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Why choose Newlands?

Newlands Holiday Park in Charmouth is the perfect spot for glamping, camping, touring and motorhome holidays in Dorset. 

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Our campsite in Charmouth provides the perfect base for unforgettable family holidays in West Dorset. We have a wide selection of holiday accommodation options available, from scenic camping pitches to state-of-the-art hotel-style apartments. With a fantastic range of modern facilities to keep you and the family entertained, you may never have to leave the site! However, if you decide to venture off from our family-run holiday park, we are ideally placed for exploring the iconic attractions in the local area such as the famous Charmouth Beach and Lyme Regis. 

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Family Friendly

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Friendly

5 Star Accommodation

5 Star Accommodation

Couples Friendly

Couples Friendly

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Excellent Facilities

Facilities

Jurassic Coastline

Jurassic Coastline

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge

Whether it's just for a drink or to enjoy our tasty food, The Tow Bar and Restaurant with its relaxing lounge is the place to come.

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We're just off the A35 between Bridport and Axminster 3 miles east of Lyme Regis.  Newlands is clearly signed.

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Our Favourite Towns and Villages in Dorset
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Our Favourite Towns and Villages in Dorset

Many people who come to stay with us tell us they can't wait to get out and see the famous Dorset countryside in all its glory. They're right to be excited - the natural scenery of Dorset is simply breathtaking, and fully deserving of its fame.

What people sometimes don't realise though is that Dorset villages and towns are equally special, and offer an abundance of history, architecture and unique character. In this week's blog post we thought we'd share our top ten towns in the county, and we hope you find the time to see a few of them if you're staying with us this summer.


Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis – Lyme Regis is probably best known for the Cobb, the iconic sea wall featured in the movie The French Lieutenant’s Woman. It’s also a great spot for foodies, with celebrity chef Mark Hix’s Oyster House perched on the cliff overlooking Lyme Bay.

Charmouth – If you’re looking for a charming, idyllic village with plenty of classic Dorset character, we urge you to give Charmouth a visit. Fossil enthusiasts should also stop by, as the nearby pebbled beaches are a goldmine for prehistoric remains from millions of years ago.

Bridport – Visitors to Bridport are often attracted by the lure of fantastic local food and drink in the town’s wonderful collection of restaurants, cafes and pubs. Bridport’s weekly markets, which are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, are also popular with tourists and locals alike.

Swanage – Swanage boasts a really special claim to fame, as it has one of the UK’s few surviving steam railways. It’s a magical treat for kids, not to mention for big kids too!

 


Weymouth

 

Weymouth – Weymouth is home to many fantastic attractions including a large sandy beach, a picturesque old harbour and a Sealife park.  Along with neighbouring Portland, Weymouth will be hosting the sailing events in the 2012 Olympics next year.

West Bay – A great place to get an authentic taste of the sea, West Bay has a fabulous selection of eateries with everything from traditional cod and chips to freshly caught lobster, crab, scallops and crayfish.

Abbotsbury – Abbotsbury's biggest claim to fame is its Swannery, but the village’s attractions don’t stop there. It is also the home to the biggest willow maze in Dorset, and the amazing subtropical gardens, which were recently featured on ITV’s Countrywise.

Lulworth – Lulworth is a tiny village perched next to the world famous Lulworth Cove, the sweeping natural bay which is one of the jewels in the crown of Dorset’s world heritage coastline. It’s hugely popular in the summer months, so be prepared for crowds!


Abbotsbury


Dorchester – When most people think of Dorchester they think of Thomas Hardy – the town’s most famous son and one of Britain’s greatest ever authors. While today it is a bustling modern market town, Dorchester is still hugely proud of its history, and its many museums are a big draw for visitors.

Seaton – Okay, so we’re cheating a bit here. This one is actually just over the border in Devon, but we wouldn’t want you to miss it. It has a beautiful pebbly beach and wonderful old fashioned tramway, making Seaton a genuine delight for visitors of all ages.

If you think you'd like to visit some of the places we've mentioned here, why not give us a call on 01297 560259. We are one of the most popular Dorset holiday parks, and are within easy reach of all the places we've talked about above.
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Reviews

"A Great Stay"

"This is a family run, very nice holiday get away, with great leisure facilities and entertainment. It's open to local people too. The restaurant serves a lovely Sunday carvery, great dessert too."
- April 2024
 

'Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff!'

'Friendly staff, the staff in the shop was incredibly welcoming! Loved how we were escorted to our pitch and also offered help with putting the caravan on the pitch. Swimming pool was small but ideal, good sauna! Outdoor pool was lovely also! Facilities were spotless considering we had awful weather they work extremely hard! Very clean site, great value for money!'
- April 2024

"Lovely Staff, Beautiful Location"

 
'What a Lovely holiday park thoroughly enjoyed its great location. Staff behind the bar were always helpful and talkative. Met a lovely couple working behind the bar I think the gentleman was called Steve they were incredibly funny and recommended local spots to visit for us.'
- July 2023
 
 

"Definitely will be back"

 
Good location with Charmouth beach and lyme regis near. Nice facilities on site and nice rooms. The tow bar restaurant is a gem with great food. Liked the activities on our stay like bingo. Overall a good stay and would love to come back again.
 

"Everything we needed"

Very tidy site, well laid out and well equipped. Towbar restaurant offered a good selection of quality food at all meal times, very good value for money and super friendly service. There is a small shop on site for all your essentials with access to another slightly larger shop in the village. Two pools and children’s play areas plus a gaming room were a real bonus. Shower and toilet blocks were cleaned regularly and always kept in good order. Location is fantastic, especially for avid fossil hunters with Charmouth beach around 20 minutes easy walk away through the village.
 

"What a wonderful place"

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Newlands. We stayed in the studio apartment block down the end (A17). The apartment was incredibly clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a short stay. My twin sons (3.5 years old) had the twin room, mum had the double bed, and I stayed on a blow up mattress that I brought with. We were very comfy.

 

Premier Park - 2025

Pitchup Award

David Bellamy Silver Award

AA Rated Campsite

English Tourism Council - 5 Star Award