Ulwell Holiday Park

Tenting Area (added by manager 01 Jun 2015)

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Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park, nestling under the Purbeck Hills, is surrounded by outstandingly beautiful countryside and a breathtaking coastline of dramatic cliffs and clean, safe beaches. The park is open throughout the year, making it an ideal location for both families and couples. Over the years the family has developed the park to award-winning standards and in a style which compliments its surroundings.

Campground type

RV sites 80
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 40
Camper sites 80
Caravans for hire 140
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ulwell Holiday Park

Ulwell

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.62679°N
-1.97016°W

Route directions

***How to find us at Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park*** By Road From Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry and following the B3351 into Swanage. From Wareham using the A351 into Swanage, turn left along the seafront towards Studland. By Bus The park is situated on the main bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage. GPS: 1 degree 58’ 16” west 50 degree 37’ 34” north Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3DG

Nearest transport

Bus
1.2 mi Bus Station
3.8 mi East Street
3.8 mi East Street
Rail
6.4 mi Poole Rail Station
6.7 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
7.1 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
4 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
4.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12.1 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

There is so much to discover and experience around picturesque Purbeck; gateway to the Jurassic Coast, England’s first World Heritage Site. Take a trip on a steam train to historical Corfe Castle, enjoy walks along the spectacular coastline and National Trust countryside and why not try out some bird watching, fishing, water sports or even sandcastle building…… all within three miles of the Park. Further afield are Monkey World, the Tank Museum, Weymouth - home to the 2012 Olympic Sailing Academy, Poole Harbour and the bright lights of Bournemouth.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 1.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 1.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shell Bay North 3.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 4.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 1.2 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.3 mi

Corfe Castle 4 mi

Brownsea Island 4.3 mi

Dorset Cruises 7.4 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 1.5 mi

Corfe Castle 3.9 mi

Brownsea Island 4.3 mi

White Mill 12.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 13 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1 mi

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 1.5 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2.2 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 2.2 mi

Swash Channel 3.3 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 10.4 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 16.6 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 21 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 22.4 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 Ulwell Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Ulwell Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ulwell Holiday Park? There is so much to discover and experience around picturesque Purbeck; gateway to the Jurassic Coast, England’s first World Heritage Site. Take a trip on a steam train to historical Corfe Castle, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ulwell Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Reception is unmanned after 5pm. Please call the park using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation email if you are arriving after this time. The team will then provide you with the relevant information about your pitch.

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