Double Gold Awards for Highlands End!

On the 1st February, businesses from across the county gathered at Weymouth Pavillion to celebrate the annual Dorset Tourism Awards. It’s always a fantastic evening, full of glitz and glamour, and this year’s event proved no exception. The 2023/24 ceremony was the biggest in the awards’ 11 year history, with over 260 guests from a range of businesses and sponsors.

As always, all the businesses in attendance had been through a rigorous application and independent judging process, and have been recognised as industry-leading in their respective fields. The categories covered an array of tourism-related businesses including accommodation, hospitality and experiences.

After taking a break last year, we decided to enter the awards again this year, and entered Highlands End into two categories – Holiday Park Of The Year and the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award.

Holiday Park Of The Year

We were thrilled to win the Holiday Park Of The Year award again. Despite having won this on numerous occasions before at both Dorset and South West level, nothing is ever taken for granted, and we were over the moon to take home the Gold. There are so many incredible Holiday Parks in Dorset and we are grateful to be up there at the top.

This award was kindly sponsored by Tozers.

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

This was our first time entering this category, and we weren’t alone in that – during the visit from the judge, we were told that every year sees a significant increase in the number of applicants in this category. This shows that the businesses of Dorset have sustainability at the forefront of their minds and we couldn’t be more proud to have won Gold for such an important award.

We care about our coast and countryside, and our guests do too. You can read more about our sustainable practices on this page.

This award was kindly sponsored by Saffery.

After our celebrations were over, it’s straight back to it for our team. Highlands End is open all year round for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans, as well as our Lodges, Apartments and Bungalows. After our exciting new Glamping Pod development is complete, we hope to be able to offer Glamping all year round too.

Next week is set to be a busy one, with members of the team attending the BH&HPA Conference in London, and others visiting the West Country Tourism Conference and The Source Trade Show, both in Exeter.

Find out more about Highlands End

At Highlands End Holiday Park, we have a wide range of accommodation, so there’s something to suit everyone, no matter their family size or budget.

Lodges

Enjoy luxury lodge holidays in Dorset, many with Jurassic Coast sea views, with our Shepherd's View Lodges at Highlands End Holida

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Camping

Camping pitches, many with unbelievable views over the Jurassic Coast, plus an additional non-electric meadow, all at Highlands En

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Apartments

Our modern holiday apartments and sleep up to 8 people at Highlands End Holiday Park. Great for families and groups.

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Glamping

Go Glamping in Dorset with our range of Bronze, Silver and Gold pods on the Jurassic Coast. Perfect for couples, families and dog

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Bungalows

Our bungalows are the perfect holiday cottage accommodation for couples and dog walkers at Highlands End Holiday Park, with great

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Caravans

Our 2 and 3 bedroom Caravans in Dorset have great facilities and great views from Highlands End Holiday Park on the Jurassic Coast

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Motorhome & Touring Pitches

Enjoy spectacular sea views from our grass, gravel and hard-base pitches available for caravan and motorhome holidays in Dorset

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Facilities at Highlands End

Highlands End Leisure Club

An exclusive facility at Highlands End Holiday Park, with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room.

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Adventure Playground

Children love the fire engine themed adventure playground on the park!

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Martin’s Bar & Restaurant

A unique, spacious and modern venue with fire engine display and great views!

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SPAR Convenience Store

Get a great range of holiday essentials and groceries at the Highlands End SPAR

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Alpacas

Our family of alpacas are a guest favourite and often on view to the public!

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Martin's Bar & Restaurant in Bridport, Dorset

Beer Garden

Beer garden with covered and uncovered seating available

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Dog Exercising Meadow

Our dog exercising meadow is a safe and enclosed area for off-lead walking.

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New for 2024!

Dorset Foot Golf

An 18 hole Foot Golf course with obstacles - great fun for all ages and abilities!

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Little Fire Station Soft Play

70 square metres of indoor soft play area, suitable for children aged 6 (or 130cms) and under.

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Mower’s Mead Wildlife Lake

A wildlife lake and walking area at Highlands End Holiday Park

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Nature Trail

A lovely 3 mile trail taking in the coast and countryside surrounding Highlands End

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The West Dorset Three Peaks Challenge

Locals and holidaymakers can attempt The West Dorset Three Peaks Challenge. Scale Colmers Hill, Thorncombe Beacon & Golden Cap.

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Off-Road Mobility Scooter Hire

Explore the coast and countryside surrounding Highlands End Holiday Park and West Bay in our all-terrain mobility scooter, availab

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Nick Brookwell

Easy booking Lovely location Very clean neat and tidy even the toilet shower blocks are spotless Lovey food and service in Martins bar Stunning views on most pitches We really liked the warm outside doggy shower that was a real surprise for our pooch! A well run site that looks after its customers the staff and management should be proud keep up the good work!!! The only negative was the charging for WiFi is a little mean, Highlands should review this please.

Kerry Hilson

We had caravan and had lovely pitch. Nice site lovely walks

Alison Harrison

Absolutely the best campsite we have visited so far. The location is perfect with great views of the sea. Just a short walk into West Bay and a bit longer walk into Bridport. The showers were lovely and warm and didn't switch off after a few minutes...you turn it off when you're done. Radio playing in the background was a nice touch. There's all the facilities you'd expect on a great campsite, laundry, dishwashing area, chemical disposal etc. there's also a well stocked little shop. There's a pool and a sauna and steam room, which we used once. There's a bar serving food, which we didn't use but will give it a go next time we visit.

Steve H.

Liked: Easy to walk from campsite with the dog to different places and the location of the site allows all year camping. Disliked: Nothing other than the muddy conditions on some of the walks but what do you expect after one of the wettest winters in years.

xxDrew73xx

Staff very friendly, food st Martins restaurant food was stunning and site was very well maintained and clean. Shop stocked well, would stay again and reccomend to others x

John Sharples

What an amazing location. Had a week here with my caravan. Very windy weather but my pitch for the caravan was on the (slightly) more sheltered side of the site. Great views down to West Bay. Lots of walks to do. Very large field for dogs. Staff very nice and good little shop on site. Will certainly be going back,

Sandra Gale

Lovely site. Beautiful location. We stayed in a static caravan which was spotless. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Dog friendly not just dog tolerant. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning

shaun v.

Liked: Lovely site, friendly staff, clean facilities and amazing view's over the sea. Definitely worth a visit.

Sally B.

Liked: Lovely site with great views, you could pick your pitch too. Nice and clean facilities. Great places to visit near. Will be stopping there again.

Terry H.

Liked: Well looked after site, the facilities were also spotless which was amazing! Loved the easy lay out of the site and everything was easy to find! Hoping to come back in the summer! Disliked: Windy weather! Of course not the sites problem, but still enjoyed our stay none the less!

Holiday Homes For Sale at Highlands End

If you’re considering owning your own holiday home, where better than the best Holiday Park in Dorset? We’ve currently got a Luxury Lodge that’s available to view right now, plus 3 vacant pitches that could site a Caravan of your choice.