Sandford Holiday Park
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- Family park close to Poole, Studland and Sandbanks
- Indoor and outdoor pools, amusement arcade, play areas and kids' clubs
- Bowling, crazy golf, ice cream parlour, restaurant and clubhouse
Campground type
297
297Tourist board rating
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).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 7 to
Open from Mon, Mar 9 to
This campground is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
Campsite types & availability
Meadows powered grass travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum 
7.5/10
223 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £14 (£14)
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Paddock powered grass travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum 7.1/10
235 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 (£18)
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Holton 2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum 8.3/10
10 reviews 
No dogs allowed 2 bedroomsDimensions: 20ft width × 20ft length
Arrival daysFrom £359 (£359)
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Reviews
67% would recommend this campground to a friend
64% would stay here again
What customers say
Popular family campsite with lots to do. Staff are friendly, facilities clean, pitches spacious. Kids love the pools and attractions. Some activities cost extra. Minor issues with toilets/showers are being fixed. Great for exploring.
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The staff could do with better management in attitude and hospitality
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Meadows powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very pretty park.
There’s a Costa!
Breakfast was good.
Disliked Check-in, I was allocated a different pitch area to the one booked. On proof of the booking i was charged extra? Which I believe is a breach of contract.
The check in was hostile and not as welcoming as expected, I was made to feel at fault that the booking was incorrect.
In the bar my nightcap of Baileys was removed/cleared from the table while I visited the toilets. The manager refused to believe the situation had occurred and practically accused me of attempting to gain a free drink.
For context I was part of a middle aged group (yes they didn’t notice my drink being removed but we could well afford a Baileys but I felt robbed that my first evening had come to an abrupt end in this way.
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We won’t stay here again ,take a look at Pentewan sands toilet blocks
Paddock powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The site was ok
Disliked 2 of the toilet blocks were closed by us ,then the gents in the 3rd one was closed so we had no loos or shower,this is not good enough
The bollards on the way out wouldn’t let us out and reception would not answer the fone so we were stuck for 40 mins
Reception staff don’t know the complaints policy
Why do you need yoti to have a pic of my drivers licence and a selfie for security verification when anyone can walk into the site at any time ,this is ridiculous
There wa# no power in the ladies so my wife couldn’t dry her hair
There were ceiling tiles missing from the shower cubicle in the ladies ,like someone was wanting to spy on them
The radiators in the shower blocks were not on and the blocks were cold
There was poo on the floor in the 3rd cubicle from the door in the ladies
There was wee under the urinal for two days and was not cleaned up
The hygiene boards on the shower cubicles was coming away from the wall as was the upvc skirting and that shower block was not clean
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evening entertainment…
Paddock powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked evening entertainment
Disliked Dogs permitted in the no dog section of the restaurant. I saw a dog which was in the no permitted section just missed a young lad nearly biting him the parent reported it but nothing came of it.small kids running around the restaurant although a parent problem no staff or security asking for kids not to run.the chief was handling food with his hands upon plateing up so cross contamination.
When I booked in we were given our passes to which we were never asked to show any where so normal members of the public could if they wanted to just come in so if I had small children would be very mindful of staying.
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wont be going back again
Paddock powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lauren in arts and crafts,she was amazing with the kids
Disliked idiot other staff with no professionalism
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Really enjoyed the week
Paddock powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Spacious, level pitch. Staff were brilliant. Beautiful walks around the forest.
Disliked Toilets close to our pitch were closed.
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Very nice only stayed for 1…
Meadows powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very nice only stayed for 1 night but enjoyed our stay
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Great pitch and location
Meadows powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Great location and good pitch nice size and it's a reasonable price
Disliked Could do with water on each pitch but it's more me being lazy than a dislike
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Would stay again
Meadows powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely site
Good club and food
Clean and tidy
Friendly staff
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Good pitches with a good site facilities. Would return again.
Paddock powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The facilities and the restaurant and bar.
Disliked Found one of the shower blocks with the toilets very dirty. Tryed to get an afternoon shower in the said block and no hot water. Found that the toilets in there wouldn't flush enough, so leaving the toilet looking like it hadn't been flushed.
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Good family site with plenty to do
Meadows powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Polite and friendly staff, good size pitch, plenty to do on site even though we didn't get time to use any of them. Would come back but only out of season as it was still busy on our visit and feel it would be a really busy site at peak summer
Disliked Main toilet block is getting tired and really needs a revamp, poor lighting in the toilets. They were kept clean but they are tired and old. Showers also need to be replaced, clean but heads are no longer working well
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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
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Sandford Holiday Park
Holton Heath
Poole
Dorset
England
BH16 6JZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.7194°N
2.0864°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 | 2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 2.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 5.7 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.9 mi
Brownsea Island 6 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.7 mi
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 6.8 mi
National Trust
Corfe Castle 5.8 mi
White Mill 6 mi
Brownsea Island 6 mi
Kingston Lacy 6.7 mi
Clouds Hill 7.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 1.4 mi
ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 2.8 mi
STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 4 mi
CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.5 mi
GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5 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 Sandford Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Sandford Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandford Holiday Park? It’s a short hop in the car to begin discovering the area’s spectacular surrounds, from the wilds of the New Forest to the ancient cliffs, limestone arches and nature reserves of the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandford Holiday Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandford Holiday Park? From $18.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.