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Sandyholme Holiday Park

Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset

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Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset

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Please note, due to the current dry weather, fire pits and BBQs are not permitted.

Unwind at Sandyholme Holiday Park, located within a 15 minute drive of Durdle Door, the Jurassic Coast, Bowleaze Cove and more. Grass and gravel pitches welcome tents and tourers, with the option of an electric hook up too. For glampers, there are a range of cosy bell tents and spacious safari tents on offer. Onsite you can enjoy access to a shop, play park, dog exercise field and a wildlife lake, perfect for a peaceful stay!

Why choose Sandyholme Holiday Park


Great onsite facilities with a shop, a play park, dog exercise area and wildlife lake

Peaceful, family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping with bell tents and safari tents

Within a 15 minute drive of Durdle Door, the Jurassic Coast, Bowleaze Cove and sandy beaches!

About the site


An ideal location for exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Enjoy days at the beach with Bowleaze Cove and Durdle Door within a 15 minute drive, or take the 20 minute drive down to Weymouth for some traditional seaside fun. Surrounded by nature reserves, rivers and scenic walking trails, the site is great for a peaceful stay. There are a total of 80 non electric pitches on offer, each around 9m x 9m, allowing both tents and tourers. All of the pitches allow up to six people, perfect for families. If you are in need of an electric hook up, there are also 13 electric 9m x 5m grass pitches with a 10 amp hook up, allowing tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans. Or, for campervans, caravans and motorhomes, there are ten gravel 9m x 4.5m pitches with a 16 amp hook up. If you want to enjoy nature in style, the park also offers bell tents. The furnished bell tents come equipped with a double bed and two single camp beds with electric, lighting and a heater provided. Outside the tent, you will find a picnic bench and a fire pit equipped with logs. There are also three safari tents sleeping up to two adults and two children. These include a double bedroom, twin bedroom and a kitchen with an electric hob, fridge and kettle. Outside is a covered decking area, a fire pit and a bag of logs. Please note that duvets and pillows are provided in all glamping tents, but bed linen is not provided in any of the glamping units. It may be added to your booking, or you can bring your own. Towels and tea towels are not provided. Glampers have access to the communal toilet and shower facilities. Up to three dogs are welcome on the pitches, bell tents and safari tents for a small charge. There is even an exercise field for them to run around off-lead. Please note that due to dry weather, fire pits and BBQs are temporarily prohibited.

Gravel pitches are available from March until the end of October. Grass pitches and glamping are available from May half term until the end of September. Stay from £18/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

"The toilet and shower block is outstandingly clean"

Marc H

"An absolute gem of a park"

Tony M

"Such a peaceful place to relax"

Bouchra S

"5 stars all round"

Michael U


What facilities are at Sandyholme 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

(Optional)

Dog exercise area

Dog wash

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Freezer

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Peaceful

Wash up area

The main facility block features a separate women's unit with eight toilets, six sinks, and four showers. For men, there are three toilets, three urinals, and four sinks. In this block, there is also a family room with accessible access, which has one shower, one toilet, and one sink. The meadow toilet block has eight unisex toilets, while the meadow shower block offers a separate ladies' side with showers and a separate male side with three showers.

These blocks have hot water, hairdryers, a laundry room (extra cost), visitor information, washing up sinks and a freezer for ice blocks. There is also a play park, a football and recreation field, EV charging (charges apply) and a lake with ducks and wild birds. For dogs, there is an exercise field where they can be off the lead and an outdoor shower. WiFi (chargeable) is available for everyday usage. Please note that it is not suitable for streaming.

A small onsite shop is stocked with essentials and local produce. Within a ten minute drive, you will also find a selection of pubs, including The Frampton Arms and The Black Dog. In peak season, there are also regular food trucks.

Great for beach holidays

Within a 15 minute drive of top beaches, including Durdle Door, Bowleaze Cove and plenty of other sandy beaches along the Jurassic Coast!

Great for everyone

Handy facilities like a shop, optional WiFi, play park and dog exercise area make for a relaxing stay for all. Surrounded by lovely beaches and Dorset hotspots!



There are 153 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Aerial of the Meadow camping area at Sandyholme Holiday Park
Non electric grass pitches in the Meadow area

100 x Meadow Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric unmarked grass pitches. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Aerial of the Meadow electric grass pitches (some with small fencing between)
Aerial of the Meadow electric grass pitches (some with small fencing between)

14 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 9m x 5m pitches in the meadow with 10 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Electric gravel pitches with 16 amp hook ups
Electric gravel pitches (9m x 4.5m)

5 x Electric Gravel Pitches

Max 6 people

Gravel 9m x 4.5m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.


26 x Seasonal Pitches

Seasonal pitches for caravans with electric.

4 x Static Caravans For Hire

Caravan holiday homes for hire with furnished interiors.


Sandyholme Holiday Park reviews

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Fantastic camping park

Hannah G

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Medium Tent - Meadow Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Fabulous camping fields out the back, so much nature around, peacful and so quiet. Enough room in the field to not be close to anyone else. Pleanty of drinking water taps. Feels safe as there’s a barrier to get in. Facilities always clean.

Fantastic stay

Adam M

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Large Tent - Meadow Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

Second time staying at Sandyholme and it a wonderful place. Very clean and everyone was very friendly. Looking forward to coming back again.

Great site

Charlotte L

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Large Tent - Meadow Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2026

The facilities were nice and clean with a good shower block and toilets. A smaller loo and shower block was also in the camping field . On site there is a nice pond and a small park . Not far from lots of beaches and as the park wasn't busy there was lots of space . Would go back

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Frequently asked questions about Sandyholme Holiday Park

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Site rules

Check-in is at Sandyholme Holiday Park is available between 1pm and 9:30pm for camping and touring guests and between 4pm and 9:30pm for glamping guests. Departure is due before 11am for camping and touring guests and before 9:30am for glamping guests on your last day.

