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Great campsite, located close to the town, with certain parts with great views to Swanage and the sea, beware there is a steep hill to walk back up on the way back.
The pitches looked ok but if you are put in the unmarked pitch field there isn't much in the way of flat ground which makes for uncomfortable night's sleep. via mobile
The site has just fantastic views over Swanage, and is situated behind a static caravan park, in a large field up the the hill.
Whilst the camping area is on a steep slope there are lots of flattish areas to pitch, which means all the pitch's are spread out.
When we got there we thought there would be queues with only 2 mens and 2 ladies showers available, but we never ran into any issues, and there was always plenty of hot water.
Whilst the showers and toilets were not the most luxurious looking, they were always clean and checked everyday.
All in all, a good site with great views and close to the town.
Spent a really lovely five days camping in the overflow 'coastal heights' section of Swanage coastal park with five friends and another arriving later on, and we all would highly recommend this camp site!
We arrived on the monday and signed in at a friendly and welcoming reception (who have a clean and accessible toilet that they welcomed me to use- long journey) and the lady was very polite and gave us a big welcome pack of brochures and maps, and even though I am very familiar with swanage, came in handy. The site was easy to find and signposted, and the staff were brilliant with giving advice on travel routes and the best cheap cooked breakfasts in the town (the blue cafe opposite the angling shop, was quite nice and good value with flexible choice and vegetarian options)
One minor disadvantage of the sites location however is the VERY steep hills going up towards coastal heights, one of our cars almost broke down trying to cope with the incline, especially with having luggage and camping equipment adding extra weight, so I would recommend that if you think your car may not be up to it for some passengers to perhaps walk up the short hill which made it a lot easier on the car.
The place we chose (which is also a bonus as you can pick a spot best for you) from the hilly but green and very spacious field was perfect and gave us enough room to comfortably park three cars and a six man tent with a large space to sit and cook was brilliant and was a good distance from the toilet and shower blocks. The location of the site is perfect as it is not too close to the busier paths but not too far from the amenities. The site had absolutely amazing picturesque views to see the beach and the sun in the day, and the town lit up at night, but just far enough away to give an incredible view of the stars at night.
The toilet and shower blocks were down the steep hill which was a bit of a task climbing up in the mornings (and at night after the pub- which were all great in the centre of town and a very walkable distance away, either by the road or through footpaths) but the facilities were kept really clean and the showers were always warm and there were enough for there not to be queues, even though one night there was no toilet paper in one of the blocks but the was some in the other block so it wasn't a major problem. The only other problem would be that this site isnt brilliant for disabled access as there are stairs for every block and the reception also has stairs to the door. Every staff member we encountered was polite and friendly and the site was quiet and calm with a good atmosphere. There was no electric hookup for our site which was a bit of a down side for charging phones etc. But we would recommend just buying a usb in car charger which works just as well for charging phones whenever you take a drive.
Swanage is a beautiful place and the beaches are perfect and the town centre is brilliant for eating, shopping and having a look. The value for money of this campsite has made it much more possible for us to visit swanage again more frequently and I will definitely be booking with this campsite again when we next visit, hopefully very soon!
Spent a glorious weekend in Swanage lovely weather and great walks, even though they were a bit hilly around the coastal path! Got a really bargain at this campsite, only £25 for two nights with electric hook up. Really friendly and helpful staff, clean toilets and showers, they do need a bit of tlc but they are doing them up continually and making it look nice inside and out. The views are fantastic but that it was you get being up a steep hill. Got a taxi from Swanage one day and was dropped off at our tent and only charged just over £3, another bargain. The Globe pub at the bottom of the hill was very friendly and had free wi-fi plus a nice little beer garden. The only thing was where our plot was, due to having electric hook up, it wasn't very wide and had a dirt track through to the other camping bit so wasn't able to put all our guy ropes out but not a problem as the weather wasn't too windy. Although we didn't take a dog here are lots of great walks for them, chatted with lots of friendly dog walkers.
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
Visited this site in October. On going into the shower/toilet block there was ivy growing across the ceiling from the gaps in the roof and up the shower rails. Tiles falling off walls. The roof looks to be asbestos sheets which are damaged and spiders size of tarantulas. All in all a disgusting unhygienic block and cant believe this is run by shorefield. Would not recommend this site whatever the views
Great campsite in easy reach of Swanage town. Friendly and helpful staff. We camped on the top field 'coastal heights' described by the reservation team as the overflow field, but easily the best spot to pitch your tent!
Great views of the sea, Swanage and the Purbeck hills-can even see Corfe Castle in the distance. Lots of different sections to the field so you can pitch up with a bit of privacy. Quite windy when we were there, but as it is so high I expect that's fairly standard so take a windbreak!
The 'seasonal toilets' were a great his & hers wash room on wheels, much newer and more convenient than the permanent facilities which are a 5 min walk down the steep hill in the main part of the campsite.
Walk into Swanage is easy, about 15 mins. However walking back to the top field is a bit of a trek, but well worth it, and judging on the number of families camping up there it obviously wasn't a problem for kids either.
I think £19 a night is reasonable for this site, with good facilities and its proximity to Swanage. You can also go to the bar at the campsite next door where there is entertainment every evening-not our cup of tea but reasonably priced drinks and lots of kids to do!
What a disappointment. No hardstanding and all pitches ( only seemed to be 6 despite what the website said) were on slope - got stuck in motorhome twice.
Toilets/showers very old and although kept clean there was shrubbery growing through the roof and earwigs to be cleaned out of the showers before use.
Totally geared towards statics with tourers a very poor second. Would not return despite great access to Swanage
What a gem in the heart of Swanage. A few spaces for motorhomes on hookup and water taps available and good toilet/shower facilities are close to hand unless you are sited at the top of the hill where the excellent views are, so we will stop up there next time. We were pitched close to play park due to the weather but quiet at night.
Very pleasant staff and towed me off the slippery grass after major downpour. Easy and pleasant walk into Swanage and beautiful surroundings. You must walk to Durlston and view the free exhibitions now its all been refurbished.
The drive into site is of easy access for motor homes.
Plenty of pubs and shops nearby, our favourite was the Black Swan (and Pickle 'the dog') just down the road, out of the footpath at bottom right of site a few minutes walk.
So much to offer in Swanage, steam trains, punch&judy, a pier and lovely safe beach.
Very reasonable pricing so will certainly be back.
A great site with really friendly wardens. They give the impression of enjoying what they do and want you to feel welcome.
We camped at the top field and we were pleasantly surprised to find that the old portaloos had been updated. They now contain 3 great showers (6 including the mens' ones as well). Clean and plentiful hot water.
The ground was quite sloping, but it was soft and there was plenty of space.
Awesome views as ever, and we even braved the clubhouse on the next door site on Sunday night!
Would definitely return again.
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Is Swanage Coastal Park child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No 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 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Great campsite, located close to the town, with certain parts with great views to Swanage and the sea, beware there is a steep hill to walk back up on the way back.
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