Camping in Dorset Over The Easter Holidays

March 6th, 2024

The Easter holidays offer the perfect opportunity to go camping – and where better to go camping this Easter weekend than in beautiful Dorset? With stunning views over the local countryside, and convenient access to local towns and attractions, Ulwell Holiday Park in Swanage is ideally located on the Jurassic Coast for a fantastic camping weekend in Dorset. Join us as we delve into the reasons why you should try camping in Dorset this easter Weekend!

 

tent with blue sky behind

 

The Great Outdoors

Dorset has a wide selection of breathtaking landscapes to discover, including the iconic Jurassic Coast, lush countryside, and picturesque coastal cliffs – such as Old Harry Rocks! Such jaw-dropping landscapes make for excellent scenic walks and holidays photos – and with all the plants and animals awakening from their winter hibernation, what better time to explore the Dorset countryside than Easter!

With so many areas of natural beauty surrounding us at our holiday park in Swanage, campers staying at Ulwell Holiday Park can enjoy a spot of birdwatching at Brownsea Island or explore the diverse ecosystems of Dorset’s nature reserves and parks, such as at Wareham Forest or RSPB Arne. If you’re looking to enjoy brilliant coastal walk that starts from Ulwell Holiday Park, check out our guide of pub walks with varying difficulties and lengths available – all of which end with a delicious meal at The Village Inn!

Those who can’t get enough of the outdoors will absolutely love camping in Swanage! Swanage offers both holidaymakers and locals with plenty of outdoor activities to get stuck into, including hiking along beautiful coastal trails, cycling through scenic routes and even water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding. What’s more, since Swanage has minimum light pollution, camping at Ulwell Holiday Park provides the perfect opportunity for stargazing! Wrap up warm with a blanket or some cosy clothes and marvel at the constellations in the night sky from the comfort of your tent.

 

paddleboarding poole

 

Family-Friendly Attractions

Camping in Swanage over the Easter holidays offers families chance to create lasting memories with their loved ones! We highly recommend going on a bluebell walk, watching the sunrise over Old Harry’s Rock – or simply enjoying quality time together in nature.

Families can also enjoy a variety of attractions in Swanage, including the nearby Tank Museum, Farmer Palmers, Monkey World and The Swanage Railway, which offer fun-filled days out for children and adults alike. Although many of the attractions mentioned are open all-year round – throughout the Easter holidays, there are a multitude of seasonal Easter events and attractions to discover in Swanage! Easter weekend often brings a range of community-led events and festivals to Swanage and the wider Dorset area, such events include Easter egg hunts to music festivals and local markets, providing ample opportunities explore the local area. Check out our guide for the best Easter events in Swanage. 

 

girl holding duckling

 

Ulwell Holiday Park

Ulwell Holiday Park is perfectly placed for the perfect family camping holiday in Dorset! We have a wide selection of affordable tent pitch sizes to suit both families and couples. What’s more, we also have a wide selection of other accommodation options available too! Such family-friendly accommodation types include  static caravan holiday homescamping and touring pitches as well as a rustic glamping pod (which is best suited for smaller families!). Secure your next camping holiday in Swanage by booking your holiday accommodation online or by calling our friendly reception team at 01929 422823.

 

What our guests say

  • A lovely quiet site

    Andy Blackwell

    A lovely quiet site, nice warm amenities with good sized shower cubicles, shop not open yet as it’s too early but the local pub is ideal. Staff were very friendly and helpful. If you’re reasonably fit you can walk into Swanage but the bus service is great so why would you want to. Overall a very nice break, we will be back.

  • Super swimming pool

    Joseph Molford

    Fantastic site, we have had a brilliant holiday. Super swimming pool and changing facilities. Site really handy to get to Swanage and Studland. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff for a lovely holiday.

  • Excellent quality caravan site

    Peter Skrobacz

    Excellent quality caravan site, top quality, small and friendly, location fantastic. Been visiting Ulwell for over 25 years now and every year is special.

  • An amazing week at Ulwell

    Jenny H

    We have just returned back from our weeks stay at Ulwell Holiday Park with our 2 small children and dog. It was an absolute brilliant week! The site has everything you need, and more! A lovely comfy pub on site for drinks and a bowl of chips, a small shop, swimming pool, large play are with park, and the bus stops right outside.. what more could you want

  • Easter break

    Mit

    We have just returned after a brilliant Easter break. Couldn’t fault anything at all and we didn’t want to leave. We didn’t visit the pub but the shop is stocked with local produce and essentials. The facilities are great and the location convenient. Our van was spotless and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back

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4.5

We are currently at an amazing 4.5 score at TripAdvisor, based upon 200+ reviews from verified guests.

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Finding us

BY ROAD

From Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry and following the B3351 into Swanage.

From Wareham using the A351 into Swanage, turn left along the seafront towards Studland.

BY BUS

The park is situated on the main bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage.

GPS

1 ° 58’ 16” West, 50° 37’ 34” North

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