Newlands Holiday Park

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View from the hardstanding pitches
Pool
Birds eye view of pods, non electric camping area and beach
Birds eye view main touring field

  • 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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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near Charmouth beach, clean grounds, friendly vibe. Families loved the pools, play areas, and soft play. Facilities are good but could use updates. Handy for exploring, with bus service. Some noted road noise and uneven pitches.

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Fantastic campsite

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James N.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Brilliant campsite, clean showers & toilets. There is also children’s play parks & even soft play which is a big bonus. Their restaurant was very nice & dog friendly, we had a great meal here. Shop staff were very friendly too.

Disliked Road noise was really bad throughout the night but not campsites fault.

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Would definitely go again

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A very clean, well kept and tidy site
Well laid out, felt quite spacious and not cramped
Easily accessible
Friendly and helpful staff
Nice bar/restaurant area
Beautiful views
Can walk into Charmouth and the beach
Bus stop right outside the site for Lyme Regis etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well organised site and great location with great restaurant

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Rebecca D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great position and close to walks and beach for dogs
Great restaurant with gluten free options!

Disliked Nothing

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The location…

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7 out of 10
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8
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Beth P.

Camping pod

Liked The location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Beth,
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the location – it really is a special spot!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Great site bus stop out side main gate not far into charmouth

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William G.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great pitches,toilets clean, good elan points,friendly staff,great pool and play area , good food and drinks at reasonable prices, quiet , great soft play area

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi William,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's great to know that you found our pitches, toilets, and staff to your liking, and that the pool, play areas, and soft play were highlights for you. We’re also glad that the food and drinks were up to your expectations and that the peaceful atmosphere added to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon for another relaxing and fun-filled stay!
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Good location. Toilets & Showers need a revamp.

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8 out of 10
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Martin R.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Reception, shop & bar.
Staff.
Bus links.
Walking distance to Charmouth Beach and Stonebarrow Hill (onto Golden Cap).

Disliked Toilet & shower block old and tired. Bit smelly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Martin,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the reception, shop, bar, and the convenience of the bus links, as well as the nearby walks to Charmouth Beach and Stonebarrow Hill. It’s great that the location worked well for you!
We also appreciate your comments on the toilet and shower block. We're always striving to improve our facilities, and we’ll take your feedback on board to make necessary updates.
Best wishes
Newlands Holidays

Would return

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Lynne O.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Facilities very good and clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A site in an excellent position. Needs to up its cleaning scheme.

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7 out of 10
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Carole J.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The lady at reception gave a warm welcome and quickly explained where our pitch was.
The bus stops was right outside the site, which made life easy getting to Lyme Regis or Bridport.
The grass pitch was level.
As we were only there for 2 nights, we didn’t use any other facilities except the shop for milk. It appeared to be well stocked.

Disliked We disliked the cleanliness of the showers/toilets. These were very dated, and although we saw the cleaners in them in the morning, it wasn’t thorough cleaning, just a wipe over. The loos did not appear to be checked over during the day which they definitely needed. We were there for only 2 nights, half way through September. I dread to think what they would be like in peak season. The wash-up area (3 sinks) appeared not to be cleaned during our stay.

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From the manager: Hi Carole,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're really glad to hear you received a warm welcome from our reception team and found your pitch level and conveniently located near the bus stops — it's great that you were able to explore Lyme Regis and Bridport so easily!
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the cleanliness of the shower and toilet facilities. We're sorry to hear they didn’t meet your expectations during your stay.
Your comments about the wash-up area have also been noted and will be followed up with our cleaning team.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback — it helps us improve and provide a better experience for all guests. We hope you might consider staying with us again in the future.
Best wishes,
Newlands Holidays

Absolutely amazing

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The location, staff in fact everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything, from our location to the staff. It means a lot to us to know that we made your experience special. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Best wishes,
Newlands Holidays

Our pitch was good size with…

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8 out of 10
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8
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5
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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. .

Recommend to friends Visit again

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


Features

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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Holiday Park? From $37.67 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.