The Railway Campsite

Fra 15 £ For 1 nat, 2 voksen 9.1 122 anmeldelser
Train going past the site (added by manager 16 Aug 2022)
The steam train running past (added by manager 16 aug 2022)
Train passing at site (added by visitor 22 aug 2023)
Sunrise one morning (added by visitor 16 aug 2023)

If you’ve got little train enthusiasts in your family (or large ones, for that matter…), this is a site that’s likely to please them very much indeed. As the name suggests, The Railway Campsite is located next to the railway – and none other than the famed Swanage Railway. Waving at the steam trains as they puff past is a popular pastime around this dog-friendly site – although there are also some great Dorset countryside views for when there’s no railway action, plus lots of space around the eight-acre open field for whatever you choose to focus your attention on. And presumably you’ll want to take a ride on one of those trains too? That’s easily done, since Harmans Cross station is just next door to the site. All you have to do is choose whether to journey up to Corfe Castle or over to Swanage for a day at the beach (both about 15 minutes by train). When you’re not riding the rails, you can get out to some great coastal corners, including Studland Beach, Kimmeridge Bay or Dancing Ledge – all are within a 20-minute drive. This is a back-to-basics site, but it does have wooden composting toilets, a shower hut and chemical disposal facilities. Off-ground barbecues and firepits are allowed, so you’re welcome to have a go at making your own dinner. You can source provisions at the small supermarket in the village of Harman’s Cross (five minutes’ walk).

Pladstype

Teltpladser 50
Autocamperpladser 3
Åbner 4.
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On arrival we we a little worried as if it quite hilly!…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Toni W. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: On arrival we we a little worried as if it quite hilly! However we found the perfect spot to park our Motorhome. It was a lovely lovely site, right next to the railway, we took the steam train from Harlan’s cross (right next door) to Swanage (15 minute journey) whilst at the site the steam trains would pass by and people wave to the children. Big open space for my little ones to fly their kites.

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The relaxed friendly approach to the campsite in a fab location…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The relaxed friendly approach to the campsite in a fab location

Syntes ikke om: The compost toilets, however the price was super so you get what you pay for and they were kept really clean.

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Basic campsite. Loved the Steam trains going past everyone waving . Very chilled…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering Ingen bedømmelse
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter Ingen bedømmelse
Kundeservice 8
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed Ingen bedømmelse
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Basic campsite. Loved the Steam trains going past everyone waving . Very chilled

Syntes ikke om: Showers kept going cold Dogs running around was a bit annoying and doing there business .

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Really good site in a beautiful part of the country.

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi 4
Simon G. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The surrounding views

Syntes ikke om: A little too basic for me but that is what is advertised so not a complaint!

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Really lovely friendly campsite and great location for activities!

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 8
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The campsite was very spacious and had a really nice friendly feel with lots of people building campfires and speaking to their neighbours! The shower facilities were basic but very clean and very warm - we quite liked the outdoorsy, rustic feel of them.

Syntes ikke om: The toilets were quite smelly but mainly due to the nature of them. They were perfectly serviceable during our stay. Due to the rain the entrance to the campsite also became quite muddy and hard to drive through in our little hatchback. Would recommend approaching with speed!!

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Nice relaxed campsite 👍🏻…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Nice relaxed campsite 👍🏻

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Great location! There was plenty of space to pitch and freedom to…

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

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Syntes om: Great location! There was plenty of space to pitch and freedom to choose your space. Site owners were great. Showers were hot!!!!

Syntes ikke om: Some of the toilet latches meant there was less privacy!!

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Great site, laid back friendly owners and a beautiful location

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 2
janine B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til autocamper med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: The compost toilets, the super warm showers, the friendly owners.

Syntes ikke om: Nothing

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Great basic campsite with lovely views!

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Jed L. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Nice site, friendly and welcoming. Good clean facilities. Our little ones loved watching the trains passing by. Family friendly as quiet enough in the evenings and nights. Will definitely go beack.

