Birchwood Tourist Park
Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset
Set by Wareham Forest, Birchwood Tourist Park offers a great base for exploring Dorset, within 25 minutes of Poole, Durdle Door and Swanage. Choose from a range of non electric, electric, serviced and fully serviced pitches, with the option of grass, paved or gravel. Enjoy the onsite facilities, which include a shop, play park, seasonal kids' splash pool, and a small games room. Dogs are welcome, with a doggy wash and woodland walks!
Why choose Birchwood Tourist Park
Family and dog friendly 27 acre park by the Wareham Forest, great for woodland walks
Onsite shop, play park, pitch-n-putt, seasonal paddling pool, dog wash, table tennis and pool table!
Five minute drive to Wareham, within 25 minutes of Durdle Door and Poole, 35 minutes to Bournemouth
About the site
Set over 27 acres and surrounded by the trees of Wareham Forest, the site enjoys direct access to woodland walking and cycling trails. For days by the sea, the famous Durdle Door, Swanage seafront and Kimmeridge Bay are within a 25 minute drive. Choose from a range of pitches, suitable for tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents. Each pitch allows up to six guests, with the option of pitching up on grass, gravel or paved hardstanding. There are non electric pitches, 10 amp electric pitches, or serviced pitches which include a 16 amp electric hook up, water tap and TV socket. Tourers also have the option of fully serviced pitches which come with the addition of a grey waste outlet point. For those holidaying with little ones, the site has a range of facilities to keep them busy. There is a play park with a sandpit and swings, a large games field, table tennis, a pool table and even a children's paddling pool (May to August)! Evenings can be spent enjoying a charcoal or gas BBQ, just please ensure they are raised from the ground. You can even pick up ingredients from the handy shop, with gas exchange available too. Please note, open fires are not permitted. Dogs are more than welcome, with up to four allowed per pitch. They can enjoy forest walks, with a doggy shower for washing off muddy paws.
Birchwood Tourist Park is open from 19/01 to 31/12. Pitches from £23/night for 2 people.
"Facilities were absolutely spotless and very maintained"
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"Family-friendly, well-run campsite with outstanding staff"
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"All the staff were extremely helpful"
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There are 161 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
46 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Type D)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches without electric. Pitch size approx 8m x 6m, marked pitches in the central part of the site, between both toilet/shower blocks. Suitable for tents, roof tents, caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents and campervans.
76 x Electric Grass or Gravel Pitches (Type C)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook ups. Some gravel pitches are available. Pitch size approx from 8m x 5m. Suitable for caravans, tents (8m including guy lines), trailer tents, roof tents, motorhomes and campervans.
5 x Serviced Grass Pitches (Type B)
Max 6 people
Serviced grass pitches which include 16 amp electric, water tap and TV socket. Pitch size approx 8m x 5m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, roof tents, motorhomes, caravans and campervans.
2 x Serviced Gravel Pitches (Type B)
Max 6 people
Serviced gravel pitches which include a 16 amp electric hook up, water tap and TV socket. Pitch size approx 9m x 5m. Suitable for caravans, trailer tents, roof tents, motorhomes and campervans.
20 x Fully Serviced Block Paved Hardstanding Pitches (Type A)
Max 6 people
Fully-serviced, block-paved pitches with 16 amp electric, water tap, TV socket and waste water outlet point. Plus a gravel area for awning. Suitable for caravans, trailer tents, roof tents, motorhomes and campervans.
11 x Fully Serviced Grass or Gravel Pitches (Type A)
Max 6 people
Fully-serviced, grass or gravel pitches with 16 amp electric, water tap, TV socket and waste water outlet point. Pitch size approx 8m x 5m. Suitable for caravans, trailer tents, roof tents, motorhomes and campervans.
Other accommodation
Serviced Block Paved Pitch (Type B)
Max 6 people
Semi-serviced block paved pitches with 16 amp electric hooks ups, water taps and TV sockets. Pitch size 8m x 2.5m. Suitable for caravans, roof tents, trailer tents, motorhomes and campervans.
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at Birchwood Tourist Park?
Check-in is available from 12:30pm until 5pm, if you are going to be delayed please let the site know. Check out is due before 11am.
Is Birchwood Tourist Park dog-friendly?
Yes, up to four dogs are welcome to join you for your stay, charges may apply. There is even a doggy wash and woodland walks for them to stretch their legs! Please note that dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings and must always be kept on a short leash and not left unattended.
Does Birchwood Tourist Park allow BBQs and campfires?
Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues must be raised off the ground, charcoal and gas only and extinguished by 9pm. Disposable BBQs are not permitted. BBQs may be banned in hot and dry weather, due to surrounding woodlands.
Does Birchwood Tourist Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?
Groups are welcome to book at this site.
Does Birchwood Tourist Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, between the hours of 10:30pm and 7:30am there is a no noise policy.
Pitches
Does Birchwood Tourist Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Awnings and gazebos are welcome free of charge, just please ensure you select this option when booking. Sorry, no pup tents.
Can I park near my pitch at Birchwood Tourist Park? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
Yes, you are welcome to park by your pitch.
What amp is the electric hook up at Birchwood Tourist Park?
The electric pitches have a 10 amp electric, whilst the serviced pitches have a 16 amp electric hook up.
Where can I find Birchwood Tourist Park's map?
You can find the site's map here.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Birchwood Tourist Park?
Limited WiFi is available (charges apply).
Does Birchwood Tourist Park have a shop onsite?
Yes, there is a self-service shop with an off licence onsite that sells groceries, sweets, ice cream, soft drinks, toys and camping and caravanning supplies. Calor gas exchange is also available.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Birchwood Tourist Park?
There isn't a restaurant onsite but during high season there are regular visiting food trucks, or the Silent Woman pub is a 15 minute walk away.
Does Birchwood Tourist Park have electric vehicle charging?
Yes, there are four EV charging points at reception.
What's nearby
What are the nearest public transport links to Birchwood Tourist Park?
There is a bus stop just outside of the site, or Wareham train station is a five minute drive away.
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