Herston Yards Farm
Herston Yards Farm
3.62 /5
Just a five-minute drive from Swanage, Herston Yards Farm campsite is well located for exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. The site offers camping and touring pitches with amenities including a bar, restaurant, shop and playground for kids. There's also a selection of bell tents and log cabins for those who prefer glamping. Head to Old Harry Rocks, Durdle Door or Corfe Castle, all within a 30 minutes drive.
Located just a five minute drive from the beachfront in Swanage
On Dorset's Jurassic Coast, a 30-minute drive to Durdle Door and Monkey World
Onsite facilities include a bar/restaurant, a mini market and live entertainment during peak season
About Herston Yards Farm
Set on the Isle of Purbeck, the site is just a five minute drive to the Blue Flag beach at Swanage and close to all the Jurassic Coast has to offer. Breakfast is also available at the onsite restaurant, with many attractions nearby. Spread across three fields, the site has 46 electric grass pitches for tents, caravans and campervans, each with a 10 amp hook up. Tourers also have the option between 83 fully serviced hardstanding, along with 18 large fully serviced large pitches all with an electric hook up, water hook up and waste points. If you're looking to camp without the hassle, the site has a total of 57 bell tents on offer. Each of the bell tents sleeps up to four, with air beds, a firepit and kindling for evenings of toasting marshmallows, Please note that bedding is not supplied. The site also offers a range of cabins and lodges with private hot tubs, along with seasonal pitches for tourers. Raised BBQs and fire pits are permitted. Dogs are also welcome, with up to two allowed per pitch and in the bell tents. Please ensure dogs remain on the lead. Please note that EV charging is not permitted anywhere on site.
Grass pitches and bell tents are available from April until October. Hardstanding pitches are available all year round.
Toilets and family shower rooms are available in the corners of each camping field, with disabled shower and toilets. The onsite shop sells the essentials, along with camping equipment and toys. There is also a playground for children.
The Old Mess Room offers a good selection of drinks and meals, including an extensive children's menu and takeaway service. There is also The Show Bar with entertainment and karaoke during peak season as well as TV and WiFi.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 224 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 10amp electric hook up, spread between three fields. Suitable for tents, caravans and campervans.
83 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook up, water hook up and waste points. Suitable for all touring units.
18 x Large Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Large hardstanding pitches with electric hook up, water hook up, grey waste drainage and small individual lawns. Suitable for all touring units.
Other accommodation
10 x Log Cabins and Lodges
Heated log cabins and lodges ideal for a self catering family or group holiday. These are rustic wooden properties, equipped with hot tubs.
20 x Seasonal Pitches
Landscaped and fully serviced hard standings pitches, each with their own grass area, metered electric hook up and dedicated shower and toilet.
3.62 /5
58%
would recommend
Great location, poor facilities
Rob J
0
0
Lovely location, nice walk into Swanage. Far too few toilets & showers. No hot water in dishwasher area. Toilets lacking locks and in disrepair with vandalism. No gas bottles in shop!
3 night stay
Recommends site
Richard R
0
0
After reading the previous reviews, we were sceptical. However, our pitch was as expected - "fully serviced, hard standing". The bar was smoky but friendly, taxis were easy to get, view was lovely, site had no litter, bins were emptied etc. Toilet block was dated but not un-usable hygiene wise. Overall, a pleasant stay.
Only stayed for 2
Julie B
0
0
We were going to stay for 7 nights but only stayed for 2. We booked a hardstanding served pitch that was just a little bit all overgrown. This site is more like a junk site cars on blocks, not clean or kept up together. We booked for a week, but only stayed 2 nights as it was so poor. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else for the rest of our holiday.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Swanage area
There is plenty to discover in the picturesque Purbeck area, not least the Jurassic Coast - England's first World Heritage Site. Take the Swanage steam railway to historic Corfe Castle, enjoy the spectacular coastline or chill out at a Blue Flag beach. The site can also help arrange coasteering, kayaking, climbing and abseiling, and mountain biking.
Take a trip on the famous Swanage steam train to historical Corfe Castle as the site is only a 5-minute walk to Herston Halt station. Enjoy walks along the spectacular coastline and National Trust countryside, and why not try out some bird watching, fishing, water sports or even sandcastle building?
Bournemouth beach is within an hour of the site. The whole family can experience an adventure-filled day at RockReef, before enjoying a nice meal on Bournemouth Pier at the Key West Bar and Grill.
Nearby attractions include:
- Swanage beach (5 minutes)
- Watersports at Knoll Beach (10 minutes)
- Old Harry Rocks (10 minutes)
- Monkey World (30 minutes)
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (40 minutes)
Finding other sites like Herston Yards Farm
Nearby towns and attractions
BournemouthChristchurchCorfe CastleHerstonLytchett MatraversPooleSandbanksSandfordStudlandWarehamWoolSimilar sites
Roundhill Campsite
Brockenhurst, (23.8 miles)
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
Hollands Wood Campsite
Brockenhurst, (22.9 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping. Five minutes to Brockenhurst with miles of walking and cycling routes from site.
Ocknell Campsite
Fritham, (24.7 miles)
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
Holmsley Campsite
Bransgore, Christchurch, Bransgore (17.1 miles)
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Brockenhurst, (22 miles)
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!