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Will stay again

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Anonym Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller til trailer-telt med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Nice peaceful campsite, it wasn"t overfilled or crowded. Hot showers worked. Plenty of level pitches.

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning

Bar eller klubhus

Børneklub

Cykelleje

Fiskeri

Fitnesscenter

Fjernsynsrum

Indendørs swimmingpool

Legeplads

Restaurant/Bar på pladsen

Spillerum

Takeaway

Tennis

Udendørs swimmingpool

Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport

Bad til rådighed

Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden

Bruser til rådighed

Familietoiletter

Fryser med køleelement

Gratis wi-fi

Handicapfaciliteter

Hundepark

Internet-adgang

Komposttoilet

Købmandsbutik

Møntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Offentlige toiletter

Opvaskeområde

Portabelt toilet

Toiletblok

Tørrerum

Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig

Grupper af samme køn velkomne

Grupper af studerende velkomne

Motorcyklister velkomne

Skoleklasser velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt

Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt

Grill kan lånes

Grill tilladt

Hunde tilladte

Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Afsides beliggenhed

Fredfyldt

Lavpris/backpacker

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Spektakulært landskab

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed

Genbrug tilgængeligt

Grøn energi

Kemisk bortskaffelse

Ladestationer til elbiler

Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden

Butik i nærheden

Hundevenligt område

Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Bondegård

Pop-up-campingplads

Stor (51-200 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden

Fiskeri i nærheden

Golf i nærheden

Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden

Kano/kajak i nærheden

Klatring i nærheden

Mountainbike-ruter i nærheden

Restaurant i nærheden

Ridning i nærheden

Sejlads i nærheden

Tennis i nærheden

Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

The Railway Campsite

Sunny Glade

Haycrafts Lane

Harmans Cross

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3EB

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50,61958°N
-2,0239°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
3 km East Street
3 km East Street
4,6 km Bus Station
Jernbane
10,4 km Wareham Rail Station
10,9 km Holton Heath Rail Station
11,5 km Poole Rail Station
Færge
8,5 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
8,9 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Lufthavn
22,2 km Bournemouth International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

Famed for its ever-changing shades of blue and green, the Blue Pool (15 minutes’ drive) is surrounded by acres of heath- and woodland laced with trails. Take the easy path skirting the lake (where kids can also hunt for magic fairy doors), or steel yourself for a more challenging uphill route leading to views of the Purbeck Hills. Overlooked by the Georgian Clavell Tower, Kimmeridge Bay (20 minutes) is part of the Jurassic Coast. Rockpooling here may well yield some fossils; if not, you can head to the Etches Collection Museum, which displays fossilised marine creatures dating back millennia. The bay has clear waters for swimming and a summer snorkelling trail. Stay on the Jurassic Coast and move westwards to Durdle Door (35 minutes from the site), an iconic limestone arch stretching out into the sea. You can admire this imposing natural landmark from the dog-friendly beach or from the lookout point up on the cliff (easily reached via the South West Coast Path).

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 4,7 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Studland Knoll House 6,2 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Kimmeridge Bay 7,6 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Shell Bay North 8,4 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 9,8 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Corfe Castle 3,3 km

Swanage Railway 4,6 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6,1 km

Brownsea Island 9 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 13,2 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 3,1 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5,8 km

Brownsea Island 8,9 km

Clouds Hill 19,4 km

White Mill 20,8 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2,6 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2,6 km

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3,2 km

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 3,2 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 3,5 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (torsdag den 25. juli 2024 – torsdag den 25. juli 2024)

    Wareham, England 13,1 km

  • Tankfest (fredag den 28. juni 2024 – fredag den 28. juni 2024)

    Wareham, England 17,6 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (fredag den 19. juli 2024 – fredag den 19. juli 2024)

    Dorchester, England 24 km

  • Dorset County Show (lørdag den 7. september 2024 – lørdag den 7. september 2024)

    Dorchester, England 30,5 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (tirsdag den 30. juli 2024 – tirsdag den 30. juli 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 39,6 km

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