Newlands Holiday Park

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View from the hardstanding pitches
View from the hardstanding pitches
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Birds eye view of pods, non electric camping area and beach
Birds eye view main touring field
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Birds eye view of pods, non electric camping area and beach
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  • Family-friendly park just outside Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast
  • Pools, play areas and indoor play
  • Modern amenities including hot showers and a launderette
There’s nothing fossilised about a stay at Newlands Holiday Park, a stone’s throw away from the Jurassic Coast on the Devon/Dorset border, where the staff and facilities should cater to your every holiday need. For example, this lush place has two separate play areas for the mini guests. There's also an indoor heated pool – and an outdoor one with loungers so you can bask in the sun and wonder where the kids get all that energy… More? There's an indoor soft play area. Also use family-run Newlands as a base for a Lyme Regis fossil-hunting holiday or just lounge about on site; either way, epic times are on the cards. The 23-acre landscaped park has all the facilities you’d expect from a thoroughly modern site: internet access and clean up-to-date amenities including hot showers and a launderette. Half a mile from Newlands, the World Heritage village of Charmouth has shops, restaurants and pubs… and is also known for its hardy souls taking to the sea in fancy dress on Christmas Day.

Campground type

RV sites 74
Mobile homes for rent 50
Tent sites 76
Camper sites 74
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 19
Open now
Opens March 3

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • All: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £3.50 ($4.45) per person per session.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/30 and 09/01 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 03/07 and 10/29.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 07/14 and 08/29.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/07 and 10/29.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 03/07 and 10/31.
  • 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

Open from Mon, Mar 3 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 616 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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88% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This popular, well-equipped family campground boasts a great location near Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Guests rave about the clean facilities, spacious sites, and friendly staff. On-site pools and play areas are a hit with kids. While most find it excellent, some noted road noise and occasional crowding.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Our pitch was good size with…

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8 out of 10
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Jan W.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Our pitch was good size with a great outlook. Enjoyed the swimming pool & sauna all facilities clean. Staff in bar friendly &, food very good. .

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From the manager: Hi Jan,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your pitch, made good use of the pool and sauna, and found the facilities clean and welcoming. Our bar team will be thrilled to hear your feedback on the service and food. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Best wishes,
Newlands Holidays

Really enjoyed will definitely return

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9 out of 10
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Dale K.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, friendly staff, cleanliness

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Dale,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased you had a great stay and appreciated the location, our team, and the cleanliness of the site. It means a lot to hear you had no complaints—we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

The area was lovely and sheltered…

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8 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The area was lovely and sheltered from the wind which usually comes from the sea although if it gets really strong you will still feel it! Staff were friendly and the facility's were perfect!

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From the manager: Hello,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sheltered location and the friendly atmosphere here. It’s always our priority to provide great facilities and a warm welcome. We hope to see you again soon!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Very good clean facilities. The…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Caroline M.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very good clean facilities. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Only stayed one night but we had a meal in the restaurant and it exceeded our expectations. Delicious and well presented.

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From the manager: Hi Caroline,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your short stay with us and that the restaurant meal made a memorable impression. We’ll pass your compliments on to the kitchen and front-of-house teams. Hopefully next time you can stay a bit longer—we’d love to welcome you back!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Lovely views, really well laid out…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gemma J.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely views, really well laid out and spacious, facilities are great, especially for kids - playparks, softplay, indoor and outdoor pool (outside is very chilly, though good for an ice dip if you've been in the Sauna) clean facilities, dog park, good food options served all day (pizza and Panini's in-between breakfast and dinner service) evening entertainment in peak season, which we just missed, but just hopped on the bus to Bridport for an evening out. All in all loved it and will be back!

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From the manager: Hi Gemma,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the views, layout, and all the facilities—especially the ones for the kids. Great to hear you made good use of the pools and sauna (brave taking on the outdoor one!), and that the food and nearby transport links worked well for your stay.
We appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Good site and central for everywhere.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Stunning views, good location with bus stop outside for Lyme Regis and Weymouth, had a good pitch with everything to hand . Very enjoyable stay.

Disliked Pitches for grass are mainly on a slope some are very steep, luckily mine wasn't. Would book a hard standing pitch next time.I think the toilet/shower block would benefit from a deep steam clean and reseal around some areas.

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From the manager: Hello,
Thank you for your kind review—we’re so glad you enjoyed the views, the convenient location, and your pitch. It’s great to hear you had a relaxing stay.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the grass pitches and the toilet/shower block. We’re always working to improve our facilities. Looking forward to welcoming you back—hopefully on one of our flatter, hardstanding pitches next time!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Site was pleasant, toilet and shower…

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7 out of 10
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 9
Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Site was pleasant, toilet and shower facilities were clean. Good play area for the children and soft play as well.

