Shorefield Holiday Parks in Hampshire and Dorset

Holiday Parks in Hampshire and Dorset Here in the UK we have some of the finest beaches right here on our doorstep, meaning your next luxury beach holiday doesn’t need to cost the earth. It’s time to feel that soft sand underfoot and enjoy the clear blue sea gently lapping over your feet!

Make the most of the stunning beaches in Hampshire and Dorset, and explore all the best scenery the South Coast has to offer from Shorefield Holiday parks. From the stretching Bournemouth beaches to beautiful Lulworth Cove, make your next holiday one to remember.

The diversity of the coastline surrounding Shorefield Holiday Parks means there are plenty of beach destinations with their own unique charm and character to explore, from miles of sweeping golden sand to secluded private coves and everything in between.

But which should you visit? Whether you prefer not to have sand in your sandwiches or can't call it a beach day until you've made the world's largest sand sculpture, we know there's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to favourite beach types. It's why we'll show you whether you can expect sand between your toes or perfect pebbles when you arrive at each of the beaches we visited.

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Self Catering Holidays

Shorefield Holiday Parks offer a choice of three self-catering holiday parks in Hampshire, as well as two in Dorset, meaning that you’ll be sure to find your perfect spot. With the New Forest and the beautiful South Coast close to all of our parks, as well as a whole host of other activities nearby to enjoy, there really are no better places to arrange a perfect self-catering holiday. The picture on the left shows Swanage beach.

Whether you’re looking for a family holiday, a romantic break, or a maybe just a last-minute getaway, Shorefield Holiday Parks in Hampshire and Dorset  have a wide range of holiday parks to suit your needs. Relax and unwind at one of our day spas, enjoy our selection of family activities or simply enjoy a break in one of the luxury hot tub lodges; however you choose to spend your time, our self-catering holidays have all of the ingredients for a great holiday.

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Shorefield Country Park

Shorefield Country Park, Shorefield Road, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0LH

Shorefield Country Park is a fabulous 5 star rated holiday park set in 100 acres of delightful landscaped parkland. It's a perfect location positioned between the New Forest and the beach. With a great range of holiday accommodation to relax in or to use as a base to explore awaits you. Attractions including Beaulieu Motor Museum, Hurst Castle, Paultons Park, Peppa Pig World are all close by.

View a map of Shorefield Country Park

The park is close to the beach at Milford on Sea and just a couple of miles from the heart of the New Forest National Park, which is home to all those ponies and deer.  Nearby is Bournemouth and its famous sandy beaches, piers and attractions.

Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest, with the nearby towns of Lymington, Brockenhurst, Keyhaven and Christchurch the park is the ideal location to explore this beautiful part of Hampshire and Dorset.

Take a short walk through the park (c.800 meters) and the views from the beach stretch across the Isle of Wight and the Needles giving an impressive backdrop to any day on the beach.

The park has great entertainment for all ages and an indoor swimming pool. Nearby are golf courses, horse riding stables, nature trails, cycle routes and fishing all in beautiful surroundings.

There is lots to do locally with the attractions of Beaulieu, and the famous motor museum only a few miles away and Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park is also nearby for fun days out.

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Oakdene Forest Park

Oakdene Forest Park, Shorefield Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2RZ

If you can’t decide between the beach, countryside, family attractions or the buzz of the pier, then Oakdene Forest Park is the ideal location for you.  

Set in a tranquil location on the edge of the Hurn & Avon Forest, the beaches and entertainment in Bournemouth and Poole are a short 15-20 minute drive away, and the fantastic family attractions such as Paultons Park, Peppa Pig World, Monkey World, Go Ape and the Tank Museum are all within 25 miles of the Park. With the magnificent New Forest also on your doorstep for walking, picnics and cycling, or just enjoying the wildlife in the forest, the location of Oakdene has it all.

View a map of Oakdene Forest Park

Oakdene Forest has great on-site activities with the Go Active + programme, the activities include water-walkerz, archery, body-zorbing as well as a state-of-the-art gym among the diverse array of exciting ways to get active, and with a large indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

You can also choose to relax in the Acorn restaurant and bar, with a great menu and choice of beer and drinks. The Oak Showbar, is the place to enjoy our wide and varied entertainment programme.

We have live acts, cabarets, tributes with fun and games for the whole family from our mascots and our entertainments team.

NEW to Oakdene Forest is the VR Room. Break the boundaries of reality with the HTC Vive. Explore new and undiscovered lands and travel to distant galaxies with fully immersive virtual reality experiences, limited only by your imagination. Will you survive the Vive?

Oakdene Forest Park is a lovely self-catering holiday park situated on the edge of the Hurn and Avon Forest, with direct access into the forest from different points on the park, ideal for exploring on foot or on a bike.

Oakdene Forest Park has a wide variety of self-catering holiday accommodation, to suit all budgets from supersaver caravans to the signature hot tub holidays, with many new caravans and facilities on park in 2015 & 2016.  

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Forest Edge Park

Forest Edge Holiday Park, Boundary Lane, St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2SD

Forest Edge Holiday Park is centrally located for all of the great local attractions, this is their smallest, most relaxed holiday parks, but is also a neighbouring park to Oakdene Forest Park, which is situated a short stroll through the forest. This is also the perfect base to explore all the region has to offer from the nearby New Forest to the stunning Bournemouth beaches.  

Forest Edge is an ideal self catering base, with a range of 2 and 3 bedroom caravans. This tranquil and relaxed South Coast Holiday Park is the perfect location for those who want to explore some of the best scenery this area has to offer. 

