Lyons Gate Holiday Park
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- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
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).
- A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 2 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Swift Elegance 2 bedroom static caravan
4 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £324 3 nights, 2 adults
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Atlas Chorus 2 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £378 3 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A real gem, perfect to escape to and enjoy this stunning location.
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Liked: Lyons Gate is a beautiful park, really allowing you to reset. The park owner was very welcoming and clearly took a great deal of pride in the park, and rightly so. It was was very dog friendly, there was a wooded area with dog poo bins provided. We enjoyed a lakeside pitch so my husband could fish. The lakes are so tranquil and exceptionally well maintained, as is the whole park. The pitch was level, with electric. Drinking water was accessible nearby.
The facilities were very clean and kept that way. Our two night stay was wonderful, all we heard at night was the sounds of local wildlife, a perfect escape and one to which we will be returning.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate and we hope to see you again soon.
great site
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Liked: easy to find nice level hard standing electric site backing on to lake. Toilets, showers and washing up room very clean and tidy. The site manager was very friendly and welcoming. Stayed one night and would stay again if I was in the area.
Disliked: nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments. It was lovely to meet you and if you are in the area it would be nice to see you again.
The staff at Lyons gate were very helpful they couldn’t do enough…
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Liked: The staff at Lyons gate were very helpful they couldn’t do enough for us from best places to walk to expertise fishing advice. I would totally recommend a stay at Lyons gate to anyone. Cheers everyone and I will be seeing you very soon.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Lyons Gate.
Great site, will be back
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Liked: Very tidy site. Roy is great, very helpful and knowledgeable, nothing is too much. He made the stay perfect. Will be returning
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Parking right next to the lake, the ladies loos, shower very clean…
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Liked: Parking right next to the lake, the ladies loos, shower very clean well maintained. Lovely layout Roy was lovely & helpfully, lovely night away, will be back 😊
Disliked: No dislikes
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From the manager: Thankyou for your kind review. We are pleased that you had a good stay. We will pass your comments to Roy.
We look forward to you visiting again.
Clean facilities, super friendly staff, great level pitches
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Liked: Peaceful pretty site surrounded by nature. Quiet location and some 30 mins from Weymouth sea front. Beautiful site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review and the lovely pictures. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon at Lyons Gate.
Friendly staff , pitch was lovely
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Liked: Lovely and peaceful. Staff very friendly and helpful
Disliked: Unfortunately they were renovating the bathrooms
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From the manager: Sadly yes the Bathrooms were being renovated the weekend that you was on site. We are glad you enjoyed it at lyons gate and hope to see you again and you can see the finished bathrooms.
Excellent hosts, clean facilities, level pitches next to the lake.
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Liked: Mandy was very helpful on arrival, explaining everything.
Phil was more than happy to impart his knowledge of the fishing, which made for a great head start.
Toilet/shower block was very warm and comfortable, albeit that a plumber was in the process of fitting new sinks, which was hardly an inconvenience.
Fishing was good, with good size bream & roach, but I failed to tempt my favourite tench!
Would definitely recommend.
Mark
Disliked: Water points were few and far between, but Mandy did advise me to fill up at the entrance, which was helpful.
Bin store could have been closer, and a recycling bin wouldn’t go amiss.
Grey water drain wasn’t equipped for motorhome drive over.
These are only minor constructive points.
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From the manager: We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate.
The bins are not near the pitches as you can imagine on warmer days everyone would be pestered by flies.
We look forward to seeing you again and hopefully the Tench will be more forthcoming.
Beautiful peaceful site surrounded with wildlife and nature
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch (lake view, large)
Liked: Love everything about this site. So peaceful, clean, beautiful surroundings and easy to get to the beaches at Weymouth
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
Fantastic stay as always
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Liked: The warm welcome, cleanliness. As always the welcome we receive off Phil and Mandy is one of the reasons we keep returning. Nothing is too much trouble.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at Lyons Gate. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we are grateful for your support.
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
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Lyons Gate Holiday Park
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 7AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85569°N
-2.48163°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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| Hive | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 16.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 9.6 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 mi
Montacute House 12.1 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 13 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 13.2 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 9.6 mi
Max Gate 10.5 mi
Montacute House 12.1 mi
Tintinhull Garden 13 mi
Clouds Hill 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MINTERNE 1.4 mi
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.2 mi
CHANTMARLE 5.2 mi
MELBURY PARK 5.2 mi
SHERBORNE CASTLE 6.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.5 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Wednesday 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, Somerset 21.5 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
- 10% off 3 nights+
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lyons Gate Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lyons Gate Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lyons Gate Holiday Park? Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.