Durdle Door Holiday Park

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View across the park
View across the park
Iconic durdle door rock arch
Stunning seaside location
Aerial view
Durdle door a short walk away
Horizon heights villa
View across the park from above
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Iconic durdle door rock arch
Stunning seaside location
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  • Family-friendly Dorset park five minutes' walk from Durdle Door
  • Lulworth Cove half an hour's walk; 15 minutes' drive to Monkey World
  • Bar-restaurant and adventure play areas on site; dogs welcome
However many times you’ve seen it in pictures or videos, Durdle Door is one of those places that you really need to see for yourself. The huge stone arch on the Dorset coast is one of the UK’s most loved sights – whether you’re admiring it from the beach or swimming/kayaking around its base you’re sure to be wowed by its sheer size. You’ll easily be able to take in those spectacular views as many times as you like when you stay at Durdle Door Holiday Park. As the name suggests, this spacious family-friendly park is just a few minutes’ walk from the arch itself – and there are lots of other great Jurassic Coast sights within easy reach too. From this location (about a mile from the village of West Lulworth) the South West Coast Path links you up with other popular spots like Lulworth Cove, Stair Hole and Man O' War beach (none more than 45 minutes’ walk away). The coast path and many of the local beaches welcome dogs – and so does this park; they’re even allowed to join you in the bar and restaurant, making this an excellent base for those of you travelling with your beloved pets. Main meals, snacks, pizzas and kids’ meals are all on the menu here, along with a good range of hot and cold drinks. Other facilities at the park include a well-stocked shop (handy for your picnic bits and barbecue supplies), a launderette and a couple of excellent play areas – one suitable for toddlers, the other with more challenging adventures for slightly older kids.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Motorhome sites 57
Caravans for hire 33
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Caravan sites 6
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • The shower block will be closed between 11am and 12pm for cleaning daily. During this time, there are toilets available to use in the public car park. Where your touring vehicle is converted, it must have a minimum of a fixed bed/rock and roll bed and built in storage cupboards Disposable barbecues are not allowed. After 6pm please check in to the Man O'War Restaurant

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar 2026 to

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 12 Pitchup.com customers

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, friendly welcome, and good facilities (shop/restaurant). Pitches are well-liked, many with awesome views near cliff walks/beach. Most found facilities fine, though a few reckon loos/showers need a spruce-up. Road noise and early wake-ups mentioned.

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The pitch with a sea view…

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8 out of 10
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 Susanne K. 1 review

Powered grass campervan site (sea view)

Liked The pitch with a sea view is beautiful. It’s perfect for getting to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove in just a few minutes.

Disliked The bathroom facilities are a bit dated. You couldn’t adjust the water temperature in the shower, and sometimes it was only cold

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Best for the young and fit but not with babes that need a pushchair !!

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 carolyn w. 7 reviews

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Beautiful wooded site, great for older kids. Best part is the tent area really lovely amongst trees.
Lovely hot showers
Pitches for motorhomes had high hedges which was nice, but the pods look straight into the plot opposite.

Disliked UNSUITABLE FOR ANYTHING WITH WHEELS !! Due to deep gravel paths/ stones my mum had huge difficulty with her rolator , not suitable for wheelchairs / buggies either Paths and tracks need tarmac / paving / concrete, and pot holes filled in.
Needs another toilet and shower block not enough facilities for the no. of pitches, we mostly used toilets in the beach car park .Disabled toilet needs radar key, we didnt bother as there are 2 in beach car park.
The pub is TOO EXPENSIVE we would normally eat out more than we did COCKTAILS SMALL CANS £10 each !!! , meals £16- 18 puds £8-9. See pics for current menu. Didnt use take away option.
No entertainment until summer season.
NO WIFI AT PITCH ONLY AT RESTAURANT AND GRASSED AREA OPPOSITE.

