The Railway Campsite
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- Eight-acre field with Swanage Railway steam trains passing by
- A 10-minute drive to Swanage Beach; 35 minutes to Durdle Door
- Off-ground barbecues and firepits allowed; dogs welcome
Campground type
30
20
At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Raised fire pits are allowed in designated areas only.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 3 to
Campsite types & availability
5 
Primitive grass RV campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
10 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, friendly campsite with a relaxed vibe, beautiful views, and near the Swanage Steam Railway. Clean, basic facilities (compost toilets, hot showers), handy food shack. Welcoming staff. Guests like pitch choice and late checkout. Occasional noise from campers noted.
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Last updated 7/28/2026
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Fabulous
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Had a lovely couple of nights and chose this site due to it overlooking the Swanage Heritage Steam railway so enthusiastically waved to every train! Good basic facilities which were kept clean and well stocked throughout my stay. Friendly staff. Little cafe which also featured a pop up Jamacian BBQ which was delicious. Location great for Corfe Castle, big hikes and Swanage. I caught the train to Corfe Castle and then walked back. Highly recommend.
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic site, amazing location, good food, can’t fault it
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Everything, perfect location on Swanage railway we caught the steam train a couple of times into Swanage and Corfe castle. It’s a big spacious site, good showers, the snack shack is fantastic, amazing breakfast, proper coffee, evening meals. Lovely family run, well attended site, well looked after. We loved it so much we stayed longer and will be back.
Disliked Nothing
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Will return soon
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Great site. Good reasonable fees. Quite Near train and bus stops, lovely showers and food cooked to order am and pm.each day. Steam train next to field. Lovely helpful owner
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Amazing
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Family friendly, we love it all.
Disliked Nothing
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Quiet and relaxing within easy reach of plenty to do and see.
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Anonymous Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked A lovely large undulating quiet field with freedom to pitch wherever you like.
Right next to Swanage railway with Harmans Cross station across the road.
Water points and composting toilets and a basic shower block.
An onsite food shack serving hot breakfast and evening snacks is nice.
Disliked The only criticism is a lack of a water point adjacent to the Elsan point to allow easy swilling out of motorhome/caravan toilet cassettes.
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From the manager: There is a tap 2 1/2 m from the Elsan point with a hose that is long enough to reach the point for swilling . I will put a sign next to it so it’s more obvious.
Fantastic stay and would definitely go again.
Anonymous Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely basic campsite, great location and lots of space. Showers were great, and although there were only 4 we never had to queue very long, if at all. Nice chilled and relaxing.
The trains so close by was just brilliant.
Disliked Not sure I'll ever get used to a compost toilet, but they were better than most portaloos 🤣
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Peaceful relaxed campsite
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely capsite.
Basic, back to nature.
Compost toilets/showers very clean.
Plenty of space
Train Station a few minutes walk away and enjoy seeing the trains go by.
Nice breakfast at the cafe.
Disliked Didnt dislike anything!
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Great setting, tidy campsite with well…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great setting, tidy campsite with well maintained amenities. Will visit again.
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Snack shack onsite was convenient. Some…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Snack shack onsite was convenient. Some level ground. Location good for local attractions.
Disliked No guidance as to location of facilities on arrival. Composting toilets had doors with gaps that you could see through. Not enough room inside. Flies due to open pits. Seemed very busy with no guidance for distances between units.
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From the manager: As the owner I would’ve been in the snack shack8.30-111am and 5-9pm. If you needed any guidance all you had to do is ask. If I wasn’t there, one of my kids would’ve been and they would’ve been more than happy to help.
They are eco-friendly drop Loos so I’m afraid there will be the odd fly or two especially in this heat!
Some of the doors have shrunk slightly due to the dry weather we are resolving this ASAP.
If people were close together, it would’ve been as they were in the same group.
Highly recommended
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked The views, the facilities, the warm welcome from Annabelle. One of our best campsites!!
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Features
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 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 Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Railway Campsite
Sunny Glade
Haycrafts Lane
Harmans Cross
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3EB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61958°N
2.0239°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 | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kimmeridge Bay | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Corfe Castle 2 mi
Swanage Railway 2.9 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.8 mi
Brownsea Island 5.6 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 8.2 mi
National Trust
Corfe Castle 1.9 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.6 mi
Brownsea Island 5.6 mi
Clouds Hill 12.1 mi
White Mill 12.9 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 1.6 mi
Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2 mi
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 2 mi
The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.2 mi
Local events
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 8.2 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)
Dorchester, England 19 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 24.6 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 The Railway Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Railway Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of The Railway Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 4 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Campsite? From $26.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.