The Inside Park
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- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
Site type
30
70
20Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly recommended, well-maintained campsite with spacious pitches and excellent facilities, particularly praised for its outstanding children's play area and extensive woodland walks. Staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming. While most visitors found the site clean and peaceful, some noted occasional issues with noise during peak times, limited Wi-Fi signal, and weak shower water pressure. A few guests experienced minor incidents on the play equipment.
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Definitely will return, lovely small campsite in a rural setting
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site tucked out of the way, large pitch sizes and very accomodating staff.
Different pitch types for all requirements - close to the park for families, dog friendly pitches, out in the open or tucked out the way.
We purchased some logs onsite and enjoyed our firepit if an evening.
The children's play park kept our little one busy most of the day and we enjoyed sitting back and watching from the comfort of our camp chairs!
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Loved our stay here and can't wait to return
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely family friendly site with a brilliant playground, woodland walks, clean and pleasant toilet and shower facilities, large pitches which are ideal for family groups (tents and caravans could be side by side), lots of space. Visiting food vans was a bonus. Very friendly staff and well stocked shop.
Lovely to see large groups and families camping together.
Free orienteering session on Saturday which was a bonus.
At night we were worried the children playing would go on late but the site went magically quiet at 10pm.
We were in a motorhome and in our 60s but our grandchildren were next to us in a tent. If you were travelling as adults only you might find it not as peaceful as other sites but we actually loved seeing and hearing happy families.
Disliked Found it difficult to find due to road closures but when we rang a lady very helpfully assisted us. Would be good if Inside Park was mentioned on road signs and entry points as "private road" signs made us toen back several times as thought we were trespassing and that added half an hour to our journey!
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Fantastic stay, would highly recommend! Will definitely be back.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Gorgeous campsite! Brilliant play area for the kids. Relaxing. Great forest walks. Lovely well kept site.
Disliked Slight walk to the loos
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Welcoming, friendly, clean, well maintained and looked after grounds, park for the…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Welcoming, friendly, clean, well maintained and looked after grounds, park for the children. Onsite catering for Saturday and Sunday evenings.
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Showers always hot Pitches are huge Shower and toilet block always clean Facilities good,…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Showers always hot
Pitches are huge
Shower and toilet block always clean
Facilities good, the site is so well looked after
Kids had the best time, the park is fantastic and then they all played manhunt when park closed seems a tradition here. Thought it was lovely
Disliked Nothing
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A really great smaller sized campsite with a friendly atmosphere
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the size of it, the facilities were good, excellent playpark and off road trails.
Disliked A bit noisy in the evening but mainly due to being the summer holidays!
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Brilliant campsite, great facilities and clean. Great for kids with a playground…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Brilliant campsite, great facilities and clean. Great for kids with a playground and a games room for older children. Walking paths round the site and a bike route where my eldest captured the sunset.
Only issue is the slip and slide. Daughter got a 20cm deep bruise and cut on her leg when she came in contact with the pins to hold the plastic down. She really enjoyed the experience despite this.
Definitely would return sometime in the future.
Disliked Had some ants in our tent but I think this was purely where we placed the tent near the fenced off forest area or could be due to the previous tent.
WiFi was shocking. Got slow signal near the tent but none near the shop.
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Green, spacious, handy and relaxing❤️
Electric grass pitch
Liked Inside Park is a very green campsite with good amenities and a very relaxing vibe; children playing, people relaxing, pottering about. Handy camp shop which sells all you need. Lots of walk and cycle routes in the grounds. Food trucks come to the site. Big supermarkets in Blandford . All great! It’s a gem!
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Great site, would definitely visit again
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Woodlands walks straight from the campsite
Good park
Clean toilets / showers
Good washing up area / freezer
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Park and the facilities were extremely clean. Staff friendly. The children loved…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Park and the facilities were extremely clean. Staff friendly. The children loved playing manhunt in the evening
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The kids park, the friendliness of staff, the games room, the freezer…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The kids park, the friendliness of staff, the games room, the freezer for ice packs.
Beautiful walks in the local area.
Away from roads so very quiet and peaceful.
Disliked The sloped pitches. They were extreme and awful.
The shop shut too early and opened too late.
The cleanliness of the bathrooms.
Says there’s wifi but never picked up a signal anywhere in the park even in reception.
Dogs barking all night from a local kennel perhaps? Either way they are very loud overnight.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
The Inside Park
Fairmile Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 9AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84631°N
2.19462°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 11.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 11.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 7.4 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 10.3 mi
The Tank Museum 10.7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 11.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 14.3 mi
National Trust
White Mill 6.5 mi
Kingston Lacy 7.5 mi
Clouds Hill 9.3 mi
Hardy's Cottage 11.8 mi
Max Gate 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 3.1 mi
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 3.8 mi
STEPLETON HOUSE 3.9 mi
RANSTON 4.2 mi
MILTON ABBEY 4.4 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 13.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Inside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Inside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Inside Park? If you're popping into Blandford Forum (five minutes’ drive) for a bit of shopping, stick around to visit the Blandford Fashion Museum or take a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Inside Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Inside Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.