Lyons Gate Holiday Park

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Pitches by the lake
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Aerial view

  • Peaceful woodland site in Dorset National Landscape
  • Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
  • Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
A peaceful spot in the Dorset National Landscape, within easy reach of the famed Jurassic Coast and with lots nearby for history and heritage buffs? Sounds like a lucky catch… and that’s not all to reel you in at Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery, a family-friendly site less than 10 minutes’ drive from the scenic Dorset village of Cerne Abbas. This site is heaven for anyone angling to do a spot of fishing on their hols: there are four well-stocked lakes here where casting a line could land perch, chub, roach, tench, rudd, barbel or 20-pound+ carp – plenty to keep novices and experts entertained for days. When nothing’s biting, hunger can be kept at bay with a cheeky takeaway, and there are a couple of pubs in Cerne Abbas if local eats are on the menu. Not hooked on spending getaways on the banks? Nature trails crisscross the woodland on site, or you can venture out into the National Landscape to wander the Jurassic Coast, lounge around on sandy beaches, and follow the Thomas Hardy trail to see Dorset as the poet and novelist did.

Site type

Tent pitches 13
Caravans for hire 2
Motorhome pitches 11
Touring caravan pitches 11
Open now
Opens 2 February
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

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

Extras

  • A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.

Occupancy

  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods. Fires and firepits are prohibited. Charcoal barbecues will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 2 Feb to

This site is a member of Lyons Holiday Parks group.

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 221 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful lakeside pitches, and excellent fishing. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the owners, Phil and Mandy. While the shower and toilet facilities are described as dated by some, they are noted as being kept immaculately clean. Limited Wi-Fi and mobile signal are frequently mentioned. The site is considered a great base for exploring Dorset.

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We visit often and fish these…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We visit often and fish these lakes regularly. We've also stayed before. Phil and Mandy, the owners, are great and accommodating. The lakes are beautiful, and the toilets, showers, and wash facilities are always clean. See you soon, Leanne & Chris.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Great host. Great fishing…

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Anthony P. 2 reviews

Atlas Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Great host. Great fishing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

The owners were lovely (big shout…

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Sam W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)

Liked The owners were lovely (big shout out to Phil’s banter ) the campsite was beautiful and the fishing was great ,

Disliked Internet not working and phone signal patchy but we were well informed of this before arrival so wasn’t a surprise to us and obviously nothing to do with the owners so can’t be helped

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to meet you all.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Location = 10/10 Fishing = 10/10 Wardens =…

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 Carol C. 9 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)

Liked Location = 10/10
Fishing = 10/10
Wardens = 10/10
We love this site for it’s friendliness, piece and quiet and location.

Disliked Nothing at all

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to see you again.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Exceptional stay, good pitch size and fishing was amazing!

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 Jessie P. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)

Liked We recently visited Lyons Gate for a weekend trip. We had many set backs in our first trip out with our Van but none of this mattered because of the support and help we had on site. The site is run by a lovely couple who are the most welcoming and helpful people, kept checking in with us to make sure we were all ok. The fishing is exceptional - several different lakes in perfect position and caught all day long. The kids even loved the fishing because of how quick it was! Facilities were minimal but exactly what was needed.
Shop on site for the basics.
Everyone on site was lovely and very helpful.
We can’t wait to return!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to meet your family.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Will definately return

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 Christine T. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well run, friendly hard working conscientious managers clean facilities and great fishing lakes

Disliked Only à minor thing would have liked the grey waste close to the chemical waste

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to meet your family.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Quiet, pretty, well looked after camp…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quiet, pretty, well looked after camp site

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to meet your family.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Fantastic place, we'll be coming back!…

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Amanda P. 2 reviews

Atlas Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Fantastic place, we'll be coming back! Very welcoming and friendly. We loved the quiet atmosphere and having the woodlands for dog walks. Caravan was lovely - thank you!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to meet your family.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Overall excellent two days

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)

Liked Peace and quiet and excellent facilities. Staff are friendly and helpful

Disliked Very busy.

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From the manager: hank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate, it was great to meet your family.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Great place to visit…

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 Ronaldo K. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great place to visit

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support. We hope to see you back at Lyons Gate soon.

Features

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Lyons Gate Holiday Park

Cerne Abbas

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7AZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85569°N
2.48163°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Greenhill
6.8 mi Coldharbour
7.7 mi Queens Head
Rail
4.1 mi Chetnole Rail Station
4.9 mi Yetminster Rail Station
5.7 mi Thornford Rail Station
Ferry
17.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
23.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
28.9 mi Bournemouth 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

Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the pubs to sample the local beer and tottering along to Cerne Abbey where the village’s tradition of brewing began. Of course, beer isn’t what Cerne Abbas is most famous for, so a trip to the Cerne Abbas Giant (a chalk hill figure of a happily anatomically correct man) comes highly recommended. There’s a viewing spot in the village and closer looks are a stroll away along a waymarked circular trail managed by the National Trust. If naked desires (sorry) skew more towards grand estates, Minterne House and Gardens are less than five minutes from base – the house isn’t open to the public, but it’s a spectacular backdrop to wanders among Himalayan gardens, designed in the style of Capability Brown. More urban days are within easy reach at Dorchester, 20 minutes away. The town is the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, and visits to Hardy’s Cottage and his home later in life (Max Gate) are absolute musts. It’s not just literary history here either: there’s the Tutankhamun Exhibition, a Roman amphitheatre, a display of Terracotta Warrior replicas, and a handful of museums for everything from teddy bears to dinosaurs.

Food and drink

  • Fellini Restaurant & Pizzeria 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • Thornhackett Recreation Area 5.4 mi

Parks and play

  • Thornhackett Recreation Area 5.4 mi

Public transport

  • Evershot, School Corner 5.5 mi

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Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 9.6 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 mi

Montacute House 12.1 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 13 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 13.2 mi

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 9.6 mi

Max Gate 10.5 mi

Montacute House 12.1 mi

Tintinhull Garden 13 mi

Clouds Hill 13.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 1.4 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.2 mi

CHANTMARLE 5.2 mi

MELBURY PARK 5.2 mi

SHERBORNE CASTLE 6.2 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.5 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 21.5 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Expires 23/10/2026
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding touring pitch

  • 10% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Expires 23/10/2026
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)

  • 10% off

    –
    Min. stay 3 nights Expires 23/10/2026

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lyons Gate Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lyons Gate Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lyons Gate Holiday Park? Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From £24.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.