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Sandford

  • 4.0 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • Hot Tub

About Sandford

An unforgettable time awaits at Sandford, awarded The David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation. Here in this wooded wonderland, set in the peaceful Dorset countryside, you’ll find whatever type of holiday you’re looking for.

On park, you’ll also find plenty of action and fantastic facilities to keep the family entertained. With everything from both an indoor and outdoor pool, waterslide, crazy golf, soft play, adventure play, amusements and sparkling entertainment, you’ll be sure to fill your days. Plus, take adventure of our Outdoor ‘n’ Explore programme and take on an outdoor adventure exploring the surrounding environment, led by our expertly trained Park Explorers. Plus, you can enjoy the high ropes course, Arts and Craft den and sports dome with exciting new activities, which are all brand new for 2021.

Nearby, explore the natural beauty of Dorset and its impressive, World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Glorious sandy beaches are close by and you’re not too far from the New Forest or the bustling towns of Poole and Bournemouth for those traditional seaside classics.

Need to Know

Lodge Facilities
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Waterslide
  • Adventure playground
  • Soft play area
  • Crazy golf
  • High ropes course *
  • Arts and Craft Den *
  • Sports Dome
  • Bungee Trampolines *
  • Kart Hire *
  • Virtual reality experience *
  • Laser quest *
  • Multi-sports court
  • Amusement arcade *
  • Wildlife nature trail
  • Outdoor 'n' Explore programme
  • Arena Bar & Courtyard
  • Street Eats
  • Loaded
  • Fish & Chippery
  • Legend’s Takeaway
  • Costa Coffee® available
  • The Skylite Bar
  • Convenience store
  • Launderette *
  • Woof Park Dog Agility
  • Free Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
  • Outdoor pool – Open 23rd May (weather permitting)
  • Charges apply for some facilities
  • Early Bird – save up to £150 per week holidays booked by 3rd February 2019 or up to £120 per week holidays booked by 3rd March 2019
Accommodation features
  • A fantastic choice of caravans, lodges and a house
  • Outdoor hot tub (in Amberwood House and Wimborne Lodge only)
  • TV with Freeview
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Bath and/or shower
  • Bed linen and duvets
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Additional sleeping for one/two in the lounge area (except lodges)
  • Heating in lounge
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Cots and highchairs £15 each per week or short break
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £49 per week or short break each (max 2) (in specific accommodation only – please check when booking)
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • * Outdoor pool – Open 23rd May (weather permitting) There may be entertainment variants; an entertainment guide will be available on park. A responsible person of 16 years or over must accompany children under 8 in the water. A maximum of one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged between 4 and 7 per responsible person is allowed in the water. *
  • Charges apply.

Accommodation With Hot Tubs At This Lodge

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

The best of the best. Our largest range of lodges, with top quality fixtures and fittings, a premium finish, and stylish decor. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival.

From £397 for 4 nights
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  • Sleeps 8
  • Hot Tub

The best of the best. Our largest range of lodges, with top quality fixtures and fittings, a premium finish, and stylish decor. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival.

From £1,249 for 7 nights
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  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

The best of the best. Our largest range of lodges, with top quality fixtures and fittings, a premium finish, and stylish decor. Features a fully equipped kitchen, heating & double glazing, a bathroom with shower, and beds fully made up on arrival.

From £915 for 7 nights
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Sandford Prices 2026

Lowest Price (3 Nts)
£449
Lowest Price (4 Nts)
£397
Highest Price
£4,489
Most Expensive Time
August
Cheapest Time
April
Avg Price Per Night
£306
Avg Price Per Week
£2,140
Lowest Price Accommodation
Amberwood House
Most Expensive Accommodation
Prestige Accessible, parking, ensuite, deck & HT

Lodges Near Sandford

Sandford Reviews

4.0Visitor Rating out of 5

34 reviews from guests who stayed at Sandford

Robert
Sep 2025

"Nice caravan, ok site ."

Ruth
May 2025

"The caravan we stayed in needed a bit of TLC - the table top was peeling back off the table. There were a few holes in the walls where the door had obviously been pushed back too far and the handle had gone through the wall. But it was comfortable, big enough for us. The only issue was ants coming in but that was rectified by the staff once we let them know."

