How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park?

From $58.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Lyons Gate Holiday Park

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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

A peaceful spot in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within easy reach of the famed Jurassic Coast and with lots nearby for history and heritage buffs? Sounds like a lucky catch… and that’s not all to reel you in at Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery, a family-friendly site less than 10 minutes’ drive from the scenic Dorset village of Cerne Abbas. This site is heaven for anyone angling to do a spot of fishing on their hols: there are four well-stocked lakes here where casting a line could land perch, chub, roach, tench, rudd, barbel or 20-pound+ carp – plenty to keep novices and experts entertained for days. When nothing’s biting, hunger can be kept at bay with a cheeky takeaway, and there are a couple of pubs in Cerne Abbas if local eats are on the menu. Not hooked on spending getaways on the banks? Nature trails crisscross the woodland on site, or you can venture out into the AONB to wander the Jurassic Coast, lounge around on sandy beaches, and follow the Thomas Hardy trail to see Dorset as the poet and novelist did.

Site type

Opens 2 February

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
A charge of £0.50 ($1.04) applies for the use of the shower.
Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
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 Sun, 2 Feb to Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

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)

6 people maximum

One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Camper trailer

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Dog (3 max)		£1.50 (£1.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults

Powered concrete slab caravan site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Concrete slab

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

Our hardstanding pitches with electric provide a level, well-maintained space suitable for motorhomes, campervans and caravans wanting an electric hook-up point. Located in a peaceful setting, each pitch offers easy access to essential facilities, including toilets, showers, and washing areas.

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Concrete slab

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (3 max)		£1.50 (£1.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults

Powered concrete slab caravan site (lake view)

6 people maximum

Ground type: Concrete slab

Pitch size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)

6 people maximum

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)

Ground type

Concrete slab

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 16 amp included

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Dog (3 max)		£1.50 (£1.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wow absolutely stunning i’m late october

Beautiful peaceful site surrounded with wildlife and nature

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Maria J. Nov 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site (large, lake view)

Liked: Love everything about this site. So peaceful, clean, beautiful surroundings and easy to get to the beaches at Weymouth

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Fantastic stay as always

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Lorna P. Nov 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: The warm welcome, cleanliness. As always the welcome we receive off Phil and Mandy is one of the reasons we keep returning. Nothing is too much trouble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Stunning picturesque quiet relaxing site around the lakes. Beautiful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Maria J. Oct 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site (lake view)

Liked: Back again to this beautiful site surrounded by stunning views of the lakes, wildlife and just so peaceful. The managers are amazing and always ready to help and accommodate. Love this place and will be back time and time again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Great site especially if you like fishing

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Phil C. Oct 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site (lake view)

Liked: Spot by the lake was beautiful. Hard standing with EHU very comfortable. Friendly welcome. We only stayed one night. Was interesting to watch people fishing which was seemingly the main purpose of the site.

Disliked: Quite a distance to the facilities at the top of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Great place to stay peaceful and friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Hayley W. Oct 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site (large, lake view)

Liked: The place is so lovely and friendly
Fishing is excellent
Showers are hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Great picturesque site surrounded by nature and such lovely staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Maria J. Oct 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Absolutely love this site. So quiet and surrounded by nature plus beautiful scenery. The staff are always helpful and so lovely. Been here many times and will return again soon. Easy access to Weymouth but this is just ideal for chilling and relaxing.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Welcoming site!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Lorna P. Sept 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

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

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Donne M. Sept 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site (large, lake view)

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Clean beautiful quiet site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Maria J. Sept 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Stunning quiet picturesque site surrounded by wildlife and nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice location to spend a weekend with the kids!…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site (large)

Liked: Very nice location to spend a weekend with the kids!

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Lyons Gate Holiday Park

Cerne Abbas

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7AZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.85569°N
-2.48163°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.8 km Greenhill

11 km Coldharbour

12.4 km Queens Head

Rail

6.5 km Chetnole Rail Station

7.9 km Yetminster Rail Station

9.2 km Thornford Rail Station

Ferry

27.6 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

38.1 km Poole Ferry Terminal

38.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

46.6 km Bournemouth International 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

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 pubs to sample the local beer and tottering along to Cerne Abbey where the village’s tradition of brewing began. Of course, beer isn’t what Cerne Abbas is most famous for, so a trip to the Cerne Abbas Giant (a chalk hill figure of a happily anatomically correct man) comes highly recommended. There’s a viewing spot in the village and closer looks are a stroll away along a waymarked circular trail managed by the National Trust. If naked desires (sorry) skew more towards grand estates, Minterne House and Gardens are less than five minutes from base – the house isn’t open to the public, but it’s a spectacular backdrop to wanders among Himalayan gardens, designed in the style of Capability Brown. More urban days are within easy reach at Dorchester, 20 minutes away. The town is the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, and visits to Hardy’s Cottage and his home later in life (Max Gate) are absolute musts. It’s not just literary history here either: there’s the Tutankhamun Exhibition, a Roman amphitheatre, a display of Terracotta Warrior replicas, and a handful of museums for everything from teddy bears to dinosaurs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
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

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 15.3 km
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 34.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Extras

A charge of £0.50 ($1.04) applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/02 and 31/12.
Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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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 caravan
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 $58.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.