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We stayed here for a week as part of our mini tour.
The site is pretty easy to find and is an really good part of the country to get out and about, there is loads to do in Dorset and the surrounding area. There are 2 major supermarkets within a few minutes drive from the site and a brewery right on the doorstep!
This site is most definitely a site for families and groups and is easily situated for lots of local attractions,
although the site is a very popular and busy one, there really wasn't any over crowding and the pitches are quite nicely placed with some really lovely pitches tucked away in the woodland area,
the diversity of the pitches was great in my opinion but parents with young children (without a portable loo) might want to request a pitch a bit closer to the facilities block, as this a was quite a distance from some of the pitches themselves.
The play area is fantastic and the opening and closing times (9 till 9) are a great idea to keep the park settled, there are plenty of other things to do on site and our lad really enjoyed making numerous 'dens' in the wooded areas.
There are 3 walking/cycle trails that lead you from the site and back again that I thought were a nice touch.
PROS.
* Generous pitch sizes.
* Great location.
* Well maintained on the whole.
* Friendly site.
* Well stocked shop.
CONS.
* Ticks
* The pitches are very sloped in places.
* The facilities were quite dirty on occasion (not completely the sites fault I know but considering the amount of people staying on site, I personally thought they could have been cleaned more often)
* I didn't get the personal touch we have received from other sites and only saw the owners on arrival.
* The most expensive site we have ever stayed at!
On the whole this is a great site and the owners do a good job of maintaining it, It would have been nice to have seen the them around the site chatting to campers etc but I think that this is a personal expectation of mine as we have been spoilt elsewhere.
This site is most definitely about location, location, location and deserves the good reviews that it has received, however I am not sure that it warrants the pitch prices that are charged.
Having said that, we are going back next year as our littlun had a great time and made some lovely friends (as did we) and there are many things that we have yet to explore.
We stayed at The Inside Park in peak season & it was packed! The pitches were large, however, they squeezed as many into the site as they possibly could.
The toilets were clean for about 15 mins after the cleaner had left, the rest of the time - yuk!
We had pitch no. 60 which was basically hard mud, not a blade of grass in sight. Plus our electric lead had to run across the road so another car was constantly parked on it.
Kids play park was good, plenty of equipment to keep them amused.
Had a lot of rain during the holiday and whilst that is not the sites fault, the site had inadequate drainage so it ended up boggy very quickly.
There seems to be a problem with ticks so be prepared to cover arms and legs when walking around the more wooded areas of the site.
Unlike the Caravan Club and Camping & Caravan Club sites, everyone there seemed miserable and after several hellos from us and no reply, we gave up with the pleasantries. Would never go again!
We're just back from a two week stay at the Inside Park and it was like a holiday of two halves. The first week was before the english school holidays, and it was bliss - the site was peaceful, never any queues for the showers, we almost had the run of the place.
The second week however was totally different - we were on pitch 34, and even though the pitches are very generous we had other units on all sides of us and the noise at times was amazing.
There were queues for showers in the busy times both morning and evening, and the toilets regularly ran out of paper in the evenings. As a rule we prefer to try different sites each year anyway, but if I were ever to return to this site it would definitely be outwith the english school holidays. It made us realise how much we value the smaller sites we usually visit.
I have to say though, we loved the site, the kids had an amazing time on their bikes through the woods and the play park is the best we've seen. The facilities were clean and there was always hot water, and I especially liked the sinks in cubicles, allowing you to wash and brush teeth in privacy.
Another point which I haven't seen mentioned in the reviews - the tap water on site is incredibly hard - there were calcium deposits forming in our tea, not great! So might pay to invest in a water filter or buy bottled water.
The washing machines cost £2 per use and the tumble drier eats 20 pence pieces at an alarming rate!
There is so much to do in the local area and there are fantastic butchers (Mato's) and bakers (Reeves) in Blandford!
Visited during summer holidays in our tent. Nice site that is well kept. Toilets facilities were ok, but they need more showers (always had to wait).
Ladies toilets became quite unkept towards the end of the day and you have to find a cubicle with loo roll (I ended up taking my own). Plenty of hot water, but they do keep going cold!
Free wi-fi at the games room was a good bonus. It did come in quite expensive for what you get for your money (over £34. 00 a night)but the huge park kept the kids amused (locked at 9pm).
Most staff were friendly, but the one lady seemed rather 'unhappy' a lot of the time, and one of her comments reduced me to tears, to the point that I wanted to come home early.
The shop stocks the basics, but is over priced (as are most camp sites).
Most pitches are sloped and we all had problems sleeping at night because we were rolling of our beds.
If you want a lazy holiday with kids then this park is for you. Personally, we will not return. I like to have toilets that are clean with plenty of loo roll! If you want a quiet holiday, do not come here! Kids everywhere (including ours).
First a massive thank you to Lal12 for the advice about the ticks. Our dogs got covered every day from woodland walks but also picked up a few from sitting around the tent. We were prepared. Frontline and the tic removal tool. Unfortunately the on site shop does not sell these removers so make sure you take one with you. Shop take note please!
