The Railway Campsite
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- Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
- A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
- Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome
Site type
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, spacious, friendly site, great value. Clean loos (compost!), showers. Handy for steam train, Corfe Castle & Swanage. Food shack's a bonus. A few queues for showers in busy times, but people love it and plan to come back.
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Space - location . Toilets were kept clean…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Space - location .
Toilets were kept clean
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has a great location just next to the swanage rail line which…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked has a great location just next to the swanage rail line which makes for a nice journey into Swanage. Also very close to studland and harry's rocks. Also a great price compared to other campsites. They also had a food shack which was also very handy. The toilets are very clean and smell pretty good considering!
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Great location, spacious setup…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great location, spacious setup
Disliked Some toilet doors didn't lock properly from the inside
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From the manager: Will check and sort the locks!
Best price in area Close to bus stop and rail stop Better check out…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Best price in area
Close to bus stop and rail stop
Better check out time then other sites
Lovely owner and dogs
Disliked I think wait time for shower or toilets will be long when busy campsite
Lots of air traffic noise late into night
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Plenty of space in the large field and not too busy on…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Plenty of space in the large field and not too busy on the Thursday eve I was there. Nice new shower.
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Top stuff
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Loved it! Great site, perfect setting, everything just worked! Annabel was a great and helpful host, we'll be back and back and back . . .
Disliked Nowt
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Lovely site, great management.…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely site, great management.
Disliked WiFi would of been awesome
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Friendly campsite with easy access to many Dorset prime attractions
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Superb, economic, improved and environmentally friendly campsite with the added advantage of on-site food shack and views of the local steam railway passing occasionally (daylight hours only) and countryside.
Friendly family run establishment with excellent cleanliness.
Minutes from Corfe castle and it’s village facilities whilst a local shop is within an easy walking distance.
The seaside town of Swanage is easily accessible by car, bus or 🚂 the later has Harman Cross station right on the doorstep making a trip for child (and adults) an exciting added adventure.
Ample water, WC’s (composting) and spacious showers available, no power or WiFi.
Disliked I had to leave, but will be back!!
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Relaxing holiday
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Friendly atmosphere, good food.
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plenty of space to pitch up. toilets and showers were clean
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Large field, with clean toilets and showers. Friendly dogs.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 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
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
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Railway Campsite
Sunny Glade
Haycrafts Lane
Harmans Cross
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3EB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61958°N
2.0239°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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Swanage Central | 4.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Studland Knoll House | 6.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Kimmeridge Bay | 7.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Shell Bay North | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 9.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 3.3 km
Swanage Railway 4.6 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.1 km
Brownsea Island 9 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 13.2 km
National Trust
Corfe Castle 3.1 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.8 km
Brownsea Island 8.9 km
Clouds Hill 19.4 km
White Mill 20.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.6 km
Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.6 km
Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 3.2 km
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 3.2 km
The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 3.5 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 30.5 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Railway Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Railway Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of The Railway Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 4 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Campsite? From €18.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.