Whitemead Caravan Park

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Extra large Grass pitches for larger setups.
Extra large grass pitches for larger setups.
Hardstanding pitches
Sunny bank holiday
Sunny bank holiday
Sunny bank holiday
View from the tent pitch
Aerial photo of the campsite.
Aerial view of our location in the lovely village of wool.
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Hardstanding pitches
Sunny bank holiday
Sunny bank holiday

  • Family-run park in the village of Wool, five miles from the coast
  • Under two miles from Monkey World and the Tank Museum
  • Five minutes' walk from train station, bus stops, pubs and shops
If you’re picking holiday reads to bring to Whitemead Caravan Park in Wool, Dorset, there’s one blindingly obvious contender: step forward local lad Mr Thomas Hardy. Reread your old copy of Tess of the D’Urbervilles down here and you may just spot a few similarities between a couple of local buildings and certain locations in the novel. Even if literary references aren’t your thing, there are many reasons to plant yourselves at this family-run park in the Dorset village of Wool. Chief among these may well be its easy access to a plethora of transport options: make life easy by leaving your car or caravan on site and toddling a few minutes to the train station or bus stops for your days out. Alternatively, get legs going on the network of local walking and bike paths – heaps of fab attractions are within easy reach on foot or two wheels. Upon your return to the village, reward your efforts with a feed of fish and chips or a restorative pint of local ale at one of the two pubs within staggering distance. Also within a few minutes’ walk are a butcher and a baker (sadly no candlestick maker) where you can pick up fresh food for the evening barbie. Less poetic but no less convenient are the village’s two supermarkets, and the park’s own mini market, full of handy essentials. If you didn’t quite manage to tire your kids out during the day, send them over to the playground, or wander over to the games room for a few rounds of pool, darts or table football. Wifi is available if they need a little bit of quiet time alone to play with gadgetry. The park stretches over five acres so you can always find a shaded spot to settle down with a glass of wine and a Hardy novel (other authors’ works are also permitted..).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 14 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Only DVLA-specification conversions or manufactured campervans are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 14 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Campervan

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 199 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained site offers friendly, helpful staff and exceptionally clean facilities, including modern showers. Its excellent location provides convenient access to public transport for exploring the region. Reviewers frequently praise the site's tidiness and peaceful atmosphere, with many stating they would happily return. Some minor issues regarding Wi-Fi availability and pitch location have been noted and addressed by management.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 30/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Can't fault it ...my opinion....

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Michael W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything the staff the owners all very nice and very helpful...booked again for another visit ...great site a bus or train ride to so many great places ....thank u to you all at Whitemead caravan park ...

Disliked Didn't win the lottery...seriously everything was fine...

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From the manager: Hi Michael,

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and made the most of our excellent transport links.
We will try harder next time with the lottery!! We look forward to welcoming you back.

The Whitemead Team :)

We have been here twice before…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Olivia B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked We have been here twice before and I can say we are already looking at the dates to come back.

The facilities are spectacular, clean, private and well kept.

The site is quiet and with the quiet hours this suits us as a couple who just want some peace to get away.

The instructions from staff ie timings, codes and all other information is perfect

The shop on site is perfect for any last minute bits you have forgotten.

The butchers a stones throw away is one of the best ones we’ve ever been to and the price is very reasonable with such a variety to suit all.

On the whole another fantastic stay with no complaints other than we would love to of stayed longer 🙄

Disliked Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Morning Olivia,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again sometime soon.

The Whitemead Team :)

Lovely site. Friendly staff and regular…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (XL)

Liked Lovely site. Friendly staff and regular seasonal pitch guests. Immaculate facilities and well maintained pitches. Special thanks to Shane,Monica and Ryan and all the other site staff who work tirelessly to help you enjoy your stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Rob & Maggie,

Thank you for your review, its nice to hear you enjoyed your stay and the facilities here. We hope you will come back and stay with us again soon.

