Sandford Holiday Park

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  • Family park close to Poole, Studland and Sandbanks
  • Indoor and outdoor pools, amusement arcade, play areas and kids' clubs
  • Bowling, crazy golf, ice cream parlour, restaurant and clubhouse
Sandford Holiday Park is an apt name for this park, which has acres of Britain’s best beaches within easy reach… From its peaceful Holton Heath woodland setting, it's just a short journey to the wide sands of Studland and Sandbanks, as well as lively resorts such as Bournemouth and Poole – all of which are within a half-hour drive. Boredom's not an option here, where the activities include a summer outdoor and indoor pool complex, a dedicated musical play pool for toddlers, courts for tennis and many other sports, bikes and pedal go-karts for hire, and nature trails crisscrossing the site. Still standing after all that energetic stuff? Then go swing’n’rolling at the bowling, or take the kids around the jungle-themed crazy golf and reward the winner with an extra scoop at the site’s ice cream parlour. The park also has three different kids’ clubs, banded by age to make sure top fun is had by all (even the harder-to-please teens should be mildly interested by the film-making and DJ workshops… plus the free wifi on site). Young’uns should also enjoy the indoor soft play zone and two outdoor play areas, with a pirate ship and a climbing wall as well as the usual playground paraphernalia. Recharge your batteries at the fish and chip shop or the Arena restaurant, which serves Costa coffee as well as pizzas and lots of other family-friendly meals. Then top it all off with a trip to the Limelite Club for family entertainment, cabaret and competitions from the sparkly Troupers: you should sleep well after that lot…

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 297
Motorhome pitches 297
Open now
Opens 7 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 7 Mar to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 484 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Forest

68% would recommend this site to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a large, busy park with a wide range of activities for children, including pools and entertainment. Pitches are generally well-sized and some offer privacy. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, many visitors report issues with the cleanliness and maintenance of the toilet and shower facilities, with some noting them as dated and poorly maintained. Several reviews mention issues with noise and overcrowded facilities, particularly during peak times.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 49
Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent! Didn’t need to leave

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Oscar B.

Meadows electric grass touring pitch

Liked Pretty much everything! Couldn’t believe how helpful and happy all the staff were across the whole site! Definitely coming back

Disliked Showers in the camping area are poor! Good facilities but water pressure/ shower heads are bad

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kids activities are good…

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3 out of 10
Location
 5
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 3
Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Sam H.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked Kids activities are good

Disliked Pool really dirty all toilets and showers were dirty. Problems with hot water for shower. Big fight kicked off one night where a man beat his wife up my children were left very scared police were on scene. This is the second time this also happened last time we stayed here big domestic fight.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Level pitch

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7 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
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Anonymous

Meadows electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great site and loads to do..

Disliked The site showers and loos were pretty poor.. staff tried to keep clean but the Lois just don’t flush properly. Showers was a spray that just doesn’t get you wet!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches, shaded under trees. Lots…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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jnl12_21@hotmail.com W.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked Level pitches, shaded under trees.
Lots to do on site if you wanted to book n pay extra.

Disliked Dirty toilets / showers
Hot water was hit n miss in showers
Cleaning staff were miserable n not very friendly.
Touring not signposted well from entrance
Bit run down in areas

Recommend to friends Visit again

I wouldn't recommend

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1 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Alice C.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked The bus service
Swimming pools

Disliked Shower blocks were vile I have never come across something like this in all the places we have travelled,
This wasn't just a bit of dirt this was lack of maintence and deep cleaning
It doesn't have to be modern just clean !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not sure…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Sompron Y.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked Not sure

Disliked Toilet not good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Great for families.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Alan H.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lots of activities. Entertainment & bingo. Night time quietness and knowing security out & about.
Nice campsite with quick access to buses which are cheap for day tickets.

Disliked Disabled toilet quite dirty on floor & no hot water unless up very early.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to camp

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Andrew J.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely woody place great entertainment to enjoy

Disliked Shower maintenance could be better weak shower pressure and push button timer should be longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Apart from the cleanliness not a bad site

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4 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nicola W.

Paddock electric grass touring pitch

Liked The food was good in all venues

Disliked Having to queue for an hour to go swimming. Toilet and shower blocks are disgusting. Thick grime round shower trim that was hanging off. Hair and what can only be described as human poo all over the walls. Toilets full of tissue and waste absolutely disgusting. Not being able to log on to book activities and the activity hub was really busy and everything booked out before we had chance to book

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best site of ever everything…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Artur Z.

Meadows electric grass touring pitch

Liked The best site of ever
everything was perfect 👌🏻 👍 🥰

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Sandford Holiday Park

Holton Heath

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6JZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7194°N
2.0864°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Post Office
2.5 mi Red Lion
4.8 mi Seldown Coach Station
Rail
0.7 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
2.2 mi Wareham Rail Station
3 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
4.5 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
6.1 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
11.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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

It’s a short hop in the car to begin discovering the area’s spectacular surrounds, from the wilds of the New Forest to the ancient cliffs, limestone arches and nature reserves of the Jurassic Coast (tick off another World Heritage Site on your 'must-see' list). Dorset is jammed with attractions to suit all interests. History buffs might fancy clambering around Northe Fort or scaling the ramparts at Corfe and Portland castles. The Adventure Wonderland family theme park has thrills for kids of all ages, plus a massive hedge maze to get lost in, and action men (and women) can go paintballing or drive a tank at the Bovington Tank Museum. There’s loads of fun for fauna fans, too: check out the chimps at Monkey World, swan about at Abbotsbury Swannery, visit Weymouth Sea Life Park, explore the largest saltwater lagoon in the country on the glass-bottomed Fleet Observer, or meet some farmyard friends at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park. Drive a bit further and you can also make a day trip to Longleat Safari Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 2.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 6.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 5.7 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.9 mi

Brownsea Island 6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.7 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 6.8 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 5.8 mi

White Mill 6 mi

Brownsea Island 6 mi

Kingston Lacy 6.7 mi

Clouds Hill 7.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 1.4 mi

ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 2.8 mi

STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 4 mi

CHARBOROUGH PARK 4.5 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, Dorset 14.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sandford Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Sandford Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandford Holiday Park? It’s a short hop in the car to begin discovering the area’s spectacular surrounds, from the wilds of the New Forest to the ancient cliffs, limestone arches and nature reserves of the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandford Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandford Holiday Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.