Sandford Holiday Park
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- Family park close to Poole, Studland and Sandbanks
- Indoor and outdoor pools, amusement arcade, play areas and kids' clubs
- Bowling, crazy golf, ice cream parlour, restaurant and clubhouse
Site type
297
297Tourist board rating
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).- 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 Fri, 7 Mar to
Open from Mon, 9 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
Pitch types & availability
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum 
7.5/10
224 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £14
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Paddock electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum 7.1/10
234 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18
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Holton 2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum 8.3/10
10 reviews 
No dogs allowed 2 bedroomsDimensions: 20ft width × 20ft length
Arrival daysFrom £219
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Reviews
66% would recommend this site to a friend
64% would stay here again
What customers say
A popular family campsite offering a wide range of activities and entertainment. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. The swimming pools and various on-site attractions are particularly enjoyed by children. Some visitors note that extra payment is often required for activities. Occasional issues with toilet cleanliness and shower water pressure are mentioned, although management indicates these are being addressed. The location is considered a good base for exploring the surrounding area.
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We won’t stay here again ,take a look at Pentewan sands toilet blocks
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Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked The site was ok
Disliked 2 of the toilet blocks were closed by us ,then the gents in the 3rd one was closed so we had no loos or shower,this is not good enough
The bollards on the way out wouldn’t let us out and reception would not answer the fone so we were stuck for 40 mins
Reception staff don’t know the complaints policy
Why do you need yoti to have a pic of my drivers licence and a selfie for security verification when anyone can walk into the site at any time ,this is ridiculous
There wa# no power in the ladies so my wife couldn’t dry her hair
There were ceiling tiles missing from the shower cubicle in the ladies ,like someone was wanting to spy on them
The radiators in the shower blocks were not on and the blocks were cold
There was poo on the floor in the 3rd cubicle from the door in the ladies
There was wee under the urinal for two days and was not cleaned up
The hygiene boards on the shower cubicles was coming away from the wall as was the upvc skirting and that shower block was not clean
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evening entertainment…
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked evening entertainment
Disliked Dogs permitted in the no dog section of the restaurant. I saw a dog which was in the no permitted section just missed a young lad nearly biting him the parent reported it but nothing came of it.small kids running around the restaurant although a parent problem no staff or security asking for kids not to run.the chief was handling food with his hands upon plateing up so cross contamination.
When I booked in we were given our passes to which we were never asked to show any where so normal members of the public could if they wanted to just come in so if I had small children would be very mindful of staying.
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wont be going back again
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lauren in arts and crafts,she was amazing with the kids
Disliked idiot other staff with no professionalism
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Very nice only stayed for 1…
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very nice only stayed for 1 night but enjoyed our stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great pitch and location
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great location and good pitch nice size and it's a reasonable price
Disliked Could do with water on each pitch but it's more me being lazy than a dislike
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Would stay again
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely site
Good club and food
Clean and tidy
Friendly staff
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Good pitches with a good site facilities. Would return again.
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked The facilities and the restaurant and bar.
Disliked Found one of the shower blocks with the toilets very dirty. Tryed to get an afternoon shower in the said block and no hot water. Found that the toilets in there wouldn't flush enough, so leaving the toilet looking like it hadn't been flushed.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good family site with plenty to do
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Polite and friendly staff, good size pitch, plenty to do on site even though we didn't get time to use any of them. Would come back but only out of season as it was still busy on our visit and feel it would be a really busy site at peak summer
Disliked Main toilet block is getting tired and really needs a revamp, poor lighting in the toilets. They were kept clean but they are tired and old. Showers also need to be replaced, clean but heads are no longer working well
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Sad no breakfast as we had to leave prior to 10 cafe opened 9
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Liked the size
Disliked Position
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Was ok apart from minor problems
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Plenty for kids to do
Good base to Bournemouth Poole etc
The site itself is clean
The touring book in closed at 3 so had to go back to main reception ( which then in turn shut early )
Disliked Main toilet shower block is disgusting .
Only 2 dull lights in the toilets .
Found a second toilet shower block that was brand new but the shower went off every 1-2 minutes so had to shower and push the tap on all the time so showered with one hand .
Went the week after the school holidays,ice cream place shut ,fish and chip shop open sporadically ( so had to go out and get fish and chips .
Boat house is just microwave meals .
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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
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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Sandford Holiday Park
Holton Heath
Poole
Dorset
England
BH16 6JZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.7194°N
2.0864°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 | 2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 2.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 5.7 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.9 mi
Brownsea Island 6 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.7 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 6.8 mi
National Trust
Corfe Castle 5.8 mi
White Mill 6 mi
Brownsea Island 6 mi
Kingston Lacy 6.7 mi
Clouds Hill 7.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 1.4 mi
ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 2.8 mi
STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 4 mi
CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.5 mi
GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sandford Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Sandford Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandford Holiday Park? It’s a short hop in the car to begin discovering the area’s spectacular surrounds, from the wilds of the New Forest to the ancient cliffs, limestone arches and nature reserves of the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandford Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandford Holiday Park? From £14 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.