The Inside Park
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- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
Site type
30
70
20Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
Open from Tue, 01 Apr to
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Great campsite, loved the spacious pitches, awesome kids' play area & woodland walks. Staff friendly, facilities clean. Mostly peaceful, though can get busy/noisy on weekends. Shower pressure a bit low, shop hours limited. Guests keen to return!
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A really great smaller sized campsite with a friendly atmosphere
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the size of it, the facilities were good, excellent playpark and off road trails.
Disliked A bit noisy in the evening but mainly due to being the summer holidays!
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Brilliant campsite, great facilities and clean. Great for kids with a playground…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Brilliant campsite, great facilities and clean. Great for kids with a playground and a games room for older children. Walking paths round the site and a bike route where my eldest captured the sunset.
Only issue is the slip and slide. Daughter got a 20cm deep bruise and cut on her leg when she came in contact with the pins to hold the plastic down. She really enjoyed the experience despite this.
Definitely would return sometime in the future.
Disliked Had some ants in our tent but I think this was purely where we placed the tent near the fenced off forest area or could be due to the previous tent.
WiFi was shocking. Got slow signal near the tent but none near the shop.
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Green, spacious, handy and relaxing❤️
Electric grass pitch
Liked Inside Park is a very green campsite with good amenities and a very relaxing vibe; children playing, people relaxing, pottering about. Handy camp shop which sells all you need. Lots of walk and cycle routes in the grounds. Food trucks come to the site. Big supermarkets in Blandford . All great! It’s a gem!
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Great site, would definitely visit again
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Woodlands walks straight from the campsite
Good park
Clean toilets / showers
Good washing up area / freezer
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Park and the facilities were extremely clean. Staff friendly. The children loved…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Park and the facilities were extremely clean. Staff friendly. The children loved playing manhunt in the evening
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The kids park, the friendliness of staff, the games room, the freezer…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The kids park, the friendliness of staff, the games room, the freezer for ice packs.
Beautiful walks in the local area.
Away from roads so very quiet and peaceful.
Disliked The sloped pitches. They were extreme and awful.
The shop shut too early and opened too late.
The cleanliness of the bathrooms.
Says there’s wifi but never picked up a signal anywhere in the park even in reception.
Dogs barking all night from a local kennel perhaps? Either way they are very loud overnight.
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Park was brilliant kids had the best time, clean everyone was friendly.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Park was brilliant kids had the best time, clean everyone was friendly.
Disliked Nothing
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Very friendly staff and great location
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Wonderful campsite, very clean and hosts are extremely friendly, highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great place to camp
Disliked Nothing
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Brilliant, good honest camping!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Welcoming on arrival, great play park and football area for the kids, lovely walks, the pitches are a good size worth water, electric and rubbish areas all close by. Highly recommend and will look to return again for another visit!
Disliked Nothing!
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Overall I would definitely stay here again and recomend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked As a two family campers 4 adults and 4 children with a big tent and lots of space needed loved the pitch size we stayed in pitch 27 and unlike other camping establishments the pitches where well spaced and no real border just told the post is the middle of the pitch. Lots of room for cars should be one car per pitch but was told by the person in the shop it is quiet and plenty of room park both cars there. The park is brilliant the slide was a big winner with the kids. Well lit at night. Great facilities including the freezer for cool blocks. Lovely forest and walks surrounding areas loved the llamas and the peacocks and sheep on the scenic route in that was an added bonus as the normal road in was under repair. Great communication due to the road being under repair we where emailed in advance to tell us of the alternative route in. Very clean site all round and felt very secure.
Disliked Showers although warm could be more powerful but I have had alot worse.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
The Inside Park
Fairmile Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 9AD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84631°N
2.19462°W
Nearest transport
Coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 17.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 18.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 25.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 25.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 11.8 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 16.6 km
The Tank Museum 17.1 km
Hardy's Birthplace 18.9 km
Lulworth Castle & Park 23.1 km
National Trust
White Mill 10.5 km
Kingston Lacy 12.1 km
Clouds Hill 14.9 km
Hardy's Cottage 18.9 km
Max Gate 22.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 5 km
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 6.1 km
STEPLETON HOUSE 6.3 km
RANSTON 6.8 km
MILTON ABBEY 7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.3 km
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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Inside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Inside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Inside Park? If you're popping into Blandford Forum (five minutes’ drive) for a bit of shopping, stick around to visit the Blandford Fashion Museum or take a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Inside Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Inside Park? From R601,69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.