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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (large)
From GBP 62 (GBP 62)
6 people maximum 
6.5/10
60 reviews Rooftop tents are permitted.
Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Ground type
Concrete slab
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Camper trailer, (Tent not allowed)
Features
Electric: 10 amp included Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Dump point Drainage hook-up Other restrictions
Pup tents not allowed
Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | GBP 6 (GBP 6) per night | |
| Extra car (1 max) | GBP 4 (GBP 4) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From GBP 62 (GBP 62) | |
Based on 2 nights, 6 people | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Herston Caravan and Camping
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Reviews
52% would recommend this campground to a friend
51% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot near Swanage town & beach, good value with a shop & food van. Friendly staff, excellent WiFi, spacious sites. Some dated facilities noted, with mixed feedback on cleanliness & noise.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Good tents and location but the site generally needs better care.
Bell tent
Liked The view from the bell tents was great, and close to a toilet block. Items provided included camp beds (off the ground) an extension cord, lamp and fire pit with logs. The beds were surprisingly comfy. The toilet block next to the bell tents is fine with good toilets and ok showers.
Disliked The communication could be improved - we were not told what to expect in the tent before arrival, and on arrival weren't sent directions for how to find the tents and wound up driving round the site in circles until we were told by friends they're in another field (!)
The bell tent area is nice but the rest of the site felt quite run down and poorly maintained. The 'restaurant' is just a burger van with outdoor benches, there is no pool, no playground and no shop on site. We saw two toilet blocks - one was ok but the other had wobbly countertops that looked like they were about to fall off the wall, holes in the walls, very muddy floors and broken locks (!) They felt very dirty.
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Had to re arrange dates due to ill health
Powered grass site
Liked .
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I'll definitely be coming back
Powered grass site
Liked Despite the torrential rain both my wife and I had a great time. Excellent location as only a short walk in to Swanage
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All round nice camp site
Powered grass site
Liked Friendly people, very easy to book in
Disliked Toilet could have been cleaner
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Nice Site. Helpful Staff. Pitch was Level and Toilets are Individual
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Nice Clean Site. Toilets were okay. Nice that its individual showers
Shop was shut when we went there as was end of season hours so can't rate that
nice walk into Swanage and Train into Corfe Castle
Went Blackberry Picking with the Kids and other than the windy and rainy weather we had a great weekend
Disliked Could do with some more lighting on the bottom shower blocks and washing up area.
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views…
Powered grass site
Liked views
Disliked very disappointed in finding the club house had been demolished as we knew the weather was going to be bad .we gone there several times over the last few years and did not expect it especially over the summer period if we had known we would not have bothered given the weather conditions
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Reception very Friendly, work being done…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Reception very Friendly, work being done on site, will be lovely when finished, was just what we wanted for a peaceful holiday, takeaway was very good, will definitely come again
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great site all the amenities you…
Powered grass site
Liked Great site all the amenities you need and close enough to town and the beach .
We shall be going again.
Disliked No swimming pool.
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I liked the pitch it was…
Powered grass site
Liked I liked the pitch it was clean no bugs no flies.
Disliked There wasn’t any play ground for kids to play and the showers turn cold and in the toilets there is no tissue to dry your hands and the toilets were pretty far from pitch 20-29.
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One of the worst campsites I have ever been to.
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Nothing
Disliked The camping field was via a scruffy, rubbish filled residential site and only one set of toilets and showers for both the holiday makers and all the 'residents'. Needs major improvement. Broken shower screen, holes on the walls of the showers, soiled toilet paper on the floor, mud (it wasn't raining), you can smell the toilets from quite a way rom outside the toiles. Rip off price for terrible facilities. Pitches very unlevel and scruffy.
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Features
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61816°N
1.97913°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1.6 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.8 km
Corfe Castle 6.1 km
Brownsea Island 8 km
Dorset Cruises 13.1 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.5 km
Corfe Castle 6 km
Brownsea Island 7.9 km
White Mill 21.5 km
Kingston Lacy 21.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3 km
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 3.6 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 4.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 33.5 km
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 Herston Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herston Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herston Caravan and Camping? A five-minute drive gets you into Swanage for sandy walks, sandcastle building, splashing about and more serious watersports. To kayak round the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic Coast, make for Knoll … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herston Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From $103.02 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.