Lyons Gate Holiday Park
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- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- A charge of £0.50 (R11.54) applies for the use of the shower.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 02 Feb to

Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width × 7.5m depth
Calculated area: 56.2m²
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookSwift Elegance 2 bedroom static caravan
4 people maximum 2 bedrooms
Arrival daysFrom £324 (£324) 3 nights, 2 adults
View prices & bookAtlas Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 2 bedrooms
Arrival daysFrom £378 (£378) 3 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again




















Quiet, convenient pitch, toilet area very clean and hosts very friendly and…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Quiet, convenient pitch, toilet area very clean and hosts very friendly and helpful.
Disliked Shower was too hot and couldn’t adjust the temperature and you need a bag of 20ps to use any hot water for showering or washing up.
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From the manager: We apologise you found the showers to hot, if you had let us know we could of checked them for you. The pre set shower are pre set at the temperature and we are unable to alter them. There is a 50p shower that you can use and this is a power shower which you are able to alter.
Immaculate site and lakes with friendly energy.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked Site and lakes very well kept, good facilities, great fishing with very friendly and helpful owners. The residents are very friendly and social.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Highly recommended
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked Wonderful small site in a beautiful setting. Phil & Mandy could not be more helpful or welcoming. Several fishing lakes which are full of fish including numerous large specimens.
Disliked Nothings
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
We will be back over the next few months. Definitely recommend.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We loved our two night stay here with our dog Maisie. As first time fishing, Phil was extremely helpful im setting up our rode and showing us how its done. We caught twice as much in the hour after his suggestions than we did all day. Extremely friendly
Disliked The only reason we couldn't give a 10 star was that the shop could be stocked with more as the only other shop was a small village shop 10 minute drive away.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
It was a blissful long weekend break. Phil, Mandy and team were…
Atlas Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan
Liked It was a blissful long weekend break. Phil, Mandy and team were so welcoming.
The static was just right and set in such a beautiful and quiet spot by the woods. Fishing was great too. Very dog friendly. The site itself was a nice size. We would definitely recommend and go back one-day.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Beautiful site, very well maintained, friendly helpful hosts. Caught lots of fish. Peaceful…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked Beautiful site, very well maintained, friendly helpful hosts.
Caught lots of fish.
Peaceful & tranquil
Disliked Leaving
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Fishing…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Fishing
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Liked it, just what we wanted. Fishing and walking on the doorstep
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked The site is clean comfortable and well maintained.
The people that run it are very helpful and polite.
The area has lots to see and do.
Disliked Needs a few essential items in the shop. Local produce would be good.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Freindly, clean quiet
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked Warm and freindly welcome, lovely pitch plenty of room. Nice and clean facilities, whole site well kept. Mandy and Phil work exceptionally hard to keep it that way. Phil and bailiff often popped by for a chat on their rounds checking everyone and everything is OK. Dog freindly lovely walk through the forest seeing the deer and pheasants. Showers for ladies take 20ps lovely and hot. Men's take 50ps and 20ps. Lovely villages near by if you drive had a great weekend. Hubby enjoyed the fishing we enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Disliked Had to leave to go home 😁 nothing to dislike we will definitely go back later in the year.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Second visit a must
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
Liked beautiful setting. Quiet and very tidy
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to Lyons Gate soon.
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
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Lyons Gate Holiday Park
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 7AZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85569°N
2.48163°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Hive | 24.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bowleaze Cove | 24.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Bay (West) | 25.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Weymouth Lodmoor | 25.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 26.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 15.4 km
Mapperton House & Gardens 17.2 km
Montacute House 19.5 km
Fleet Air Arm Museum 20.9 km
Haynes International Motor Museum 21.3 km
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 15.4 km
Max Gate 16.8 km
Montacute House 19.5 km
Tintinhull Garden 20.9 km
Clouds Hill 22.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MINTERNE 2.2 km
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5.2 km
CHANTMARLE 8.4 km
MELBURY PARK 8.4 km
SHERBORNE CASTLE 10 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 15.3 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.
Offers
- 10% off 3 nights+
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lyons Gate Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lyons Gate Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From R649,46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.