The facilities on site complement the park, with indoor games room, small mini market and launderette.

It is bordered by the Hurn Forest which offers excellent walking and cycling routes. The New Forest, the beaches at Poole and Bournemouth are all just a short car journey away.  

Oakdene Forest Park is only a short walk or drive away and you are welcome to use its facilities including, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant, bars, gym, spa and the Go Active+ activities.

Please note that you may experience some road noise from the proximity of the A31.

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Merley Court Holiday Park

Merley Court Holiday Park, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA

Merley Court Holiday Park

This touring park and campsite offers both grass and hard standing serviced pitches, as well as a secluded area of executive pitches.

Facilities on the park include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a bar with food served, a well-stocked shop, park wide Wi-Fi and a laundrette.

Merley Court is located two miles away from the Dorset market town of Wimborne, and just 7 miles from Poole and a host of beautiful Dorset beaches.

Additionally, it’s just a seven mile drive from Oakdene Forest Park, where the full range of facilities are also available to our Merley Court visitors. 

One of the many highlights of Merley Court is the direct access from the park to the Castleman Trailway, a famous 16.5 mile path exploring East Dorset. This is a great route to follow on foot, by bicycle or even on horseback. Dogs are permitted at Merley Court, provided they are will behaved and kept on a lead whilst on the park.

The great attractions of Monkey World, the Tank Museum and Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World are all a short drive away; there really is something for everyone within close reach of this great park.

The facilities at Merley Court Holiday Park include a heated outdoor pool (seasonal), paddling pool and play area, with a licensed bar serving food. There is also a fully stocked shop for all your holiday essentials. Guests are also welcome to use the facilities at Oakdene Forest Park where you can enjoy fantastic family activities, as part of Go Active+, indoor and outdoor pool and more. 

Exclusive New Facilities at Merley Court

We are delighted to announce that our development of the existing core building has been completed and this now houses a range of spa and leisure facilities for exclusive use of our Signature Hot Tub lodge guests, and Holiday Home Owners. This includes: Changing rooms and lockers/toilets & showers, a fully appointed gym, steam room, sauna and Hot tub

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Swanage Coastal Holiday Park

Swanage Coastal Park, Priests Way, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2RS

With stunning sea views, Swanage Coastal Holiday Park is nestled into the hills above Swanage Town, which offers panoramic views over both the bay and right round to the Purbeck hills. It's a perfect spot for holidays in Swanage, and for the Jurassic coast. The accommodation has been laid out to take advantage of the surroundings with wonderful views from every part of the park  

The park offers stunning scenery, peace and quiet and all that this beautiful secluded part of Dorset has to offer. Perfect for a South Coast holiday, Swanage is also famous for its location on the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. There are miles of coastal paths to explore from your doorstep as well as Corfe Castle, the Swanage Steam Railway, Durlston Country Park all in close proximity. For those seeking more activities, Weymouth’s Sea Life Centre and Monkey World are close by. Not to mention easy access to Poole, Sandbanks and Bournemouth via the chain link ferry.

The park has been laid out to take advantage of the surroundings with stunning views from every part of the park. The self-catering holiday accommodation on offer is for all budgets and tastes from our wide range of caravans to our luxury hot tub lodges. The park is on the hill side and whilst this affords spectacular views, the park may not be suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Swanage Coastal Park is all about exploring so you won’t find bars, restaurants, entertainment or swimming pools here, just excellent accommodation, a friendly welcome and views that will take your breath away. Wi-Fi is available to all self catering accommodation. Guests here are able to pay to use the facilities at the next door park, including a swimming pool, gym, bar and restaurant. (Charges apply).

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Camping and Caravan Touring Holidays on the South Coast

You can't beat the freedom of camping and caravanning. Away from it all, not a care in the world and the freedom to do what you and the family want to do, when you want to do it. If you’re looking for a place to stay during your next camping or caravan holiday, Shorefield Holidays have a great selection of camping and touring caravan pitches, spread across our three touring parks and campsites in Dorset and Hampshire.

Whatever you’re looking for from your pitch; be it the natural beauty of the New Forest National Park, the relaxation of days spent on the South Coast, or just somewhere to get away from it all, you’ll be sure to find exactly what you’re looking for when choosing to stay on a Shorefield campsite.

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Lyton Lawn Camping and Touring Holiday Park

Lytton Lawn Touring Park, Lymore Lane, Milford on Sea, Hampshire, SO41 0TX

Camping and Caravanning on the South Coast Lytton Lawn is set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland and offers spectacular views over the Isle of Wight, the Needles and the Solent through the trees bordering the park.  

See an interactive view of Lytton Lawn Holiday Park

This park offers serviced grass and hard standing pitches, as well as an area of Premier pitches with additional facilities.

We are often told by customers that what makes this park stand out is the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, as well as the great views out to sea.  

Lytton Lawn Holiday Park is situated just outside of Milford-on-Sea, a large village featuring beautiful beaches, as well as an array of pubs and restaurants, all within a quiet countryside setting.

Milford-on-Sea is situated near to the town of Lymington, where there’s a marina and working quayside, as well as a convenient ferry link to the Isle of Wight.  

Lytton Lawn Camping and Caravanning Park provides the ideal location for exploring Hampshire and the South Coast, with local attractions including Beaulieu Motor Museum, Hurst Castle and Paultons Park, Home of Peppa Pig World all within easy reach. 

Dogs are permitted at Lytton Lawn, provided they are will behaved and kept on a lead whilst on the park.

Guests staying at Lytton Lawn are also entitled to use the facilities available at Shorefield Country Park, which is just over two miles away. 

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