Ulwell Named Finalist in Dorset Tourism Awards 2026/27

September 9th, 2026

We’re delighted to announce Ulwell Holiday Park in Swanage has been named a finalist in the Holiday Park of the year category at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2026/27. The news is particularly special for us as this is the first year we have entered the awards.

Recognition of our Swanage Holiday Park

Over the past few years, we’ve put a huge amount of time, care and hard work into improving our Swanage park and the experience we offer our guests.

From building our new reception building, SPAR shop, beer garden and The Pantry cafe to remodelling our amenities block and The Village Inn, our aim has always been to make Ulwell an even better place to stay to enjoy a holiday in Dorset.

To have those efforts recognised by the Dorset Tourism Awards and to be shortlisted among some of the county’s best tourism business means a great deal to the whole team.

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Holiday Park of the Year 2026/27

As as finalist in the Holiday Park of the Year category, we are guarenteed to receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze award.

We’ll find out which award we’ve won at the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards ceremony on 22nd October at Marsham Court.

A Huge Thank You to our Team and Guests

Reaching the finals on our first entry is something we’re incredibly proud of and its something that wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our dedicated team.

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to our guests, whether you’ve been visiting us for many years or whether you’ve only recently discovered us. Your continued support means so much.

We’ll keep you updated as and when we know more. Thank you from the whole Ulwell Holiday Park Team!

Wish us luck!

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

All reviews

4.5

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

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Over the years the family has developed the park to award-winning standards and in a style which compliments its surroundings.

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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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