Whitemead Caravan Park

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Hardstanding touring pitch

  • Family-run park in the village of Wool, five miles from the coast
  • Under two miles from Monkey World and the Tank Museum
  • Five minutes' walk from train station, bus stops, pubs and shops
If you’re picking holiday reads to bring to Whitemead Caravan Park in Wool, Dorset, there’s one blindingly obvious contender: step forward local lad Mr Thomas Hardy. Reread your old copy of Tess of the D’Urbervilles down here and you may just spot a few similarities between a couple of local buildings and certain locations in the novel. Even if literary references aren’t your thing, there are many reasons to plant yourselves at this family-run park in the Dorset village of Wool. Chief among these may well be its easy access to a plethora of transport options: make life easy by leaving your car or caravan on site and toddling a few minutes to the train station or bus stops for your days out. Alternatively, get legs going on the network of local walking and bike paths – heaps of fab attractions are within easy reach on foot or two wheels. Upon your return to the village, reward your efforts with a feed of fish and chips or a restorative pint of local ale at one of the two pubs within staggering distance. Also within a few minutes’ walk are a butcher and a baker (sadly no candlestick maker) where you can pick up fresh food for the evening barbie. Less poetic but no less convenient are the village’s two supermarkets, and the park’s own mini market, full of handy essentials. If you didn’t quite manage to tire your kids out during the day, send them over to the playground, or wander over to the games room for a few rounds of pool, darts or table football. Wifi is available if they need a little bit of quiet time alone to play with gadgetry. The park stretches over five acres so you can always find a shaded spot to settle down with a glass of wine and a Hardy novel (other authors’ works are also permitted..).

Site type

Travel trailer sites 50
Tent sites 50
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens March 14

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Only DVLA-specification conversions or manufactured campervans are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 14 to

Open from Sat, Mar 14 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 270 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This spotless site gets props for its cleanliness, especially the bathrooms. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Great location for transit, shops, and sights. Peaceful, though some heard occasional train/road noise. Well-kept sites, good value.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent

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10 out of 10
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Beverley M.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Great site & immaculately clean & well kept . Ideal location for getting around & near to a pretty village of wool.
A lovely couple who greeted us on arrival very helpful & so welcoming .
Thank you

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Beverley. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Would never recommend this campsite

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2 out of 10
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Wifi
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stephen R.

Powered grass campsite (XL)

Liked 🤔

Disliked At over £40 per day to camp 🏕️

Extra £5 per day for a tent ⛺️ or awning

£2:50 per day for wi-fi

50p two use the hair dryer

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Although we were disappointed that you failed to see any of the positive attributes of our site that almost all of our other guests consistently experience during their stays, we’re glad that you are giving us this opportunity to reiterate the importance of choosing a suitable pitch, checking your booking details and reading site Terms and Conditions before booking your stay.

Your booking was for 2 adults in a small campervan. Despite there being cheaper, more suitable pitches available, you chose to book a 169m2 extra large grass pitch - the most expensive pitch type we offer, intended for guests who are happy to pay that little bit more for the extra space. On your arrival to site, you proceeded to put up a rather large tent next to your campervan, even though you failed to mention or include this on your booking. We got the impression that this was your intention all along and the reason why you booked the extra large pitch in the first instance. Our pricing structure is very transparent and clearly states that gazebos, awnings and/or pup tents are not included in any of our pitch prices but when our warden pointed this out and asked you to pay for yours, you didn’t take too kindly to his request, claiming that no other site has ever charged you extra for the addition of a gazebo/tent, something we find very hard to believe.

We do not feel your review is a true reflection of our site. Our regular reviews speak for themselves and even though we don’t feel that we need to justify our prices, we do believe it compares extremely well to other similar sites in our area.

Whoever you book your next stay with, may we suggest checking the details of your booking and reading the terms and conditions of your stay beforehand to avoid any disappointment.

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

We are new to caravanning and…

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10 out of 10
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darren c.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We are new to caravanning and this was only our second trip, so we were really grateful for the owners’ help.

They kindly unhitched our caravan and positioned it perfectly on our pitch, making sure it was level before leaving us to settle in.

Although we were only booked for two nights due to work commitments, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return for a longer period next time. The site itself was very clean, well looked after, and had a welcoming atmosphere.

