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Bell tent
From £140 (£140)
4 people maximum 
7.3/10
14 reviews Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)
Dimensions
16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
1 room
Open space 1 x Double bed, 2 x Single camp bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Car 1 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Fire ring Gas and electricity included Picnic table Power socket(s) Other restrictions
Bed linen not provided
Extras
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £6 (£6) per night | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £4 (£4) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £140 (£140) | |
Based on 2 nights, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Herston Caravan and Camping
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Reviews
52% would recommend this campground to a friend
51% would stay here again
What customers say
This large, well-located campground is a short walk from Swanage town and beach, offering competitive prices and good on-site amenities like a shop and food truck. Guests praise the friendly staff, excellent WiFi, and spacious sites. While many facilities are clean and functional, some reviews note they are dated and could benefit from maintenance. There are mixed reports on cleanliness and noise levels.
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Would like to see a ruling applied to music/noise after 11pm
Powered grass campsite
Liked New toilet/showers but need to be cleaned more often. Great food from the wagon - good value for money. Seaview field well cared for. Great access by foot into Swanage.
Disliked Speed limit for cars etc 5mph but youngsters bombing around on their bikes in excess of this speed. Witnessed an 8year old on a battery powered motor bike doing at least 20 mph. Reported to Reception.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Level pitches but untidy. No road noise. Would not recommend
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked An easy walk to Swanage. Burger van did a great trade.
Disliked In a nutshell..loos and showers yuk, no loo roll, door locks and shower doors broken, bins overflowing, very untidy sad looking site, not well kept and needs some love and attention. The roads were all gravel which was thrown everywhere when people were driving fast along them and created loose stones and dust everywhere. Dogs without leads, people driving too fast, people smoking w..d so had to keep our windows and doors shut. Someone even let off a flippin big firework ! Only saw one member of staff the whole time and she was a litter picker. They are having a new pool complex built but they need to get the site up to a better standard first, it could be a great.
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If we came to Swanage again would choose another site.
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Walking distance to Swanage, bottom of site shower cubicles were ok.
Disliked General look of the site was very scruffy, toilets and showers at top of site needs attention so did not take a chance on them. One option of food from a trailer, which was ok, nothing to do there. Perhaps when new club house built it may be better.
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Really great site. Nice and clean, lots to look at.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great facilities! Toilets & showers at every turn! Nice clean washing up area with hot running water. Showers were nice and hot & quite powerful! Food available on site that was great! Ok its not luxury food, but theres a huge selection. Shop on site was very reasonably priced, with absolutely everything you could possibly need or want in it!
Pitches were nice and flat.
Overall it was a great site! Our Son had a great time playing with all the other kids and we could relax knowing he was in a safe space.
Disliked The only issue we had was finding a water filling point. Bathroom sinks were small so couldn't get our water tank in it. To be fair, we didn't ask anyone either. Im just basing this on what was sign posted etc.
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Great stay, we will camp again
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Location for Swanage & Studland
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice site walking distance to shops…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice site walking distance to shops and beach, good showers and toilets shop and food on site, electricity hook up
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FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked The burger van and location the only plus points
Disliked Like the set up with the hard standing pitches but looks untidy with weeds coming through the stone should have had a membrane put down first to suppress the weeds.toilet and shower facilities are very poor and lack cleaning and maintenance,shame but will not be retuning to this site again
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The staff very friendly and helpful…
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)
Liked The staff very friendly and helpful
Disliked Facilities need repair or updating
Recommend to friends Visit again
Close walk to Swanage town.…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Close walk to Swanage town.
Disliked Toilets and shower blocks not very clean. No toilet roll holders,no soap to wash your hands,no hot water in one block,no paper towels to dry your hands, floors dirty. Two night stay,did not see anyone cleaning the facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location and price. 5 mins drive…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Location and price. 5 mins drive to town, or 20 mins walk.
Good shop on site
Nice food van on site at reasonable prices.
Disliked Site quite basic, and catered for large groups of guys - which unsurprisingly meant thumping loud music until 4.00 am. (To be fair, the owner threw them out next morning, but could do with 'policing' at night if that kind of booking is allowed).
Luck of the draw whether showers were hot or cold. (Great when they worked which was 50% of the time.
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Features
Campfires 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61816°N
1.97913°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3 mi
Corfe Castle 3.8 mi
Brownsea Island 5 mi
Dorset Cruises 8.1 mi
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.2 mi
Corfe Castle 3.7 mi
Brownsea Island 4.9 mi
White Mill 13.4 mi
Kingston Lacy 13.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.3 mi
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.8 mi
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.9 mi
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.2 mi
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 20.8 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 Herston Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herston Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herston Caravan and Camping? A five-minute drive gets you into Swanage for sandy walks, sandcastle building, splashing about and more serious watersports. To kayak round the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic Coast, make for Knoll … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herston Caravan and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From $66.97 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.