Haycraft Caravan Club Site

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  • Ideal site for exploring historic towns and epic coastline
  • Great footpaths for walking and next to the beach
  • A members only site
Haycraft Caravan Club Site makes for an ideal base from which to explore the historic towns, picturesque villages and beautiful coastline of Dorset. There are numerous public footpaths and coastal walks near the caravan site for walking enthusiasts, and if you're a beach lover you will be a short distance from the safe sandy beaches of Swanage or the glorious stretch of golden sands at Studland Bay. The caravan park also offers easy access to the charming attractions of Poole Harbour, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Weymouth, Wareham and the National Trust's Brownsea Island, home to the traditional red squirrel. Haycraft Caravan Club Site is situated just a few minutes' walk away from the magnificent Swanage Railway, allowing the opportunity to ride on heritage steam and diesel trains to Swanage town centre and the attractive Corfe Castle village, which is a great favourite with both the young and old alike. The New Inn pub just along from Corfe at Church Knowle is well worth a visit. If you're looking for holiday destination away from the beaten track but within convenient distance to it, you'll find this peaceful caravan park to be the perfect location with its great views.

Campground type

Camper sites 27
RV sites 28
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

This campground is a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club group.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Haycraft Caravan Club Site

Haycraft Lane

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3EB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.6205°N
-2.0254°W

Route directions

Turn left off the A35 (Poole - Dorchester) at the roundabout onto the A351 (signposted Wareham, Swanage). In 11 miles at Harmans Cross turn right just before the petrol station into Haycrafts Lane (signposted Downshay). The site entrance is on the left in 0.5 mile (past railway station and past signposts for Downshay Farm). The approach road is narrow with passing places

Nearest transport

Bus
1.8 mi East Street
1.8 mi East Street
3 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.4 mi Wareham Rail Station
6.7 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
7.1 mi Poole Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.5 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.6 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
13.8 mi 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

Poole Harbour Bournemouth Dorchester Weymouth, Wareham Swanage Railway Corfe Castle village The New Inn pub

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 2 mi

Swanage Railway 3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.8 mi

Brownsea Island 5.6 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 8.1 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 1.9 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.6 mi

Brownsea Island 5.5 mi

Clouds Hill 12 mi

White Mill 12.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 1.6 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 1.7 mi

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 1.9 mi

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 2.1 mi

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.1 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 18.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Haycraft Caravan Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Haycraft Caravan Club Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Haycraft Caravan Club Site? Poole Harbour Bournemouth Dorchester Weymouth, Wareham Swanage Railway Corfe Castle village The New Inn pub Read more