We would definitely recommend this site to others – especially for anyone new to caravanning, as the support and friendliness made our experience so much easier and more enjoyable.

Even the dogs enjoyed them selves with the walks along the river

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind review, Darren. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit. :)

Kind regard
The Whitemead Team

Everything…

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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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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Debbie G.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, Debbie. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to your next visit. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Great site with really friendly staff…

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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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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Elizabeth S.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Great site with really friendly staff and good sized pitch. This campsite is well located for buses, trains, supermarkets and pubs. Clean facilities and there was never queues for these. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Great campsite, recommend

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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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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Brenda W.

Powered grass campsite (XL)

Liked Position great, for transport n Pub
Great facilities, friendly helpful staff, thank you

Disliked Extra charge as our caravan is 7.33 m we needed bigger pitch, cost a lot more

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, Brenda. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. :)

As a note for next time, and for anyone with larger motorhomes, it isn't always necessary to book an extra large pitch if you have a larger motorhome. We would recommend giving us a call before booking to discuss your setup, pitch suitability and availability.

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Well worth it as a jump point for dorset

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Alan H.

Powered grass campsite (XL)

Liked Absolutely stunning place next to railway station and bus stop bovvy camp lulworth monkey world all in easy reach along with poole and Weymouth staff tremendous as was roy the owner looked after us Royal Armoured Corps 100 percent and right next t o ship inn 😀

Disliked .zilch!!!!!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review and great private feedback, Alan. We're so glad you enjoyed staying with us and we hope to welcome you back again many more times before the next big anniversary! It was a pleasure having you guys on site. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Loverly and clean and good amenities…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Trevor H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loverly and clean and good amenities highly recommend

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review, Trevor. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to our site. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

Excellent site, would recommend to anyone.

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10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Paul W.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked The location is convenient with both rail and bus routes a plenty. Greeting was very nice with friendly help and unhitching the caravan and positioning the caravan on the pitch. Great facilities, toilets and shower rooms, games room and shop. Great value.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for you kind review! We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back again very soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

We really like this site. Friendly, clean and just darn nice.

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10 out of 10
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Philip B.

Powered cement/asphalt campsite

Liked Friendly, clean and so handy for the railway - Bournemouth North / Weymouth South. Oh….and a pub a stone’s throw away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and fabulous private feedback, Philip. It was lovely having you on site and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. :)

Kind regards
The Whitemead Team

PS. Love your photos! 😍 Thank you for sharing them with us.

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Whitemead Caravan Park

East Burton Road

Wool

Dorset

England

BH20 6HG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.68111°N
2.22629°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Post Office
8.2 km Red Lion
13 km East Street
Rail
0.3 km Wool Rail Station
6.5 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
8 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
17.4 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
17.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.8 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

On the edge of the Isle of Purbeck and halfway between Bournemouth and Dorchester, Wool is handily placed for reaching some excellent attractions. Closest to the park are Monkey World and the Tank Museum in Bovington, both within a five-minute drive, 10-minute cycle or half-hour walk. If you’d like to play at being a knight, 15 minutes’ drive brings you to Corfe Castle, a medieval ruin with nooks and crannies for hiding out. Five miles south are the sea and the Jurassic Coast’s most famed attractions – Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Other options for days out include cycling around Wareham Forest followed by boating on the River Frome from Wareham (10 minutes’ drive), or a trip on the Swanage Railway half an hour away, or – well, it’s safe to say you won’t get bored...

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lulworth Cove 7.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 7.4 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 10.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 10.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.9 km

The Tank Museum 2 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.8 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.1 km

Corfe Castle 12.7 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 4.4 km

Hardy's Cottage 12.8 km

Corfe Castle 12.8 km

Max Gate 14.2 km

White Mill 18 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 3.9 km

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.7 km

West Lulworth Circular 6.3 km

Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 7.4 km

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 7.8 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 Whitemead Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitemead Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitemead Caravan Park? On the edge of the Isle of Purbeck and halfway between Bournemouth and Dorchester, Wool is handily placed for reaching some excellent attractions. Closest to the park are Monkey World and the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whitemead Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    When arriving at the main gates please ring the buzzer and wait in your car for a member of staff.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitemead Caravan Park? From $99.05 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.