Apart from the above - the site was stunning. While on a woodland walk, we saw deer's, masses of beautiful butterflies and other wildlife. The park is so peaceful until 4am when every bird in the land sang its morning song, and if that doesn't wake you up - check your pulse! You do get used to it.
Site facilities are excellent, cleaners were in there on a regular basis. Showers were hot and free running. On site shop was well stocked.
There is an entertainment room that has 2 table tennis tables, and a couple of pool/snooker tables. Cues, balls and bats can be hired for a small fee that is refunded on return.
The site is run by lovely friendly people and we would highly recommend The Inside Park to anyone wanting a peaceful break.
We would definitely go back again but not with the dogs, I couldn't cope with the tic problem.
Set in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside,right next door to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this site offers stunning views of the Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, and Lyme Bay. Welcoming tents, motorhomes and caravans, this family friendly site offers spacious grass pitches with or without electric. For kids there's an outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 acre playing area including slides, swings and more.
Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
This must be the 4th year we have come to Inside park. We always go in the half term and my son has made lots of friends with other regulars who camp during the same week and have kept in touch!
This year they rang us to make sure we were going again. That's the sort of place it is. Very friendly with a sensible noise policy so all the little ones can get to sleep without loud noises and music to keep them awake.
Many people have fires and barbeques. There is a well stocked Tesco a short drive away but the site shop is well stocked and not too expensive either.
The showers are always clean- at one time though they did clean them at 8am which was a busy time for us Mums queuing up to get a shower before the men woke for breakfast.
The showers are split into two sections, so when one section is cleaned- you have access to the other half! this was a one off- never saw them cleaned at this time again! the queue was 13 ladies long.
It wouldn't and hasn't put me off- I can't wait to go again. The staff are always friendly. Yes you do get the ticks issue but they are easily removed.
It gets busy at certain times- so book early. It really is a bit of heaven away from all the hustle and Bustle. Walks are fab. Lamas in the near fields, lots of native wildlife.
Oh and A tv monitor in the laundry room which views the inside of a birds nest.
This was our first visit to this site and the whole family (inc 2 young children and a dog) were very impressed.
We stayed on pitch 88 which was away from all the hubbub and very peaceful apart from 4am when the birds wake up! All facilities were marvellous and owners/ staff were very friendly and accommodating.
The woodland walks were fantastic, we only got lost once a day! But,a word of warning, make sure you have your tick removal tool with you if you do go into the woods. My dog picked up rather a lot (20+) in the 4 days we spent here although thankfully myself and the children didn't.
All in all a lovely campsite that we may well visit again
We spent a week at the Inside Park on pitch 66 which was sheltered from the wind. The site is well laid out with good facilities.
The children just disappeared to the playground or in the woods.
The site is central to the many attractions in the area. Owners were friendly and helpful. They found my son's fleece when he has lost it. Never needed to wait for the toilets or showers.
Nice cycle trails near by from the site. They did a hog roast on the Friday night.
Blanford Forum has a large Tesco's and Morrisons & an Argos. We had a Chinese take away from China China which was good.
Good walks from the site or in the local area. A really nice week with good weather would definitely go back there.
It seems everything has been said already. All that is left is for me to agree it is a four star site.
We were on pitch 6 alongside a high hedge and opposite the facilities block. This is a small area for 7 `vans and gives the impression of being a self contained, cosy park separate from the main park.
If you prefer to be close to facilities then pitches 1 thru`6 are the place to be. Very quiet at night and as flat as you will find almost anywhere.
The wind was a blowing for our visit and the hedge was most welcome as a windbreak.
A really good site, we stayed for 5 nights on pitch 15. The great thing for us was that we could see our young daughter playing from our tent in what is a quite fantastic playground. I'd imagine that it could become quite noisy during school holidays but it was certainly quiet outside this period.
Quite a few of the pitches are on a relatively steep gradients - pitch 15 and the pitches around that area are about the flattest at the site and the site looked in good condition. The showers were clean and there was plenty of hot water. It was quiet when we visited and there was certainly no need to queue.
We really liked the location and tended to get out and about a lot. MonkeyWorld, Peppa Pig World and the fantastic beaches, cliffs and sea are all relatively close by (all within about 45 mins). However the site itself is so nice that I can see why people are quite happy just spending time there, and there are some good walks through the woods and surrounding countryside.
If it wasn't for the fact that we like to mix it up a bit then we would go back. Highly recommended, but be careful where you're allocated if you're in a tent, otherwise you'll end up in a pile at the far end of your tent in the morning if you're allocated a sloping pitch!
Set in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside,right next door to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this site offers stunning views of the Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, and Lyme Bay. Welcoming tents, motorhomes and caravans, this family friendly site offers spacious grass pitches with or without electric. For kids there's an outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 acre playing area including slides, swings and more.
Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
Brilliant site, there are 3 areas of pitches, one being a dog free zone, one being a family area with a large play area for children and the third being a lovely secluded area surrounded by trees and very sheltered.
