Nestled into the countryside of South Somerset bordering both Devon and Dorset, Alpine Grove Woodland Park offers an ideal base for exploring the Jurrasic Coast. This rural touring and camping site is set in 8.5 acres of parkland, with pitches set amongst mature trees and rhododendrons for tents and tourers. You'll be just 20 minutes from Lyme Regis beach and there is even an onsite outdoor heated swimming pool if you fancy a dip!

Why choose Alpine Grove Touring Park

Great onsite facilities including a play area, small shop and outdoor heated swimming pool!

Peaceful woodland campsite nestled between the Blackdown Hills and Dorset AONB

Just 20 minutes from the Dorset Coast, Lyme Regis Beach and Charmouth Beach

About the site

Set just outside the town of Chard, this family-friendly woodland site is an ideal base for exploring Somerset, within easy reach of Devon, Dorset and the Jurrasic Coast. Just 20 minutes from Lyme Regis, spend days out at the beach enjoying an ice cream and evenings wildlife spotting from your pitch. For tents and small campervan campers, there are ample pitches where you can enjoy the feeling of seclusion in a totally natural setting, with an abundance of both flora and fauna. There are non-electric woodland pitches set on a leaf littered floor, along with some electric pitches which are in a woodland grassy area with a mix of sun and shade. Caravans, campervans and motorhomes are served with hardstanding, naturally draining and level pitches, arranged in an arc with the freedom to erect awnings. These pitches have an optional 10 amp electric hook up. Some pitches are bathed in sunshine while others enjoy gentle shading from the leaf canopy of magnificent oaks. Picnic benches are arranged around the site for eating alfresco and are ideal for picnics and BBQs. Raised fire pits are also welcome onsite, so don't forget the marshmallows. You can also rent a fire pit and logs onsite. As well as camping and touring, the site has five luxury Scandinavian log cabins, four with private hot tubs. Friendly dogs are welcome, as long as they are on leads.

Camping and touring is available from March until October. The luxury log cabins are available throughout the year. Pitches from £21/night for 2 people.

"It is idyllic"

Hayley C

"The bird song in the mornings just made it perfect"

Lisa C

"The site was clean, family-orientated and best of all, eco friendly!"

Lola I

"Facilities were spotless"

Colin D

"By far the best campsite we have stayed at. It was perfect for the kids"

Adam F

"The campsite pool was a little gem"

Ceri M

What facilities are at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Freezer

Golf

Kids playground

Laundry

Peaceful

Swimming pool

Wash up area

Facilities include an amenity block offering toilets, hot showers, hand basins, shaver points, hand and hair dryers, laundry facilities and dish washing sinks. There are also compost toilets and a urinal in the woodland area, ice pack freezing and an accessible/family bathroom.

The heated outdoor pool offers seasonal opening times, open daily from late April to late September, depending on the weather. There is also a play area and table tennis to keep little ones entertained.

The combined reception and small shop stocks most provisions, including bacon, sausages and burgers from the local butcher, milk in glass bottles and fresh bread. The site can exchange CampingGaz and Calor Gas bottles (subject to stock), and there are two 7kw EV charging points on site for guests to use.

There are various food vendors that visit the site throughout the season, serving a variety of food, including pizza, pancakes and noodles.

Several pubs and restaurants can be found in Chard, a five minute drive away. There are also shops and supermarkets within a ten minute drive.

Great for families

Splash in the swimming pool, climb on the play area and spot woodland animals from your pitch. Plus, dig for fossils and build sandcastles on the nearby beach!

There are 40 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

8 x Non Electric Woodland Pitches

Max 6 people

Secluded woodland pitches for tents, roof tents, trailer tents and campervans, with leaf litter floor and without electric.

2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grassy areas for tents, roof tents and trailer tents, with sun and shade. No electric.

