Durdle Door Holiday Park

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View across the park
View across the park
Iconic durdle door rock arch
Stunning seaside location
Aerial view
Durdle door a short walk away
Horizon heights villa
View across the park from above
Campervan pitch
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Iconic durdle door rock arch
Stunning seaside location
Aerial view

  • Family-friendly Dorset park five minutes' walk from Durdle Door
  • Lulworth Cove half an hour's walk; 15 minutes' drive to Monkey World
  • Bar-restaurant and adventure play areas on site; dogs welcome
However many times you’ve seen it in pictures or videos, Durdle Door is one of those places that you really need to see for yourself. The huge stone arch on the Dorset coast is one of the UK’s most loved sights – whether you’re admiring it from the beach or swimming/kayaking around its base you’re sure to be wowed by its sheer size. You’ll easily be able to take in those spectacular views as many times as you like when you stay at Durdle Door Holiday Park. As the name suggests, this spacious family-friendly park is just a few minutes’ walk from the arch itself – and there are lots of other great Jurassic Coast sights within easy reach too. From this location (about a mile from the village of West Lulworth) the South West Coast Path links you up with other popular spots like Lulworth Cove, Stair Hole and Man O' War beach (none more than 45 minutes’ walk away). The coast path and many of the local beaches welcome dogs – and so does this park; they’re even allowed to join you in the bar and restaurant, making this an excellent base for those of you travelling with your beloved pets. Main meals, snacks, pizzas and kids’ meals are all on the menu here, along with a good range of hot and cold drinks. Other facilities at the park include a well-stocked shop (handy for your picnic bits and barbecue supplies), a launderette and a couple of excellent play areas – one suitable for toddlers, the other with more challenging adventures for slightly older kids.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 57
Caravans for hire 33
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Touring caravan pitches 6
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

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

Safety

  • No electric 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.
  • The shower block will be closed between 11am and 12pm for cleaning daily. During this time, there are toilets available to use in the public car park. Where your touring vehicle is converted, it must have a minimum of a fixed bed/rock and roll bed and built in storage cupboards Disposable barbecues are not allowed. After 6pm please check in to the Man O'War Restaurant

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar 2026 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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 scenery

87% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts an excellent location, offering stunning views and easy access to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Many guests praised the friendly staff, good pitch sizes, and on-site facilities including the bar, restaurant, and shop. However, several reviews highlighted issues with the toilet and shower blocks, with comments ranging from dated facilities and inconsistent water temperature to insufficient numbers and cleanliness concerns. Some guests also mentioned noise from the access road and car park.

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The location is truly beautiful, with…

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 Dr. Vasi T. 6 reviews

Electric grass campervan pitch (sea view)

Liked The location is truly beautiful, with stunning surroundings . The only downside is the large public parking area in front, which creates quite a lot of dust during the day — not ideal for those seeking complete daytime quiet. There is a public restroom nearby, while the campsite’s own facilities are a bit farther away. Overall, I would return, but only for a short stay — one day is perfect to enjoy the place without the daytime disturbance

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Would prefer designated spaces

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 janet M. 1 review

Rookery non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, easy walk to the beach, friendly staff, shop had good choices and the man of war good selection of food and drinks.

Disliked Pitches were quite small and not designated i ended up next to the shower block and the gravel paths were noisy with people coming and going

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einmal reicht

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan pitch (sea view)

Liked Sicht

Disliked Sanitäre Anlagen verschmutzt, Campingplatz mit Meerblick leider direkt vor dem Riesenparkplatz der Touristenattraktion
Alles wirkt eher ungepflegt
Wlan nur im Restaurant

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Anonymous

Classic 3 bedroom static caravan (six person)

Liked Location
Cleanliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Expensive because of the location. £80pn EHU Campervan is expensive!

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Karen T. 2 reviews

Abbeyfield electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked - Location, on doorstep for Durdle Dor, Lulworth Cove and Man Tor, three lovely beaches albeit the are pebble beaches so wet shoes are a must
- Staff very friendly
- Pitch was a good size for our needs and private, as surrounded by hedges
- nice shaded forest play park and football area for children

Disliked - All the dust from white stones on the hard standing pitches and around the walkways of the park just get everywhere on all ground sheets, mats, shoes and dust inside van.
- The pebbled walkway up to the toilet/shower block - makes it an uncomfortable and difficult walk up there. Tar Mac /defined pathway would be better
- Toilet and shower block not the cleanest and dated.
- Showers - water pressure at times too low (cold) trickling or scalding hot with no way to adjust the temperature

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Perfect location! Beautiful site & utilities.…

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 Katie J. 1 review

Rookery non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect location! Beautiful site & utilities. Staff super friendly! Has everything you need

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proximity to durdle door and lulworth…

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 Renny B. 6 reviews

Abbeyfield electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Proximity to durdle door and lulworth cove fantastic views. Lovely big pitches,tidy nice food from the pub and onsite shop although a little overpriced.

Disliked Problems with water supply, no hot water or no water at all to the shower s sinks and dish washer area. We were there for 7days and it only got fixed as we were leaving not good

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Amazing rustic campsite that feels secluded…

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Saskia K. 1 review

Electric grass campervan pitch (sea view)

Liked Amazing rustic campsite that feels secluded on this beautiful island, with a gorgeous view out to the ocean. Hospitable and lovely couple running it too, thank you for having us!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site , no hot showers though they had a problem with them ,

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 Karen B. 3 reviews

Electric grass campervan pitch (sea view)

Liked The location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site lovely spot to wake…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan pitch (sea view)

Liked Lovely site lovely spot to wake up could do with levelling chocks

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

D. of E. 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Main Road

West Lulworth

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62678°N
2.26864°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 mi Red Lion
8.1 mi Post Office
8.2 mi Marks and Spencer
Rail
4.3 mi Wool Rail Station
5.5 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
8.1 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
8 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
13.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
13.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
21.8 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

Once you’ve marvelled at Durdle Door from the beach, how about seeing it close up? You can hire canoes or join guided trips from Lulworth Cove (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk) – there are also paddleboard outings and RIB rides to try out here. Rather stick to dry land? There are plenty of options for walks around here – popular routes take you from the park along the South West Coast Path to Fossil Forest (a favourite fossil-hunting spot), to the Scratchy Bottom cliffs or all the way to Ringstead Bay on a seven-mile hilly coastal trail. Look out for wildlife as you wander – especially the 32 species of butterfly that live around here. For family days out, take a look at the likes of Monkey World (15 minutes’ drive), The Tank Museum (15 minutes) and the steam-driven Swanage Railway (35 minutes). Corfe Castle (25 minutes) and Abbotsbury’s Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (45 minutes) might also be on your radar – or maybe the sandy beach in Weymouth (half an hour)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 0.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 0.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lulworth Heritage Centre 0.9 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 2.7 mi

The Tank Museum 4.9 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.4 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 7.8 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.3 mi

Max Gate 8.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.9 mi

Corfe Castle 9.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Lulworth Circular 0.7 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 2.7 mi

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 3.2 mi

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 3.4 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 3.5 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.5 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 Durdle Door Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Durdle Door Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Durdle Door Holiday Park? Once you’ve marvelled at Durdle Door from the beach, how about seeing it close up? You can hire canoes or join guided trips from Lulworth Cove (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Durdle Door Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    After 6pm please check-in to the Man O'War Restaurant

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Durdle Door Holiday Park? From £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.