Our peaceful and quiet park offers stunning scenery in this beautiful and secluded part of Dorset.
A holiday here is all about enjoying the great outdoors and, with its crumbling castles, rocky clifftop paths, and beautiful beaches, Dorset is ripe for exploring.
Back at base, families can opt to holiday under canvas, in caravans, or in luxury. Our hot tub lodges or glamping pod, with panoramic views of Swanage Bay and the Purbeck hills, make the ideal indulgent escape.
Swanage Coastal Park offers peace and quiet with stunning scenery in a beautiful and secluded part of Dorset. This park is perfect for a South Coast holiday, and Swanage is famous for its seaside location.
(Note: due to the hillside location of the park, it may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties)
Enjoy a holiday at Swanage in our caravans or hot tub lodges, some with spectacular views of Swanage Bay or the Purbeck hills. We also have a number of camping and campervan pitches, as well as a glamping pod.
Our self-catering accommodation at Swanage Coastal Park offers you a holiday that matches your individual needs at any time of the year.
We have some serviced pitches for a tent or camper van (sorry no tourers or motorhomes) and for the summer holidays we open Coastal Heights, an area laid out for informal camping.
There are no bars, restaurants or shop facilities at the park but Swanage town centre is just a short stroll away with the wonderful views of Swanage Bay.
You will always get a friendly welcome and local knowledge from the team in reception and Swanage is home to many award-winning restaurants and bars, with even more to be discovered in the surrounding area. Whatever takes your fancy, Swanage always has something to suit your tastes.
Award-winning restaurants, pubs and bars
Enjoy fish ‘n’ chips on the promenade
Ask our team for their recommendations
Swanage town centre | Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage beach is a short walk away, offering some of the best places to eat and drink | Swanage Coastal Park
You won’t find any bars or club facilities on park, so we can retain the park’s tranquil and natural atmosphere.
Swanage Town offers a vast variety of entertainment for everyone. From the Swanage Blues Festival to Tankfest there's always lots of fun and interesting events to attend and Swanage Coastal Park offers the perfect location and accommodation to explore all these.
The neighbouring park allows access to their heated pool, bar and entertainment for a small daily fee, payable locally.
The world's most famous locomotive is set to steam into Swanage this spring. For the first time in 50 years both the Flying Scotsman and Devon Belle will be operating in an impressive showcase of British engineering.
Don't miss the only running Tiger I tank in action! Experience a stunning display from the Tiger 131, plus all the museum has to offer at this unmissable event.
Relax and escape to our fantastic self catering accommodation with the additional luxury of your very own hot tub.Discover More
ParkLife Blog
Keep up to date with our latest news and stories below, a great read to help with some of the reasons why you should choose to enjoy the park life with us.
Peace and quiet with stunning scenery, an ideal base to discover Dorset
Days Out
Picture-postcard beaches along the historic Jurassic coast
Swanage Town
Award-winning restaurants and bars, just a 15-minute stroll away
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Look What People Are Saying
This park is a credit to Shorefield
Stayed at this park for a break from a busy schedule needing a break, all I can say is wow what a beautiful park, clean lovely helpful staff caravan spotless views amazing one of the best parks I've stayed at what a little gem will be back with my family very soon.
Harry G – Sep 2018
Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage, Dorset
Exceptional Standards
Have visited many times and the standards have always been exceptional.
Mr Upton – Nov 2018
Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage, Dorset
Good Views
A lovely site, well maintained, good views from the top of the site. Very warm friendly welcome on arrival. Caravan very warm & comfortable in the colder weather.
Mr Pearse – Oct 2018
Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage, Dorset
Good Family Holiday
We stayed at Swanage Coastal Park for two weeks and had a thoroughly good holiday. The park is in a nice spot, and is a good base for exploring the Dorset countryside. It's lovely to be able to hear the engines of the Swanage Railway from the caravan too.
Spirit975 – Sep 2018
Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage, Dorset
Lovely Week
Just had a lovely week in one of the lodges. Views were amazing staff were very friendly, would definitely recommend the park to friends.
AnneMarie Hackett – Jun 2018
Swanage Coastal Park
Swanage, Dorset
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the price of my Shorefield holiday?
Hopefully everything you need for a great holiday. The price includes access to the bars, restaurants, pool(s), entertainment facilities as well as health and fitness for all members of your party. Treatments at Reflections Day Spa are chargeable as are the VRoom, crazy golf, and Go Active activities at Oakdene Forest Park.
The kitchens are fully equipped with oven, fridge, microwave, kettle, pots, pans, utensils etc, there are no additional charges for bed linen in our self-catering accommodation and the beds are made prior to your arrival, we recommend that you bring towels for your use as these are not supplied. NOTE: Towels are supplied in our Superior and Signature hot tub ranges.
What are your check in and check out times self-catering?
Check in is normally 4pm on the day of arrival. Note: for Signature lodges an houses this is 2pm and for Superior lodge accommodation this is 3pm
Check out is by 10am on the day of departure. Note Sunday departures are at 7pm
Is there wifi? What is the phone reception like?
Complimentary WiFi is fully available around the parks and inside your accommodation at Swanage Coastal Park, Oakdene Forest Park, Shorefield Country Park, Merley Court Holiday Park and Forest Edge Holiday Park.
There is limited Wi-Fi at Lytton Lawn and Wilksworth
Complimentary WiFi is also available throughout the main facility buildings across the parks.
Mobile phone reception in the New Forest area can sometimes be patchy on some networks but is generally improving over time. There is usually no problem at Swanage Coastal Park or Merley Court Holiday Park.
What are your check in and check out times for camping?
Check-in is from 12 NOON on the day of arrival, and Check out is at 10AM on the day of departure.
Swanage Coastal Park Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Coastal Park Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Coastal Park Swanage, Dorset