4 x Optional Electric Woodland Pitches

Max 6 people

Secluded woodland pitches for tents, roof tents, trailer tents and small campervans, with leaf litter floor. Optional 10 amp electric hook up available, please add this as an extra if you'd like to use the hook up.

10 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Woodland grassy areas for tents, roof tents and trailer tents, with sun and shade. Optional 10 amp electric hook up available, please add this as an extra if you'd like to use the hook up.

11 x Optional Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Double width hardstanding pitches on a gravelled base with optional 10 amp electric hook up available, please add this as an extra if you'd like to use the hook up. Suitable for roof tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.

Other accommodation

5 x Scandinavian Log Cabins

Max 5 people

Self contained Scandinavian log cabin accommodation. Includes skylights over the bed for stargazing, balcony for dining outside, all mod cons, a wood burning fire in the lounge area and outdoor hot tub. Dog friendly.

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Joanne J

Roof Tent - Optional Electric Woodland PitchesSep 2025

This is a lovely wooded site with spacious pitches. It has an outdoor heated swimming pool, that during busier times, you can book a 45 minute slot. Well stocked shop with local bacon and sausages etc. Board games can be loaned out from the shop too. Water taps and hook-ups close by. There is a short nature walk through rhododendrons which I'm sure would be bursting with colour when in bloom. Toilets, showers and washing up area are ok, but obviously being in a wooded area they have their fair share of spiders. Children's area quite small, but adequate. I also noticed electric car charging points. I only had a one night stay and didn't explore the surrounding area, but was told the abbey is a 45 minute walk, so will definitely check that out on my next stay. If you don't mind a few acorns dropping on your tent in the night it's a peaceful site to visit. There is a road running along the back of the site, but didn't bother me much. All rubbish is recycled here and reception will give you a waste food bag and a recycling bag, so be sure to bring your own black sacks for things you can't recycle and take away your own rubbish. Overall, I love this site and will be back

Lovely site

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Abi P

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Optional Electric Hardstanding Touring PitchesAug 2025

Really lovely site amongst the trees. Swimming pool and Pancake Pod were an added bonus!

A lovely, nice quite site

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Valerie S

Single Axle Caravan - Optional Electric Hardstanding Touring PitchesAug 2025

Campsite was a lovely, nice quite site in amongst the woods. Has a heated swimming pool, ideal for children & swing play area. There is a man who has mobile street food, wraps & pancake wagon from 6pm, lovely food. Only little thing maybe more snacks, biscuits in the shop and toilets and showers were a bit cobwebby. Also maybe a mop & bucket to rinse showers out. Lovely place, close to Lyme Regis, Bridport definitely worth visiting Fordes Abbey. We will definitely be going back, also lovely people who run it, Thank you for our stay x

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Check-in is available from 2pm until 7pm at Alpine Grove Touring Park. Departure is due before noon on your last day.

Is Alpine Grove Touring Park dog-friendly?

Yes, Alpine Grove Touring Park is a dog friendly campsite, with three dogs allowed per pitch. Please note that dogs are not allowed in any building, including the toilet block and swimming pool area.

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, BBQs and campfires are allowed at Alpine Grove Touring Park, however, they must be raised off the ground. Fire pits and logs are able to be hired onsite, too.

What is the check-in/check out process at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

When you arrive at Alpine Grove Touring Park, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by the allocated time.

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?

Alpine Grove Touring Park does not allow group bookings of four or more pitches during peak season or on Bank Holiday weekends.

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, Alpine Grove Touring Park does operate a quiet policy between 10.30pm and 7.30am.

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?

Yes, Alpine Grove Touring Park does allow day visitors/guests, but they will need to check-in at reception and pay a small fee for the day. All visitors must park in the designated area.

Pitches

What amp is the electric hook up at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Optional electric pitches have a 10 amp electric hook up at Alpine Grove Touring Park. Note that these are at an extra cost.

