West Bay Holiday Park

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Touring and Camping
Touring and Camping
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Swimming Pool
Indoor pool with slides
Indoor pool
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  • In an attractive harbour village two minutes' walk from the beach
  • Two miles from the market town of Bridport
  • Pool, paddling pool, adventure playground, climbing wall, bar and café
Dorset apple cake with clotted cream, spankingly fresh seafood, organic cheeses, sumptuous ice cream, lipsmacking local ales – no wonder so many people flock to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s old stamping ground. The first River Cottage TV shows were filmed at his smallholding near West Bay Holiday Park, where guests are perfectly placed to make the most of the farmers’ markets, restaurants and brewery tours in the pretty neighbouring town of Bridport on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Don’t forget your bucket and spade: you can walk straight through the gates of the holiday park into West Bay’s scenic harbour and onto the stunning beach which goes on for miles. There’s no shortage of things to do on site either: wallowing about in the indoor pool, which has a separate toddlers’ pool with a slide, as well as a full-sized flume; there's also bike hire, nature trails, eclectic activities for preschoolers to teens in the well-organised kids’ clubs, a great adventure playground with a climbing wall, amusements, and free evening entertainment for the whole family in the Riverside Club. There are good basic amenities on site (including a launderette, shop and off licence, and a cash machine) as well as a bar and café with harbour views if you tire of the washing up.

Site type

Tent pitches 88
Touring caravan pitches 116
Motorhome pitches 116
Caravans for hire 63
Open now
Opens 9 March

Tourist board rating

Please note

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 9 Mar to

Open from Mon 8 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 408 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

81% would recommend this site to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a superb location, just a short walk from West Bay harbour and beach, with many guests praising the friendly and helpful staff, particularly Andy and Dave. Touring pitches are generally well-sized and maintained. While facilities are frequently described as clean, some guests note they are dated and could benefit from refurbishment. WiFi can be unreliable on pitches. The site is popular with families, offering good amenities, though some find it busy during peak times.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Enjoyed our stay but not keen to return.

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8 out of 10
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 Fleur P. 1 review

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Touring wardens Gary and Andy were absolutely brilliant. Friendly informative and helpful. The camping site was very nice and we were right next to the dog park which was fantastic.

Disliked Once away from the touring side the rest of the park - swimming pool and club house etc - was extremely run down, dirty and uninviting. There is a need for a light over the Elsan point at night and there is no WiFi available in the touring area.

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One to avoid, I will never recommend this site!

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Simon G. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The 3rd shower in the facilities block was fab so long as you could ignore the stench!

The close proximity of the site to the harbour was a blessing...

Disliked The pitch was an absolute disgrace as it was 50% mud, NOT grass and not being allowed to move or park so that I wasn't constantly in mud was simply outrageous! Let alone a blatant breach of contract...

The fact that there are now 2 Pitch 1's, albeit that 1 is apparently Pitch1A, not that you can tell this without close inspection of the bodged sign or by looking at any site map as pitch 1A doesn't actually exist! Unbelievably the pitches are divided by black painted divider fences that are near impossible to see in the dark, which simply beggars ALL belief!

The offensive stench in the facilities block was wholly unacceptable.

The gross mismanagement of out of hours check-in is simply beyond unprofessional, with numerous signs requiring phoning an out of hours mobile that was out of service. Not to mention numerous signs giving conflicting or wholly incorrect information regarding late or 'touring' check-in directions.

For a so called hospitality business, there are simply too many red flags for me to ever consider staying at a Parkdean Resort again!

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Dave & Andy at the touring…

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 sean h. 1 review

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Dave & Andy at the touring park were excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site with really big pitches.…

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Anonymous

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice site with really big pitches. Right next to the beach and harbour of west bay. Price for touring was very good. The food on the site was really nice.

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The area .Theres the sea in…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The area .Theres the sea in one direction and into Bridport the other via a countryside walk.
The site has large pitches.Water hot.Good facilities and evening entertainment with restaurants.
The gentleman on the site entrance is always so welcoming.

Disliked Stayed here before several times but unfortunately this time had to leave a day early due to a family crisis.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large well equipped pitches,excellent and very…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Joseph H. 5 reviews

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large well equipped pitches,excellent and very helpful warden( Andy)

Disliked Touring area was very large and on a slope and was lacking sufficient lighting,toilets were a little dated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be visiting again

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Arrived late due to unforseen circumstances, reception was closed but out of hours security came down checked us in and directed us to our pitch, both really helpful and pleasant, all staff on site so welcoming and polite, laye night food service can be delivered to pitch which we didn't realise until next day, but would definitely use in future, dogs allowed in entertainment area and bar

Disliked Toilets and showers could do with an update, having said that they were regurlarly cleaned, wifi not very good unless very near to clubhouse.

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Good facilities including showers, good dog…

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9 out of 10
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 Steven S. 3 reviews

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good facilities including showers, good dog area on the touring pitches, very generous pitches, good welcome. Lovely site in a beautiful place.

