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Subject Topic: Where to go in Dorset first time out Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonMarieB63
02/11/2008 at 6:12pm
 Location: Sherborne
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Hi there - I am a novice caravanner itching to take my new (to me) van out with the kids and would like to get away for a couple of nights locally to try it out.
I live near Sherborne in Dorset - can anyone recommend a nice site - easy access, level pitches etc which is open most of the year? It would be nice to find somewhere fairly close where we can take off for a weekend during the winter when the weather looks favourable - I don't want to have to wait 'till spring - you can only enjoy so many cups of tea sat in the van in the driveway!!

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PersonTony Headlam
02/11/2008 at 6:47pm
 Location: Doncaster
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look in the campsite search section and you will find sites in your area with all you need to now


Personmidge21
02/11/2008 at 7:10pm
 Location: Weymouth
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Like you we are total novices at caravaning.  We live in Weymouth and have used East Fleet Farm as our "getting the hang of things" site.  Ideal for us as it is only 10 minutes away.Fantastic site, good size pitches (mostly flat) and excellent facilities.  Very helpful staff as well.

Well worth the drive from Sheborne.



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Personstyle
02/11/2008 at 7:31pm
 Location: Dorset
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We live in Dorset near to Bournemouth and we go to Sandy Balls at Fordingbridge.

You can see the reviews about the camp in campsite search.

 

Can thoroughly recormmend it for first time out as it as all  electric and water on your pitch and the pitches are fairly big.  Open all year round.



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PersonJusy
02/11/2008 at 8:42pm
 Location: Shopshire
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Have a look in the camp site search button at top of page

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I am sure there is a site for you.



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Personsue hancock
02/11/2008 at 8:53pm
 Location: Coventry
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Wareham Forest Tourist Park is open all year and a very nice site right on the edge of the forest with direct access.

 

                                              Sue


Personsptregalia
03/11/2008 at 4:29pm
 Location: Southport
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Take the kids to the Tank Museum. Better than toys.

Alan


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Personscar
03/11/2008 at 6:28pm
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Bagwell Farm at Weymouth or Wareham Forest near Bere Regis.

We live in Yeovil and have used these in the past when we last had a van around 76 years ago and have friends who still use them.

We have a van again now and are going to Bashley Park in the New Forest between Xmas and new year, it is an excellent site, open all year with indoor pool, bar etc.


PersonMarkGlenn
05/11/2008 at 10:06am
 Location: Northants
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have a run up to hoburne bashley

great for the family, well laid out & easy to manouvre around (for a novice tower), good facilities (my missus is a fussy one for the toilets & showers)

was one of the first we visited & thoroughly enjoyed it


PersonJusy
05/11/2008 at 3:30pm
 Location: Shopshire
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Hoburne Bashley is a lovely site, hoping to go there next year ( fingers crossed )



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PersonPaul.D.
05/11/2008 at 8:07pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire & Wimborne
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Quote: Originally posted by scar on 03/11/2008

Bagwell Farm at Weymouth or Wareham Forest near Bere Regis.

We live in Yeovil and have used these in the past when we last had a van around 76 years ago and have friends who still use them.

We have a van again now and are going to Bashley Park in the New Forest between Xmas and new year, it is an excellent site, open all year with indoor pool, bar etc.


God almighty..... you last had a van 76 yrs ago...and you're still towing !   


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PersonPaul.D.
05/11/2008 at 8:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by scar on 03/11/2008

Bagwell Farm at Weymouth or Wareham Forest near Bere Regis.

We live in Yeovil and have used these in the past when we last had a van around 76 years ago and have friends who still use them.

We have a van again now and are going to Bashley Park in the New Forest between Xmas and new year, it is an excellent site, open all year with indoor pool, bar etc.


God almighty..... you last had a van 76 yrs ago...and you're still towing !   


PersonPaul.D.
05/11/2008 at 8:09pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire & Wimborne
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Quote: Originally posted by scar on 03/11/2008

Bagwell Farm at Weymouth or Wareham Forest near Bere Regis.

We live in Yeovil and have used these in the past when we last had a van around 76 years ago and have friends who still use them.

We have a van again now and are going to Bashley Park in the New Forest between Xmas and new year, it is an excellent site, open all year with indoor pool, bar etc.


God almighty..... you last had a van 76 yrs ago...and you're still towing !   


PersonMrs E
05/11/2008 at 9:26pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Paul.D. on 05/11/2008
Quote: Originally posted by scar on 03/11/2008

Bagwell Farm at Weymouth or Wareham Forest near Bere Regis.

We live in Yeovil and have used these in the past when we last had a van around 76 years ago and have friends who still use them.

God almighty..... you last had a van 76 yrs ago...and you're still towing !   

 

Sandy Balls and East Fleet are great sites (IMO).  However, East Fleet will now be closed and won't re-open until early March 09.



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Personscar
06/11/2008 at 7:05pm
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DOH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I meant 6 or 7 years ago.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!



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