The Inside Park
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- Well-established Dorset park two miles from Blandford Forum
- Kingston Lacy estate 15 minutes' drive; half an hour to the coast
- Set within 14 acres of ancient parkland, with private walking trails
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
French
Italian
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Lovely peaceful location, great when you are there, pain to get to.
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Liked: Location and environment are lovely and tranquil. Staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Showers and toilet block were clean and hot water plentiful. Sites are generous and allow you to choose how you set up, with picnic tables available (first come first served). Great children’s play area if required, with access to wooded walks for all. Dogs allowed off the lead in the woods.
Disliked: Water pressure in shower is quite low, so you stand against the wall/pipes to shower (showers have a fixed head). Bathrooms are not heated and have doors at both ends so any wind whistles through when the doors are propped open! Mirrors are surprisingly low - even for average height people so you need to stoop to use them.
Phone signal on lower part of the site is weak at times so not great for Wi-Fi.
Worst of all (and no fault of the actual camp site but it is an issue) is the road to the campsite from Blandford Forum - tight turns with caravans and almost single track on the first part of Fair Mile Road when leaving Blandford Forum, which means that meeting oncoming traffic can be an issue and anything larger than a car will not get by unless you put the caravan/campervan in the hedge.
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Definitely will return, lovely small campsite in a rural setting
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Liked: Lovely quiet site tucked out of the way, large pitch sizes and very accomodating staff.
Different pitch types for all requirements - close to the park for families, dog friendly pitches, out in the open or tucked out the way.
We purchased some logs onsite and enjoyed our firepit if an evening.
The children's play park kept our little one busy most of the day and we enjoyed sitting back and watching from the comfort of our camp chairs!
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Excellent site, clean facilities, friendly staff, amazing play area!
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Liked: Loved the massive park! We were pitched next to it which the kids loved. Kids played even in the rain and they didn't want to leave at the end of our stay because they loved the park so much.
Loved all of the surrounding woodland (just wish the kids had allowed us to fully walk the route provided), meant you can hear all the wildlife at night. Our dog would have loved it if he had come too, an amazing site for dogs!
The games room was lots of fun when it rained; have to hire table tennis paddles and pool balls etc but meant it's all there and in full working order.
The bathroom and washing facilities were in good condition and clean. The taps and shower aren't button ones, so you don't have to keep turning the shower back on when in it.
I've marked WiFi as 3 stars because there wasn't any in the area we stayed BUT that wasn't a negative for me. I actually loved forgetting about my phone, didn't even think to check social media our whole stay and felt great for it. Loved that there wasn't easy Internet access.
The site is our perfect kind of site; away from main roads, feels like you are within nature (amongst all other campers), amazing play area and comfortable amenities. We will definitely visit again!
Disliked: The water pressure in the shower was weak, glad I didn't have to wash my hair but it was the only negative for this site for me and it's tiny because you're only in the shower for a few minutes each day. You're outside loving nature the rest of it.
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Excellent site, friendly and helpful staff
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Liked: Large open site, vast woodland walk next to pitch, clean and well stocked facilities such as toilet, laundry and communal area.
Make sure you take leveling ramps if in a campervan 👍
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We really liked the site, friendly staff, good clean facilities with everything…
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Liked: We really liked the site, friendly staff, good clean facilities with everything you need.
Disliked: The showers were disappointing, very little water pressure which meant you had to stay very close to the wall and drain hole and took ages to have a shower.
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Everything exceptional 🌟
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Liked: A truly beautiful and relaxing place for both children and the whole family. We’ve been to other places before, but this one is exceptionally peaceful and lovely. The kids have a dedicated play area in the park with a slide and other fun things… and if you have dogs, there’s plenty of space to walk them too.
Excellent — 1000 stars!🌟
Highly recommended!
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We liked how much room there was. There's is lots of forests. Far…
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Liked: We liked how much room there was.
There's is lots of forests. Far away from the road and it quiet. The playground is massive .
The bathrooms are nice and clean .
The owner of the campsite is very friendly,
In the Shop there are lots of goods to buy inside .
I highly recommend this campsite for a relaxing break.
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Liked: Lovely site, beautiful and clean, very welcoming
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Highly recommend, will be returning!
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Liked: The campsite was brilliant, it was clean and tidy all around, staff were friendly, great amenities, pitch sizes were generous, picnic benches were a bonus, the park was fantastic (although the slide is a bit dangerous) and the games room was a hit with the children.
Disliked: There was nothing to dislike apart from the slide. My 10 year old fell forwards at the bottom and flew over the crash mat and badly scraped his face in the bark and lost a lense out of his glasses.
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Liked: Facilities clean and plenty of hot water. Woodland walks with dog. Staff friendly and showed us to our pitch.
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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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
The Inside Park
Fairmile Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
England
DT11 9AD
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.84631°N
-2.19462°W
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 11.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 11.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Shore Road Beach | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Canford Cliffs Chine | 15.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 7.4 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 10.3 mi
The Tank Museum 10.7 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 11.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 14.3 mi
National Trust
White Mill 6.5 mi
Kingston Lacy 7.5 mi
Clouds Hill 9.3 mi
Hardy's Cottage 11.8 mi
Max Gate 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Spetisbury - Tarrant Crawford - Spetisbury Rings 3.1 mi
Hod Hill Fort - Iwerne Minster - Hambledon Hill - Coombe Bottom 3.8 mi
STEPLETON HOUSE 3.9 mi
RANSTON 4.2 mi
MILTON ABBEY 4.4 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 13.2 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 27.5 mi
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 The Inside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Inside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Inside Park? If you're popping into Blandford Forum (five minutes’ drive) for a bit of shopping, stick around to visit the Blandford Fashion Museum or take a tour of the Hall & Woodhouse Brewery. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Inside Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Inside Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.