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
164
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57Dogs
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).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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
61% would recommend this site to a friend
62% would stay here again
What customers say
Grand spot, a stroll from Swanage with lovely views. Staff get the thumbs up for being sound. Showers and loos are a mixed bag – some say they're grand, others say they're a bit old or could do with a clean. A bit of noise from other campers now and then. Big plans for a new clubhouse and pool are in the pipeline.
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Last updated 18/8/2026
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Anonymous Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked cost and location was good
Disliked dog poo around ,mens toilets constantly out of paper , BBQ restriction but no email informing us so no time to change cooking plans . When asked said only knew that morning but solid signs put up Hard to get between 8am and 2pm plus story changed when pushed .
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Location and good resources.…
Anonymous Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location and good resources.
Disliked Needs a bit of a revamp,especially at the entrance
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Great location Relaxed friendly campsite, the…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great location
Relaxed friendly campsite, the facilities were clean, good showers.
Disliked Shame there was no shop, building new club house etc so will be greatly improved but hopefully will stay with the same vibe.
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Yes it was nice place to…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Yes it was nice place to stay with my family
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Friendly staff…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff
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I’d go back
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the views from Seaview.!
Disliked The showers/toilets need updating, one wasn’t draining, one was cold all the time. If they spent any money over this season then the showers would be a great place to start, just check if people are in there if you are waiting as some people don’t seem to move the vacant to not vacant sign on the doors!
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Would recommend and will return again.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Generous space on pitches friendly staff. Loved the individual showers. Food was good on site.
Disliked No shop
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Not a lot…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Not a lot
Disliked Toilets no hand dryers floors unstable
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Location was perfect. 20min walk into…
Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Location was perfect. 20min walk into Swanage. Had a lovely stay, the manager/owner very friendly and welcoming.
Disliked Toilets not the best, didn’t seem they were cleaned while there. Bit run down and no hand dryers.
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More like a Travellers site than camp site
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Close to Swanage easy access route. Pitch was ok quite level.
Disliked What could be a very nice site is in fact like trying sleeping on the M5. People turning up as late as 22.30hrs and pitching a tent, to the constant traffic of people coming to and frow late into the night, the speed limit as most sites is 5 mph how ever most people read this as a lot higher. The toilets were clean on one day of the 3 the cleaner told us she was on her own hence the other 2 days they were filthy. The site advertised shop on site, clearly been closed for some time(photos). The Elsan nearest to us was next to the food outlet!! Well dirty old caravan. The next Elsan point was too far to carry to, and that was all we could find for approximately 100 users!! They were both in a poor dirty condition. One point we think was the owner who spent most of his time driving up and down the dusty road in his black Range Rover on the phone hopefully he was security!! Not! More like a Traveler's site than camp site, then we were handed a flyer at 18.00 stating that there will be a DJ session starting at 20.00hrs oh Great boom boom boom until 22.30 ish.All this for £46.00 per night feel ripped off.
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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 €58.44 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.