Lyons Gate Holiday Park
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- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- A charge of £0.50 ($0.62) applies for the use of the shower.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, Feb 2 to
Campsite types & availability
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27) 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (lake view)
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Site size: Max 7.5m width x 7.5m depth (24.6ft width x 24.6ft depth) Calculated area: 56.3m² (605.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
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Swift Elegance 2 bedroom mobile home
4 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £324 (£324) 3 nights, 2 adults
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Atlas Chorus 2 bedroom mobile home
6 people maximum 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £378 (£378) 3 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Thanks for another lovely stay at Lyons Gate, and see you soon!
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Liked: Immaculate site, lovely people, welcoming atmosphere and fishing.
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Apart from cost of pitch all excellent.
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Liked: Opted for Lake view pitch and were not disappointed. Excellent fishing at reasonable price. Toilets and showers short walk away but clean and heated. Very friendly welcome.
Disliked: Thought the cost of pitch was rather expensive as not very spacious.
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We recently stayed at this beautiful campsite and it exceeded all our…
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Liked: We recently stayed at this beautiful campsite and it exceeded all our expectations. The fishing lakes are fantastic, well-stocked and perfect for a relaxing day by the water.
The entire site is meticulously maintained, with clean facilities and well-kept areas that made us feel comfortable and at home.
The owners are truly the highlight of this place. They are a super friendly couple who clearly care deeply about their guests’ experience. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, lending us glasses, offering to drive us to the pub when we realised we’d forgotten food, and always being approachable and cheerful. Their passion for their campsite really shines through and adds a special touch to the stay.
We also loved the charming little shop on-site and the peaceful, picturesque location. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy nature’s beauty.
Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a more delightful stay. We’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a friendly, well-maintained, and scenic getaway.
Disliked: A Small Modern-Day Frustration
While our overall experience at the campsite was absolutely fantastic, one minor frustration was the lack of local delivery options for takeaway food.
In today’s convenience-driven world, it’s a bit surprising that there weren’t any nearby services that offered delivery to the site. Of course, this is no reflection on the owners or the facilities themselves, they were incredibly accommodating and friendly throughout our stay.
It’s just a little reminder of how modern conveniences can sometimes be limited in more rural or peaceful locations. Still, it didn’t detract from our wonderful time overall!
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments, they are really appreciated.
Sadly due to the location of the site the delivery companies don't deliver here and where the fast food restaurants are located the food would be cold by the time it reached the site.
We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
A real gem, perfect to escape to and enjoy this stunning location.
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Liked: Lyons Gate is a beautiful park, really allowing you to reset. The park owner was very welcoming and clearly took a great deal of pride in the park, and rightly so. It was was very dog friendly, there was a wooded area with dog poo bins provided. We enjoyed a lakeside pitch so my husband could fish. The lakes are so tranquil and exceptionally well maintained, as is the whole park. The pitch was level, with electric. Drinking water was accessible nearby.
The facilities were very clean and kept that way. Our two night stay was wonderful, all we heard at night was the sounds of local wildlife, a perfect escape and one to which we will be returning.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate and we hope to see you again soon.
great site
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Liked: easy to find nice level hard standing electric site backing on to lake. Toilets, showers and washing up room very clean and tidy. The site manager was very friendly and welcoming. Stayed one night and would stay again if I was in the area.
Disliked: nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments. It was lovely to meet you and if you are in the area it would be nice to see you again.
The staff at Lyons gate were very helpful they couldn’t do enough…
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Liked: The staff at Lyons gate were very helpful they couldn’t do enough for us from best places to walk to expertise fishing advice. I would totally recommend a stay at Lyons gate to anyone. Cheers everyone and I will be seeing you very soon.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you both.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Lyons Gate.
Great site, will be back
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Liked: Very tidy site. Roy is great, very helpful and knowledgeable, nothing is too much. He made the stay perfect. Will be returning
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Parking right next to the lake, the ladies loos, shower very clean…
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Liked: Parking right next to the lake, the ladies loos, shower very clean well maintained. Lovely layout Roy was lovely & helpfully, lovely night away, will be back 😊
Disliked: No dislikes
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From the manager: Thankyou for your kind review. We are pleased that you had a good stay. We will pass your comments to Roy.
We look forward to you visiting again.
Clean facilities, super friendly staff, great level pitches
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Liked: Peaceful pretty site surrounded by nature. Quiet location and some 30 mins from Weymouth sea front. Beautiful site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review and the lovely pictures. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon at Lyons Gate.
Friendly staff , pitch was lovely
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Liked: Lovely and peaceful. Staff very friendly and helpful
Disliked: Unfortunately they were renovating the bathrooms
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From the manager: Sadly yes the Bathrooms were being renovated the weekend that you was on site. We are glad you enjoyed it at lyons gate and hope to see you again and you can see the finished bathrooms.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Lyons Gate Holiday Park
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
England
DT2 7AZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85569°N
-2.48163°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Hive | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 16.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hardy's Birthplace 9.6 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 10.7 mi
Montacute House 12.1 mi
Fleet Air Arm Museum 13 mi
Haynes International Motor Museum 13.2 mi
National Trust
Hardy's Cottage 9.6 mi
Max Gate 10.5 mi
Montacute House 12.1 mi
Tintinhull Garden 13 mi
Clouds Hill 13.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
MINTERNE 1.4 mi
Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 3.2 mi
CHANTMARLE 5.2 mi
MELBURY PARK 5.2 mi
SHERBORNE CASTLE 6.2 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 9.5 mi
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 21.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Offers
- 10% off 3 nights+
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Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lyons Gate Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lyons Gate Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lyons Gate Holiday Park? Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From $36.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.