Lyons Gate Holiday Park
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- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset National Landscape
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
Site type
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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
This site is a member of Lyons Holiday Parks group.
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 
9/10
14 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
60 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width × 7.5m depth (56.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 9.4/10
20 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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OfferSwift Elegance 2 bedroom static caravan
4 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £324 (£324)
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OfferAtlas Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 9.5/10
4 reviews 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £378 (£378)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Lyons Gate gets a big thumbs up for its stunning, chilled vibe, spotless loos, and super helpful hosts, Phil and Mandy. Anglers love the jam-packed dams, and there are lekker forest strolls too – proper chill-out time. Some reckon the facilities are a bit old-school and showers cost extra, but most people are chuffed and keen to come back.
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Phil and Mandy were so kind and friendly. Can't wait to return.
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Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The tent pitch was near to the facilities. Toilet and showers clean and well kept. Bonus was they were nice and warm in the cold mornings. I especially loved listening to the owls at night. And buzzards in the day. We camped later in the season, so pretty much had the grassed area to ourselves.
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent off grid style camping
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)
Liked Second visit in 2 months, love the lakes, fishing and the wildlife. Friendly staff and hot clean showers and toilets. Not a spider in sight!
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you return to Lyons Gate.
Good site - off the beaten…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)
Liked Good site - off the beaten track, 4 fishing lakes, plenty of fish to catch. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I will go back to this site for the fishing, - picking a period when I know it’s likely to be quiet. Not the place if you are looking for a clubhouse or bar or pubs within short walking distance.
Disliked I’m told that the site gets very busy in peak times, could imagine that it wouldn’t be so nice, for example in school holidays, we deliberately avoided such times and it was very quiet and peaceful.
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From the manager: Thank you for your comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you return to Lyons Gate.
Beautiful surroundings, everything was clean and…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful surroundings, everything was clean and tidy. Phil was great, really helpful. We were only there for one night, but would definitely go back.
Disliked Bit of a faff having to pay for showers, but if you're quick, they're fine.
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you return to Lyons Gate.
Arrived on site to a warm…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)
Liked Arrived on site to a warm welcome by Phil & Mandy at reception, who we found to be a very polite & friendly couple who explained everything to us ie - drinking water, grey water disposal, fishing rules etc… After booking in, Phil showed us to our pitch. Pitches were level & easy to position our caravan. These are good sizes & plenty of room for an awning & a car. We thoroughly enjoyed walking our dog 🐕🦺🐾through the woodland walk. There’s a long & a short route. I found these walks easily accessible on my mobile scooter. The shower blocks & toilets are always kept very clean & tidy. During our stay here, we have been lucky enough to enjoy the clear night sky & being overwhelmed at how many stars we could see. ⭐️🌟✨Beautiful. The four fishing lakes are extremely well kept & the fish 🐟are in amazing condition & are the best we’ve ever caught 🎣. A massive thanks 👏to Roy the Bailiff for doing such a great job & for being so helpful, as nothing was too much trouble for him. The grounds are beautifully kept 🌻🌸🌼🌺🌷 & the site is very quiet. We will be returning very soon.
Disliked Nothing
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Super friendly hosts, lovely flat pitches,…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Super friendly hosts, lovely flat pitches, great forest walk, lakes are beautiful and everyone is so friendly. The fishing is fantastic the kids were bringing up fish every 20 seconds!
Disliked Entrance road is through the camping section, not ideal with small children but can’t be helped.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We will look forward to seeing you all back at Lyons Gate
Excellent site, clean friendly and will definitely be back.
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked This place was beautiful. The facilities were spotless, the site was quiet and the owners were amazing.
We camped with our 2 kids and we had the best time. The lakes and woodland walks thst are a part of the site are stunning.
They allowed us to move our pitch when the wind got too much for our gazebo and even went as far as providing a leaf blower so we could dry out tent off before we packed it away to leave.
Showers cost 50p and it gives you more than enough time to shower. There are washing machines and tumble dryer available as well as a place to wash up your dishes etc.
Disliked N/A
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From the manager: Thankyou for a great review. It would be a pleasure to have you and the family back.
Highly recommend this site for a quiet, relaxing break
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)
Liked Immaculate toilets and showers
Beautiful, well maintained lakes and surroundings
Managers Phil and Mandy were warm, welcoming and very attentive.
Perfect location for a relaxing stay whilst fishing
My son and husband enjoyed fishing on the different lakes and caught loads. Lots of big carp to be caught!
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We will look forward to seeing you all back at Lyons Gate
Brilliant place to relax with a friendly atmosphere.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch (waterside)
Liked The welcome we got from Phil and Mandy was amazing. Big smiles, lots of helpful information and nothing was too much trouble. They are excellent hosts and we were made aware to call upon them if we needed anything. This put us at ease as this was our first time taking our touring caravan away.
The setting is beautiful, the lakes and
fountains made for a relaxing stay. The facilities were all clean and convenient to use. We will definitely be returning to this little gem of a place.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We will look forward to seeing you all back at Lyons Gate.
I would hundred percent recommend this site!
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The site was clean and tidy, owner were extremely friendly and welcoming. They made the effort to introduce themselves to everyone which I think is so nice.
Disliked There was nothing I disliked about Lyons gate
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We will look forward to seeing you all back at Lyons Gate.
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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85569°N
2.48163°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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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
- What attractions are near Lyons Gate Holiday Park? Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping 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 R624,46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.