Herston Caravan and Camping
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- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Visitor information, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
Site type
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The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
7 
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 
6/10
186 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum 7.1/10
115 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)
6 people maximum 6.9/10
48 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56 (£56)
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Bell tent
4 people maximum 7.6/10
9 reviews Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120)
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Reviews
56% would recommend this site to a friend
57% would stay here again
What customers say
Fantastic location steps from Swanage town & beach. Staff are super friendly & helpful, with spacious, well-kept pitches. Facilities are clean & adequate, with ongoing upgrades. Some minor updates needed, but it's peaceful & welcoming, with a great food van & shop.
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Great location however site not very well maintained. Over priced
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Location was great that’s the only good thing about this site
Disliked No showers open, toilets appear to have not been cleaned in a long time nor maintained. Only a few toilets open which is fine as off season but all ver run down. Some with no toilet roll, one a broken lock, no hot water in any of the taps. Nothing to dry your hands with. Very over priced have stayed at sites moth much nicer facilities for half the price.
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Expensive and unpleasant
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked 25 min walk to the beach.
Disliked Every thing.
I don’t like leaving bad feedback but this was not a nice place to be. Numerous pitches with old cars in disrepair as you drive in and then you pass through the seasonal pitches which don’t look good. Hard standing pitches are narrow so your wheels are still in the mud (if on out pitches). All but two toilets were closed. The two that were open had no toilet paper, these toilets also had showers, so if someone was in the shower the toilet is out of action. Not that you would want to use the shower, it was disgusting! For the price, we expected more, if you are paying £12 a night we probably wouldn’t be complaining but over £70 for two nights! We nearly left but we stuck it out. Never again.
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Lovely campsite amongst pine trees and…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely campsite amongst pine trees and very close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff and hot food to purchase at the food truck.
Showers were clean and warm and plenty of them.
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Brilliant place very peaceful…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Brilliant place very peaceful
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Good camp sites, all pitches maintained…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)
Liked Good camp sites, all pitches maintained well
Can see improvements being made with a new clubhouse although a building site.
Disliked Shower block was not clean and not maintained enough. The main entrance could all do with a tidy up, where the building work is to be done it is very messy.
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Great location great staff…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Great location great staff
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Would not stay here again and certainly wouldn’t recommend.
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nothing, tired run down.
Disliked Toilets dirty, haven’t been clean for some time.
Whole place looked un kept . clearly no interest in end of season visitors.
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Arrived, looked around, and left!
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked The site was generally in a poor state. The hard standing pitches were overgrown and may have been hard in the past but not any more. Also far from level.
The toilets were disgusting and poorly maintained.
Much of the site is occupied by permanent or long standing residents creating the appearance of a traveller site.
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The open space…
Powered grass campsite
Liked The open space
Disliked Dog shit everywhere
Toilets closed next to our pitch
Locals who live in site where horrible nasty people
Looks like a pikey camp site
No one at reception to collect my deposit for the campfire pit when leaving site. Lost £20
Will not be returning.
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Good
Powered grass campsite
Liked Close to town ,clean toilet shower,nice sized pitch
Disliked Not a dislike but would been nice to know club/bar demolished
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Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
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
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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From $91.18 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.