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 Mon 9 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
Pitch types & availability
2 
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum 
7.3/10
156 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 6.7/10
153 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 7.8/10
9 reviews 
No dogs allowed 2 bedroomsDimensions: 20ft width × 20ft length
Arrival daysFrom £109
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Reviews
64% would recommend this site to a friend
61% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a large, well-maintained site with plenty of activities for children, including swimming pools and entertainment. Visitors praise the spacious, level pitches, cleanliness of some facilities, and friendly staff. However, some reviews highlight issues with the condition and cleanliness of touring toilet and shower blocks, particularly concerning hot water and flushing. Food is described as good but can be expensive. Many found the site busy, with some noise complaints.
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Holton 2 bedroom safari tent
Liked Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the site was very clean and tidy and the accommodation was spotless.
Disliked We were disappointed that the swimming pool only had two sessions for adults only.
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From the manager: Hi Karen, thank you so much for taking the time to submit your review and share your experience with us. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you found our team to be helpful throughout your stay and that your accommodation met your expectations by being nice and clean.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us regarding the number of adults-only swimming sessions available. We completely understand how important these sessions can be for our guests who are looking for a relaxing and peaceful experience. Please be assured that we will pass your comments along to our team, as we are always eager to listen to feedback and learn how we can enhance our guests’ holiday experiences in the future. Your input is valuable to us, and it helps us consider improvements to our schedule and offerings to better meet your needs.
Your feedback means a lot to us, and it helps us to continue providing the best possible service to all our guests. We hope to see you again in future. ^AB
Plan to cook your own food the boathouse isn’t worth it.
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Halloumi sticks and chips were nice but only thing on the menu I could eat and very over priced especially since the portions were so small!
Disliked Our spot was occupied by someone else when we arrived and they said thiers was too so they were given our spot.
Overpriced food! Lack of choice for vegetarians. I had to order 2 kids portions of beans on toast for breakfast. No option to add anything to it, would have been nice to be able to add hash browns. (I didn’t ask in person I used the app because I like to add things to my cart and determine if I’m willing to pay the price quoted without feeling rushed to order) for the price the portion of chips should have been at least twice the size! A lot of the park was closed. Showers were awful, shower heads to high up to be able to get wet!
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Would recommend and use again
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean spacious site with good flat pitches . Cleaning and toilet facilities were good . On site swimming pool . Good entertainment. Plenty to do
Disliked Everything was fine
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Camping pitched ok
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nice facilities .
Entertainment ok
Disliked Cleanliness of toilets really poor not cleaned at all and all toilets blocked and
Left without using shower as place a mess .
Reported to reception .
Booked in a trampoline for my son following day, no member of staff turned up to work and a huge backlog when someone finally turned up
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Best park ever!!
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Amazing place kids loved it and so did we, the best club house entertainment by a country mile.
Disliked Wanted to stay longer
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Great site, needs bigger hot water tanks.
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nice friendly staff, lots of activities, great pitch space
Disliked Cold showers by 0900, toilets were discusting. Not site fault, some people need a word. WiFi doesn't work in the touring paddocks.
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Plenty of space…
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Plenty of space
Disliked Everything was expensive and everything you had or wanted to do cost
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Brilliant site Worse part about this…
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Brilliant site
Worse part about this site is they kick you off the pitch at 10 in the morning which dosent give you any time to do any thing
Disliked You have to get off the pitch to early
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Reasonably priced for facilities provided
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked Well kept pitches , very good toilets cleaned regularly, children entertainment good, nice indoor pool, safe play for children
Disliked Grey waste points off the ground
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Kids enjoyed
Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked We liked the whole place
Disliked Camping toilets kept blocked at one point all toilets were full
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
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
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- 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.