Yes, Sandyholme Holiday Park is dog friendly with a maximum of two dogs welcome to join you per camping/touring pitch and in the bell tents and safari tents, provided they are not listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and are kept on a lead whilst on the park.

When you arrive at Sandyholme Holiday 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.

BBQs and fire pits are welcome at Sandyholme Holiday Park (except in hot and dry weather), just please ensure these are raised off the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted and smokeless fuel must be used.

Sandyholme Holiday Park only allows one pitch per booking. If you are looking to meet up with friends or family, you can request pitches next to each other upon booking, but the site cannot guarantee that your request will be fulfilled.

Yes, Sandyholme Holiday Park does operate a quiet policy between 11pm and 8am.

Yes, Sandyholme Holiday Park does allow day visitors/guests but they will need to check-in at reception.

Pitches

Yes, a layout of Sandyholme Holiday Park can be viewed here.

At Sandyholme Holiday Park, awnings and gazebos are permitted at the park's discretion. Pup tents are not permitted.

On the electric pitches at Sandyholme Holiday Park, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Yes, you are welcome to park on your pitch at Sandyholme Holiday Park. Extra vehicles can be added as a bookable extra.

At Sandyholme Holiday Park, the grass pitches have 10 amp hook ups, and the gravel pitches have 16 amp hook ups.

No, the glamping units at Sandyholme Holiday Park do not include bedding or towels, so please be sure to bring your own! Bedding hire is also available as a bookable extra.

All of the electric pitches at Sandyholme Holiday Park have your usage included in the price of your booking.

Facilities

Yes, WiFi is available at Sandyholme Holiday Park, but it will be at an additional cost.

Yes, Sandyholme Holiday Park does have an onsite shop which stocks local produce and essentials.

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Sandyholme Holiday Park. For dining out, there are multiple pubs within a ten minute walk, including The Countryman Inn and The Frampton Arms.

No, fishing is not permitted in the lake at Sandyholme Holiday Park.

Yes, EV charging is available at Sandyholme Holiday Park. There are four available in the main car park and two behind reception. These are each up to 22 kW.

Sandyholme Holiday 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 Sandyholme Holiday Park. Paid WiFi is also available.

Getting there

Tourers should have no issue with access at Sandyholme Holiday Park. The only thing to note is that the road leading to the site may require you to allow other larger vehicles to pass.

The nearest train station to Sandyholme Holiday Park is Moreton which is a five minute drive away. There is no easy-to-access bus stop, so exploring by car or taxi is recommended.

Local taxi companies to Sandyholme Holiday Park include A-Line Taxis (01305 264747).

From Sandyholme Holiday Park, there is no easy-to-access bus stop, so exploring by car or taxi is recommended.

What's nearby

Sandyholme Holiday Park is a good base for trips to the Jurassic Coast, with highlights including Durdle Door (15 minutes) and Lulworth Cove (20 minutes). Spend your days by the beach at Ringstead Bay nearby (20 minutes) or venture to Weymouth and top up your tan (20 minutes).

Other local attractions include:

  • National Trust - Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes)
  • Dorset Museum and Art Gallery (15 minutes)
  • Athelhampton House and Gardens (15 minutes)
  • Corfe Castle (25 minutes)
  • Kingston Lacy (30 minutes)

Sandyholme Holiday Park is within a ten minute drive of multiple pubs. These include The Frampton Arms, The Countryman Inn and The Sailor's Return.

The nearest beaches to Sandyholme Holiday Park are Man O'War Beach, home to Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove, both around 15 minutes away. Bowleaze Cove and Ringstead Bay are also around 20 minutes from the park.

Within a 30 minute walk of Sandyholme Holiday Park, there is The Mill House Cider Museum and The Wild Partridge Farm Shop in the village of Owermoigne.

Local walking routes to Sandyholme Holiday Park include The Ringstead Loop. It begins at the National Trust Car Park - Ringstead Bay (15 minutes), and is a 7km route above Ringstead Bay. Tadnoll Nature Reserve is also five minutes away.


A note from the site themselves...

We're super proud to have won the David Bellamy Conservation Gold Award multiple times for all the hard work we do to protect nature and the local environment.

One of the coolest spots on our park is our wildlife lake. You'll find all sorts of ducks and wild birds stopping by during their migratory journeys. And that's not all - keep your eyes peeled for woodpeckers, busy bees, and beautiful butterflies flitting about.

Don't forget about the Tadnoll Brook River nearby. It's a tranquil spot, perfect for spotting dragonflies zipping around. And if you're lucky enough to be here at dawn or dusk, you might just catch a glimpse of some deer - it's like a little nature show right on our doorstep. The team all hope to welcome you here soon!

Sandyholme Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Older children (13+)
Peace and quiet
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Dorchester area

When the sun is shining, a trip to the beach is a must. You will be spoilt for choice here with Durdle Door and Bowleaze Cove both within a 15 minute drive!

For some traditional seaside fun, Weymouth is 20 minutes away. Here you will find a sandy beach along with a range of attractions like Weymouth Pavilion, Nothe Fort, Sea Life Weymouth, Weymouth Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and many more!

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (15 minutes) is also great for a family day out. See these rescued and endangered primates swing around in their open air cages. Meet lemurs, spider monkeys, chimpanzees and a whole range of other charming animals.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • National Trust - Hardy's Cottage (15 minutes)
  • Dorset Museum and Art Gallery (15 minutes)
  • Athelhampton House and Gardens (15 minutes)
  • Corfe Castle (25 minutes)
  • Kingston Lacy (30 minutes)

The listing for Sandyholme Holiday Park was last updated on August 25th, 2026 at 1:06 AM

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