Tracy
May 2025

"Caravan had everything you needed. The twin rooms much bigger than most caravans we've stayed in. Everywhere was nice and clean. 2 toilets was a bonus with teenagers. Took us a while to work heating, in the double bedroom was a dial which we didn't realise at first. Soon got warm then."

Emma
Mar 2025

"Really enjoyed our stay! The hot tub was fantastic and the location was perfect for catching the sea views easily."

Harper
Feb 2025

"Our Sandford review: Good overall, just wish the shower pressure was better."

Breeze
Feb 2025

"All great apart from water pressure in shower"

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Top Days Out Near Sandford

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Sandford, with real driving times.

Ape rescue centre 14 min drive · 8.3 miles

Monkey World

Sat nav: BH20 6HH

A 65-acre rescue centre near Wool, home to the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.

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Monkey World is an ape and monkey rescue centre set in 65 acres near Wool in Dorset. It was founded in 1987 and takes in primates rescued from the illegal pet trade, laboratories and abuse, rehabilitating them into natural living groups.

Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper than at the gate.

Castle 12 min drive · 7.7 miles

Corfe Castle

Sat nav: BH20 5EZ

Explore the ruins of a Norman royal castle that stood out against a gap in the Purbeck Hills.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
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Corfe Castle is a ruined fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, standing on a steep hill above the village on the Isle of Purbeck. It was one of the earliest English castles built partly in stone, and it was added to over the 12th and 13th centuries.

Tip: The car park fills up quickly in busy periods, so consider an alternative car park or arrive in the afternoon, when it tends to be quieter.

Theme park 46 min drive · 36.7 miles

Paultons Park

Sat nav: SO51 6AL

A family theme park on the edge of the New Forest, home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World.

  • Families
  • Full day
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Paultons Park is a family theme park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, set in 140 acres of parkland. It has rollercoasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas and water splash parks, along with a collection of birds and animals.

Tip: Tickets are for a set date and some days sell out, so book your visit date in advance.

Military museum 19 min drive · 9.1 miles

The Tank Museum

Sat nav: BH20 6JG

Dorset's largest indoor attraction, with around 300 tanks telling the story of armoured warfare since the First World War.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Half day
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The Tank Museum at Bovington tells the story of tanks and the crews who fought in them. Its collection of around 300 vehicles runs from the First World War through the Second World War and the Cold War to Afghanistan, with exhibitions built around personal stories from the soldiers themselves. It is Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

Tip: Allow 4-5 hours for your visit, and wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover.

Chalk hill figure 34 min drive · 24.5 miles

Cerne Abbas Giant

Sat nav: DT2 7LA

Britain's largest chalk hill figure, a 180ft ancient giant carved into a Dorset hillside above Cerne Abbas.

  • Dogs welcome
  • 1-2 hours
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The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient figure cut into the chalk hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180ft tall, it is Britain's largest chalk hill figure and perhaps the best known.

Tip: The viewing area in the car park gives the best view; the A352 lay-by is free but offers only a limited view. Keep dogs on leads, and expect mud on the steep slope after rain.

Maritime museum 12 min drive · 7.1 miles

Poole Museum

Sat nav: BH15 1BW

A free maritime museum in Poole's Old Town, reopened in November 2025 with three new galleries.

  • Families
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Poole Museum is a maritime museum, gallery and cultural centre on the Lower High Street in Poole's Old Town. It reopened in November 2025 after a seven-year redevelopment that restored all three of its historic buildings and added three new maritime galleries. Entry is free.

Tip: Scaplen's Court Museum and Garden sits right next door and is run by the same museum service.

Castle and park 16 min drive · 8.9 miles

Lulworth Castle

Sat nav: BH20 5QS

A Grade I listed Jacobean hunting lodge set in a 1,000 acre deer park on the Dorset coast.

  • Families
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Lulworth Castle is an early 17th-century hunting lodge built in the style of a revival fortified castle, and it is Grade I listed. It stands in a 1,000 acre deer park on the Lulworth Estate in Dorset. Visitors can explore the grounds and exhibits, and there is a playground in the park.

Natural arch 24 min drive · 12.5 miles

Durdle Door

Sat nav: BH20 5PU

A famous limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with a beach alongside.

  • Couples
  • Families
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Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. It is privately owned by the Weld family of the Lulworth Estate, but open to the public. The arch formed as the sea eroded a band of hard Portland limestone, leaving the small headland that includes it. UNESCO teams monitor both the arch and the adjacent beach.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

From £397
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