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Whitemead Caravan Park

Wool, Dorset

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Wool, Dorset

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Set in five and a half acres of glorious countryside, Whitemead Caravan Park is a friendly, family run park in the Dorset village of Wool, within 15 minutes of Lulworth Cave and Durdle Door! The park offers a wide selection of grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, caravans and tourers, as well as a handy shop, play area, and an exciting games room. Nearby, you'll find Monkey World and the Tank Museum - ideal for a family day out.

Why choose Whitemead Caravan Park


A five minute walk to Wool, with excellent pubs and local food, plus a train station and bus links

Family friendly camping and touring park with a shop, outdoor play area and indoor games room

Five minute drive to Monkey World, within 15 minutes of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove

About the site


Nestled on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this family friendly park enjoys a stunning setting close to the South Coast of England. Use the park as your base to explore the surrounding Dorset countryside, and the Jurassic Coast's popular attractions, including Durdle Door and Lulworth Cave. This stunning family run park offers a total of 45 pitches that cater for tents, roof and trailer tents, caravans and motorhomes. Choose from non electric and electric grass pitches measuring 4m x 6m, extra large 11m x 8m grass pitches, or 5m x 8m electric hardstanding ones. Please note that electric hook ups are 10 amps. You can relax onsite with plenty of handy facilities, including a well-stocked shop for everyday essentials, an outdoor play area, as well as an indoor games room with a pool table, a football table, and a darts board. You'll find the quiet village of Wool just a five minute walk from the site, offering excellent pubs and delicious local food. For day trips, Monkey World and Lulworth Castle are within a ten minute drive for the whole family to explore. Dogs are welcome with up to three dogs per pitch, though they must be kept on a lead at all times while onsite. The site welcomes raised BBQs, but sorry, campfires are not allowed.

Whitemead Caravan Park is open from 14/03 to 31/10. Stay from £29/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

"One of the best sites I have stayed at"

Jill T

"Amazing little site, well located for Durdle Door, Pool and Bournemouth"

Craig T

"What a lovely find in a peaceful setting"

Philip B

"Skies were clear so we could see the constellations at night. I was also treated to a shooting star!"

Rita B


What facilities are at Whitemead Caravan Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Optional)

Caravan storage

Electric hookups

Freezer

Games room

Gas exchange

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

There's an onsite heated facility block with includes toilets, free hot showers, hairdryers, and an accessible bathroom. Inside is also a coin-operated laundry room, ironing facilities, an indoor washing up area and a freezer for ice packs. There is also a children's playground, a games room with a pool table, a football table, and a darts board. Chargeable WiFi is available onsite too.

The onsite shop is open daily, stocks camping essentials and groceries. For dining out, The Ship Inn is a five minute stroll from the site, serving a range of lunches and Sunday roasts, and The Black Bear Inn is a ten minute walk away.



There are 45 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 4m x 6m pitches without electric suitable for tents, roof tents, caravans, campervans (only approved conversions permitted) and motorhomes.

Electric grass pitches (4m x 6m) with space for an awning
Caravans on the electric grass pitches

17 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 4m x 6m pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervan (approved campervan conversions only permitted) and motorhome.

9 x Extra Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 11m x 8m extra large pitches with 10 amp electric. Suitable for extra large tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Electric hardstanding pitches (5m x 8m) at Whitemead Caravan Park
Electric hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp hook up
Electric hardstanding pitches (5m x 8m)

13 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 5m x 8m pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for caravans, roof tents, trailer tents, motorhome and campervans.


Whitemead Caravan Park reviews

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Excellent site for everything

David J

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2026

Excellent site convenient for everything

Site's response

David, Thanks for taking the time to write the kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay here, we hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards The Whitemead Team :)

excellent site

Mark J

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Motorhome - Extra Large Electric Grass PitchesApr 2026

excellent site. highly recommended.

Site's response

Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again. The Whitemead Team :)

Lovely

Carly B

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

Great stay. Very friendly and accommodating. It was clean and well managed, highly recommended.

Site's response

Thank you very much for your kind review! We're so pleased that you enjoyed staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! :) Kind regards, The Whitemead Team

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Need to know

Frequently asked questions about Whitemead Caravan Park

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Site rules

Check-in at Whitemead Caravan Park is between 1pm-6pm and check out is by 10:30am.

