Swanage Coastal Park

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The view from the park
Views of the purbeck countryside from the camping field
The view of swanage bay
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The view of swanage bay from the park
Sea views from the informal camping field
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The view from the park
Views of the purbeck countryside from the camping field
The view of swanage bay

  • Peaceful site a mile from Swanage: spectacular views over the bay
  • Close to the Jurassic Coast, Corfe Castle and Wareham
  • Leisure club next door with pool, gym, sauna, bar and restaurant
Swanage, you say? For a summer sojourn on a peaceful park close to the dino and fossil hunting, beaches and watersports of the mega fab Jurassic Coast? Pass the bucket, the spade, the flippers… and all the beach, seaside and holiday bits you can cram into the car… And if you’re at Swanage Coastal Park? Bolt on loads of exploring room, proximity to Dorset coast and countryside attractions, and spectacular views of the coastline and deep blue waters: this spacious green park covers 15 acres of countryside, with fab views over Swanage Bay and the Purbeck Hills below. Time for outings? Swanage town is a mile away along an easily accessible path, Corfe Castle is five miles away, and it’s about half an hour’s drive from Swanage to Monkey World or Brownsea Island ferries. Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset are all easily reached by the chain ferry: best be staying here for as long as you possibly manage. As it aims to be a quiet place, Swanage Coastal Park doesn’t have a pool, bar or noisy entertainment, so is just the serene ticket for those seeking summer sanctuary or fleeing from nightly discos. Amenities are plentiful, including showers and toilets, a launderette, a washing-up area and ice pack freezing; pitches are non-electric, on grass overlooking the bay. If between your Dorset exploring days you do fancy being a tad active, the leisure site next door offers day memberships to its health and fitness area, where there’s a pool, gym, sauna and solarium plus a bar and restaurant.

Site type

Caravans for hire 32
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Tent pitches 80
Open now
Opens 17 July

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular views of Swanage and the coast, with many guests appreciating the freedom to choose their pitch and the spacious, peaceful atmosphere. While shower facilities are generally praised for being clean and warm, a recurring comment is the lack of hot water for washing up. The site is noted as being hilly, which can make the walk into town challenging. Some visitors reported cleanliness issues with the toilets during busier periods and a need for more regular restocking of supplies. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful.

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The best views. We’ve never had…

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 John M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked The best views. We’ve never had such amazing views camping anywhere else. Friendly owners, lots of space. Clean shower blocks, warm water. Very good value.

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Good for price

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Javier O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Views, wild natural setting, clean toilets and showers, fair price, very polite people in reception and clear instructions after booking.

Disliked Very sloppy and uneven terrain, with rocks and rubble underneath the grass which doesn't allow to pitch properly. Together with the strongs winds, it did not work out well for the tent. Beware of driving a manual car with small engine, it is not an easy terrain to access and drive in.

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Stunning views!…

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Piotr C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Stunning views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Choice of pitch…

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Stephen H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Choice of pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views and so much space.…

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 Kerry K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Great views and so much space. A lovely campsite and only a 20min walk into the town. It’s up hill so may be a challenge for some.Toilet and showers were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Neat and tidy with Beautiful views

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked The camping area is lovely. A bit hilly but lots of flat spots to setup. The view is amazing. The ablutions is clean and showers are easily usable even with kids.

Disliked If i had to be pickey. The dish washing area is cold water only which is tricky cleaning oily stuff and the shower a bit tight when myself and my 3 year old are in together.

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Lovely and clean site. Welcoming at…

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Zoe D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Lovely and clean site. Welcoming at reception. Amazing views of the coast

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place view amazing Great …

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Jennie P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Great place view amazing
Great showers and toilets lovely and clean.
Washing up area clean.
Checking in brilliant and so helpful 😀 to we be back soon.

Disliked N/ a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Little gem

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 Kathryn W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked The quiet and the view were fabulous. Toilet & shower block superb

Disliked A fab view means a steep climb!

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Its a lovely park and would…

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Louise S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (overflow, sloping)

Liked Its a lovely park and would 100% recommend people staying there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Swanage Coastal Park

Priestway

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 2RS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.60644°N
1.97473°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.7 mi Bus Station
4.1 mi East Street
4.2 mi East Street
Rail
7.8 mi Poole Rail Station
8.1 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
8.4 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
5.2 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.4 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.7 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

The park is high up above the waters of Swanage Bay, just under a mile from the shops, bars and restaurants in town. There are miles of safe and clean beaches in Swanage too, as well as an award-winning pier, amusement arcades, boat hire and access to the Jurassic Coast (Swanage is at its eastern end). To explore the coast from here, get aboard a heritage train trip on the Swanage Railway, steaming along to the riverside town of Wareham (home of Monkey World) via stops including Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck’s Harman's Cross. If you’re up for hiking, explore by foot instead along a stage of the South West Coast Path, or take one of the shorter routes around the coast and the cliffs. The most strenuous hiking stretch around here is the run of 12 miles or so to Corfe Castle (fret not, you can get the train back); for a shorter or more kid-friendly amble, try the Durlston Country Park clifftop trail, around the comely coastal nature reserve. Also within easy day trip distance are Brownsea Island, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Poole, Shell Bay, Sandbanks, Dorchester…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 0.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 6.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 0.7 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.7 mi

Corfe Castle 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.7 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.7 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.8 mi

Corfe Castle 4.2 mi

Brownsea Island 5.7 mi

White Mill 14.2 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 0.5 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.1 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.2 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.8 mi

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.8 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.3 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 Coastal Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swanage Coastal Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swanage Coastal Park? The park is high up above the waters of Swanage Bay, just under a mile from the shops, bars and restaurants in town. There are miles of safe and clean beaches in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swanage Coastal Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swanage Coastal Park? From £22.40 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.