Durdle Door Holiday Park

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View across the park
View across the park
Iconic durdle door rock arch
Stunning seaside location
Aerial view
Durdle door a short walk away
Horizon heights villa
View across the park from above
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Iconic durdle door rock arch
Stunning seaside location
Aerial view

  • Family-friendly Dorset park five minutes' walk from Durdle Door
  • Lulworth Cove half an hour's walk; 15 minutes' drive to Monkey World
  • Bar-restaurant and adventure play areas on site; dogs welcome
However many times you’ve seen it in pictures or videos, Durdle Door is one of those places that you really need to see for yourself. The huge stone arch on the Dorset coast is one of the UK’s most loved sights – whether you’re admiring it from the beach or swimming/kayaking around its base you’re sure to be wowed by its sheer size. You’ll easily be able to take in those spectacular views as many times as you like when you stay at Durdle Door Holiday Park. As the name suggests, this spacious family-friendly park is just a few minutes’ walk from the arch itself – and there are lots of other great Jurassic Coast sights within easy reach too. From this location (about a mile from the village of West Lulworth) the South West Coast Path links you up with other popular spots like Lulworth Cove, Stair Hole and Man O' War beach (none more than 45 minutes’ walk away). The coast path and many of the local beaches welcome dogs – and so does this park; they’re even allowed to join you in the bar and restaurant, making this an excellent base for those of you travelling with your beloved pets. Main meals, snacks, pizzas and kids’ meals are all on the menu here, along with a good range of hot and cold drinks. Other facilities at the park include a well-stocked shop (handy for your picnic bits and barbecue supplies), a launderette and a couple of excellent play areas – one suitable for toddlers, the other with more challenging adventures for slightly older kids.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 57
Mobile homes for rent 33
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Camper sites 6
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The shower block will be closed between 11am and 12pm for cleaning daily. During this time, there are toilets available to use in the public car park. Where your touring vehicle is converted, it must have a minimum of a fixed bed/rock and roll bed and built in storage cupboards Disposable barbecues are not allowed. After 6pm please check in to the Man O'War Restaurant

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 2026 to

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 39 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

Great location with views & easy access to Durdle Door/Lulworth Cove. Friendly staff, good pitches, and on-site amenities praised. However, some found toilet/shower blocks dated, with inconsistent water, and cleanliness issues. Noise from road/parking was also noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would absolutely stay again, but be more dinner prepared!!

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7 out of 10
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Sarah H. 1 review

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, so close to durdle door and Lulworth cove. Just perfect
Great pitches, took my 27ft motorhome and I had soooo much space! Amazing. Toilets and showers always clean and never crowded
Great little shop on site

Disliked The pub. Very basic, may have been the time I visited (9th - 12th aug)
Food not great, worth the walk to Lulworth for dinner

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The location is truly beautiful, with…

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 Dr. Vasi T. 6 reviews

Powered grass campervan campsite (sea view)

Liked The location is truly beautiful, with stunning surroundings . The only downside is the large public parking area in front, which creates quite a lot of dust during the day — not ideal for those seeking complete daytime quiet. There is a public restroom nearby, while the campsite’s own facilities are a bit farther away. Overall, I would return, but only for a short stay — one day is perfect to enjoy the place without the daytime disturbance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would prefer designated spaces

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 janet M. 1 review

Rookery primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location, easy walk to the beach, friendly staff, shop had good choices and the man of war good selection of food and drinks.

Disliked Pitches were quite small and not designated i ended up next to the shower block and the gravel paths were noisy with people coming and going

Recommend to friends Visit again

einmal reicht

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan campsite (sea view)

Liked Sicht

Disliked Sanitäre Anlagen verschmutzt, Campingplatz mit Meerblick leider direkt vor dem Riesenparkplatz der Touristenattraktion
Alles wirkt eher ungepflegt
Wlan nur im Restaurant

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Anonymous

Classic 3 bedroom mobile home (six person)

Liked Location
Cleanliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Expensive because of the location. £80pn EHU Campervan is expensive!