There is only one block for facilities, but the showers are lovely and hot and you do not have to worry about keep having to push the button and are spotlessly clean, but with lots of different paths it is not very far away at all.
Lovely dog walking area and very easy to find.
Will have not hesitation in going there again and are also happy to recommend
We were here for Easter with friends - pitches 65 & 66 in the Woodland area - next time I would choose the main field (at the opposite end to the playground) but only because those pitches were totally unshaded - where our pitches were, we had to follow the sun around the tent due to the shade from the trees!
The upside to this though was there were very few children in this area so it was lovely and quiet! If you want peace, and some shade for your dog, choose a pitch here and you will be delighted.
A fantastic campsite - one of the nicest I've visited. Clean, spacious pitches, good showers and toilets with very little waiting despite the campsite being full as it was bank holiday. Showers were hot too! Large indoor washing area for dishes too - again very spacious.
On-site shop sold all essentials and the local village of Blandford has a big supermarket and lots of little shops to get supplies from. Shop could do with being open earlier and later - and selling newspapers would be a nice touch.
Fantastic Sunday lunch had in the pub in the village just before the river. It has a lovely secret garden at the back too.
I would recommend this to anyone - we never ventured out apart from popping down to the village for a wander, as the weather was superb and we just wanted to enjoy the camping, but there is loads nearby to do if you need to entertain anyone in your party!
You can walk straight into the surrounding woodland, and we saw loads of children playing throughout our stay - very family friendly if this is what you need. Can't recommend highly enough
We arrived late on Thursday (8pm'ish),a member of staff waited for us to arrive and then showed us to our pitch.
As we arrived late our plan was to pitch our Vango Juno Tepee (15 mins max set-up) and pitch our large family tent on the Friday morning.
First impressions of our allocated pitch were not good - we were in the 'woodland' area rather than the main field which IMO did seem to be more cramped. Our pitch looked as though it had been used as a short cut for all vehicles in that area and was in a very poor condition.
After pitching the tent we went to explore the site/check out the facilities etc, when back at reception one of the owners was there and after explaining our predicament with the pitch he couldn't have been any more helpful - he said he had a couple of pitches he kept 'in reserve' and we were welcome to move either that night or when we pitched our bigger tent the following morning.
We decided on the latter and moved in the morning to a far nicer pitch - still in the woodland area but loads more room/better grass etc.
We found the facilities very good, in particular I was very impressed at how well lit the main paths were down to the toilet/shower block (this being a very rural site the rest of the site was very dark at night!) The toilets/showers were very clean at all times (loved the fact they didn't have the showers that turn off when 'your time is up'!). Chemical disposal again very well cared for.
Loads of lovely places for our dog to go around the site.
I know it's already been mentioned before, there didn't seem to be any order as to who went where on some areas of the park - I personally prefer the sites that are more regimented so everyone knows their 'boundary' etc.
A large Tesco shop/petrol station is about 5 mins away by car.
In nearby Blandford there are many useful shops and the lovely '1/2 crown cafe' in which we had an amazing breakfast baguette! also lovely fish n chips from 'Long Johns' fish bar.
All in all The Inside Park is a lovely site set in peaceful surroundings with very helpful staff which I am sure we will return to in the future.
I called on Monday morning and was able to book a pitch for the following two nights. I have become braver over the past year or so and am enjoying taking my three children away on my own. The older two 12 and 11 are getting more able at helping me pitch.
I had purchased a new tent for the occasion as our family tent is a sungari 600 which really is too big for just a couple of nights, previously I had used pop up tents. My vango icarus 600 was the tent of choice and off we went.
The campsite exceeded all my high expectations. Lovely reception area built around a court yard. All of the campsite was lush, green and very clean. Grass very well cared for. We were designated pitch 44 which was great, flat, near all facilities. It can be difficult to tell where a pitch starts and finishes and I think in high season you may need to be a bit territorial as there are no restrictions on gazebos, pup tents etc.
Toilet block fairly clean, although I did suggest to them that stuffing loo roll holders too tight was the result of lots of bits of wet loo paper all over the floor. ( High maintenance I know!)
Plenty hot water, showers good and lots of space in each cubicle.
Dishwashing facilities under cover and well laid out, huge laundry as well.
Nice hall with table tennis x2 pool x 3 and a table football. Small shop.
Play park is fab, cycle friendly around park and a good footie area.
The forest walks are brill, we all did the yellow route which having took a wrong turning was around 3 miles, but even my 7 year old loved it.
This campsite was really relaxing, once I had the tent up, the kids played and I read my book. However it did make me laugh the amount of noise from the wildlife. It was worse than being in an aviary, but so refreshing and a very pleasant kind of noise!
We loved this place, the kids nagged me to rebook for a long weekend in summer, which I have done, another good thing is you can specify your pitch, going for 85. May have to bring the husband next time. Highly recommend, you couldn't fail to love this place.
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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 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
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 
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 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We stayed here for a week as part of our mini tour. 
