Herston Caravan and Camping
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- Holiday park one mile from the beach in Swanage
- Half an hour's drive from Monkey World and Durdle Door
- Playground, shop and takeaway on site; dogs welcome
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).
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
7.1/10
143 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 5.8/10
231 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56 (£56)
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (large)
6 people maximum 6.5/10
60 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £62 (£62)
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Reviews
52% would recommend this site to a friend
51% would stay here again
What customers say
A top spot near Swanage town and beach! Friendly staff, great WiFi, and decent amenities. Pitches are spacious. Some areas are a bit dated, and there are mixed opinions on cleanliness and noise.
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Great site all the amenities you…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great site all the amenities you need and close enough to town and the beach .
We shall be going again.
Disliked No swimming pool.
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I liked the pitch it was…
Electric grass pitch
Liked I liked the pitch it was clean no bugs no flies.
Disliked There wasn’t any play ground for kids to play and the showers turn cold and in the toilets there is no tissue to dry your hands and the toilets were pretty far from pitch 20-29.
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One of the worst campsites I have ever been to.
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked The camping field was via a scruffy, rubbish filled residential site and only one set of toilets and showers for both the holiday makers and all the 'residents'. Needs major improvement. Broken shower screen, holes on the walls of the showers, soiled toilet paper on the floor, mud (it wasn't raining), you can smell the toilets from quite a way rom outside the toiles. Rip off price for terrible facilities. Pitches very unlevel and scruffy.
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Lovely family friendly site with kind staff and a great location.
Electric grass pitch
Liked I really enjoyed camping at Herston Caravan and Camping. The area is spacious, peaceful, and very family friendly. The owner was extremely kind and even lent me his charging cable extension when I didn’t have one, which I really appreciated. The location is also fantastic, just a 7 minute drive to the beach, close to Corfe Castle, the old rail train, and a handy Co-op supermarket. Overall, it’s a lovely site and I will definitely be going back.
Disliked The only downside was the toilet hygiene, which could be improved, and the lack of hand towels in the facilities.
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Water tap and drainage on each…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Water tap and drainage on each 2 pitches.
Walks for the dog.
Friendly reception.
Little shop on site.
Great views.
Had a place to grab food.
Disliked Couldn't see a play park for kids although I may have missed it.
The back roads to get there were very tight but no fault of the parks.
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Nice level pitches good location good…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Nice level pitches good location good facilities
Disliked Burger van very basic
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The shop, the staff , the…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The shop, the staff , the bar/ food van all excellent
Disliked The toilets, showers were awful not cleaned enough , lots of broken doors, shower screens, toilet roll holders.
Water went off the first day at 10am that was everywhere!
It says 5 mph on site but most people went over that, because it’s all gravel, and we was on an end pitch, we was getting all the dust from the traffic, other people commented on how fast people were driving.
My husband gestured the log man to slow down in his truck, but it fell on deaf ears/eyes! whilst we was cooking our bar b q.
Wasn’t anyone on reception when we left to complain to.
Shame because it’s a great location 🤷♀️
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Nice enough, though uncertain if I’d return.
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Polite staff, easy parking, more than adequate space per unit. Proximity to Swanage - an easy walk.
Disliked Too many barking dogs, dearth of shower or toilet facilities, slightly overpriced.
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I would not recommend or return.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Seaview was the only nice field. Plenty of room and parking.
Disliked Only 5 showers for a large field. The toilets had no soap no paper towels. There were buckets and mops to clean the floors, in each toilet shower cubicle but the water in them was absolutely disgusting. The site is unkept rubbish everywhere
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This was our first,stay at this…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked This was our first,stay at this site and definitely won’t be the last.very happy with everything,the staff were laid back and professional and made checking in and out a simple and pleasant experience.
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Herston Caravan and Camping
Washpond Lane
Swanage
Dorset
England
BH19 3DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61816°N
1.97913°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Central | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Studland Knoll House | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 8.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Swanage Railway 1.6 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.8 km
Corfe Castle 6.1 km
Brownsea Island 8 km
Dorset Cruises 13.1 km
National Trust
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.5 km
Corfe Castle 6 km
Brownsea Island 7.9 km
White Mill 21.5 km
Kingston Lacy 21.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.6 km
Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3 km
Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3 km
Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 3.6 km
Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 4.7 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 33.5 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 Herston Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Herston Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Herston Caravan and Camping? A five-minute drive gets you into Swanage for sandy walks, sandcastle building, splashing about and more serious watersports. To kayak round the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic Coast, make for Knoll … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Herston Caravan and Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Herston Caravan and Camping? From R1 192,59 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.