Wilksworth Caravan Park

View prices & book 8.7 215 reviews
Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Reception and country store
Kids' splash pool
Well-equipped playground
Electric grass pitch
Campervan on a fully-serviced grass pitch
Executive pitch
Hardstanding electric gravel touring pitch
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Reception and country store
Kids' splash pool
Well-equipped playground

  • Family-friendly park a mile from the market town of Wimborne
  • Monkey World, Peppa Pig World and the Jurassic Coast within 45 minutes
  • Heated outdoor pool, playground and BMX track on site
Best be waving bye-bye to the boss for as long a while as poss if you’re wending your way to Wilksworth Caravan Park… there’s a rather lengthy list of stuff to do in the vicinity of this family-friendly spot a mile from Wimborne. Even before you’ve even ventured beyond the park’s boundaries there’s much to fill an hour or few with: an outdoor pool with splash pool for the small sorts, a football field, a BMX track, table tennis and a playground. Site passes also entitle you to scoot over to a sister park 20 minutes away to swim in their indoor pool, work out at the well-equipped gym and join in with a huge range of daytime activities and evening ents. And you’ll no doubt be wanting to leave plenty of time for getting out and about too: beaches, forest walks, pony rides, museums and boat trips are all within easy reach… and it’s just possible the kids may draw your attention to the proximity of Monkey World and/or Peppa Pig World too. The park is also well located for some gorgeous scenery – particularly in the nearby New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase National Landscape. The latter is also an International Dark Sky Reserve, so get set for some fantastic stargazing on clear nights. In the interests of maxing out your available leisure hours, the basics are well-supplied on site: bathrooms have all mod cons (underfloor heating, free hairdryers and accessible facilities among them) and there’s a washing-up area and wifi connection. Eats can be picked up at the shop, or it’s a doddle to waddle off to the local pub (a traditional thatched number 15 minutes’ walk away).

Campground type

Tent sites 65
Caravan sites 50
RV & Motorhome sites 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 21/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The pool will be open daily from 25 May to 02 June and 24 July to 31 August. From 03 June to 23 July, it will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

This site is a member of Shorefield Holidays group.

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 215 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Great family spot with spacious sites & top facilities like a pool & playground. Guests rave about good value, quiet vibes, helpful staff, and a handy location. Some found loos a bit old-fashioned & mentioned occasional noise or pool booking hassles. Still a big hit for family holidays, many keen to come back.

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Tom L. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass campervan site

Liked .

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Aitzol E. 1 review

Executive fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Nada.

Disliked Fuimos a este camping para que nuestras dos hijas se pudieran bañar y no les dejaron: primero se cerraba a las 17.15 con el calor que hacía y segundo que tenía aforo y no les dejaron bañarse.
Si una piscina tiene tantas restricciones deberían avisarlo a la hora del check in.
Además las duchas y los baños son súper viejos.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good value for money. Added bonus of the Pool.

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 Wendy B. 1 review

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Fabulous site, good price, clean, well managed. Would make a great base for exploring the local area, or just a few days away. The pitch was well marked out, and a generous size. We would definitely come back. The Pool is a added bonus.
There was a pizza van one night, ice cream van or Uber are happy to deliver.

Disliked Personally I woukd prefer the pool sessions to be longer. Maybe 1.5 or 2 hours.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really good

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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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 Daniel W. 1 review

Powered grass tent site

Liked Absolutely loved the campsite!
Friendly staff, good facilities and the shop was at a reasonable price.

Disliked No information packs about the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads to do for the kids…

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent site

Liked Loads to do for the kids - not one of them said “I’m bored” for 4 days! Miracle!
Plenty of toilets and showers for the whole site - never had to queue.
Excellent value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big tent pitches and quiet, friendly…

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 Helen S. 1 review

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Big tent pitches and quiet, friendly site. Clean toilets and warm showers. Good swimming pool

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for families with young children.

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5 out of 10
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 Beverley C. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced grass campervan site

Liked Nice warm showers.

Disliked No shop on arrival! Pitches with dog poo.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Swimming pool, park, tennis court and…

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6 out of 10
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 Rhian P. 1 review

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Swimming pool, park, tennis court and shop

Disliked Toilet/shower block was very dirty. Floor especially needs a really good scrub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All the things for the kids…

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Wifi
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 Abbie H. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked All the things for the kids to do. Its a great camp site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect as a base to explore

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10 out of 10
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Customer service
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 Mr & Mrs A. 3 reviews

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Great sized pitches, lovely pool and park area which the kids loved, showers where clean and had decent pressure

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Rallies welcome 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

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Wilksworth Caravan Park

Cranborne Road

Wimborne

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 4HW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81685°N
1.99062°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 km St Johns Church
10.4 km St Johns Church
10.5 km Bournemouth University
Rail
10.4 km Hamworthy Rail Station
10.8 km Poole Rail Station
10.9 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
11.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
12 km Poole Ferry Terminal
14.5 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12 km Bournemouth International Airport
46.8 km Southampton 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

Hold on to your hats, folks: the staff on site have many suggestions for a day out round these parts. Beach days, for starters – on the sandy stretch in Bournemouth perhaps, or rubbing shoulders with the swanky folks at Sandbanks, both of which are half an hour away by car. Charmouth, an hour away, is the place for dino-loving kids to ferret out a fossil or two. Potter down to Poole Quay (half an hour away) for boat trips to Brownsea Island, or drive down to Durdle Door (45 minutes) to swim or kayak through the huge limestone arch. Away from the coast, the New Forest National Park is half an hour away for fresh-air frolics including walks, horse rides and canoe trips. And keep the kids on best behaviour with the promise of a trip to Peppa Pig World, Monkey World, Adventure Wonderland or Go Ape, all of which are within a half-hour drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 11.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 11.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 13.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Branksome Chine 13.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 13.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 3.1 km

Adventure Wonderland 11.2 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 13.6 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 13.8 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 13.8 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 3 km

White Mill 5.1 km

Brownsea Island 14.5 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 19.3 km

Corfe Castle 20.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 2.1 km

KINGSTON LACY 3 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 4.4 km

CRICHEL HOUSE 5.9 km

Canford Heath 6.1 km

Local events

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

    Wareham, England 25.1 km

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

    Dorchester, England 32.3 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday 18 September 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, England 41.9 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 Wilksworth Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Wilksworth Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wilksworth Caravan Park? Hold on to your hats, folks: the staff on site have many suggestions for a day out round these parts. Beach days, for starters – on the sandy stretch in Bournemouth perhaps, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wilksworth Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wilksworth Caravan Park? From $28.76 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.