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An aerial view of a campsite surrounded by lush green fields. The campsite features several caravans, mobile homes, and tents arranged along winding paths. Trees provide shade throughout the area, while vehicles are parked nearby. The landscape includes golden fields and patches of forest in the background.

Wilksworth Caravan Park

On the edge of Cranborne Chase

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By adding your pet(s), only our pet-friendly accommodation will show. Pets go FREE! Infants do not count towards accommodation occupancy.
Pitch pricing includes up to 6 people and a single vehicle. Any additional vehicles must be parked in the shared car parking areas. Only one tent/tourer per pitch. Please book a separate pitch for each unit you are bringing. There is a minimum of a 2 night pitch stay during the May half term 22 May-30 May and school summer holidays, 24 July-30 August 2026.

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Pets Go FREE! Infants do not count towards accommodation occupancy.

Relax in the Countryside

Wilksworth Caravan Park offers self-catering caravans, luxurious shepherd huts, touring & camping pitches and a stunning five-bedroom house, all in the heart of Dorset's countryside. Wilksworth is well worth a visit!

The park itself is centred around Tudor Rose House, a five-bedroom 16th century Grade II listed building once owned by King Henry VIII and listed in the Domesday Book.

The park is also a gateway to some of the most spectacular countryside in Britain, with the beautiful Cranborne Chase, historic New Forest, and Hardy Country all on its doorstep. Located on the edge of the International Dark Sky Reserve, the park offers a front-row seat to the awe-inspiring beauty of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape. Immerse yourself in the wonder of unspoiled night skies, dotted with an incredible array of stars. Perfect for stargazing enthusiasts and curious minds alike, it’s a chance to experience the magic of the cosmos like never before.

Self-catering caravans

Touring and camping serviced pitches

All pitches include electric hook-up

Fully fitted bespoke shepherd huts

Historical Grade II listed house sleeps up to 10 people

Fantastic street food vendors visiting park on selected evenings during the summer holiday season

Full size tennis court & NEW Pickleball court

BMX track

Football field

Playground areas

Free park wide Wi-Fi suitable for light browsing (higher-speed upgrades available)

Heated outdoor pool in summer (opening times vary)

EV charging

Wilksworth Caravan Park
Modern holiday homes with wooden decks line a quiet road, surrounded by lush green trees. The sleek designs feature large windows and varying facades.
Modern holiday homes with wooden decks line a quiet road, surrounded by lush green trees. The sleek designs feature large windows and varying facades.

Discover our facilities

We have everything you need to make your stay at Wilksworth Caravan Park the perfect holiday.

Overview

Park Facilities

Self-catering

Touring, Camping & Glamping

Tudor Rose House

Park Passes

Out & About

Overview

The stunning parkland setting is centred around the Grade II* listed Tudor Rose House, which is available to holiday in. The wider park boasts award-winning facilities, with lovely countryside views for your next self-catering, touring, camping or glamping break.

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi available across our park, offering a consistent connection for light browsing, with higher-speed upgrades available.

  • Five-bedroomed Tudor Rose House
  • Stunning shepherd huts
  • Self-catering caravans
  • Grass, hardstanding and executive pitches
  • Modern shower & toilet facilities
  • Play area & football field
  • Free Wi-Fi across the park suitable for light browsing (higher-speed upgrades available)
  • Outdoor swimming pool (opening during summer)
  • Enjoy delicious food from our visiting vendors during the school holidays:
  • Tues: Chulli Pizza • Wed: Flaming Peaches • Thurs: Funky Fries • Fri: Breakfast with Funky Fries (8:30-10:30)

Park Facilities

With fun-filled facilities in open spaces throughout the park, the whole family is sure to enjoy a getaway at Wilksworth.

Enjoy the great outdoors with our full-size tennis court and new Pickleball court, outdoor table tennis and dog exercise paddock. The superb heated outdoor swimming pool, complete with a shallow splash pool for our younger guests, is open during the main summer months from the 23rd May and can be enjoyed 7 days a week during school holidays and outside of school holidays, the pool will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (all weather permitting). The pool closes on 31st August 2026.

