Swanage Coastal Park

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The view from the park
Views of the Purbeck countryside from the camping field
The view of Swanage Bay

  • Peaceful site a mile from Swanage: spectacular views over the bay
  • Close to the Jurassic Coast, Corfe Castle and Wareham
  • Leisure club next door with pool, gym, sauna, bar and restaurant
Swanage, you say? For a summer sojourn on a peaceful park close to the dino and fossil hunting, beaches and watersports of the mega fab Jurassic Coast? Pass the bucket, the spade, the flippers… and all the beach, seaside and holiday bits you can cram into the car… And if you’re at Swanage Coastal Park? Bolt on loads of exploring room, proximity to Dorset coast and countryside attractions, and spectacular views of the coastline and deep blue waters: this spacious green park covers 15 acres of countryside, with fab views over Swanage Bay and the Purbeck Hills below. Time for outings? Swanage town is a mile away along an easily accessible path, Corfe Castle is five miles away, and it’s about half an hour’s drive from Swanage to Monkey World or Brownsea Island ferries. Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset are all easily reached by the chain ferry: best be staying here for as long as you possibly manage. As it aims to be a quiet place, Swanage Coastal Park doesn’t have a pool, bar or noisy entertainment, so is just the serene ticket for those seeking summer sanctuary or fleeing from nightly discos. Amenities are plentiful, including showers and toilets, a launderette, a washing-up area and ice pack freezing; pitches are non-electric, on grass overlooking the bay. If between your Dorset exploring days you do fancy being a tad active, the leisure site next door offers day memberships to its health and fitness area, where there’s a pool, gym, sauna and solarium plus a bar and restaurant.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 32
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Tent sites 80
Opens 16 July 2027

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Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 16 July to

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91% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spots for epic views & a chill vibe. Choose your own site! Sloping ground's a given. Showers are warm & clean, but toilets & dishwashing could be tidier and need hot water. Staff are legend.

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Anonymous

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Liked The campsite was great nothing bad to say the staff were helpful to

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Santa K. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked Even though the weather wasn’t the best and it was very windy, we still really enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly, the showers were nice and warm, and the toilets were clean with toilet paper always available. We also loved being able to choose our own pitch for the tent. The scenery and views were absolutely amazing. It was also well worth waking up early to see the sunrise. We would definitely recommend this campsite and would happily stay again!

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Amazing views from the campsite. The…

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 Nick E. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked Amazing views from the campsite. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I hiked from Studland car ferry to Swanage with my 27 month old boy. They were happy for me to drop off my 100 litre backpack containing all of our camping gear the day before to make the walk easier. There didn't appear to be too many campers pitched up with tents which meant we had plenty of options for quality camping spots. Toilets/shower block was of a good standard and very clean. We would definitely come again.

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 Ashleigh L. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked Peaceful and beautiful setting. Easy check in. The toilets and showers were exceptionally clean when we arrived. You feel very remote but it’s only a 2 minute drive into town.

Disliked There is no hot water in the washing up area but there is warm water at the sinks in the toilets, so you can fill up your own washing up bowl from there and take it to the washing up area immediately outside if you are desperate for warm water.

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Anonymous

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Liked Amazing scenery. Super welcoming staff. Very well maintained. Toilets are cleaned regularly several times a day.

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Toilets and showers clean Lovely view…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked Toilets and showers clean
Lovely view
Private hedge areas

Disliked Bit uneven pitches

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Benjamin G. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked View was gorgeous.

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Clean, spacious and spectacular views

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 NATALIA F. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked That you can choose your spot to pitch up and loved the views

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The sea view it’s absolutely amazing.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked The sea view it’s absolutely amazing. The ground it’s for most not fiat but there are lots of spot that you can pitch nicely! There is a block of toilet that I found clean, I did not used the shower so I don’t know too much about but it’s was looking good . You need the stronger light for night as get very dark and if you pitch far from the toilet will be a bit uncomfortable walk.
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We would return, great value for money.

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Meg R. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site (overflow, sloping)

Liked Beautiful views, clean facilities and a lovely quiet campsite with easy access to walk to Swanage.

Disliked Hilly but we already knew this but did mean it can be very windy.

