Graston Copse Holiday Park
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It’s jolly diverse, the British countryside. Take for example the quiet Graston Copse Holiday Park at Bridport, where there’s more habitat on the doorstep than visitors can shake a stick at.
You could sit in the shade in the leafiness of the park’s mature trees, amble around the surrounding farmland, go to spot water voles, kingfishers and woodpeckers steps away in the Dorset countryside, or drive to the beach just five minutes away.
There’s also the quintessential English village in the vicinity too: Burton Bradstock with its sixteenth and seventeenth century thatched cottages, beach café and the chance to spot local resident Billy Bragg.
The park has good basic amenities: gas refills, washing-up area, chemical disposal and a bath as well as showers available, and a tourist information point with details on what to see and do in the area. Guests can also pay to use the facilities at the two other West Dorset Leisure Holiday Parks nearby: there’s a large and well-stocked fishing lake at Golden Cap, or leisure options at Highlands End Holiday Park such as tennis, a gym and the all-important sauna and steam room for proper Dorset de-stressing.
Nearby attractions and activities
Marketeers should make a mosey around Bridport their first stop, where there’s been a market in the town since Queen Elizabeth (the first one) graciously granted permission. It’s now held on Wednesdays as well as Saturdays to give everyone the chance to bag fare from food to antiques. The Bridport Museum is also worth a stop, and, as shopping and sightseeing are thirsty work, a visit to sample the ale at the 18th century Palmers Brewery is highly recommended.
Bridport’s a gateway town for the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast with enough to do to keep the whole family busy for weeks – there’s fossil hunting, crabbing, boat tours, sea fishing and watersports all around to try, or you could see the country from above and below with a spot of paragliding or scuba diving.
Beachwise there’s bags of choice within a short journey of Graston Copse: the small pebbly beach at Hive is a National Trust site – drop in while here to sample the seafood at the acclaimed Hive Beach Café. The village of Burton Bradstock is tucked at the westerly end of 18 mile long Chesil Beach, one of three major shingle structures in Britain (it’s said that smugglers in years gone by could tell exactly where they were on the beach even in the dead of night, just by the feel of the shingle). For sandcastle making, sunbathing and more sightseeing, nearby West Bay also goes on for miles and includes several other top spots such as the Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club and the Riverside Restaurant, voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
For West Dorset attractions, spare a thought for the inhabitants at Abbotsbury Swannery once you’ve taken a break from all that seafood – there are over 600 hungry beaks to hand-feed here as well as a children’s farm and award-winning gardens to look around. Then take a wander around the seaside towns of Charmouth, Weymouth and Lyme Regis, go shopping in Beaminster or Sherborne, or become Caesar-like in Dorchester at the Maumbury Rings and Roman Amphitheatre.
Attractions near Graston Copse Holiday Park
Must see
- Abbotsbury Swannery (5.9 miles)
- Mapperton House & Gardens (6.0 miles)
- Radipole Lake Nature Reserve (12.8 miles)
National Trust
- Max Gate (12.7 miles)
- Hardy's Cottage (14.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Graston Copse Holiday Park
West Bay (West) (2.3 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Hive (2.7 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype (3.1 miles) Walking
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Lovely site and well managed Therese L. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Just a brief stay over the bank holiday weekend. But it met our needs. Well greeted on our late evening arrival. Lovely flat field with spacious sites. Toilet block a short walk was well equipped and clean. Great location for exploring this fabulous Dorset area. Disliked: The noisy rooks, but your can't complain when getting back to nature. |
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Liked: Flat Site, large pitch area, Tree lined Picturesque countryside location but short distance to beaches, well maintained and peaceful site. Disliked: UK WEATHER |
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Liked: Very quiet & clean . Staff were very helpfull. Disliked: The rain |
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We were very pleased with our choice of campsite. The facilities were very clean and really good. It was lovely and peaceful and the pitches were nice and level and a very good size. Had a lovely time, so much so we may go back in a few weeks! Natasha B. (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Toilets & showers Disliked: Nothing! |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Max. motorhome length: 7.0 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bridport: Coach Park West Street — 2.9mi
Dorchester: South Rail Station Coach Stop — 12.1mi
Weymouth: Town Centre Coach Stops — 13.1mi
- Train stations
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Maiden Newton Rail Station — 8.1mi
Upwey Rail Station — 11.6mi
Crewkerne Rail Station — 11.9mi
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal — 13.5mi
- Airports
- Exeter International Airport — 30.9mi
Directions
From the North: Leave the M5 at Junction 25 and follow the signs for Yeovil. From Yeovil follow signs to Dorchester.
From the East: From the M3 take the M27 to Ringwood and on to Dorchester.
From the West: From Honiton, take the A35 towards Lyme Regis and Bridport.
For a detailed route to, and in around, West Dorset contact the AA for a route planner on 0870 600 0371, or visit The AA Website.
Follow the Bridport Bypass and at the roundabout with the Crown Inn Pub on it along the A35 take the exit signposted for Burton Bradstock. In the village of Burton Bradstock turn left after the Anchor Inn and then take the second right hand turning into Annings Lane, Graston Copse can be found approx 1 mile on along this road on the right hand side.
For Satellite Navigation systems use the following address;
Graston Copse Holiday Park, Annings Lane, Burton Bradstock, Nr.Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4QP.
Permitted arrival time
From 3pm
Cancellation policy
We strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover your booking as no refunds are given.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Please see booking confirmation email from the park in regards to when your balance is due to be paid. Balance payable four weeks before your arrival day, or as soon as possible if within four weeks.
Contact site to pay balance.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Admission fees apply to use of the leisure facilities at Highlands End Holiday Park.
Check availability at Graston Copse Holiday Park…
Grass 7m x 5m pitch without electric. Includes one awning, gazebo or pup tent. One unit per pitch. Maximum of 2 dogs allowed (please choose as extra in the Pitchup.com booking page). Please note one car is included within the price, extra cars are chargeable.
Max. persons: 6x
