When can I check in and check out of Swanage Bijou Glamping?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Swanage Bijou Glamping

Garden area with picnic table and firepit

Large bell tents a 10-minute walk from Swanage and the Jurassic Coast
Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Lulworth Castle Wareham half an hour
Campfires, hot showers and bed linen hire, plus recycling facilities

You can’t bear to tear yourself away from your urban comforts, but you still want a break that a) has a countryside feel and b) puts you within walking distance of the coast. Hmm… sounds like a tall order, right? But that’s exactly what's on the menu at Swanage Bijou Glamping. The site is on the outskirts of Swanage, and it’s a pleasant 10-minute walk through parkland to the centre of this Dorset coastal town (or five minutes’ drive). High hedges, trees and heaps of open space lend the site a real countryside feel; what’s more, campfires are allowed, so you can also experience that genuine outdoorsy vibe. You’ll be sleeping in pre-erected canvas bell tents that can accommodate up to four adults (or up to two adults and three children), each kitted out with comfortable beds, colourful rugs and fluffy cushions. You can bring your favourite bed linen from home or hire it here. Swanage sits on the Jurassic Coast, so you can fill your days with long walks along this UNESCO World Heritage Site, looking for fossils or taking in views of dramatic coastal scenery, starting at Peveril Point promontory (25 minutes on foot, through Swanage), and moving on to the Dancing Ledge (five minutes’ drive) or Old Harry Rocks (10 minutes). If you’d rather take it easy, Swanage beach has enough to keep you and the kids entertained, with crazy golf at Santa-Fe Fun Park, a short pier with bay views and, of course, plenty of sand for castle building. Amenities on site include hot showers, flushing toilets and a washing-up area, plus a fridge/freezer. There are also recycling facilities, and an airbed-pumping point.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 nearby

Location

Swanage Bijou Glamping

Kirkwood Park

Victoria Avenue

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 1AR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61226°N
-1.96866°W

Nearest transport

Bus

0.4 mi Bus Station

4.2 mi East Street

Rail

7.4 mi Poole Rail Station

7.7 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

8.1 mi Hamworthy Rail Station

Ferry

4.7 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

5 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal

5.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

12.9 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Swanage Railway (heritage railway): 10 minutes’ walk - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Dorset Adventure Park: 10 minutes - National Trust - Spyway (coastal walks): 15 minutes - Winspit Quarry: 20 minutes - RSPB Arne (birdwatching): 25 minutes - Lulworth Castle Wareham: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Swanage Central	0.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Studland Knoll House	2.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	5.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach	5.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 0.4 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.3 mi

Corfe Castle 4.4 mi

Brownsea Island 5.3 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.2 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.4 mi

Corfe Castle 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.3 mi

White Mill 13.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.5 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.3 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.3 mi

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.4 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.2 mi

Local events

Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 10.6 mi
Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 17.2 mi
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 21.4 mi
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 23.1 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 Swanage Bijou Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Swanage Bijou Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Swanage Bijou Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Swanage Railway (heritage railway): 10 minutes’ walk - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Dorset Adventure … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Swanage Bijou Glamping?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more