Disliked Entertainment didn’t seem to reflect what was in the programme we were given when we arrived. Drinks were pricey in the bar.

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every thing was clean and tidy…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked every thing was clean and tidy well sorted out, All the staff are very polite and
helpful. Andy and Dave are a credit to this site.

Disliked When you book you are ask for any preferences but these are not used.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would not return

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Star fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Pitch price - location very near to harbour and pubs restaurants

Disliked Sloping pitch – Showers & toilets are from a bygone age

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby

Location

West Bay Holiday Park

West Bay

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 4HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7116°N
2.7648°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 mi Coach Station
14.3 mi South Station
15.4 mi Marks and Spencer
Rail
9.8 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
11.2 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
11.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
15.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
29.7 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
28.6 mi Exeter International Airport

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.

Local attractions

Start on the doorstep in West Bay itself: you could go fossil hunting underneath the sandstone cliffs, crabbing in the harbour, take a boat tour of the Jurassic Coast, or head out into the big blue yonder on a sea fishing trip; then there’s golf, paragliding, scuba diving, watersports, and excellent walking along the coastal paths… Take a break from feeding yourself up on all the gorgeous local produce to hand feed the birds at Abbotsbury Swannery, where the 600 nesting mute swans make for an impressive sight (and plenty of hungry beaks); there are also award-winning gardens and a kids' farm to explore. The coastal resort of Lyme Regis has been drawing the crowds since time immemorial and is well worth a visit; other historical gems in West Dorset include the Jacobean manor house of Mapperton, set amongst topiary, terraced gardens and rolling hills; Forde Abbey and gardens; a cluster of castles; and the giant chalk man in the hillside at Cerne Abbas. Alternatively, if there are animal addicts in your party, they'll go ape for the 240-plus inhabitants of Monkey World and potty for the penguins and underwater specimens at Weymouth Sea Life Park.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Rise Restaurant 0.1 mi
  • Bridport Arms Hotel Pub 0.2 mi
  • The George Pub 0.2 mi
  • Quarterdeck Tavern Pub 0.2 mi
  • Seagulls Restaurant 0.2 mi
  • The West Bay Hotel Pub 0.2 mi
  • Platform Restaurant 0.3 mi
  • Martin's Bar and Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Martin's Bar and Restaurant Pub 0.8 mi
  • Crown Inn Pub 0.9 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 1.5 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 2.1 mi
  • Felicity's Farm Shop Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • Isaac Cider Off-licence 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • West Bay Salt House Green park 0.07 mi
  • The Station Gardens park 0.3 mi
  • West Bay Play Area Playground 0.3 mi
  • John Holt Play Area park 1 mi
  • St. Mary's Playing Field park 1.3 mi
  • St Mary's Churchyard park 1.3 mi
  • Borough Gardens park 1.5 mi
  • St. Swithun's Church Gardens park 1.6 mi
  • Netherbury Playing Field Playground 5.1 mi
  • Litton Cheney Playing Field Playground 5.7 mi

Family days out

  • Harbour Amusements Amusement arcade 0.2 mi
  • Bredy Farm Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Langdon Hill Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Mangerton Mill Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Furleigh Estate Wine Tours Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Powerstock Castle 5.1 mi
  • Marshwood Castle 5.7 mi
  • Foxdown Childrens Farm Zoo 7.4 mi
  • Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium 7.6 mi

Public transport

  • The George Bus stop 0.1 mi
  • Meadowlands Bus stop 0.4 mi
  • Roundham Gardens Bus stop 0.6 mi
  • Mountjoy School Bus stop 1 mi
  • Hollow Way Bus stop 1 mi
  • Freshwater Caravan Park Bus stop 1.1 mi
  • Pasture Way Bus stop 1.2 mi
  • Bridport Bus Station 1.5 mi
  • Natwest Bank Bus stop 1.5 mi
  • Town Centre Bus stop 1.5 mi

Beaches

  • East Beach 0.2 mi
  • Hive Beach 2.1 mi
  • Seatown Beach 2.7 mi

Other nearby

  • West Bay Harbour Marina 0.1 mi
  • Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club Golf course 0.7 mi
  • Eype Marina 0.9 mi

Local services

  • Nationwide Cashpoint 1.6 mi
  • TSB Cashpoint 1.6 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 1.1 mi
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 1.5 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 1.5 mi
  • Chargernet Charging station 1.5 mi
  • Bridport Medical Centre Doctors 1.6 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.6 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1.6 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • Bridport Community Hospital 2.1 mi

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Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.2 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 8.1 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 14.9 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 15.2 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 16.5 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 13.6 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 13.9 mi

Max Gate 14.9 mi

Hardy's Cottage 16.4 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

West Bay 0.8 mi

Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype 0.9 mi

DOWNE HALL 1.7 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 2.7 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does West Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is West Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near West Bay Holiday Park? Start on the doorstep in West Bay itself: you could go fossil hunting underneath the sandstone cliffs, crabbing in the harbour, take a boat tour of the Jurassic Coast, or head out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of West Bay Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at West Bay Holiday Park? From £14 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.