Sandford Holiday Park
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- Family park close to Poole, Studland and Sandbanks
- Indoor and outdoor pools, amusement arcade, play areas and kids' clubs
- Bowling, crazy golf, ice cream parlour, restaurant and clubhouse
Site type
297
297Tourist board rating
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).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 8 Mar to
Open from Fri, 7 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Meadows electric grass touring pitch
8 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 £11 (£11) 1 night, 2 adults
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Paddock electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 (£17) 1 night, 2 adults
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Holton 2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
2 bedroomsDimensions: 6.1m width x 6.1m length (20.0ft width x 20.0ft length) Calculated area: 37.2m² (400.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £119 (£119) 4 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 38% of visitors View breakdown
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Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked: location
Disliked: There was no hand soap in the toilet block. The showers were cold and the water sprayed over the bench, meaning it was hard to keep items such as shoes etc dry.
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Nicely organised park with a lot of amenities
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Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Nicely laid out pitch
Disliked: Price of food
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Overall amazing trip
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Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Everything that was included such as swimming and soft play along with entertainment and good parks for the children.
Disliked: The showers in the swimming pool were rubbish and the floor was dirty.
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Will not be returning
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Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Bus stop outside
Disliked: Everything big showers the push button was too far from shower head by the time you got under the shower it had stopped they don't stay on, we stayed on grass pitch they where awful with tree roots sticking up and so close to the people at the back almost touching, we asked to be moved, pool was closed on the Saturday and only open a few hours on the Sunday, food was greasy in the restaurant, we ended leaving two days early.
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Overall, pleasant stay. Level pitches and clean., friendly staff.
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Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Park is lovely, clean and well kept. Staff were helpful and polite. My only feedback concerns the toilet/ shower block. Showers are set to discharge water for only 3 seconds. The distance between the shower head and the water control was too far apart, mostly set at a mans arm span and not a women or young person. It took forever to have a shower and I can imagine this must hold the queue up at high season. Also,a wheelchair user would find self care very difficult. The toilet flush pressure is too low, this means almost all the toilets were constantly blocked with paper and poo. Also the toilet paper doesn't flush easily. One flush is not sufficient for even toilet paper and it takes several minutes for the cistern to fill and again not enough water/pressure to flush. The women's toilets are always set away from the main camping area, this is not safe. All the male toilet blocks face the camping areas. It would be safer the other way round. Overall, it was a pleasant stay with beautiful flat grounds.
Disliked: Toilet/shower block. Low pressure 3 second shower Query women and young girls safety with toilet block facing away from full sight of camp especially at night in the dark, felt very unsafe.
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Liked: Places to visit
Disliked: Showers was cold Food expensive ,slow service Very noisey on a Friday night kids shouting up to 11 aclock around and runny around . Pitches very un level no grass
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Can't wait to return
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Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked: The grandkids loved our stay here. So much to do and see. Lots of activities, food and drink were tasty and plenty to do if it's raining. The grandkids want to stay in a mobile home next time.
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Liked: Entertainment Activities looked good for children
Disliked: Bitterly disappointed with the shower /toilet facilities which are desperately in need of a clean & update , Cracked tiles on the floor covered with black tape .The Showers were push button to operate for just a few seconds at a time there was just a trickle of water no proper stream of water to be able to have a comfortable shower.Many of the toilets did not flush ,I would not like to stay there again unless this situation has been improved
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From the manager: Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're very you didn't enjoy your recent stay at Sandford, this certainly isn't the experience we wanted you to have. I do hope you were able to raise any concerns with our dedicated Guest Experience Team in Reception, so that they could look to try and resolve these issues during your time with us. I will also take the time to share your review with the Touring Manager, so that we can work to make improvements. I do hope this experience won't deter you from visiting one of our 65 Holiday Parks again in future. ^AB
Brilliant week
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Meadows electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Brilliant stay,pitch large and flat,staff friendly ,showers clean,very dog friendly ,nicely positioned for trips to Weymouth,Poole and Bournemouth
Disliked: Wife says ladies showers not very hot
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From the manager: Hi Chris, thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased you enjoyed your recent holiday at Sandford and will share your comments regarding the shower facilities with our Touring Manager for consideration. We hope to see you again in future. ^AB
Great spot
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Paddock electric grass touring pitch
Liked: Very good value for money. Perfect for children.
Disliked: Showers! Good quality & fairly clean but they are button which isn’t a great start, they only stay on for 3-5 seconds but the shower head is 1-1.5m away from the button which makes nearly impossible to actually shower!
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From the manager: Hi Alex, thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased you enjoyed your recent stay at Sandford. I will share your comments regarding the facilities with our Touring Manager and ask that they investigate this further. We hope to see you again soon. ^AB
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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Sandford Holiday Park
Holton Heath
Poole
Dorset
England
BH16 6JZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.7194°N
-2.0864°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 3.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 4.3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 10.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 11 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 9.2 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 9.5 km
Brownsea Island 9.7 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 10.7 km
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 11 km
National Trust
Corfe Castle 9.3 km
White Mill 9.7 km
Brownsea Island 9.7 km
Kingston Lacy 10.8 km
Clouds Hill 11.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 2.2 km
ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 4.5 km
STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 6.5 km
CHARBOROUGH PARK 7.3 km
GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sandford Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Sandford Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandford Holiday Park? It’s a short hop in the car to begin discovering the area’s spectacular surrounds, from the wilds of the New Forest to the ancient cliffs, limestone arches and nature reserves of the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandford Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandford Holiday Park? From €13.17 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.