Dorset Springs Certificated Location
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- Central Dorset touring park with easy access from the A350
- Poole, Sandbanks and Jurassic Coast within a half-hour drive
- Spacious pitches with access to lakeside walks for wildlife spotting
Picking a pitch in central Dorset is a wise choice for a holiday, as it gives you easy access to all sorts of days out, whether you’re aiming for country walks, adventure activities, family days out or trips to the gorgeous coves of the Jurassic Coast.
One such spot is Dorset Springs, a gorgeous location among paddocks, meadows and lakes on the outskirts of Sturminster Marshall. With easy access from the A350 and various amenities (including a convenience store, pub and farm shop/café) within a few minutes’ walk, it’s a handy location indeed for family holidays or stopovers on a longer journey (such as those down to the ferries in Poole, 15 minutes’ drive away).
This isn’t just a handily located site, though – it’s also a most attractive one, surrounded by fields grazed by sheep and with access to lakeside walks where you can look out for wildlife (please note that children will need to be supervised around the unfenced lakes, and fishing is not permitted). Pitches are spacious enough for you to set them up just how you like, and you’re welcome to bring your dog along for the trip too (as long as they’re kept under control).
The site is designed mainly for touring vehicles that are fairly self contained, but it does have some simple facilities including a toilet, a shower, a washing-up area and a water tap, along with a chemical disposal point. There’s also a play area to help you keep the kids entertained.
Site type
10
10 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
- A charge of £5.00 ($9.23) applies for the use of the shower.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Paddleboarding and boating is not allowed on the lake.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 1 to
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Dogs 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
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Dorset Springs Certificated Location
Poole Road
Sturminster Marshall
Wimborne
Dorset
England
BH21 4AE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.79183°N
2.07007°W
Nearest transport
Coach10.6 km Seldown Coach Station
11.6 km St Johns Church
11.6 km St Johns Church
Rail8.2 km Hamworthy Rail Station
9 km Holton Heath Rail Station
10.1 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry10.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
10.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
14 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport16.9 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- National Trust - Kingston Lacy: five minutes’ drive
- Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 10 minutes
- Gorcombe Extreme Sports (paintballing, quad bikes and clay pigeon shooting): 15 minutes
- Poole Quay (for Brownsea Island boats): 20 minutes
- Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 20 minutes
- Sandbanks beach: 25 minutes
- Moors Valley Country Park (for bike trails and Go Ape adventure park): 25 minutes
- Corfe Castle: 25 minutes
- The Tank Museum: 25 minutes
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 8.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 9.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 14.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 14.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Branksome Chine | 14.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 3.4 km
Brownsea Island 13.9 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 14.7 km
Adventure Wonderland 15.9 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 16 km
National Trust
White Mill 1.6 km
Kingston Lacy 3.3 km
Brownsea Island 14 km
Clouds Hill 15.2 km
Corfe Castle 17.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHARBOROUGH PARK 2.8 km
KINGSTON LACY 3.5 km
Pamphill - Eye Bridge - Lambs Green - Wimborne 4.2 km
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 5.8 km
ANDERSON MANOR 7.1 km
Local events
- Tankfest (Friday, June 26, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026)
Wareham, England 16.3 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 19.7 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 26.2 km
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 34.7 km
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026)
Salisbury, England 46.4 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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- Does Dorset Springs Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dorset Springs Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dorset Springs Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - National Trust - Kingston Lacy: five minutes’ drive - Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park: 10 minutes - Gorcombe Extreme Sports (paintballing, quad bikes and clay pigeon shooting): … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dorset Springs Certificated Location?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dorset Springs Certificated Location? From $46.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.