Can I bring an awning, gazebo or pup tent with me to Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Yes, you can bring either an awning, gazebo or pup tent to Alpine Grove Touring Park, for a small fee.

Is electric included in the price of my booking at Alpine Grove Touring Park? Or is it an additional cost?

All of the electric pitches at Alpine Grove Touring Park are optional. If you would like an electric hook up during your stay, please add it to your booking.

How many tents are allowed per pitch at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

At Alpine Grove Touring Park, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Facilities

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park have a shop onsite?

Yes, there is a shop at Alpine Grove Touring Park. You will find a small shop at the reception selling local produce (eggs, bacon, honey, etc.), Camping Gaz and Calor Gas alongside freezer packs and milk.

When is the swimming pool open at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

The swimming pool at Alpine Grove Touring Park is open from the end of April and usually stays open until the end of September, unless the weather turns too cold before that.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Alpine Grove Touring Park, however there are seasonal food trucks that visit the site during the main season. For dining out, several pubs and restaurants can be found in Chard, a five minute drive away.

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park have electric vehicle charging?

Yes, EV charging is available at Alpine Grove Touring Park.

Does Alpine Grove Touring Park have a communal fridge and freezer?

Alpine Grove Touring Park offers a shared freezer for ice packs. There is not a communal fridge, so bringing a cool box is recommended.

What is phone signal like at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Alpine Grove Touring Park.

Getting there

What is access like for touring at Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Tourers should have no issue with access at Alpine Grove Touring Park as the site entrance is just off the B3162.

What are the nearest public transport links to Alpine Grove Touring Park?

The nearest train station to Alpine Grove Touring Park is Crewkerne, which is a 15 minute drive away. The closest bus stop is Forton Lane, which is a ten minute walk away and offers services between Yeovil and Chard. Please note that the walk to the bus stop is on a country road with no pavement.

Are there any local taxi service companies to Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Local taxi companies to Alpine Grove Touring Park include SU Taxi (07535 672143) and Taksica Rides (07506 090682).

What's nearby

What are the nearest pubs to Alpine Grove Touring Park?

The nearest pubs to Alpine Grove Touring Park are The Windwhistle Inn, Ye Olde Poppe Inn, The Squirrel Inn and The Cotley Inn, all within a ten minute drive.

What are the nearest beaches to Alpine Grove Touring Park?

The nearest beaches to Alpine Grove Touring Park are Charmouth Beach, Lyme Regis Beach, and Seaton Beach, all within 30 minutes.

What walking routes are close to Alpine Grove Touring Park?

Local walking routes to Alpine Grove Touring Park include a variety of safe cycling and walking paths within the park. There is also the Chard to Ilminster cycle path on the old railway line, known as the Stop Line Way (starting a five minute drive away).

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A note from the site themselves...

We are proud to say we have previously been awarded the Green Tourism Gold Award. We ensure to stock our shop with local produce and source local, sustainable products for use around the site wherever we possibly can.

We want to do our bit to make the world a better place, and this is at the forefront of what we do here.

Alpine Grove Touring Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Chard area

With the different customs and traditions of the three adjoining counties, there is plenty to see and enjoy. The historic town of Chard is only a five minute drive away, the birthplace of powered flight, and here you will find the Chard Museum.

The South Coast at Lyme Regis is 20 minutes away, with its famous and picturesque Cobb, beach and world renowned fossil hunting. At the beach resort of Seaton (25 minutes away) is a pretty tramway for you to ride

Forde Abbey and Gardens, one of the top ten gardens in the country, is only five minutes away. The stunning house has over 900 years worth of history, and its gardens even have an Asian woodland and praise garden area.

For cyclists, either follow the level cycle network path to Illminster or, for the ambitious, perhaps try the 80 mile South Somerset circular cycle route which travels past the campsite.

For walkers and dog owners, a public footpath on the eastern boundary of the site runs north towards Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve (where fishing permits are available) and south towards Perry Street.

Other nearby attractions include: