Lyons Gate Holiday Park
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- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.
- Reception is unmanned after 6:30 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.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (medium)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 8.0m depth (23.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 56.0m² (602.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view, large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 1 night, 2 adults
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Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £110 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Beautiful peaceful site surrounded with wildlife and nature
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view, large)
Liked: Love everything about this site. So peaceful, clean, beautiful surroundings and easy to get to the beaches at Weymouth
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
Fantastic stay as always
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: The warm welcome, cleanliness. As always the welcome we receive off Phil and Mandy is one of the reasons we keep returning. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Stunning picturesque quiet relaxing site around the lakes. Beautiful
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked: Back again to this beautiful site surrounded by stunning views of the lakes, wildlife and just so peaceful. The managers are amazing and always ready to help and accommodate. Love this place and will be back time and time again.
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Great site especially if you like fishing
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked: Spot by the lake was beautiful. Hard standing with EHU very comfortable. Friendly welcome. We only stayed one night. Was interesting to watch people fishing which was seemingly the main purpose of the site.
Disliked: Quite a distance to the facilities at the top of the site.
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Great place to stay peaceful and friendly
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view, large)
Liked: The place is so lovely and friendly
Fishing is excellent
Showers are hot
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Great picturesque site surrounded by nature and such lovely staff.
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Liked: Absolutely love this site. So quiet and surrounded by nature plus beautiful scenery. The staff are always helpful and so lovely. Been here many times and will return again soon. Easy access to Weymouth but this is just ideal for chilling and relaxing.
Disliked: Nothing
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Welcoming site!
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Liked: We always love coming here, we come every chance we can. Mandy and Phil are always welcoming and always there to help if we need at a drop of a hat. Even more they absolutely love the dogs and have treats waiting for them…CANNOT FAULT THESE GUYS. Facilities are always clean with mop buckets readily available to clean up after yourself in the showers.
Disliked: Nothing about the site! Love coming here
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Fab site so quiet and peaceful
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Liked: Phil and Mandy perfect hosts site lovely and peaceful we went fishing there which was fab you can see they both take pride in the lakes we were low on bread asked Mandy if they had any in their shop she said no but phil was nipping out next thing we know a loaf was being delived to our pitch fantastic. We will be coming again for sure.
Disliked: Nothing
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Clean beautiful quiet site.
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Stunning quiet picturesque site surrounded by wildlife and nature.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: From the manager… Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
Very nice location to spend a weekend with the kids!…
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)
Liked: Very nice location to spend a weekend with the kids!
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From the manager: From the manager… Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
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
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups 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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Lyons Gate Holiday Park
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 7AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.85569°N
-2.48163°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 16.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.