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The Inside Park
Fairmile Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset (Browse area)
DT11 0HG
Tel: 01258 453719
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Pitches: 125
Open: 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <10 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: PPs on Tour |
5 reviews from this member |
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 What a lovely site, you won't be disappointed.The overall feel of this park is really natural with the beautiful landscape not being spoiled with the over-use of tarmac.The town of Blandford is really pretty and has a market every week.
The toilet blocks were always clean and tidy and the water was hot although some of the showers were not particularly powerful.The undercover dishwashing facilities were clean + the laundry had a selection of books to read while you wait for your washing!
The small but well stocked shop on the site was not over priced and had most things you would need including a selection board games etc. For those wet weekends, there are Tesco + Morrisons about 5 mins drive away for any serious shopping trips.
There is a fantastic playground in the middle of the park and a decent games room with pool tables and table tennis - no arcade games to cost a fortune, this is open all day until about 10pm.
The dogs are restricted to one side of the site to allow the non-doglovers the freedom to camp in a dog-free zone- which is fair enough I suppose and there are nice long dog walks through the woods.
The staff were very helpful, the price was fair and the whole place was well looked after, they obviously take great pride in the presentation of their site.
We loved this campsite and will definitely be going back. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sappyc |
1 review from this member |
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Fantastic Place, toilets and showers were clean, shop was good enough for what we required, Went in my Ontario 8, 1 adult, 2 children 6 & 9
Very spacious pitches and didn't even have to pay extra for the size of tent. I actually never saw my kids until they were hungry, they were too interested in the surrounding forest making dens and things, big play area for the kids even saw someone who had taken a paddling pool great idea.
Would recommend this place to anyone, reasonable rates as well even best no rush to get me off the site so I had time to get the tent dry luckily no-one was going on the same pitch after me
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Babyclare |
1 review from this member |
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We have ben coming to the inside park now for 2 years this was our 4th visit this year and have already booked for next year.
We love it! Beautiful grounds surrounded by woodland. The play park is fantastic the kids love it and vey well maintained. There is 4 woodland walks marked and mapped out between 1.5 miles and 3 miles.
Having had a very very wet summer i was expecting a rather muddy pitch but was very surprised that the pitches in general were still looking very grassy.
Site is very well maintained toilet block is cleaned very regularly not particularly modern but clean and thats the main thing.
As we only live 25 mins away we don't go sight seeing this is our 2-4 day site. Blandford is 1 mile away with tesco and morrisons. Some of the takeaways will deliver free to the park, we did this back in may, very handy!
If you have teenagers and like to spend alot of time on site this probably not for you as theres not enough to do but for young families it is perfect.
Inside park is as close to perfect as we have found in 10 years of camping!
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sarahlr |
10 reviews from this member |
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I can only echo what everyone else has said here - we pitched ok even though the terrain was on a slope, but the pitches are huge so it's not so difficult to find a 'sweet spot'. It is a trek in the dark to the loos, so a potty is a good idea. Wish they had another small toilet block at the opposite end to the playground. No hookups on the pitches around the edges of the site.
Blandford is lovely, lots to do in the surrounding countryside, Monkey World a big hit with my 2 yr old! Tractor and trailer rides offered by the owners were fun and good value for money. Look out for the 'Dinosaur Tree' if you go!
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kieran06 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Love this site. Have just come back from my second visit and I would highly recommend it. The children's playground is great with lots to do. The pitches are a nice size and there is just lots of space. The only small down side for me is that the main field is quite sloped but if you get the right pitch it is fine.
Toilet & shower block is nice and despite going in peak season there were no queues. The site itself is down a long private road so you are along way from any traffic which makes it nice and quiet.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Pnf78 |
1 review from this member |
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The tent spots were all on slight slopes the caravan/campervan spots all on flatter areas. Don't go in the school holidays if you don't have kids we got kept up with children on the play area and then woken in the morning with the same ting. Showers and facilities were good and staff very helpful and friendly definitely one for families. Would visit again outside school holidays.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Catus500 |
3 reviews from this member |
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This site is rather special. In fact I suppose we should keep quiet!
It seems strange to writing this review a year after our visit, but we felt compelled to do so, having visited another site not too far away, 12 months down the line.
We have to say that this is simply the best site for tents we have used. Of course we have never visited a perfect site, but this is the nearest so far. Other reviews about sloping pitches etc, are valid but weighing up the pros and cons, this site wins hands down. No fuss about gazebos, very large tents and other such nonesense.
First of all, the location is unique - rural, quiet, with lots of space for walks etc. Idyllic.
Then, the playground is one of the best I have seen anywhere, let alone on a campsite. Toilet block, washing up areas are adequate but busy in peek times. Shop OK, but pricey but never been in a site shop that is cheap!
Fish and chip van at peak season a real treat.
Blandford attractive and handy town. Don't miss out on the Purbeck area - Corfe etc. A drive, but this area really is fantastic.
