Holiday Parks in Dorset

Durdle Door

Durdle Door is an iconic Dorset landmark, situated on the world-famous Jurassic Coastline. We highly recommend a visit to this Dorset beauty spot during your visit to one of our award-winning holiday parks.

Enjoy a day spent relaxing on the shingle beach whilst soaking up the sun and taking a dip in the sea. Or, walk along the South West Coast Path and admire the far-reaching coastal views.

Sandyholme is our closest park to Durdle Door, but all are within a 1 hour drive, perfect for a day trip!

West Bay

West Bay is a historic fishing village close to Bridport. It’s a lovely place to while away an afternoon with family and friends. Take a boat trip to admire the Jurassic Coastline, or walk around the harbour and soak up the atmosphere. Sample a selection of tasty food and drink or dine in one of the fantastic pubs and restaurants.

Highlands End Holiday Park is within walking distance, making it the perfect choice if you plan on visiting this quaint village.

Corfe Castle

The ruins of Corfe Castle sit high up on the hillside in the picturesque village of Corfe. Its elevated position in the Purbeck Hills allows for commanding views over the Dorset countryside.

The castle was originally built by William the Conquerer and has played an important role in local history. It is thought to be one of the first castles to be built in England. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Corfe Castle is Sandyholme.

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is a small town often referred to as the ‘pearl of Dorset’. Lyme Regis has breathtaking scenery and is known most as being the birthplace of Mary Anning, a renowned palaeontologist and it remains one of the best and most popular destinations anywhere in the world for fossil hunting.

The town boasts a selection of beaches, including East Cliff, Town Beach, Church Cliff and Monmouth Beach. Monmouth beach is best for fossil hunting, whereas Church cliff is fantastic for rockpooling and even a spot of fishing when the tide is right. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Lyme Regis is Golden Cap.

Lulworth Cove

Lulworth Cove is a stunning natural cove located next to the village of West Lulworth in Purbeck. It has formed by the sea breaking through a comparatively thin layer of hard Portland Stone that runs parallel to the shoreline.

It is one of the world’s finest examples of this type of formation. As such it is a very popular destination attracting up to half a million visitors each year. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Corfe Castle is Sandyholme.

The Tank Museum

The Tank Museum is located in Bovington on the site of the World War I tank training centre. It is thought to showcase the best collection of military vehicles in the world. There are more than 300 tanks on display, including Little Willie, the first tank ever produced.

The Tank museum offers a fantastic day out for tank enthusiasts as well as younger members of the family. Throughout the exhibitions there are interactive displays geared at engaging children, through a range of video games and puzzles. The closest of our Holiday Parks to The Tank Museum is Sandyholme.

Weymouth

Weymouth is a quintessential seaside town, famed for its long stretch of golden sand. The beach is extremely popular with families thanks to the shallow waters and seasonal lifeguard service, which create a safe place to paddle and bathe.

Children will love the fairground, Punch and Judy show, donkey rides as well as the sand sculpture pod, where they can see their favourite TV characters brought to life. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Weymouth are Sandyholme and Graston Copse.

Monkey World

Monkey World is unique monkey and ape rescue centre which allows visitors to get up close with a variety of primates from across the world. The purpose built sanctuary encompasses many different enclosures located over its 65 acres site.

There are over 250 primates at the park, all of whom have access to both their indoor and outdoor enclosures throughout the day. There are lots of viewing areas for visitors to watch and interact with the primates at all of the enclosures, both indoors and outdoors. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Monkey World is Sandyholme.

Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach extends 18 miles from Portland to West Bay and is perhaps the finest example of a barrier beach anywhere in the world. This phenomenal stretch is part of the Jurassic Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The beach is famously said to comprise of more than 180 billion pebbles, which gradually reduce in size as you travel along the beach. Even a gentle swell creates an enormous roar as the pebbles move in the waves. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Chesil Beach is Graston Copse.

Lyme Bay RIB Charter

Lyme Bay RIB Charter offer award-winning trips from West Bay Harbour to view the spectacular Jurassic Coast from the sea. Winner of the Best Activity & Experience at the Dorset Tourism Awards, you can enjoy a quayside trip from West Bay from Easter until the end of October.

The West Bay Blast is one of the fastest rides on the water. You experience the full speed of a RIB along the Jurassic Coast for a quarter of an hour. The closest of our Holiday Parks to Lyme Bay RIB Charter is Highlands End.