Best for: Families wanting a park with outdoor space and direct access into Weymouth’s quieter northern side.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and touring pitches.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, sports areas and open parkland setting.

Newlands Holiday Park occupies open ground on the northern side of Weymouth near Radipole, with accommodation spread across wide grassy areas and touring pitches positioned around the edges of the site. The main building includes a bar and restaurant with takeaway, with an outdoor pool, football pitch and play areas forming the centre of the park.

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve is around 5 minutes away for level walks and birdwatching along the reedbeds, while Weymouth beach and seafront sit about 10 minutes by car. Upwey Wishing Well is under 10 minutes for gardens and tea rooms, and the park sits just off the A354 which gives a direct route into the town without passing through the harbour.

Why it’s a top pick: A park on the edge of Weymouth with more open space on site, while keeping the beach, nature reserve and town centre all within a short drive

Best for: Caravan stays right above Charmouth Beach with views across Lyme Bay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, clifftop setting, sea views.

Seadown Holiday Park is positioned on higher ground just inland from Charmouth, with accommodation arranged along gently rising roads facing out towards the sea. The main complex includes an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and takeaway, with parking kept alongside each unit across the sloping site.

Charmouth Beach is around 5 minutes by car or about 15 to 20 minutes on foot, known for fossil hunting along the shoreline. Lyme Regis is roughly 10 minutes for the Cobb harbour and seafront, while Golden Cap is about 15 minutes for coastal walks and the highest point on the south coast.

Why it’s a top pick: Elevated position above Charmouth with sea views, combined with quick access to one of the best fossil hunting beaches on the Jurassic Coast.

Best for: Mixed stays in the Char Valley with fishing lakes and space across the park.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, glamping pods and touring pitches.
Highlights: Indoor pool and sauna, fishing lakes, tennis court, bar and café.

Wood Farm Holiday Park runs through the Char Valley near Charmouth, with accommodation arranged across open fields and tree lined sections linked by internal roads. Fishing lakes sit within the grounds, with the indoor pool, bar, café and other facilities positioned around the centre of the park.

Charmouth Beach is about 1 mile away, around 5 minutes by car, known for fossil hunting along the shoreline. Lyme Regis is roughly 10 minutes for the Cobb and seafront, while Golden Cap is about 10 to 15 minutes for coastal walks and views across Lyme Bay.

Why it’s a top pick: A valley based park with fishing lakes and varied accommodation, positioned just inland from Charmouth with quick access to the Jurassic Coast.