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Great camp site, definitely recommend and…

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9 out of 10
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 Dmytro T. 1 review

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Great camp site, definitely recommend and will be looking forward to coming back

Disliked Main road to the car park can be noisy

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Ideal location

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7 out of 10
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 Kerrie-lee B. 1 review

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Cleanliness, private and large pitches, the grounds in general, friendly and helpful staff, location.

Disliked Restaurant - general cleanliness, food choices (lazy and little vegetarian options and no vegan options). Shop closed too early.

Recommend to friends Visit again

location…

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10 out of 10
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 Dawn A. 1 review

Powered grass campervan site (sea view)

Liked location

Disliked showers are apparently freezing in the mens and I feel the women's are too hot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyable stay.

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8 out of 10
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Michael C. 1 review

Powered grass campervan site (sea view)

Liked Location, friendly welcome, nice shop, restaurant. Good parking. Spectacular views from campervan pitch.

Disliked Toilet block need updating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wichtig wäre darauf hinzuweisen, dass Auffahr-Keile benötigt werden!

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Tanja J. 1 review

Powered grass campervan site (sea view)

Liked Tolle, große Stellplätze mit Stromanschluss 👍🏼, Toiletten und Duschen waren okay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Prijemne stani pro karavan. Vse v…

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 Radek J. 1 review

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Prijemne stani pro karavan. Vse v dosahu. Ciste prostredi a personal byl skveli.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend, great location.

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9 out of 10
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 Simone M. 3 reviews

Rookery unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location for camping, nicely shaded, very close to cliff walks and beach. I got to pick my spot, first come - first serve, also not too far from facilities, my choice.

Disliked The dawn chorus was exceptionally loud, mostly because the black birds can't sing. Also, you may get some poop on your camping equipment.

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Bar, restaurant, shop, pitches, access to…

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10 out of 10
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 Philip B. 3 reviews

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Bar, restaurant, shop, pitches, access to Jurassic coast

Disliked Bit of noise from the `Durdle Door access road which runs along the side of the camp

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

D. of E. 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Main Road

West Lulworth

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62678°N
2.26864°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13 km Red Lion
13 km Post Office
13.2 km Marks and Spencer
Rail
7 km Wool Rail Station
8.8 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
13.1 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
12.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
21.5 km Poole Ferry Terminal
22.1 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
35.1 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

Once you’ve marvelled at Durdle Door from the beach, how about seeing it close up? You can hire canoes or join guided trips from Lulworth Cove (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk) – there are also paddleboard outings and RIB rides to try out here. Rather stick to dry land? There are plenty of options for walks around here – popular routes take you from the park along the South West Coast Path to Fossil Forest (a favourite fossil-hunting spot), to the Scratchy Bottom cliffs or all the way to Ringstead Bay on a seven-mile hilly coastal trail. Look out for wildlife as you wander – especially the 32 species of butterfly that live around here. For family days out, take a look at the likes of Monkey World (15 minutes’ drive), The Tank Museum (15 minutes) and the steam-driven Swanage Railway (35 minutes). Corfe Castle (25 minutes) and Abbotsbury’s Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (45 minutes) might also be on your radar – or maybe the sandy beach in Weymouth (half an hour)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 0.7 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 0.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 1.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 5.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lulworth Heritage Centre 1.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.4 km

The Tank Museum 7.8 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 8.6 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 12.5 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 10.1 km

Max Gate 14.2 km

Hardy's Cottage 14.3 km

Corfe Castle 14.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 22.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

West Lulworth Circular 1.2 km

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.3 km

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 5.2 km

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 5.5 km

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 5.6 km

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 4.5 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 15.3 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 Durdle Door Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Durdle Door Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Durdle Door Holiday Park? Once you’ve marvelled at Durdle Door from the beach, how about seeing it close up? You can hire canoes or join guided trips from Lulworth Cove (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Durdle Door Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    After 6pm please check-in to the Man O'War Restaurant

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Durdle Door Holiday Park? From $51.16 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.