Durdle Door Holiday Park, Wareham, Dorset

Durdle Door Holiday Park offers amazing coastal views and unbeatable access to the iconic Durdle Door, just a ten minute walk along the South West Coast Path. Welcoming both campers and tourers, the park offers a range of pitches - some with sea views, electric hook ups, or set beneath shady trees. Onsite facilities include a bar and restaurant, a well-stocked shop, and two play areas for kids. Lulworth Cove is also just a 30 minute walk away.

Why choose Durdle Door Holiday Park

Set on the Jurassic Coast with amazing sea views, a ten minute walk to Durdle Door limestone arch

Family and dog friendly camping and touring with a range of coastal and woodland-style pitches

Onsite bar and restaurant, shop, two play parks and direct access to the SW Coast Path

About the site

With Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on your doorstep, this family friendly park is perfect for a seaside stay on the Dorset Coast. You will have direct access to the South West Coast Path, with Man O'War Beach a five minute walk away! The Rookery camping pitches are set amongst tall trees used as homes by resident rooks. Designated for small tents no bigger than 18m squared, the non electirc pitches are unallocated and available on a first-come, first-serve basis (this means pitches next to each other can't be guaranteed). Sea view pitches are for small campervans and motorhomes only, up to a maximum of 5.5m in length. They offer electric and are just outside the park itself, adjacent to the public car park for Durdle Door beach. The pitches are set on a significant slope, and it's worth noting that in peak times the car park will be busy. These are around 400m from the main facilities. Abbeyfield pitches are hardstanding, gravel pitches with electric and water for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Pitches vary in size and are set on a small slope with hedges on three sides for privacy. If you fancy something totally hassle free, there are a range of glamping options on offer. Choose from simple camping pods, shepherd's huts, or an ensuite glamping cabin! You'll find everything you'll need onsite, including a well-stocked shop for everyday essentials, a welcoming bar and restaurant for relaxed meals and drinks, and a dedicated welcome team ready to support you throughout your stay. The park is also within easy reach of several charming seaside towns. You'll find Weymouth, Swanage, Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester all within an hour's drive. Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre and The Tank Museum are also within a 15 minute drive! In the evening, you are welcome to enjoy a charcoal BBQ, just please ensure it is raised from the ground. Do note, open fires and disposable BBQs are not permitted. Dogs can join you for your holiday too, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch. Dog waste bins are also dotted around the site for convenience. Please note, the site is located close to Lulworth Ranges, a military training and firing area, so you may hear some firing noise when onsite.

Durdle Door Holiday Park's season normally runs from March until January. Sign up to alerts and we'll let you know when bookings re-open.

Map of the site

Man O' War Bar and Restaurant - sample menu

What facilities are at Durdle Door Holiday Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Electric hookups

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

RV pitches

Wash up area

Water hookups

Park facilities include a central shower and toilet block, plus an accessible bathroom, baby changing facilities, a dishwashing area and USB sockets for charging. The park's adventure playground features a football area, swing and obstacle course in the woods. There's another, smaller play park within the main holiday park, aimed at younger children.

There's an onsite convenience store with a wide range of local produce (open daily from 9am to 6pm). The Man O' War Bar and Restaurant (open daily from 12pm to 10pm), sources local produce to create their tasty menus and has a pool table and a TV showing live sports. Free WiFi is also available in the Man O' War Bar and Restaurant.

At reception, you'll find tourist information, leaflets, a place to refill your water bottle and local taxi numbers. You can also hire extras like hairdryers, travel cots, high chairs and an iron/ironing board. A laundry service wash is available through reception. Guests will also have direct access to the South West Coast Path and Hardy's Copse Nature Reserve.

There are 80 accommodation options on-site

Wooden camping pods with a private picnic bench

6 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Pods with a double and two singles, plus electric, lights, heating and storage inside. Outside is a picnic table. Please bring bedding and towels. Dog friendly.

Skylight glamping cabins with glass fronts and decking areas

4 x Skylight Ensuite Glamping Cabins (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

S-pod with twin beds on a mezzanine level (for kids) and a double sofa bed (linen provided). Fully equipped kitchen with a hob, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. Ensuite with loo and shower. Outdoor deck and picnic table. Dog friendly.

Shepherd's huts (in the Rookery area) under the shade of trees

3 x Shepherd's Huts (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Modern shepherds hut with a double bed and sofa bed. Include a mirror, TV, picnic table, bed linen and the double bed made up on arrival, electric sockets, lights and heater. Shared facilities nearby. Some are dog friendly.

Site rules and policies

Non-disposable BBQs are allowed, but please ensure they are not resting directly on the ground or on any picnic benches.

The team cannot guarantee that bookings of multiple tents in the Rookery Camping Area will be able to find space next to each other.

Silent park after 11pm.

Ball games only permitted within the ball court.

Durdle Door Holiday Park is dog friendly, please keep your pets on leads at all times and ensure any mess is cleared up immediately.

All tents must be smaller than 18 squared metres within the Rookery camping area, and spaced 6m apart.

No tents are allowed on touring pitches (this includes toilet tents and pup tents).

A note from the site themselves...

We feel incredibly lucky to run an independent holiday park in such a special place. The Weld estate has owned the 12,000 acres around us and the land we sit on for centuries.

Although many visitors visit the area each year, 30% of the estate's land is not managed for commercial gain, but for the protection and enhancement of the abundance of the natural heritage. Being located just above Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast means we're surrounded by some of the most beautiful coastline in the country, and it's something we never take for granted.

We're passionate about caring for the natural environment around us and keeping the park a calm, welcoming space for everyone who stays here. Our aim is simple: to give guests the chance to slow down, enjoy the scenery, and experience the same sense of peace and beauty that made us fall in love with this place in the first place.

Durdle Door Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Wareham area

A highlight of staying here is that it's only a ten minute walk along the South West Coast Path to Durdle Door, one of the most photographed landmarks in England. The huge limestonestone arch rises out of the sea and is a brilliant place for a walk, or unwinding on Man O'War Beach for the day.

You can also walk to Lulworth Cove in around 30 minutes, following the coast path over the hills. This perfectly shaped bay is famous for its clear blue water and white pebbled beach. The village has cafés, shops and great places to stop for an ice cream after the walk.

For a fun day out, The Tank Museum is just 15 minutes away. It has hundreds of real tanks from different times in history, along with interactive displays and shows that make it interesting for both adults and children.

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre is also 15 minutes away, home to rescued monkeys and apes from around the world. A favourite with families!

If you fancy a traditional seaside day out, Weymouth is only 20 minutes by car. Here you'll find a long sandy beach, a busy harbour, shops, arcades and plenty of places to eat. It's perfect for paddling, boat trips or a relaxed stroll along the promenade.

Other nearby attractions include: