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

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

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.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • 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
Electric pitch
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 215 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very clean and well-maintained campsite with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Facilities, particularly the shower and toilet blocks, are consistently praised for their cleanliness and quality. Its location is excellent for exploring Dorset, with easy access to public transport (bus and train stations are a short walk away) and nearby attractions. A nearby pub offers food and discounts for guests. While generally quiet, some guests noted occasional noise from the nearby train line or road. The on-site shop is convenient but considered expensive by some.

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Arrival date (latest first)

What an amazing site.

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Pamela m. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything! Great location with access to a river to swim in. Lovely site, had an amazing stay. Loads of places within easy driving distance for days out. Toilets and showers were absolutely spotless-the first thing my teenage children commented on!! Owners incredibly friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site management.... Friendly staff Exceptionally clean facilities…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (XL)

Liked Excellent site management....
Friendly staff
Exceptionally clean facilities that have been planned well.
Very quiet site after 9.30
Dog policy enforced... dogs welcome if on leads...those that weren't were told that they must adhere to the rules or leave!
Good location for exploring Dorset.
In short, all the elements needed for a good site that makes a stress free holiday.

Disliked Wool.
Great if you like trains but not much else is available. Dorset as a whole seems to lack a good supply of supermarkets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review of our campsite. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again for another visit soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Excellent Site

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Showers and utilities top notch the site is very clean with excellent facilities and friendly welcoming staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again very soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Overall a very well run site that I’d return to .

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Anonymous

Short stay electric grass pitch

Liked Great little site , very friendly staff, the showers are excellent - plenty of hot water with space to put your dry things .

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will visit us again soon.
The Whitemead Team

Lovely, well looked after site in a great location

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10 out of 10
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Sarah K. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely, peaceful site. Was a great base for seeing lots of areas and beaches surrounding. All the amenities were well looked after, easy to use and clean. The site felt quiet and safe for families with young children. We had a great time!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Sarah. We're pleased that you and your family enjoyed staying with us. It was a pleasure having you on site and we look forward to welcoming you back again for plenty more visits. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Very well managed camping site, very…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Carl S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very well managed camping site, very clean facilities, caretakers dealt with issues very promptly.

Disliked Wifi fees were quite high.

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From the manager: Hi Carl,

Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay, hopefully you will visit us again in the future.
The Whitemead Team

Perfectly located, beautiful location, peaceful, extremely…

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10 out of 10
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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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Morna B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Perfectly located, beautiful location, peaceful, extremely clean and very friendly and helpful staff

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, Morna! We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back for more visits in the future. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Exceptional

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10 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Daniel M. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, clean, friendly extremely well run by all the team, myself and the family really enjoyed our 7 days there, I think this may be my new favourite site, I will definetly be booking for next year.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and wonderful private feedback, Daniel! We are so pleased you enjoyed staying with us and it is always great to hear that the efforts of our team do not go unnoticed. It was a pleasure having you guys on site and we look forward to welcoming you back for plenty more visits in the future. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Beautiful, clean , helpful staff…

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 Julie Diane T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful, clean , helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Julie for your review, we are pleased you found the site clean and the staff were helpful. We hope you will stay with us again soon.
The Whitemead Team

Excellent!

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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 Sandy G. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very friendly and very clean. Highly recommend and will be using this site again.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review and lovely private feedback, Sandy! We're pleased you enjoyed staying with us. It was a pleasure having you on site and we look forward to your next visit. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

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...

Food and drink

  • Finley's 4.4 mi
  • The Saltwater Grill 4.4 mi
  • Monsoon 5 mi
  • The Italian Kitchen 5.1 mi
  • The 29029 Restaurant 5.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Hauses Field Play Area 5 mi
  • Hastings Farm Cottages 5.8 mi
  • Woodlands Play Area 6.2 mi

Public transport

  • Wool Station 0.2 mi
  • Wool Bridge 0.2 mi
  • Wool Bridge 0.2 mi
  • The Cross 0.4 mi
  • Primary School 0.4 mi
  • Event Bus Stop 1.2 mi
  • Monkey World 1.2 mi
  • The Tank Museum 1.3 mi
  • The Tank Museum 1.3 mi
  • Church 1.9 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 5.1 mi
  • Sainsbury's 5.2 mi
  • Lidl 5.5 mi

Family days out

  • Hauses Field Play Area 5 mi
  • Hastings Farm Cottages 5.8 mi
  • Woodlands Play Area 6.2 mi

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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

  • 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.