Wilksworth Caravan Park

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Swimming pool
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).

Site type

Tent sites 65
Travel trailer sites 50
RV sites 50
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens February 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 21/07 and 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • The pool will be open daily from 25 May to 02 June and 19 July to 01 September. From 03 June to 20 July, it will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Feb 1 2025 to

This site is a member of Shorefield Holidays group.

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Pitch types & availability

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89% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

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Lovely friendly campsite. Clean and well kept

Overall 9/10

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Sharon Elizabeth B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site. Good facilities but a little bit of a walk. Close to Wimborne but far enough away to feel right in the countryside

Disliked The toilets being too far away from the touring fields.

Sites are very level and clean, plenty of electric and water stations

Overall 10/10

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Mark F.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The park was beautiful and clean, our pitch was very easy to find. The ablushions were spotless. The shop was perfect for a late afternoon ice cream to cook the day down.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Family Escape at Wilksworth Caravan Park Our recent stay at…

Overall 10/10

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Gemma R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Family Escape at Wilksworth Caravan Park

Our recent stay at Wilksworth Caravan Park was absolutely wonderful — a perfect getaway for families looking to unwind, explore, and enjoy quality time together. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this campsite is designed with families in mind, offering a warm, safe, and welcoming environment that both kids and adults will love.

🏕 Spacious and Comfortable Pitches

Wilksworth offers a variety of pitches, including spacious grass and hardstanding options, which made setting up our tent and camping gear a breeze. The pitches were well-maintained and flat, providing plenty of room for our kids to run around safely without feeling cramped. The availability of electric hookups was a big bonus, helping us stay connected and powered throughout our stay.

🚿 Clean and Family-Friendly Facilities

One of the standout features of Wilksworth is the excellent facilities. The toilets and shower blocks were immaculate, cleaned regularly, and equipped with plenty of hot water — a must-have when camping with children! They also provide family-sized shower rooms and baby-changing areas, which made things so much easier for us as parents.

🌳 Beautiful Location and Outdoor Activities

Nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside, Wilksworth is the perfect base for outdoor adventures. We loved exploring the nearby walking trails and the peaceful surroundings, which gave us a real sense of escape from the busy day-to-day life. The kids especially enjoyed playing outside, discovering nature, and making new friends with other families staying at the park.

🧸 Activities and Play Areas for Kids

Wilksworth truly shines when it comes to keeping children entertained. The play areas were well-equipped, safe, and perfect for children of all ages. Our kids were thrilled to have a space where they could play freely while we relaxed nearby. On some evenings, the park organised family-friendly activities and small events that added a lovely community feel and gave us all a chance to connect with other campers.

🍽 Convenience and Extras

The on-site shop was a lifesaver for picking up essentials and treats without having to drive into town. Whether it was snacks for the kids or last-minute camping supplies, everything we needed was available. Nearby, there are also charming local pubs and cafes where we enjoyed meals after busy days outdoors.

🤝 Friendly and Helpful Staff

The staff at Wilksworth were exceptional — friendly, welcoming, and always ready to assist. They provided us with useful local information and made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. Their genuine care for guests made a big difference to our experience.

📝 Final Thoughts

Camping at Wilksworth Caravan Park was a highlight for our family. It combined the joy of outdoor living with the comfort and convenience of well-maintained facilities and a family-focused atmosphere. If you’re looking for a campsite where your kids can be safe, entertained, and free to explore, while you enjoy peace of mind and beautiful surroundings, I highly recommend Wilksworth.

We left with wonderful memories and can’t wait to return for another family adventure!

Super miejsce plac zabaw basen czyste łazienki…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Super miejsce plac zabaw basen czyste łazienki

Pitch was a good size.…

Overall 5/10

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Colleen K.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Pitch was a good size.

Disliked Swimming pool closed on the Sunday, no notice given.
Need another shower/toilet block for the amount of pitches.
Unruly behaviour of large party on camping field, a warden had spoken to them twice but my daughter and partner were still kept awake until well after 2am. Reception staff not willing to let them move onto our pitch in an awning. They said there was not enough room. There was plenty of room, and parking spaces not used right by our pitch. This daughter decided to go home a day early because they couldn’t face another night of broken sleep.
Another daughter was in a caravan and had to be off the pitch by 11am. As it was our other daughters 40th birthday they asked if they could take the caravan off this pitch and leave on the car park for only a couple of hours. No was the answer. Again there was plenty of room by our pitch that they could have left the caravan on.
Not willing to accommodate or even try to sort out certain problems.

Swimming pool, play park, football field…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Swimming pool, play park, football field

Disliked Busy

Lovely site

Overall 10/10

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Shell R.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely clean little campsite. Very friendly staff, even helped me with an issue with my tent. Great location for Wimborne and the rest of Dorset.

Disliked You weren't allowed to park next to your tent in the tent field.. Quite inconvenient when you have a small tent and you use your car as storage.

Such a beautiful site, lovely duck pond on entry. Toilet facilities very…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Such a beautiful site, lovely duck pond on entry. Toilet facilities very large and kept very clean and well stocked.
Great sized pitches, although would have loved pitch flexibility as the area we were in was very quiet, however we were directly next to a family with young baby, and children and hyperactive dog. It was only a one night stay so wasn’t a huge issue.
Overall would absolutely stay again, perfect for our trip to sandbanks for the day.

Disliked Swimming slots were only hourly, so we didn’t make use of this feature. I feel like a slightly longer slot time would be beneficial for those wanting a visit to local area/beach.
Some of the shower cubicles locks didn’t work so in peak season you would have to wait.

Lovely site, friendly staff but mis sold outdoor pool

Overall 5/10

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Wifi
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Sabina k.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches
Plenty of drinking water taps, waste water and refuse areas
Well kept grass pitches
Lots of areas for playing games and to enjoy the outdoors

Disliked Pool was only open for 1 of the 3 days we stayed and this was one of the main attractions of the site. Although we appreciated the 'weather permitting' part of the opening conditions the weather was beautiful on our third day and many families could be seen queuing to wait for bands only to be disappointed to hear the pool was not just closed in the immediacy but that it would not open at all that day.

Only stayed for 1 night, will come back and stay longer next time

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Laura W.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Clean and well equipped shower block. Text message giving arrival details.


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horseback 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

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 32.3 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    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 $36.78 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.