Swanage Bijou Glamping

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  • Large bell tents a 10-minute walk from Swanage and the Jurassic Coast
  • Corfe Castle 10 minutes’ drive; Lulworth Castle Wareham half an hour
  • Campfires, hot showers and bed linen hire, plus recycling facilities
You can’t bear to tear yourself away from your urban comforts, but you still want a break that a) has a countryside feel and b) puts you within walking distance of the coast. Hmm… sounds like a tall order, right? But that’s exactly what's on the menu at Swanage Bijou Glamping. The site is on the outskirts of Swanage, and it’s a pleasant 10-minute walk through parkland to the centre of this Dorset coastal town (or five minutes’ drive). High hedges, trees and heaps of open space lend the site a real countryside feel; what’s more, campfires are allowed, so you can also experience that genuine outdoorsy vibe. You’ll be sleeping in pre-erected canvas bell tents that can accommodate up to four adults (or up to two adults and three children), each kitted out with comfortable beds, colourful rugs and fluffy cushions. You can bring your favourite bed linen from home or hire it here. Swanage sits on the Jurassic Coast, so you can fill your days with long walks along this UNESCO World Heritage Site, looking for fossils or taking in views of dramatic coastal scenery, starting at Peveril Point promontory (25 minutes on foot, through Swanage), and moving on to the Dancing Ledge (five minutes’ drive) or Old Harry Rocks (10 minutes). If you’d rather take it easy, Swanage beach has enough to keep you and the kids entertained, with crazy golf at Santa-Fe Fun Park, a short pier with bay views and, of course, plenty of sand for castle building. Amenities on site include hot showers, flushing toilets and a washing-up area, plus a fridge/freezer. There are also recycling facilities, and an airbed-pumping point.

Site type

Rent a tent 8

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Swanage Bijou Glamping

Kirkwood Park

Victoria Avenue

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 1AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.61226°N
-1.96866°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.4 mi Bus Station
4.2 mi East Street
4.2 mi East Street
Rail
7.4 mi Poole Rail Station
7.7 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
8.1 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
5.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12.9 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Swanage Railway (heritage railway): 10 minutes’ walk - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Dorset Adventure Park: 10 minutes - National Trust - Spyway (coastal walks): 15 minutes - Winspit Quarry: 20 minutes - RSPB Arne (birdwatching): 25 minutes - Lulworth Castle Wareham: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 0.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 2.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shell Bay North 4.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 5.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 0.4 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.3 mi

Corfe Castle 4.4 mi

Brownsea Island 5.3 mi

Dorset Cruises 8.2 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.4 mi

Corfe Castle 4.3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.3 mi

White Mill 13.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 14 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 0.5 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 1.3 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 1.3 mi

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.4 mi

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 10.6 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 13.3 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 17.2 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 21.4 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 23.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Swanage Bijou Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swanage Bijou Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swanage Bijou Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Swanage Railway (heritage railway): 10 minutes’ walk - Corfe Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Dorset Adventure … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swanage Bijou Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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