Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping

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Grass pitch at luckford wood
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Shared shower block and toilet facilities

  • Peaceful rural site by the Frome river, 10 minutes' drive from Wool
  • Half an hour's drive from the beaches of the Jurassic Coast
  • Less than 10 minutes from Monkey World and the Tank Museum
Planning some Purbeck pottering? Pick a pitch at Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping, 10 minutes' drive from Wool, and you’ll be in a prime position for poking around this pretty corner of Dorset. Bring along your boots and bikes, for there are some great walks and cycle rides to be had in the area around the site (including the 25-minute trot to the local pub – huzzah for a path that ends in pints). Kids rolling their eyes at the idea of rural rambles? The twin attractions of Monkey World and the Tank Museum are 10 minutes away in the car, and there’s heaps more days out within half an hour: beaches, sea kayaking, steam train rides and an ancient castle among them. Life on site meanders along at a peaceful pace – it’s a most serene setting, surrounded by woodland and with the Frome river flowing by, and there’s plenty of space to walk dogs or stoke up a fire (small firepits only, ta – you wouldn’t want to set the place alight now). Take a quiet wander around the grounds and you may just spot the local deer herd popping by to graze. Naturally, this chilled vibe doesn’t lend itself to heaps of noisy activity, so facilities here have been kept to just the basics: the smart modern toilet block has loos, showers and a washing-up area and is proudly scrubbed clean on a daily basis.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 60
Motorhome pitches 60
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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86% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand little spot, real handy for seeing the sights. Spacious pitches, grand facilities, and the staff are dead helpful. Fire pits are a lovely touch. Some whinges about showers and a bit of racket from the army, but generally a peaceful, well-kept place that’s good value for your tin.

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice site.
Pleasant facilities

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A peaceful campsite in a beautiful…

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Anonymous

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Liked A peaceful campsite in a beautiful part of Dorset surrounded by woodland with access to many footpaths. Grant, the owner is friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning.

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clare b.

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Liked Nice green site, good clean toilet facilities. 20 minutes from the ferry port. I would come again

Disliked The sinks are too high so that when you turn off the taps, the water on your hands runs down your arms onto your sleeves. At this time of the year it takes ages for your sleeves to then dry out.
I don’t imagine children could reach The taps.

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Fantastic

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Heather W.

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Liked Excellent facilities, lovely setting and plenty of space on the weekend we were there. Unfortunately, it got very windy and not being too far from home, we decided to not risk blowing away on our second night!

Disliked Not sure about the men's showers but personally I felt a bit uncomfortable with only shower curtains in the women's facilities.
It wasn't a deal breaker by any stretch and all the facilities were great and very clean.

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Kamil W.

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Liked Second visit to this campsite and it had all that you need. Showers with hot water, washing up area, plenty of space.

Disliked Bathrooms could do with more frequent cleaning

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Lovely stay, friendly and quiet site. Would stay again

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, lots of electric hookups and water availability. Clean and well stocked bathrooms. Quiet site, and dark skies great for stargazing!

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Great pitches and site, with good facilities and friendly staff

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Anonymous

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Liked Great location, lovely pitches and facilities were clean and sufficient for needs. Arrival reception was friendly and helpful (as late season, very kindly said I could "take my pick" of where to pitch). No light pollution, so night skies weren't spoilt and site ideally placed for access to walking/cycling routes

Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site

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Good site 👍

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Grahan P.

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Liked Liked, clean, tidy.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Being free to choose our own pitch . Site well kept. Although we booked an electric hook up for there to be electric in the ladies toilets a real gem , don’t always get that .

Disliked Not keen on the open shower changing room

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Excellent site with all I needed.

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Steve C.

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Liked This was a stop over whilst I visited the Tank museum (which is about 10 minutes away).
Everyone was friendly, will defo use again.

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Features

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping

Holme Lane

East Stoke

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 6AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67624°N
2.1801°W

Route directions

Large caravans and motorhomes should come in through Wool and enter the site via Bindon Lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 km Red Lion
5.1 km Post Office
9.8 km East Street
Rail
3 km Wool Rail Station
4.9 km Wareham Rail Station
8.2 km Holton Heath Rail Station
Ferry
13.7 km Poole Ferry Terminal
14.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
15.9 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
27 km 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

If you’re into all things vehicular, start your local exploration at The Tank Museum, 10 minutes’ drive away – the collection of more than 300 tanks (including Little Willie, the world’s first) is renowned as the world’s finest. Follow up with a steam-powered ride on the Swanage Railway (25 minutes away). As you ride the rails, you’ll pass the ruins of Corfe Castle, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror – it’s about 15 minutes from the site if you’d like to take a closer look. A mile or so up the road from the castle is the cute Wareham Bears, where more than 200 teddies live in a model village. For real-life animal antics, take the 10-minute drive to Monkey World to see the apes that found TV fame in the UK as stars of the Monkey Life. And one can't ignore the Jurassic Coast – it’ll take you 20 minutes or so to drive to some of its most stunning sights, including Lulworth Cove, Man O’War beach and the giant stone arch Durdle Door. A walk on the South West Coast Path is an excellent way to take it all in, or you could try paddleboarding, sea kayaking or coasteering to get a different view.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kimmeridge Bay 8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Durdle Door East 9 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 11 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.6 km

The Tank Museum 4.9 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 8.1 km

Corfe Castle 9.5 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 6.8 km

Corfe Castle 9.6 km

Brownsea Island 15.7 km

Hardy's Cottage 16 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 16.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.6 km

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 4.7 km

Whiteway Viewpoint - Flower's Barrow - Worbarrow Beach - Tyneham - Whiteway VP 5.3 km

CREECH GRANGE 5.6 km

STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 5.8 km

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 Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping? If you’re into all things vehicular, start your local exploration at The Tank Museum, 10 minutes’ drive away – the collection of more than 300 tanks (including Little Willie, the world’s first) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping? From €25.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.