Swanage Bijou Camping
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- Flat camping field close to Swanage town centre and beach in Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast and Dorset Adventure Park
- Free adventure playground next door; quiet site with maps at reception
Site type
50Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Extras
- Facilities/activities including phone charging are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5:30 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 24 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival days No availability on our siteView prices & book
Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts a fantastic location, a short walk from the beach and town, with many guests highlighting the friendly and helpful staff. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally reported as clean and well-managed. The site is praised for its relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to choose their own pitches and enjoy a car-free environment. While some found it expensive due to a lack of electric hook-ups, others appreciated the cash-only policy and eco-conscious running. A pizza van on weekends is a popular addition. Some minor issues, like shower curtain cleanliness and the absence of toilet brushes, were noted.
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Last updated 08/09/2026
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)
Liked Nothing, cancelled within plenty of time and good reason. Owners were simply rude and horrible.
Disliked Everything
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From the manager: Wow Matthew Harris - that's absurd - after all the favours I was trying to do you? You booked, then cancelled, then you wanted to come again then you cancelled again. We exchanged a dozen e-mails and even though the experience was exasperating for me I was always discounting your booking amount by the amount you had already paid to Pitchup (money that I don't get) as a favour and act of goodwill - and then you go and write this?
You missed out on a great camping experience by your own dithering stupidity - don't blame anyone else other than yourself for mising out. That you have given a 1 out of 10 score to a site you never got your act together to visit tells us all we need to know about you. Time you looked in the mirror Matthew.
Location, friendly host, facilities, general vibe. Pop…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)
Liked Location, friendly host, facilities, general vibe.
Pop up gourmet pizza was great on Friday night.
Disliked Busy, not quiet and relaxing.
Probably a little heavy handed with the push for cash and signage over 2 minute showers.
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Lovely trip thank you…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Lovely trip thank you
Recommend to friends Visit again
I like that there are only…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked I like that there are only tents present not all the large vehicles
Cars parked in deprecate field
Facilities well managed
Recommend to friends Visit again
Wonderful easy campsite in Swanage
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked Relaxed atmosphere, close to the sea front, clean toilets, charging points, friendly staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
I would definitely visit this campsite again. 10/10!
Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)
Liked Really enjoyed the amount of space available and the calmness of the site without cars.
Toilets and showers were clean. As was the site in general.
Useful amount of sinks for hand washing, washing up, drinking water access.
Useful recycling area.
Helpful and friendly staff.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked This was our first time visiting Swanage and we’re glad we chose Bjiou campsite. We love the cash only concept and the facilities on site are great, including hot showers, clean toilets and recycling buckets. The location is fantastic, just a 10 minute walk to the seafront. An added bonus was the pizza van on Saturday night…delicious! We’ll be back for sure.
Disliked The only let down was the cleanliness of the shower curtains and the sink area.
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Great place to camp in Swanage
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked Cleanliness, flexibility, on site facilities, location
Disliked Nothing
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Have been twice now and definitely would return.
Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Perfect location, not too busy, you get to choose your pitch. Quiet at night.
Disliked Not a problem but kept forgetting to take the toilet roll issued to the toilet.
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Great stay would definitely return !
Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)
Liked Great site, to negate no electric hookups pumps for airbeds were available for use next to reception. Wheelbarrows made loading and unloading the car really easy. The showers & toilets are basic but what more do you need ! All facilities were clean every time I used them and no annoying queues regardless of time. Really close to the beach which was fantastic and just a short walk.
Disliked Only tiny tiny negative was no loo brushes in the loos ….
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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
Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Swanage Bijou Camping
Kirkwood Park
Victoria Avenue
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 1AR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61259°N
1.96824°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
Food and drink
- Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 0.3 mi
- Black Swan Inn Pub 0.4 mi
- The Globe Inn Pub 0.4 mi
- Golden Bengal Restaurant 0.4 mi
- The Corner Restaurant 0.4 mi
- Sea Breeze Restaurant 0.5 mi
- The Narrows Restaurant 0.5 mi
- The Red Lion Pub 0.5 mi
- The Anchor Inn Pub 0.6 mi
- The Crows Nest Inn Pub 0.6 mi
Groceries
- Courthill Stores Off-licence 0.3 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 0.4 mi
- Budgens Supermarket 0.5 mi
- The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 4.1 mi
Parks and play
- King George's Play Area Playground 0.2 mi
- The Chadwick Playground 0.5 mi
- Days Park 0.6 mi
- West Burton Field Playground 3.4 mi
- Natural Play Area Playground 5.5 mi
- Blue Pool Play Area Playground 6 mi
Family days out
- Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
- Santa-Fe Fun Park Theme park 0.5 mi
- Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 0.5 mi
- Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 0.5 mi
- Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 0.7 mi
- Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 1 mi
- Durlston National Nature Reserve Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
- Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 1.4 mi
- Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
- Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 2 mi
- Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
- Agglestone Rock Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
- Burngate Purbeck Stone Centre Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
- Oceanarium Aquarium 8.2 mi
- Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 8.4 mi
Public transport
- Cecil Road 0.2 mi
- Howard Road 0.2 mi
- Argyle Road 0.3 mi
- Steer Road 0.3 mi
- St Mary's Church 0.3 mi
- Herston Cross 0.4 mi
- Gilbert Road 0.4 mi
- Swanage Bus Station 0.4 mi
- Mowlem Court 0.4 mi
- Banjo Pier 0.4 mi
Beaches
- Swanage Beach 0.8 mi
- South Beach 2.3 mi
- Knoll Beach 2.8 mi
- Studland Naturist Beach 3.7 mi
- Sandbanks Beach 5.3 mi
- Shore Road Beach 6.1 mi
- Shipstal Beach 6.2 mi
Other nearby
- Swanage Golf Games Golf course 0.02 mi
- Kirkwood Park Golf course 0.07 mi
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Golf course 1.7 mi
- Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 2 mi
- Shell Bay Marine Marina 4.6 mi
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 5.3 mi
Local services
- Texaco Fuel station 0.2 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 0.2 mi
- Cardtronics UK Ltd Cashpoint 0.4 mi
- Swanage Medical Practice Doctors 0.4 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 0.5 mi
- Nationwide Cashpoint 0.5 mi
- Well Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- NatWest Cashpoint 0.5 mi
- Swanage Hospital 0.6 mi
Must see
Swanage Railway 0.4 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.3 mi
Corfe Castle 4.4 mi
Brownsea Island 5.3 mi
Dorset Cruises 8.2 mi
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.3 mi
Corfe Castle 4.3 mi
Brownsea Island 5.2 mi
White Mill 13.9 mi
Kingston Lacy 13.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.5 mi
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.3 mi
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.3 mi
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.4 mi
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Swanage Bijou Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swanage Bijou Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swanage Bijou Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - OceanBay Watersports: five minutes’ drive - Swanage Railway (steam train): five minutes - Studland beach: 10 minutes - Dorset Adventure Park: 10 minutes - Jurassic Coast: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swanage Bijou Camping?
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