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Karen T. 2 reviews

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked - Location, on doorstep for Durdle Dor, Lulworth Cove and Man Tor, three lovely beaches albeit the are pebble beaches so wet shoes are a must
- Staff very friendly
- Pitch was a good size for our needs and private, as surrounded by hedges
- nice shaded forest play park and football area for children

Disliked - All the dust from white stones on the hard standing pitches and around the walkways of the park just get everywhere on all ground sheets, mats, shoes and dust inside van.
- The pebbled walkway up to the toilet/shower block - makes it an uncomfortable and difficult walk up there. Tar Mac /defined pathway would be better
- Toilet and shower block not the cleanest and dated.
- Showers - water pressure at times too low (cold) trickling or scalding hot with no way to adjust the temperature

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Perfect location! Beautiful site & utilities.…

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 Katie J. 1 review

Rookery primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Perfect location! Beautiful site & utilities. Staff super friendly! Has everything you need

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proximity to durdle door and lulworth…

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 Renny B. 6 reviews

Abbeyfield powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Proximity to durdle door and lulworth cove fantastic views. Lovely big pitches,tidy nice food from the pub and onsite shop although a little overpriced.

Disliked Problems with water supply, no hot water or no water at all to the shower s sinks and dish washer area. We were there for 7days and it only got fixed as we were leaving not good

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Amazing rustic campsite that feels secluded…

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Saskia K. 1 review

Powered grass campervan campsite (sea view)

Liked Amazing rustic campsite that feels secluded on this beautiful island, with a gorgeous view out to the ocean. Hospitable and lovely couple running it too, thank you for having us!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site , no hot showers though they had a problem with them ,

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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Karen B. 3 reviews

Powered grass campervan campsite (sea view)

Liked The location

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Scouts welcome 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Durdle Door Holiday Park

Main Road

West Lulworth

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5PU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.62678°N
2.26864°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.1 mi Red Lion
8.1 mi Post Office
8.2 mi Marks and Spencer
Rail
4.3 mi Wool Rail Station
5.5 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
8.1 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
8 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
13.4 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
13.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
21.8 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

Once you’ve marvelled at Durdle Door from the beach, how about seeing it close up? You can hire canoes or join guided trips from Lulworth Cove (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk) – there are also paddleboard outings and RIB rides to try out here. Rather stick to dry land? There are plenty of options for walks around here – popular routes take you from the park along the South West Coast Path to Fossil Forest (a favourite fossil-hunting spot), to the Scratchy Bottom cliffs or all the way to Ringstead Bay on a seven-mile hilly coastal trail. Look out for wildlife as you wander – especially the 32 species of butterfly that live around here. For family days out, take a look at the likes of Monkey World (15 minutes’ drive), The Tank Museum (15 minutes) and the steam-driven Swanage Railway (35 minutes). Corfe Castle (25 minutes) and Abbotsbury’s Swannery and Subtropical Gardens (45 minutes) might also be on your radar – or maybe the sandy beach in Weymouth (half an hour)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 0.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 0.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lulworth Heritage Centre 0.9 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 2.7 mi

The Tank Museum 4.9 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.4 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 7.8 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.3 mi

Max Gate 8.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.9 mi

Corfe Castle 9.3 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Lulworth Circular 0.7 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 2.7 mi

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 3.2 mi

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 3.4 mi

South Down NT Car Park - Scratchy Bottom 3.5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 9.5 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 Durdle Door Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Durdle Door Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Durdle Door Holiday Park? Once you’ve marvelled at Durdle Door from the beach, how about seeing it close up? You can hire canoes or join guided trips from Lulworth Cove (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Durdle Door Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    After 6pm please check-in to the Man O'War Restaurant

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Durdle Door Holiday Park? From $29.76 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.