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Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt

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Family-friendly glamping site a five-minute walk from Swanage Beach
Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Blue Pool 20 minutes
Dogs welcome; barbecues allowed; on-site golf and frisbee-golf course

Camping is all about horses for courses: some people want to stay somewhere so remote that it’s accessible only by car, while others prefer the convenience of getting to the site by train and then being able to reach everything within a short walk. If you belong in the second camp (and if you are after a holiday at the seaside), Glamping at Swanage Bijou by PitchingIt, in Dorset, might well be the answer to your prayers. You’ll have little need for your car at this family- and dog-friendly Swanage site, since it’s only a short stroll from the High Street (about 10 minutes) and an even shorter stroll from the beach (five minutes). Despite being so close to town, though, the site feels remarkably peaceful – likely thanks to the high hedges that surround it and make it feel more secluded than it is. Bell tents decorated with bunting and floral accents sit on a level grassy field that’s part of Kirkwood Park, an outdoor complex that includes an 18-hole golf course, plus foot and frisbee golf. There is also direct access to a well-equipped playground and to a skateboard park with multiple ramps where the kids can practise their kickturns and flips. Toilets and hot-water showers complete the picture, alongside an area where you can wash up after your barbecue. The nearest supermarket is a five-minute drive away (10 minutes on foot), but if you prefer to let someone else take care of the cooking, there are lots of restaurants and cafés within walking distance.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Please note that dogs are allowed in accommodation units but not allowed on or in the beds.

Languages spoken

English

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Excellent site and location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Linda M. Aug 2024

Boutique bell tent

Liked: Loved the location and facilities at the campsite. The tent was a good size and the beds and bedding were clean and tidy. The campsite staff were helpful and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely campsite, very friendly host and lots of facilities available including…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Rebecca H. Aug 2023

Beautiful bell tent

Liked: A lovely campsite, very friendly host and lots of facilities available including socket and communal fridge. So close to the sandy beach - we walked and it was lovely, a great base for our Dorset getaway

Disliked: I didn’t hear from the company I booked with until they replied to my what’s app message the morning of checking in. I get that a confirmation email is enough but I’m so used to a welcome email from the host shortly before arriving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend away looking to book next year

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Tony P. Aug 2023

Beautiful bell tent

Liked: Ease of checking in. Tent all ready. Site has great facilities and location for walking to Swanage is excellent. The dog had a fantastic time running round the fields at the back of the site.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt

Kirkwood Park,

Victoria Avenue

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 1AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.61133°N
-1.96497°W

Nearest transport

Coach

0.4 km Bus Station

7 km East Street

Rail

12.1 km Poole Rail Station

12.5 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

13.2 km Hamworthy Rail Station

Ferry

7.7 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal

8.1 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal

8.6 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

20.7 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

Swanage has a sandy beach and shallow waters for paddling close to the shore; the beach is also popular for paddleboarding, fishing and snorkelling. You can follow the South West Coast Path (which runs along the seafront) to explore the Purbeck Heritage Coast, or catch a ride on the Swanage Steam Railway. The village of Corfe Castle (10 minutes’ drive) is dominated by the atmospheric hilltop ruins of a fortress built in medieval times and destroyed during the 17th-century English Civil War. From here you can also take in far-reaching views of the Purbeck Hills and the Isle of Wight. Take a stroll around the Blue Pool (20 minutes), looking for the most Instagrammable spots along the shoreline of this forest-fringed lake. Keep an eye (and an ear) out for assorted warblers, plus sika deer and wild ponies, then take a load off your feet in the tea room, where you can sample locally crafted ice creams and beers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Swanage Central	0.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Studland Knoll House	4.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	7.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	8.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach	9.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 0.4 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.4 km

Corfe Castle 7.3 km

Brownsea Island 8.6 km

Dorset Cruises 13.2 km

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.8 km

Corfe Castle 7.2 km

Brownsea Island 8.5 km

White Mill 22.6 km

Kingston Lacy 22.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.1 km

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.8 km

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.8 km

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 3.9 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 5.3 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 34.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100.00 ($208.13) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 9:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Please note that dogs are allowed in accommodation units but not allowed on or in the beds.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt? Swanage has a sandy beach and shallow waters for paddling close to the shore; the beach is also popular for paddleboarding, fishing and snorkelling. You can follow the South West Coast Path … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Glamping at Swanage by PitchingIt?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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