Herston Caravan and Camping
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- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
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).
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £56 (£56) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 144m²
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 42% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great campsite would definitely recommend
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Bell tent
Liked: Quite location and had a lovely small shop on site
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Great stay. Will return.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Friendly welcoming staff. Easy to find pitch. Large spacious pitch. Plenty of clean facilities. Large, hot showers.
Easy walking distance into Swanage.
Disliked: We didn't stay long enough 😂
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Amazing place for family. Loads of space for children to play , beautiful…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Amazing place for family.
Loads of space for children to play , beautiful views. Short distance to the beach and city . Highly recommend
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Good family friend site with nice views from the tent field.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Good facilities. We were not expecting such a great view of the sea and At night the valley is lit up too. Enjoyed hearing the steam train too. Nice and quiet, handy little shop. Excellent location- close to plenty of nice places to go like Shell beach.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Location
Disliked: No hot water for a 2 night stay.
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Nice place, good people and friendly service…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Nice place, good people and friendly service
Disliked: I think needs more bathroom
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Grass area for kids to play…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Grass area for kids to play
Disliked: Toilets were filthy. Puddled with water every day we were there. Dirty water in the mop bucket for every day we were there. Showers were cold and dirty. Tent pitches were not big enough. They knew the size of our tent and that we paid extra for gazebo but wasn’t able to out gazebo up or even park the car on the pitch.
As you drive in it looks like a scrap yard of old caravans. Locals have said that people stay there permanently who are waiting a council house and ex prisoners. Felt very unsafe here.
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Nice site, suitable for all.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)
Liked: Pitch - plenty of space plus open grass area.
Serviced pitch with water and waste - very convenient.
Although it was a large site and busy over the May Bank Holiday weekend, we still felt like we had space and we were not disturbed by other guests.
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Handy for a trip to Swanage with friendly staff and decent facilities.
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Great location with a path leading to Swanage (25 minutes walk give or take). Friendly staff. Handy location and gorgeous scenery. Hot showers and individual bathrooms with shower, toilet and sink, plus a toilet block next to the camping field. Plenty of hard standing pitches as well as the field which were a bit quieter.
My kids both commented that it reminded them of French campsites we’ve stayed on. There was live music on the bank holiday weekend which was fun. A decent food van selling burgers, breakfast baps, coffee etc.
There are obviously plans to do the site up.
Disliked: Couldn’t see any recycling facilities so had to throw everything in together.
Not as many bathrooms as needed over the bank holiday when the site was full.
To address other reviews, yes, the site looks scruffy in places with a lot of long term pitched caravans, but that didn’t affect our enjoyment.
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Super campsite, perfect for families
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Great campsite, the showers are a bit of a schlep from the camping, but that a minor issue. My best fav bits 1) the catering van run by the two lovely ladies 2) The live music on Sunday night. 3) Hearing the Steam Trains just over the hedge as they go past in the valley. If you go down to the gate you can see the trains 4) The footpath to Swanage that leads you through a field and over a quaint bridge before meeting Victoria Road.
This place will be even better when the new facilities are built- swimming pool and restaurant. There is a shop on site. But I never went in so can't say what it was like.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61816°N
-1.97913°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 |
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| Swanage Central | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1.6 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.8 km
Corfe Castle 6.1 km
Brownsea Island 8 km
Dorset Cruises 13.1 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.5 km
Corfe Castle 6 km
Brownsea Island 7.9 km
White Mill 21.5 km
Kingston Lacy 21.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3 km
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 3.6 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 4.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 33.5 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
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Herston Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herston Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herston Caravan and Camping? A five-minute drive gets you into Swanage for sandy walks, sandcastle building, splashing about and more serious watersports. To kayak round the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic Coast, make for Knoll … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herston Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From R1 215,96 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.