This site will not disappoint.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Martinjp65 |
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Our first visit to this site,our second to Dorset and true to form it rained! The location of this site is quite secluded from main roads but only a mile or so from Blandford with pubs/take-aways/Tesco's ETC. The site is quite large, on former farmland surrounded by woods and with a former coach house providing the reception/washrooms ETC, pitch size is very generous although the slope does vary and the steepest would make comfort/access a challenge.
Its central location is a good staging post for Dorset and the surrounding areas. Although the site is marketed as quiet/relaxing it is popular with families(and has an excellent play park)the kids love playing in the woods ETC which is nice, but, on nice evenings the racket can go on until quite late! there is a small area in front of reception that I think is reserved for older visitors and is away from the play area.
The camp shop is well stocked with essentials and not too pricy, opening hours 9-6, booking-in was swift and efficient and we were shown to our pitch. Our main concern was with the washroom block, it is large and modern and thoughtfully laid out with showers and basins at different heights, however while we were there the cleaning left something to be desired even taking into account the wet weather and peak season, for example:there is a sign saying please wipe your feet and 2 mats provided but they were never changed/cleaned or even rotated, the shower controls were quite limescale encrusted to the point we were sorely tempted to buy a Jif spray and clean them ourselves, mops were provided for leaving the shower cubicles clean but the one I saw was a bit grotty and the loo roll dispensers do seem to shed a sheet on the floor for each one in hand that people cant be bothered to pick up, finally 2 of the soap dispensers in the Gents remained empty for 4 days.
There are about 13 sinks for washing-up but only 2 washing machines and one tumble dryer which was always in use. We would return again but a bit more attention in the shower block would have made a very good visit an excellent one.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Probertslot |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a wet week here.
Brill site ,excellent for my 3 little ones.
Play area and football field kept them busy most of the day and building dens in the woods for the rest of the day.Very safe this is the only site that I have let my children roam and play without following them.
Indoor pool room is good for the bigger ones and the toilets and showers were clean although very difficult to keep clean due to a lot of mud.
Pitches very large and the one we were on was up in the woods and most pitches are set up with picnic benches (nice extra touch)
Will go back again and again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rd57chad |
3 reviews from this member |
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Our main holiday for 14 nights at peak season . More suitable for tents than caravans as the pitches are quite sloped requiring a lot of levelling blocks. However at least the pitches didn't get waterlogged in heavy rain. Generous pitches although some campers abused it by seeing fit to put up 9m X 3m marquees alongside there big frame tents.
Beautiful scenery, nice walks (albeit quite overgrown on the yellow walking / cycling route high chance of getting nettled / thistled & dog picking up ticks to boot .
The toilet block couldn't cope with the high volume of users toilet paper strewn all over the floor, showers dirty & hot water not available. Best time for a shower was 5-6 pm where you stood a good chance of the water temp being ok. Play park was very good , site staff pleasant & helpful. I would visit again but out of peak season. Plenty to see / do in surrounding areas & nice to spend the odd day chilling out on the site .
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Yizzel |
1 review from this member |
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Wow - expectations were high having read the reviews on this forum but were far surpassed by the actual site and the friendliness of the campers and staff. Weather was awful generally however it didnt seem to dampen the spirits of the campers as the environment was lovely.
You need to choose the pitch well as some of them are rather steep and would be very difficult for sleeping.
Top tip - take a raised barbecue for evening fires and an axe or saw. All the deadwood is left in the woods and you are welcome to burn it for evening warmth.
Toilet blocks are well maintained and comfortable and you are in central locations for beaches and all sorts - its great for kids so get booking!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: S.Cook |
2 reviews from this member |
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This was our second visit to 'The Inside Park' and once again we loved it. The site is beautiful,excellent facilities ( very clean) and for children the play area is just great. There is a well stocked and reasonably priced shop. Overall this ia a very good value for money campsite, just keep an eye out for the ticks!.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Grey Ghost |
5 reviews from this member |
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Had a great time everyone raves about the park and it is really good.
Spent three very quiet nights on this site when everyone goes to bed you really can not hear anything.
Facilities were good clean and well looked after, the site was busy and I never had to queue for a wash or washing up.
Great our three kids did not want to leave and really neither did we.
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| Date of Visit: October 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: AngieGL |
18 reviews from this member |
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Visited Inside Park again in October at half-term and had a much better time this visit! Being only a third full rather than completely full gives much more charm to this park, with more space for everyone. The trees are beautiful and we did loads of walks through the woods. The children had a great time making dens and were out in the fresh air all day. Heard lots of owls at night too!
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fulford5368 |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned from a weekend away with the wife and kids, what an experience. An absolute must for families with children.
The play park was the highlight of the kids weekend, and to be honest, mine as well (Being an active father). Caution has to be thrown towards the younger ones (One of mine being only three) as one or two of the apparatus can be unsuitable for toddlers. There is also an inside games room with three pool tables, a table football table and a couple of table tennis tables.
The toilet and shower block is very spacious and clean as well as the washing facilities.
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