The park's shared shower and toilet blocks are open, however, we advise that you make use of your own 'on board' facilities where possible. Throughout the summer holiday season we welcome fantastic street food vendors on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

  • Modern Country Store and reception area, stocking local produce
  • Fantastic street food vendors visiting park on selected evenings during the summer holiday season
  • Excellent shower and toilet facilities, with free hair dryers, shaving points and even underfloor heating
  • Football field
  • Tennis courts
  • NEW Pickleball Court
  • Play area
  • Dog exercise paddock
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool (open in summer months, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only during term time, open everyday in school holidays)
  • Free Wi-Fi suitable for light browsing (higher-speed upgrades available)
  • EV charging
  • Launderette
  • Enjoy delicious food from our visiting vendors during the school holidays:
  • Tues: Chulli Pizza • Wed: Flaming Peaches • Thurs: Funky Fries • Fri: Breakfast with Funky Fries (8:30-10:30)

Self-catering

Our accommodation at Wilksworth Caravan Park is ideal for anyone looking for a tranquil escape, from couples to families, we have something to suit everyone, even the dog is welcome with our pet friendly options.

Wilksworth is a gateway to some of the most scenic countryside in Britain meaning the park offers a peaceful retreat for a getaway. Stay in one of our luxury self-catering caravans, a 3 bed pet friendly Sensation or one of our 2 bed Sublime no hot tub caravans.

  • Sublime 2 bed caravan with no hot tub
  • Sensation 3 bed caravan
  • Contactless check-in and check-out
  • Pet-friendly accommodation
  • A tranquil parkland setting
  • Free Wi-Fi suitable for light browsing (higher-speed upgrades available)

Touring, Camping & Glamping

Featuring wide green lawns framed with trees, the well-spaced grass, hardstanding & executive pitches and luxurious shepherd huts offer uninterrupted views of the rolling Dorset countryside.

Our touring and camping pitch price includes up to 6 people, one car and either a tent, touring caravan or motor home with standard awning. we have shared shower and toilet blocks at our campsites, we do however advise that you make use of your own 'on board' facilities in your motorhome or tourer as much as possible where available.

Our 2 stunning handmade shepherd huts 'Baa One' and 'Baa None' sleep 2 people and are fully fitted with a pull-down wall bed, kitchen, wood burner and shower room with toilet.

  • All pitches include standard awning & one car
  • Electric hook-up on all pitch types
  • We recommend that you have a minimum length of electrical cable of 25m, as some of our pitches around park will require the full 25m
  • Grass pitches, up to c.8 Meters
  • Hardstanding pitches, up to c.7 Meters
  • Executive hardstanding pitches, with water tap and waste water drain, up to c.8 Meters
  • Pitch prices include up to 6 people
  • Luxurious, fully fitted shepherd huts for up to 2 people

Tudor Rose House

Full of delightful features, the 16th century house is ideally located in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

Transport yourself to the Tudor times in this stunning house. Featuring a mixture of traditional and modern features, plus a luxurious hot tub in the private walled garden, it makes the ideal place to retreat to. With five bedrooms, this property sleeps up to 10 people and as one of our pet friendly properties it's perfect for pets too. Discover & book Tudor Rose House

  • Five bedrooms (one en-suite)
  • Private garden with hot tub
  • Outdoor pizza oven and gas BBQ
  • Newly refurbished kitchen
  • Drawing room with wood burner
  • Large dining room
  • Games room with full size snooker table
  • Four poster bed
  • Pet Friendly
  • Utility room
  • Free Wi-Fi suitable for light browsing
  • EV charging

Park Passes

All Wilksworth guests are welcome to use the facilities at our sister park, Oakdene Forest Park, just a 20-minute drive away.

