The Inside Park
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- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
Site type
30
70
20Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Grand spot, highly rated for spacious pitches, brilliant kids' play area & lovely woods. Staff are sound, facilities are spotless. Can be buzzing at weekends, mind. Water pressure in showers a bit iffy & shop shuts early. Loads say they'll be back!
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Park was brilliant kids had the best time, clean everyone was friendly.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Park was brilliant kids had the best time, clean everyone was friendly.
Disliked Nothing
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Very friendly staff and great location
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Wonderful campsite, very clean and hosts are extremely friendly, highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great place to camp
Disliked Nothing
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Brilliant, good honest camping!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Welcoming on arrival, great play park and football area for the kids, lovely walks, the pitches are a good size worth water, electric and rubbish areas all close by. Highly recommend and will look to return again for another visit!
Disliked Nothing!
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Overall I would definitely stay here again and recomend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked As a two family campers 4 adults and 4 children with a big tent and lots of space needed loved the pitch size we stayed in pitch 27 and unlike other camping establishments the pitches where well spaced and no real border just told the post is the middle of the pitch. Lots of room for cars should be one car per pitch but was told by the person in the shop it is quiet and plenty of room park both cars there. The park is brilliant the slide was a big winner with the kids. Well lit at night. Great facilities including the freezer for cool blocks. Lovely forest and walks surrounding areas loved the llamas and the peacocks and sheep on the scenic route in that was an added bonus as the normal road in was under repair. Great communication due to the road being under repair we where emailed in advance to tell us of the alternative route in. Very clean site all round and felt very secure.
Disliked Showers although warm could be more powerful but I have had alot worse.
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Excellent campsite, well worth a visit.
Electric grass pitch
Liked We really enjoyed our stay at the inside park in July therefore we've booked again, the park itself is huge, the play area is exceptional plus the shower and toilet block are decent and the shop in reception is well stocked should you happen to forgot or need something (open 9-5)
Naturally of a weekend it gets way busier but it's to be expected, during the weekdays it's really quiet (in school term time), can't really fault the place, there's loads of walking trails from the park and the town centre isn't that far away should you want to go for a meal or you need to go to tesco or morrisons etc, under 10 mins drive away.
We're looking forward to our stay again 😃
Disliked Nothing, it's a very decent campsite, the 4g on my phone kept dipping out, but you should be enjoying the nature 😜
If you desperately need Internet you can connect at the reception and games room.
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Plenty of space, lovely play area, atmosphere was great, staff were very…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Plenty of space, lovely play area, atmosphere was great, staff were very friendly and cycled us to our pitch. Facilities were clean and working well. Will definitely be returning
Disliked Nothing
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a wonderfull holiday place both on the camping and in the surroundings
Electric grass pitch
Liked - the tranquillity on weekdays
- the wonderful walks in de woods.
- the beautifull campsite
- the friendlyness of the staff
Disliked the crowedness in th weekend, with to mant, uncontrolled, kids planning inbegrepen the campingpits
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Overall an excellent family friendly site
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great site with large generous pitches, great playpark and good clean showers.
Disliked There was a lot of wasps
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Nice, peaceful site, lots of families with kids enjoying the play area.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice, peaceful site, lots of families with kids enjoying the play area. Toilets and showers were clean and as advertised. We went for a single night with no electric hookup and didn't need to leave the site, all good.
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Superb setting, quiet, amazing woodland dog walks. Will definitely be coming back.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Superb setting, quiet, amazing woodland dog walks. Will definitely be coming back.
Disliked Nothing
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
The Inside Park
Fairmile Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 9AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84631°N
2.19462°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 17.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 18.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 25.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 11.8 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 16.6 km
The Tank Museum 17.1 km
Hardy's Birthplace 18.9 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 23.1 km
National Trust
White Mill 10.5 km
Kingston Lacy 12.1 km
Clouds Hill 14.9 km
Hardy's Cottage 18.9 km
Max Gate 22.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 5 km
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 6.1 km
STEPLETON HOUSE 6.3 km
RANSTON 6.8 km
MILTON ABBEY 7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.3 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Inside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Inside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Inside Park? If you're popping into Blandford Forum (five minutes’ drive) for a bit of shopping, stick around to visit the Blandford Fashion Museum or take a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Inside Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Inside Park? From €28.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.