Lyons Gate Holiday Park
View prices & book- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- A charge of £0.50 (€0.57) applies for the use of the shower.
- Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 2 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (medium)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 8.0m depth (23.0ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 56.0m² (602.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view, large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElegance 2 bedroom static caravan
4 people maximum No dogs allowed 2 bedrooms Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookChorus 2 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 2 bedrooms Arrival daysFrom £110 (£110) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Welcoming site!
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Liked: We always love coming here, we come every chance we can. Mandy and Phil are always welcoming and always there to help if we need at a drop of a hat. Even more they absolutely love the dogs and have treats waiting for them…CANNOT FAULT THESE GUYS. Facilities are always clean with mop buckets readily available to clean up after yourself in the showers.
Disliked: Nothing about the site! Love coming here
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From the manager: From the manager… Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
Fab site so quiet and peaceful
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Liked: Phil and Mandy perfect hosts site lovely and peaceful we went fishing there which was fab you can see they both take pride in the lakes we were low on bread asked Mandy if they had any in their shop she said no but phil was nipping out next thing we know a loaf was being delived to our pitch fantastic. We will be coming again for sure.
Disliked: Nothing
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Clean beautiful quiet site.
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Liked: Stunning quiet picturesque site surrounded by wildlife and nature.
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Very nice location to spend a weekend with the kids!…
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Liked: Very nice location to spend a weekend with the kids!
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Nice and quiet place, tidy…
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Liked: Nice and quiet place, tidy
Disliked: Payment Showers
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Friendly staff ... nice place for camping
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Liked: Very nice camping, definitely recommend...nice,clean and quiet ... lots of forest walks you can do ... fishing and extra :)
Disliked: The only disadvantage is that they do not have a park for kids
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Another fab stay with Lyon’s Gate.Many thanks and see you again soon!
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Liked: Friendly welcome, lovely clean facilities, great fishing, very peaceful location, level spacious pitches.
Disliked: Nothing
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Friendly owners
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Liked: Quiet friendly site, well kept. Beautiful fishing lakes and woodlands on site.
Disliked: Shower block old - no control over the temperature, cost of 20p /50p a shower . Too many caravans on site felt hemmed in.
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Warm friendly welcome . Would return . Quiet site .…
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Liked: Warm friendly welcome . Would return . Quiet site . clean hot showers & clean toilets . Excellent.
Disliked: Recycling facilities could benefit from an upgrade .
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
Lovely site, very clean facilities, very attentive, friendy owners
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Liked: We stayed over the Bank Holiday, on arrival the reception was closed. However the owner came over & welcomed us. Very attentive throughout our stay. We booked an electric hook up pitch for 2 adults & 1 dog. Plenty of room for our 8 man tent & car. The site is wonderful for fishing, the lakes have an abundance of fish, also very tranquil. The site is very secure, key fob entry after 9pm requiring a £20 deposit. Cleaning facilities & bathrooms very clean, dont forget your 20ps for the showers, worth it though as nice & hot. Also a nice large disabled bathroom. Plenty of seaside towns within 30 minute drive, though if you're there for the peace & quiet of the countryside there are plenty of lovely walks across many a field & stiles. Would we return?? Yes we will
Disliked: The typical Bank Holiday weather!
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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
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Lyons Gate Holiday Park
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 7AZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85569°N
-2.48163°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Hive | 24.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 24.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 25.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 25.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 26.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 15.4 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 17.2 km
Montacute House 19.5 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 20.9 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 21.3 km
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 15.4 km
Max Gate 16.8 km
Montacute House 19.5 km
Tintinhull Garden 20.9 km
Clouds Hill 22.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MINTERNE 2.2 km
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5.2 km
CHANTMARLE 8.4 km
MELBURY PARK 8.4 km
SHERBORNE CASTLE 10 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 Lyons Gate Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lyons Gate Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lyons Gate Holiday Park? Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From €29.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.