The Inside Park
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- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
Campground type
30
70
20Tourist board rating
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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Campsite types & availability
9.1/10
Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended, well-kept campsite with spacious spots & great amenities. Praised for its excellent kids' play area & woodland walks. Staff are friendly. Most found it clean/peaceful, but some noted noise, spotty Wi-Fi, & weak shower pressure. Minor play equipment issues noted.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Excellent site well equipped for a family stay, well located.
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Liked The site itself is located a few minutes outside the main village/town. We found it very central for exploring Dorset. Many different places/activities can be found within an hours drive in any direction! We would certainly stay here again if exploring this part of the country.
We had a lovely stay on Pitch 16 which is situated on the very left of the site near the children’s play area.
The pitch was large, flat and well located. We had a drinking water tap right next to the pitch and we were not far from the waste/recycling point and another drinking water tap. There is also a hedged cut through that leads through the small wooded area to the main entrance and facilities. It is well lit and had stone steps to ensure safety.
The facilities are kept clean and tidy, with multiple showers, sinks and toilets. They were never busy and the water was always hot.
There is a small but well stocked shop to buy the essentials including any camping gear you may have forgotten!
There was also a games room with pool tables, table tennis and table football (equipment available to hire from the shop for a small fee) the room also had wifi, however we didn’t use this. But there were always a few children there using the wifi for some screen time.
The staff were always very kind and polite. We look forward to staying again if we are in the area.
Disliked This is not a dislike, but more of a point of note. The shower/sink/toilet facilities are beginning to show their age a little and I imagine will require updating in the next few years. However, during our stay they were always very clean and well presented.
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We really enjoyed our time here and will be booking again next year!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The play park and easy visibility of it from our pitch.
Facilities kept clean and stocked
Shop well stocked and games room good option
Liked the peace and quiet
Great food options on site Saturday and Sunday night
Woodland walks
Really friendly and helpful staff
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely setting. Clean showers and toilets.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely setting. Clean showers and toilets.
Disliked A bit noisy so not the place to go if you want peace and quiet although it was the school holidays
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Had a lovely spacious pitch, lots…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Had a lovely spacious pitch, lots of woodland and peaceful
Friendly welcome, good location
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Pitch was on a slight slope, but not a problem. Brilliant time had
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Liked Loved every part of the site. Beautiful walks, peaceful- but perfect for a family. Stayed quite a few times when my children were younger.
Disliked Facilities are basic, but very clean, had all that was needed
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Perfect site for a relaxing holiday
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Absolutely stunning as always
The showers and loo's were clean and tidy and the campsite was well cared for . I found the incredible mountain bike trail through the woods, and it has to be said the berms on down hill section were as good as any bike park.
Disliked Nothing
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Highly recommend.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Beautiful campsite.
Lovely surroundings with stunning walks through the woods.
Spotlessly clean and well managed site.
Helpful staff.
Great play areas for kids.
Loved the water and rubbish disposal points everywhere.
Shop was useful.
Great location.
Disliked Sat nav got us lost.
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Lovely stay. Parents to supervise their kids more.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely spacious park. Facilities clean and well maintained with plenty of hot water throughout the day no matter when you have a shower or wash up. Brilliant kids park and lovely walks in the woods.
Disliked Foul mouthed children from large group family/ies that did not supervised their children. Made my kids feel uncomfortable playing in the play park at times and we had to remind very young and teenage kids to watch their mouths. I did a litter pick also after late night antics from said unsupervised children the following morning.
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We had a lovely time and extended our stay
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Fantastic site with clean facilities , showers , toilet ,great play park for the children , shop on site with whatever you might need . Super helpful, friendly staff ( our car run out of battery they were there in 5 minutes to help ) . Great woodlands for exploring on foot or bikes if you can bring them. Games room was also a bonus with pool table , football table and table tennis. Close to local super market if you need supplies.
Disliked Children ridding electric bikes from early hours of the morning.
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Great location for exploring Dorset. The…
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Liked Great location for exploring Dorset. The shop on site has everything you need and more which is also reasonably priced.
The park is fantastic for both older and younger children the man hunt went down great with the older children when the park closed.
The walks around the woodland also great.
Disliked Ground was very hard with pegs stuck in the ground a proper hammer is a must.
Showers and wash rooms could do with updating.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm 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 32 inches) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service pointLocation
The Inside Park
Fairmile Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 9AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84631°N
2.19462°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 11.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 11.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 7.4 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 10.3 mi
The Tank Museum 10.7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 11.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 14.3 mi
National Trust
White Mill 6.5 mi
Kingston Lacy 7.5 mi
Clouds Hill 9.3 mi
Hardy's Cottage 11.8 mi
Max Gate 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 3.1 mi
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 3.8 mi
STEPLETON HOUSE 3.9 mi
RANSTON 4.2 mi
MILTON ABBEY 4.4 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 13.2 mi
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 The Inside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Inside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Inside Park? If you're popping into Blandford Forum (five minutes’ drive) for a bit of shopping, stick around to visit the Blandford Fashion Museum or take a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Inside Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Inside Park? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.