Disliked They want you to pay extra for using the swimming pool when you have already paid for your holiday! Outrageous!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the views, layout, and all the facilities—especially the ones for the kids. Great to hear you made good use of the pools and sauna (brave taking on the outdoor one!), and that the food and nearby transport links worked well for your stay.
We appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Well laid out site with decent…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Daniel C.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Well laid out site with decent pitches.
Nice clubhouse/bar area with friendly staff and the food looked great. Unfortunately wasn't there long enough to try it !

Disliked Bar was absolutely packed out as BINGO was still on past 9pm on Friday night. Struggled to get a seat as we arrived late.
Entertainment could do with a upgrade.

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From the manager: Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re so pleased you liked the layout of the site, the clubhouse atmosphere, and our friendly team. Hopefully next time you'll get a chance to try the food too!
We’re sorry the bar was overcrowded when you arrived—Friday evenings can be very lively, especially during Bingo. Your comments about the entertainment are appreciated and will be passed on to the team for future planning.
We hope to welcome you back again for a longer stay!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Friendly campsite.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kimberley M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, friendly staff.
Kids loved the indoor pool, Softplay area and spent most of their time at the park.
Shower/toilet block was good. 20 minute walk to Charmouth beach. Dog friendly in conservatory area and the roast was lovely.

Disliked Some pitches are on a slight hill, but can't be helped.
Toilet block became dirty as the day went on.
Partner said the water pressure wasn't great in the male shower block.

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From the manager: Hi Kimberley,
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear the kids enjoyed the pool, soft play, and park, and that you appreciated the friendly atmosphere and dog-friendly areas.
We apologise for the cleanliness issues later in the day and the water pressure concerns.
Thanks again for sharing your experience—we hope to welcome you back soon!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Nice site clean showers and toilets…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10
natalie l.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice site clean showers and toilets .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Natalie,
Thank you for your kind words! We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness of our facilities. Hope to see you again soon!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Hearing induction loops Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Newlands Holiday Park

Nr Stonebarrow Lane

Charmouth

Dorset

England

DT6 6RB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.73852°N
2.88999°W

Route directions

The road to Newlands does not have a name, causing problems for satnav systems. The nearest listed roads are Stonebarrow Lane and The Street. The site postcode is DT6 6RB.

Nearest transport

Bus
5.6 mi Coach Station
18.2 mi Yeovil Bus Station
19.9 mi South Station
Rail
5.8 mi Axminster Rail Station
10.5 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
13.6 mi Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
21.4 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
24.9 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
25.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
23.1 mi Exeter 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

Charmouth is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and has some of the best fossils to be found in Dorset: the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre has fossil collections and guided fossil walks and is where you can proudly bring in your very own fossil find to be identified. The beach is a 15-minute walk from Newlands: stroll from here to Lyme Regis keeping your head down for more fossily finds, then wander around Lyme to take a look at Cobb Harbour (made famous in Jane Austen’s Persuasion); buy freshly ground flour at the 14th-century watermill; amble along to at the ammonites, exhibitions and events at the museum, or tee off on the cliff at Lyme Regis Golf Club. Mini fossil-hunters will likely be monster fans of the award-winning Dinosaur Museum at Dorchester, and taking a detour while in town to the Teddy Bear Museum. If they’re watery types, they’ll have a whale of a time at the Splashdown Water Park in Poole and the walk-through underwater tunnel at the Bournemouth Oceanarium. Closer to Newlands and Dino Dan, families can see zebras and meerkats at the Axe Valley Wildlife Park, trundle along on the Seaton Tramway for a scenic trip through the estuary of the River Axe, or feed a shoal of fish at Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 0.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 2.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 3.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 8.9 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 13.8 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 15.9 mi

Montacute House 16.6 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 19.2 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 7.9 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 8.1 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 11.3 mi

Barrington Court 15.4 mi

Montacute House 16.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 2.3 mi

Langdon Hill - Golden Cap - Langdon Hill 2.5 mi

Fishpond Bottom - Wootton Fitzpaine and River Char 2.6 mi

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3 mi

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 3.1 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 Newlands Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Newlands Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newlands Holiday Park? Charmouth is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and has some of the best fossils to be found in Dorset: the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre has fossil collections and guided fossil walks … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newlands Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Holiday Park? From $38.10 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.