Yes, Whitemead Caravan Park is dog friendly, with up to three dogs permitted per pitch. Please note, breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Whitemead Caravan Park allows BBQs, just please ensure these are raised from the ground on the bricks provided by the site. Please note, open fires and fire pits are not permitted.

Yes, Whitemead Caravan Park does operate a quiet policy between 10pm and 7am.

Whitemead Caravan Park allows up to three pitches to be booked together. Groups of four or more pitches are not allowed. You must tell the site if your booking request is connected to any other booking, for example, because you know the other party, or you share a common purpose in visiting the park.

Yes, Whitemead Caravan Park does allow day visitors/guests but they will need to check-in at reception and pay a small fee for the day. Please ensure they also leave the premises by 8pm.

Pitches

Yes, Whitemead Caravan Park allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents for an additional charge.

The electric hook ups at Whitemead Caravan Park are 10 amp.

All of the electric pitches at Whitemead Caravan Park have your usage included in the price of your booking.

You can find a copy of Whitemead Caravan Park's map here.

Facilities

Yes, WiFi is available at Whitemead Caravan Park, but it will be at an additional cost.

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

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Whitemead Caravan Park.

Yes, Whitemead Caravan Park does have an onsite shop which stocks snacks, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, camping essentials, toys, and more!

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Whitemead Caravan Park. For dining out, The Ship Inn is a five minute stroll, and The Black Bear Inn is five minutes further.

No, Whitemead Caravan Park does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is the EVBox Charging Station (5 minutes).

Getting there

Tourers should have no issue with access at Whitemead Caravan Park as the site is just off a two-way road.

The nearest train station to Whitemead Caravan Park is Wool, a ten minute walk away. The closest bus stop is Ship Inn, just outside the site, with an occasional service to Wareham Station. Should you require additional services, Wool Station is a five minute walk away and offers frequent services to Weymouth.

The nearest bus stop to Whitemead Caravan Park is Ship Inn, just outside the site, with an occasional service to Wareham Station. Should you require additional services, Wool Station is a five minute walk away and offers frequent services to Weymouth.

Local taxi companies to Whitemead Caravan Park include Wool & Durdle Door Taxis (07506 899111) and Garrison Cars (01929 444546).

What's nearby

The nearest pubs to Whitemead Caravan Park are The Ship Inn, a five minute stroll from the site, serving a range of lunches and Sunday roasts, and The Black Bear Inn is a ten minute walk away.

The nearest beaches to Whitemead Caravan Park are Man O'War Beach and Lulworth Cove, both ten minutes away.

Within a 15 minute walk of Whitemead Caravan Park is the village of Wool, offering a few pubs, a Spar, a bakery, a cafe, some bus stops, and a train station.

Local walking routes to Whitemead Caravan Park include the 13.8km Bovington and Moreton Plantation trail. It roughly takes around three to three and a half hours, taking you through public trails around Moreton Forest. The South West Coast Path can be reached in ten minutes by car, ideal for exploring the Jurassic Coast and its other popular attractions.


A note from the site themselves...

Our aim is to provide our guests with a great stay and our excellent reviews and ratings are proof that we are succeeding. We like to make our guests feel welcome from the day they arrive until the day they leave and we love to see familiar faces return for another visit time and time again. :)

Whitemead Caravan Park is ideal for...

Couples
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Wool area

Staying onsite, you are surrounded by acres of mature woodland, offering plenty of opportunities to explore the area, either on your own or with your pets. There are lovely dog walks close to the site.

Monkey World is a five minute drive away, a sanctuary with over 250 rescued and endangered animals. Don't forget to explore the stunning Jurassic Coastline, where you can access the South West Coast Path, and the neighbouring Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, within a 15 minute drive.

The Dorset area has much to offer, and the site makes a perfect starting point to unlock its treasures. Explore the seaside town of Weymouth, a 25 minute drive away, and home to numerous family friendly attractions. Visit the Sea Life, Alexandra Gardens amusement park, Sandsfoot Castle, Nothe Fort, or walk along its pier and sandy beaches. You can also hop on a boat for a scenic tour around the area.

Other nearby attractions:

  • Tank Museum (5 minutes)
  • Corfe Castle (15 minutes)
  • Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (20 minutes)
  • Pool (25 minutes)
  • Chesil Beach (40 minutes)

The listing for Whitemead Caravan Park was last updated on April 23rd, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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