South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
Dorset
Award-winning parkland site three miles from Poole, with glamping and a bus stop outside
About South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
South Lytchett Manor sits in twenty acres of parkland and woodland at Lytchett Minster, just three miles from Poole and within easy reach of Bournemouth and the Jurassic Coast. The park has built a reputation on its facilities, holding an AA five-star rating and a run of national awards for its toilet blocks and overall standard, which makes it a reliable choice for anyone who rates a clean, well-run site highly over flashier extras like a pool or entertainment programme.
Pitches cover the full range, from traditional grass and hardstanding spots for tents, caravans and motorhomes to a growing glamping offer that takes in yurts, shepherd's huts, camping pods, Romany caravans and bell tents for visitors without their own equipment. A bus stop directly outside the entrance gives car-free access into Poole, Bournemouth and along the coast, which is unusual for a site of this size and makes it genuinely practical for exploring the area without constant driving back and forth.
The park is dog-friendly throughout its grounds and has been run by the same family for close to two decades, giving it the settled, well-looked-after feel that comes with long ownership rather than a corporate rotation of managers. On-site facilities include food services and cycle-friendly grounds with quiet lanes for walking, and the surrounding parkland setting offers a calmer, greener alternative to camping directly on the coast, while still keeping Poole's beaches, harbour and Old Town within a short bus ride or drive for a day out.