We are currently not issuing physical passes, however, you simply need to show your booking confirmation or proof of your stay at Wilksworth to gain entry to the facilities across any of our parks, all included as part of your holiday with us. Whether you're looking to try something new or would prefer to take it slow on a relaxing break, there's sure to be something to keep you entertained...

There's a first-class entertainment programme available for all ages at the sister site too. Be sure not to miss the fantastic cabarets we have lined up throughout the year, including amazing acts as seen on X Factor and Britain's Got Talent!

  • Acorn Bar & Restaurant
  • Outdoor dining
  • Indoor pool with flume
  • Nightly entertainment programme
  • Fully equipped gym
  • Outdoor pool (open seasonally)
  • Go Active+ (small additional charge)

Out & About

On your doorstep is the beautiful Cranborne Chase, Hardy Country & miles of golden beaches stretching from the award-winning beach at Bournemouth to Swanage.

The park also provides stunning views of the International Dark Sky Reserve, offering a chance to experience unspoiled night skies and a brilliant display of stars, ideal for stargazing.

Read our entertainment and activities section for information on all attractions, festivals and local events the area has to offer.

  • On the edge of the designated International Dark Sky Reserve
  • Market town of Wimborne Minster
  • Miles of Blue Flag beaches
  • Brownsea Island
  • Splashdown Waterpark
  • Monkey World
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Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a holiday should be exciting, not stressful! To make your booking experience as smooth as possible, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions our guests ask. Whether you’re curious about payment options, changes to your booking, or what’s included in your trip, you’ll find clear and helpful information below.

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  • Should you need to cancel due to any unforeseen illness or injury, require medical or emergency assistance while on holiday or suffer travel disruption, you are bound by our standard holiday terms and conditions. We don't offer any holiday insurance, so for peace of mind, we would recommend purchasing holiday insurance through a third party provider.

  • No. Due to the current adverse heat conditions and increased risk of wildfires, BBQs, fire pits and chimineas are not permitted at our touring and camping parks until further notice.

    The prolonged hot and dry weather has significantly increased the risk of fire, particularly around dry grass, vegetation and woodland. To help protect our guests, team members, parks and surrounding areas, we have temporarily suspended the use of all BBQs, fire pits and chimineas.

    This restriction applies until further notice, regardless of whether BBQs or fire pits are raised off the ground or used with a stand.

    Please do not:

    • Use disposable, charcoal or gas BBQs.

    • Light fire pits, chimineas or any other open flames.

    • Light fires anywhere on or around the park.

    • Dispose of cigarettes, matches or other smoking materials on the ground.

    • Ignore any additional fire safety notices or instructions displayed around the park.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these exceptionally hot and dry conditions. The safety of our guests, team members and the surrounding environment is our priority.

    We will review these restrictions as conditions change and will advise guests when BBQs and fire pits can safely be used again.

  • Yes, all our parks are pet friendly and welcome well behaved pets in designated pet-friendly accommodation and onto our touring & camping parks. Just add your pet(s) to your booking when you search. We do request that dogs are kept on a lead at all times whilst on the park. If you specifically require pet free accommodation it is best to call our Reservations Team directly on 01590 648333.

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  • Yes, the pitch price allows for one vehicle so please allow for this when calculating the pitch size required. Additional vehicles are chargeable at £4 per night and will usually have to be kept in the shared car park. We regret that commercial vehicles are not allowed on our parks.

  • We warmly welcome Rallies and offer specific discounts and special offers please call us on 01590 648333 to discuss your requirements.

    Large single sex and young mixed groups will need to seek prior approval from Shorefield Holidays and we will usually ask for a returnable security deposit.

  • At Shorefield Holidays we have a simplified pricing structure for touring and camping. Pitch price includes up to six people; one car; one tent, caravan or motorhome with awning and all the leisure and entertainment facilities at any of our parks. There are additional charges for pets, extra cars, pup tents and gazebos. We do not charge extra for the unlimited hot water in the showers.

    Please note that we do not allow more than one tent or tourer on each pitch. You will need to book one pitch for each tent, caravan or motorhome.