Best for: Staying on Bowleaze Cove where the beach and park facilities run into each other.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and safari lodges.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor pools, spa, funfair, beachfront setting, multiple eateries.

Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park sits directly on the seafront between Weymouth and Preston, with the park opening straight onto the beach. The outdoor pool, food outlets and fairground rides sit right above the cove, while the indoor pool, spa and gym are set further into the park alongside the main complex.

Bowleaze Cove is a mix of shingle and sand, with the River Jordan running into the sea beside the beach. Weymouth seafront is around 5 minutes by car, while the coast path runs east from the park towards Redcliff Point and Osmington Mills. Jordan Hill, just above the cove, has the remains of a Roman temple that most people miss unless they walk up from the beach.

Why it’s a top pick: The beach, fairground and main facilities all sit together at the front of the park, creating a layout that is very different from most coastal parks in Dorset.

Best for: Caravan stays above Chesil Beach with open views across the lagoon towards Portland.
Accommodation Types: Caravans.
Highlights: Indoor pool, bar and restaurant, coastal views, terraced layout.

Chesil Beach Holiday Park sits on higher ground above Fleet Lagoon, with rows of caravans stepping down the slope so many look straight out towards Chesil Beach and Portland. The gradient is noticeable across the park, with road access running between the terraces and parking kept beside each unit.

Ferry Bridge is about 5 minutes by car where Chesil Beach begins, known for its steep shingle and strong surf, very different to Weymouth’s sandy beach which is around 10 minutes away. Abbotsbury is roughly 15 minutes along the coast for the Swannery and Subtropical Gardens, and the path along the top of Chesil gives uninterrupted views across the lagoon that you do not get at sea level.

Why it’s a top pick: The elevated position above Chesil Beach gives wide open coastal views, with a setting that feels separate from the busier parts of Weymouth.

Best for: Touring stays on the edge of the Fleet Lagoon with uninterrupted views towards Chesil Beach.
Accommodation Types: Touring pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Highlights: Lagoon front setting, bar and restaurant, large pitches, direct access to coastal path.

East Fleet Farm runs along the shoreline of the Fleet Lagoon near Chickerell, with pitches spread across open fields that slope gently towards the water. The site forms part of a working organic farm, and facilities include three amenity blocks, a shop and the Lady of Loretto bar and restaurant positioned to look out across the lagoon. 

Weymouth beach is 3 miles away, around 10 minutes by car, while Chesil Beach sits across the lagoon with access at Ferry Bridge. A footpath runs along the edge of the site and links into the South West Coast Path, and the lagoon itself is a protected nature reserve where swimming and boating are not allowed.

Why it’s a top pick: A rare position directly on the Fleet Lagoon, with open views across to Chesil Beach and walking routes starting from the edge of the campsite.

Best for: Caravan and apartment stays looking out across Chesil Beach and Portland.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and apartments.
Highlights: Indoor pool, gym and sauna, restaurant with terrace, elevated coastal views.

Chesil Beach Holiday Park sits above the Fleet Lagoon on the Portland road, with accommodation arranged on rising ground facing towards Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour. The main leisure complex is positioned centrally with an indoor pool, sauna, gym and the Breeze Bar and Grill, where the terrace looks directly across the lagoon. 

Ferry Bridge is around 5 minutes by car where the lagoon meets Chesil Beach, known for its steep shingle and strong currents. Weymouth town centre is 2 miles away, about 10 minutes, while Portland Marina is just over the causeway for watersports and boat trips. A flat path from near the park follows the old railway line into Weymouth, taking around 40 minutes on foot and avoiding the main road. 

Why it’s a top pick: The elevated position above the lagoon gives wide views across Chesil Beach and Portland, with a setting that feels separate from Weymouth seafront.

Best for: Lodge stays above Osmington Mills with uninterrupted views across open countryside towards the coast.
Accommodation Types: Lodges.
Highlights: Hot tubs, elevated setting, countryside views, quiet layout.

Osmington Mills Lodge Park sits on high ground above the village, with lodges arranged along a single access road across open fields. Each lodge has its own parking space and outdoor area, with many positioned to look out over the surrounding farmland and towards the coast.

Osmington Mills is around 5 minutes by car for the Smugglers Inn and access to the coastal path, while Weymouth is about 10 minutes for the seafront and harbour. Ringstead Bay is roughly 10 minutes away, reached by a narrow lane and short walk down to the beach, with the White Horse hill figure visible on the hillside above the park.

Why it’s a top pick: An elevated lodge site above Osmington Mills where the views and quieter setting define the stay.

Best for: Families wanting a large park with lots of facilities near Weymouth with plenty happening on site.
Accommodation Types: Caravans.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor pools, bars and restaurants, entertainment, large site layout.

Seaview Holiday Park sits near Preston on the eastern side of Weymouth, with accommodation spread across a wide site arranged around several facility areas. Indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are grouped across the park, with parking kept close to each unit.

Bowleaze Cove is around 5 minutes by car for the beach, while Weymouth seafront is about 10 minutes for the sandy bay and harbour. Overcombe sits just along the coast, and the path towards Redcliff Point follows the shoreline east from the area.

Why it’s a top pick: A large park with multiple facility areas, giving a different feel to smaller sites while keeping Weymouth and the coast nearby.

Best for: Lodge stays in woodland with activities built around the park itself.
Accommodation Types: Lodges, including hot tub lodges.
Highlights: Indoor pool with wave machine, ski slope, fishing lakes, activity led setting.

Warmwell Holiday Park is spread through woodland near the village of Warmwell, with lodges arranged along roads that wind through trees and around lakes. The centre of the park is focused around the main complex, which includes an indoor pool with wave machine, a ski slope, high ropes and a range of indoor and outdoor activities. 

Dorchester is about 10 minutes by car for shops and museums, while Weymouth is around 15 minutes for the beach and seafront. Monkey World is roughly 10 minutes away near Wool and the park itself includes several fishing lakes and woodland trails where deer are regularly seen. 

Why it’s a top pick: A woodland lodge park packed with standout activities, including a ski slope and lakes, giving it a very different feel to coastal parks around Weymouth.

Best for: Families wanting a park with standout activities and direct access down to the coast.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and chalets.
Highlights: Indoor pool and lazy river, outdoor pool, Adventure Village, multiple food outlets.

Weymouth Bay Holiday Park follows an undulating layout near Preston, with accommodation spread across rising ground and footpaths linking different areas back to the main complex. The centre of the park includes an indoor pool connected to an outdoor lazy river, alongside activity zones and places to eat grouped together. 

A footpath from the park leads down to Bowleaze Cove in under a mile, while Weymouth seafront is around 10 minutes by car for the sandy beach and harbour. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are about 25 minutes along the coast, and a woodland trail on site runs towards the cove, something many visitors miss when driving instead. 

Why it’s a top pick: A large activity focused park with direct walking access to Bowleaze Cove, combining on site facilities with a coastal setting just outside Weymouth.