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.

Bell tents are available from Easter until early October. Camping and touring pitches are available all year round.

AA Pennants (3 Star)

Facilities and amenities

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.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Here at Herston, we are all about family and this is reflected in our site. Both children and dogs are very welcome, with plenty onsite to keep everyone busy. Our friendly team are always available and on hand to help you with whatever you need. We can't wait to welcome you!


Map and address

Park address

Herston Yards Farm,

Wash Pond Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3DJ

Coordinates

50.6183, -1.9801 | SZ 1 79

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Herston Yards Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


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.


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.


Herston Yards Farm reviews

58%

would recommend

Overall
3.65
Location
4.6
Value for money
3.69
Service
3.53
Facilities
3.23
Cleanliness
3.22

Not well cared for

Mary T

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Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

Although we loved the area, the site itself seemed uncared for. The toilet and shower rooms were never properly cleaned, with mould on the walls of at least one of the showers and general grubbiness throughout. The staff were friendly and helpful, but how the facilities cope when the site is full, as pictures show, is difficult to imagine.

Needs renovation

Robert C

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

I feel it needs renovation and daily cleaning of showers and toilets. There were cleaning schedules but in some cases, cleaning hadn't been done for a fortnight!

September holiday

Neil S

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Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

Toilets were absolutely disgusting and I feel they need an overhaul. Shower blocks filthy. Also burger van opens when it wants to, very dissatisfied.

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FAQ

Check in is between noon and 10:30pm for pitches and between 3pm and 10:30pm for bell tents. Check-out is at 10am for bell tents, and 11am for pitches. If the main office is closed, please check in at the bar.

Yes! Herson Yards Farm does allow up to two dogs per pitch for a small extra charge.

Herston Yards Farm does allow both BBQs and firepits. However, due to environmental reasons disposable BBQs are not allowed and firepits should be raised - feel free to ask the site for bricks if needed.

It is recommended that larger vehicles such as large RV's and very large tourers enter the site from the left by coming south down Washpond Lane.

No, all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.


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)
The listing for Herston Yards Farm was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 2:13 AM

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