is always best to phone in advance and check whether we will have any availability if you choose to visit last minute.
Of course! Friends can visit for no charge but please be respectful of other guests and we ask that they have left the site by our noise curfew.
BBQ’s are allowed if they are raised off the ground and used only for cooking. However, fire safety regulations prohibit fire pits, bonfires and fireworks.
We politely ask guests to abide by our strict 10.30pm quiet time rule. Please be courteous to other guests around you.
No – our amenity blocks are free to use for all guests.
You can stay with us for just the one night or for longer, the choice is yours! Peak season, bank holidays and weekends can be subject to minimum nights – do check with us though as we may have gaps to fill!
We allow deliveries to the park but please ask them to park up outside the gates where you can collect the delivery. For security and safety reasons, we cannot have them deliver to your pitch.
Please do let us know if you have any specific requests on booking. Where possible, we will do our best to accommodate. However, this does depend on availability / the time of year you are visiting.
Please do let us know on booking that you will be arriving on the ferry. We have designated pitches near the top of the park that we can put you on should you be arriving off the late ferry. We are less than a 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal.
The interior is as accessible as possible whilst maintaining the authenticity of the experience. However, there are a few steps up into each glamping unit. We have multiple accessible amenities and facilities on the park to help you make the best of your stay with us. Please look at our accessibility page for more information. We are working on making our glamping stays more accessible in the future, so watch this space!
All taps are safe to drink from apart from those that specifically say you can’t. If you are unsure, please ask one of the members of staff.
Yes… and it’s completely free! Please do not use any streaming services as this will slow down the service for all guests.
There is a small fridge with a small freezer section in your glamping unit. This has enough space to store a couple of meals and drinks for your stay.
There are a range of petrol stations to choose from dependent on your direction of travel. The cheapest is at the Tesco Extra at Fleetsbridge (7min drive) – BH17 7EJ
To the North: Esso Garage – BH21 3HA on the A31
To the South: Hamworthy Service Station – BH16 5BN on the road to the ferry terminal
To the East: Shell Station – BH15 1AS on the A35
To the West: Shell Station – BH20 7LA on the A35
Yes – there is outdoor seating that is specific for your use.
Yes! You have a dedicated space for a vehicle with your glamping stay. If you want to bring more than one vehicle, please contact us to discuss options.
Once you are through our gates – you have arrived! We have a designated pull over area for arrivals, from there you can make your way to reception to check in. You do not require any paperwork for check in.
Although we provide most of the essentials you will need for your stay, we suggest you bring the following items:
Bed linen — including sleeping bags/duvet/pillow, bed sheets and pillow cases, Crockery, Mugs, Glasses, Chopping board, Corkscrew, Cutlery (including sharp knife for chopping/cutting), Frying pan, Saucepan, Tin opener, Water carrier, Washing up bowl etc.
With under-floor heating and handcrafted by our very own staff onsite, they feature a full size double and two single beds, perfect for two adults and two children. There’s also a TV and DVD player, refrigerator, coffee machine, toaster, two ring electric hob, hob kettle, LED lighting and sockets with USB points.
There is an adventure playground, an area for ball games with football nets, a badminton net and a table tennis station. There is also a duck pond complete with ducks and a picnic field to explore.
If you think you are going to arrive after 5pm, please make every effort to contact us with an estimated time of arrival. If you are due to arrive after reception has closed, we may be able to arrange a late check in for you.
The speed limit on the park is strictly 5mph. We kindly ask guests to drive as if their children or loved ones lived here!
There is so much to do in the local area with Poole, Tower Park and Bournemouth so close by for shopping, activities and entertainment. With the whole of the Jurassic Coast nearby and the Dorset countryside in all directions… there couldn’t be more choice!
The bus to Poole and Swanage stops directly outside the gates. We also have bikes available for hire from site and there is a lovely walking/cycling route to Poole that is about 5miles long. Taxis are also readily available.
Check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Check in any time from 12pm for Touring and Camping or from 3pm for Glamping on the day of arrival, and check out by 11am on the day of departure.
Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your pooches on their leads at all times. There is a designated dog walk area where they can be let off the lead to run free! The shop/ reception building and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.
We have bike hire onsite! Just ask at reception to hire your bike from £15 a day for an adult bike, with a discount for multiple days hire. We have adult, junior, child and toddler bikes available.
You will receive a map of the Park in your pre-arrival paperwork. Alternatively, a map of the park can be found here.
The nearest pubs are walkable! The St Peters Finger is a 10-minute walk from site and The Bakers Arms is a 15-minute walk from site. There is a range of restaurants within a short taxi drive, including the Chequers Inn in Lytchett Minster. There is also an incredible variety to suit all budgets available in Poole and Bournemouth that are accessible by bus or car. If you would like any recommendations – just ask!
We have a shop fully stocked with all your essentials onsite, and the nearest convenience store is less than a mile walk into Upton. For a big shop, there is a 24hour Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda, Sainsburys, M&S and alternative shops of your choice within a 5-10minute radius by car.
There are a large amount of dog friendly beaches in the local area which are excellent options. Some beaches are accessible all year around, some at certain times of year and some at certain points on the beach. A good list can be found here, however the closest to us is Hamworthy Park, which is about 2 miles away.
During normal working hours, you can give us a ring on 01202 622 577 or pop up to reception where a colleague will be happy to help. Out of hours, there is an emergency number to call that is displayed on the reception door.
Just give one of our colleagues a ring on 01202 622 577. Alternatively, pop up to reception where one of our colleagues would be happy to help.
Yes – Romany Caravans have an electric log burner and Shepherd Huts and Glamping Pods have underfloor heating. This keeps them so cosy and warm!