The Whitemead Team :)

A very well-kept campsite. Very clean…

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
 Frank S. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A very well-kept campsite. Very clean toilets and showers. Very nice and friendly family. 🙏We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back.

Disliked -

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Morning Frank,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, we look forward to seeing you again in the future. We hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation here in the UK.

The Whitemead Team:)

Camping there for 4 nights.Quiet location…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10
 Peter W. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Camping there for 4 nights.Quiet location and ideal for getting Train to Weymouth.Staff welcoming and friendly.Would stay there again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, Peter! We're glad you enjoyed staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon! :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Very clean. Well kept site. Only…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean. Well kept site. Only a 2 minutes minute walk to the pub.

Disliked Having to go through 2 sets of security gated to dispose of toilet and grey waste.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us your review of our campsite. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you would be happy to recommend our site to your friends and family. We look forward to welcoming you back to our site again soon.

We assume you are referring to the two gates either side of the the right of way that cuts through our campsite from the village to the river, which separates our top field from the middle and bottom fields. Unfortunately, we cannot change the right of way and we added the gates for the safety of our guests. To avoid having to use these gates, please request a pitch in our top field near our facilities block next time you book. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Excellent site near to Tank Musuem, Monkeyworld and Lulworth Cove

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
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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Colin F. 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Facilities were clean and tidy, very friendly staff, clean site

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, Colin. We're glad you enjoyed staying with us and we hope to welcome you back for another visit real soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Lovely clean site nice welcome…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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 John B. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely clean site nice welcome

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi John,

Thank you for leaving your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay here with us and you found it clean and tidy. We hope to see you again in the future.

Regards
The Whitemead Team :)

Very clean site with good facilities,…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Lee R. 1 review

Electric grass pitch (XL)

Liked Very clean site with good facilities, friendly staff and large pitches.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Lee. We're pleased you enjoyed staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Another nice visit as always…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6
 Peter S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Another nice visit as always

Disliked Weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, Peter! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed staying with us again, and we look forward to your next visit! :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

PS. If you find any way of ensuring good weather all year round, please let us know... ;)

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market 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) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Whitemead Caravan Park

East Burton Road

Wool

Dorset

England

BH20 6HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.68111°N
2.22629°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Post Office
5.1 mi Red Lion
8.1 mi East Street
Rail
0.2 mi Wool Rail Station
4.1 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
4.9 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
10.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
10.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
11 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.5 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

On the edge of the Isle of Purbeck and halfway between Bournemouth and Dorchester, Wool is handily placed for reaching some excellent attractions. Closest to the park are Monkey World and the Tank Museum in Bovington, both within a five-minute drive, 10-minute cycle or half-hour walk. If you’d like to play at being a knight, 15 minutes’ drive brings you to Corfe Castle, a medieval ruin with nooks and crannies for hiding out. Five miles south are the sea and the Jurassic Coast’s most famed attractions – Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Other options for days out include cycling around Wareham Forest followed by boating on the River Frome from Wareham (10 minutes’ drive), or a trip on the Swanage Railway half an hour away, or – well, it’s safe to say you won’t get bored...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lulworth Cove 4.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 6.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.2 mi

The Tank Museum 1.2 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 3 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 4.4 mi

Corfe Castle 7.9 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 2.7 mi

Hardy's Cottage 7.9 mi

Corfe Castle 8 mi

Max Gate 8.8 mi

White Mill 11.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.4 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 2.9 mi

West Lulworth Circular 3.9 mi

Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 4.6 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 3.1 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.2 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 Whitemead Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitemead Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitemead Caravan Park? On the edge of the Isle of Purbeck and halfway between Bournemouth and Dorchester, Wool is handily placed for reaching some excellent attractions. Closest to the park are Monkey World and the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whitemead Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    When arriving at the main gates please ring the buzzer and wait in your car for a member of staff.

    There is no site access for new arrivals after 6pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitemead Caravan Park? From £58 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.