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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 Laundry 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Swanage Coastal Park

Priestway

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 2RS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.60644°N
1.97473°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.1 km Bus Station
6.7 km East Street
6.7 km East Street
Rail
12.6 km Poole Rail Station
13.1 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
13.6 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9.2 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
21.5 km 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

The park is high up above the waters of Swanage Bay, just under a mile from the shops, bars and restaurants in town. There are miles of safe and clean beaches in Swanage too, as well as an award-winning pier, amusement arcades, boat hire and access to the Jurassic Coast (Swanage is at its eastern end). To explore the coast from here, get aboard a heritage train trip on the Swanage Railway, steaming along to the riverside town of Wareham (home of Monkey World) via stops including Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck’s Harman's Cross. If you’re up for hiking, explore by foot instead along a stage of the South West Coast Path, or take one of the shorter routes around the coast and the cliffs. The most strenuous hiking stretch around here is the run of 12 miles or so to Corfe Castle (fret not, you can get the train back); for a shorter or more kid-friendly amble, try the Durlston Country Park clifftop trail, around the comely coastal nature reserve. Also within easy day trip distance are Brownsea Island, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Poole, Shell Bay, Sandbanks, Dorchester…

Food and drink

  • The Globe Inn Pub 0.5 km
  • Golden Bengal Restaurant 0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak Pub 0.6 km
  • Black Swan Inn Pub 0.8 km
  • Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 0.8 km
  • The Corner Restaurant 1.2 km
  • The Narrows Restaurant 1.2 km
  • The Red Lion Pub 1.2 km
  • The Anchor Inn Pub 1.3 km
  • The White Swan Pub 1.3 km

Groceries

  • Courthill Stores Off-licence 0.7 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1 km
  • Budgens Supermarket 1.2 km
  • The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 6.7 km

Parks and play

  • King George's Play Area Playground 0.8 km
  • The Chadwick Playground 1.3 km
  • Days Park 1.7 km
  • West Burton Field Playground 4.8 km
  • Natural Play Area Playground 9.4 km
  • Blue Pool Play Area Playground 9.5 km

Family days out

  • Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 1.1 km
  • Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 1.3 km
  • Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 1.4 km
  • Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 1.4 km
  • Durlston National Nature Reserve Visitor attraction 1.7 km
  • Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 1.8 km
  • Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 2.2 km
  • Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 2.4 km
  • Dancing Ledge Visitor attraction 2.7 km
  • Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 2.7 km

Public transport

  • Steer Road 0.4 km
  • Herston Cross 0.5 km
  • Cecil Road 0.5 km
  • Howard Road 0.5 km
  • Swanage School 0.6 km
  • Argyle Road 0.7 km
  • Holmes Road 0.9 km
  • St Mary's Church 0.9 km
  • Swanage Bus Station 1.1 km
  • Gilbert Road 1.1 km

Beaches

  • Swanage Beach 2 km
  • South Beach 4.6 km
  • Knoll Beach 5.2 km
  • Studland Naturist Beach 6.7 km
  • Sandbanks Beach 9.3 km

What’s nearby

  • Kirkwood Park Golf course 0.7 km
  • Swanage Golf Games Golf course 0.9 km
  • Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 3.7 km
  • Shell Bay Marine Marina 8.1 km
  • Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 9.4 km

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 0.7 km
  • Swanage Hospital 1 km
  • Pod Point Charging station 1 km
  • Well Pharmacy 1.2 km
  • Well Pharmacy 1.2 km
  • Pod Point Charging station 1.2 km
  • BP Fuel station 2.9 km
  • Murco Fuel station 3.8 km
  • Mer Charging station 6.9 km
  • RAW Charging Charging station 7.1 km

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Must see

Swanage Railway 1.1 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6 km

Corfe Castle 7 km

Brownsea Island 9.3 km

Dorset Cruises 14.1 km

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.6 km

Corfe Castle 6.8 km

Brownsea Island 9.1 km

White Mill 22.9 km

Kingston Lacy 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.8 km

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.8 km

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.9 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 4.5 km

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 4.5 km

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 34.3 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 Swanage Coastal Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swanage Coastal Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swanage Coastal Park? The park is high up above the waters of Swanage Bay, just under a mile from the shops, bars and restaurants in town. There are miles of safe and clean beaches in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swanage Coastal Park?
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    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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