Swanage Bay View Holiday Park

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Swanage Bay View Holiday Park with a newly accredited 3* rating, features Swanage Bay View Bar & Restaurant, reception, along with a fantastic indoor swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium. Swanage Bay View Holiday Park is a static caravan park only, and is unable to take tents or motorhomes. Located 1 mile from the town centre and beach in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Swanage Bay View Holiday has spectacular sea views and hill views and is surrounded by uninterrupted countryside. • Function Hire Available for all your party needs • Excellent reasonably priced meals and childrens menu • Seasonal Evening Entertainment • Indoor Swimming Pool • Sunday Lunches • Short Walk to Town Centre and Beaches • Weddings are our Speciality • Gym and sauna • Term time swimming lessons • Associate partner of The Dorset Golf and Country Club Whether you are staying on the Park, holidaying in Purbeck or a local resident, Swanage Bay View Holiday Park invites you all to experience the hospitality and facilities of their superb Leisure and Entertainment Centre.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Location

Swanage Bay View Holiday Park

Panorama Road

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 2QS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.6061°N
-1.9731°W

Route directions

From Wareham: pass Swanage Middle School on the left. Continue to traffic island at Herston Cross. Swing right through the traffic island complex, bearing left into the High Street and then take the second right into Steer Road. At the top bear left into Wills Road and then left again into Priests Road. Take the next right into Panorama Road and proceed on to the Holiday Park. From Bournemouth (via Ferry): follow the road through Studland leading into Swanage. Continue along the seafront as far as the clock tower turning right into Victoria Avenue. Follow this road down past Triangle Garage and over the bridge down to the traffic island at Herston Cross. Swing left through the traffic island complex, bearing left into the High Street and then take the second right into Steer Road. At the top bear left into Wills Road and then left again into Priest Road. Take the next right into Panorama Road and proceed on to the Holiday Park.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.6 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi East Street
4.2 mi East Street
Rail
7.8 mi Poole Rail Station
8.1 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
8.5 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
5.2 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.4 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.8 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13.4 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

Miles of glorious sandy beaches, spectacular limestone cliffs and secret coves line the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, while sweeping heathlands and ancient woodlands characterise the inland scenery. The area offers outstanding wildlife interest, from fascinating marine life such as dolphins, to rare birds and reptiles. There is also a plenitude of historical and fun attractions for you to discover. Swanage has a stunning golden sandy beach and it's just a stroll away from the park. Other beautiful bays and beaches nearby include Studland, Lulworth Cove, Chapman's Pool, Kimmeridge, Sandbanks and Shell Bay. Durlston Country Park, a large nature reserve, is adjacent to the town of Swanage and is one of the best bird and dolphin watching spots in England. This superb area of coastal grassland has lots of activities for children and offers numerous walks, including a woodland trail. Wareham Forest, the Studland and Godlingston Heath Nature Reserve and the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs are just some of the other beautiful landscapes nearby. Explore quaint rural villages or bustling seaside resorts. Swanage itself is a town rich in history and architecture, and offers numerous shops and restaurants. Poole and its vibrant harbour with shops and restaurants is a short distance away, as is the market town of Wareham with its architectural interest and beautiful spot on the banks of the River Frome. Historic attractions nearby include Durlston Castle and the majestic ruin of the 1000-year-old Corfe Castle, which you can travel to via steam train from Swanage. The Blue Pool, a unique lake which constantly changes colour, is another must-see. Visit St Aldhel's Head for spectacular views over the sea, or hop on a boat trip over to Brownsea Island where you will discover 50 acres of pinewood heathland, beaches and wildlife.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 0.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 3.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shell Bay North 5.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 6.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 0.6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.7 mi

Corfe Castle 4.4 mi

Brownsea Island 5.8 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.7 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.8 mi

Corfe Castle 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.7 mi

White Mill 14.3 mi

Kingston Lacy 14.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.1 mi

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.9 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 10.5 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 13.3 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 17.3 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.4 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 23.5 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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  • Does Swanage Bay View Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Swanage Bay View Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Swanage Bay View Holiday Park? Miles of glorious sandy beaches, spectacular limestone cliffs and secret coves line the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, while sweeping heathlands and ancient woodlands characterise the inland scenery. The area offers outstanding … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swanage Bay View Holiday Park?

    12pm (tents and tourers), 4pm (caravans and lodges)

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