Herston Caravan and Camping
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- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Visitor information, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
Site type
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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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
12 
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56 (£56)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62)
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £130 (£130)
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Reviews
59% would recommend this site to a friend
61% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot near Swanage, friendly staff, and top-notch clean loos and showers (though a bit dated for some). Food van and bar are a hit. Pitches can be cosy, but plenty of space for others. A bit of noise now and then when it's packed.
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Last updated 4/8/2026
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Friendliness
Cleanliness
Access to Town
Entertainment
Food
Disliked Basic toilets
Some areas looking a bit run down , first impression
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Location excellent…
Anonymous Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location excellent
Disliked Poor facilities, nowhere near enough toilets or showers,no grey waste disposal for motorhome
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Location makes up for the rest
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, the location was 10/10. Swanage only a 20 min walk, nice pubs within a short walk, steam train station a short walk also. Surrounding area perfect for dog walks. Plentiful showers etc - however cold water.
Disliked First half of the park felt run down, entered to a building site - however heard they’ve got big plans for this. Showers had no hot water - refreshing for us as adults but can’t imagine this would be ideal with children. No hand towels / driers in any toilet facilities. Toilet / shower facilities could’ve been cleaner. Currently no shop on site, however takeaway van has big menu. No bar.
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100% will return
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)
Liked The location of the site is perfect to be able to walk to the sea & to close restaurants. The showers/toilets are clean. The onsite burger bar is great. Everyone very friendly. All in all, definitely will return!!!!
Disliked No on site shop or launderette but was told one is being built and will be ready definitely before the summer next year
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Location excellent facilities poor
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The position and walk to Swanage beach was great. The toilets in the main block and most of the showers good standard
Disliked The pitches were overgrown and close to each other. The shop was non existent
Night of fireworks loud music going on at cafe / bar way after midnight which overplayed the fireworks and prevented the kids from getting to sleep
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Large site with few facilities.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Walking distance to town and seafront.
Shower room was clean, water temperature lovely.
Disliked We stayed in the seaview field.
Lack of facilities considering the site was HUGE. One toilet cubicle in men's toilets, no urinals which meant queuing every time.
Quite a distance to walk to wash up, no plug, so I felt i wasted a lot of water.
No recycling bins.
Initially, someone was in our pitch so we had to return to reception. We asked for a shaded pitch but we're told they were reserved, no one came and took these whilst we were there. Pitches were small considering the size of the field!
Facilities are advertised on website although there were either few spaced out or not available. Laundrette and shop were closed.
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Burger van, cleaning of toilets regularly,…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Burger van, cleaning of toilets regularly, location, new washing up facilities
Disliked Everyone smokes weed and its very noisy. Shop shut down but not informed
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Tired looking
Anonymous Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly & helpful staff.
Disliked The site had an unloved appearance needed a spruce up.
The rubbish bins were full & smelly!
As you arrived at the entrance there was a building site cordoned off, looked scruffy & univiting.
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Very clean and tidy site very…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very clean and tidy site very clean toilet and shower units lovely location we had a lovely week thank u
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Good but needs TLC. Would stay again but needs more looking after.
Anonymous Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitches.
Toilet block we used was clean and looked new.
Serviced pitch facilities worked well.
Close to Swanage and local facilities.
Disliked Site looks unkempt. Appreciate it's been hot weather and grass is brown but no mowing/weeding or tidying of pitches and site seems to have happened.
Clearly a site with lots of seasonal pitches which is fine but there doesn't seem to be any controls on tidiness so site looks unkempt which is off putting.
Elsan point a long way from visitors spaces and not hygienic, no hose to flush things properly obviously not cleaned regularly.
The building site area is off putting and untidy.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61816°N
1.97913°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1.6 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.8 km
Corfe Castle 6.1 km
Brownsea Island 8 km
Dorset Cruises 13.1 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.5 km
Corfe Castle 6 km
Brownsea Island 7.9 km
White Mill 21.5 km
Kingston Lacy 21.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3 km
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 3.6 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 4.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 5 September 2026 – Saturday 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, England 33.5 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 Herston Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herston Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herston Caravan and Camping? A five-minute drive gets you into Swanage for sandy walks, sandcastle building, splashing about and more serious watersports. To kayak round the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic Coast, make for Knoll … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herston Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:00 – 22:00 Depart by: 11:00 On-site accommodation Arrive: 15:00 – Anytime Depart by: 10:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From €58.31 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.