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Charris Camping and Caravan Park

Situated on the edge of the Stour Valley, the park has approximately 3 acres of sheltered, tree screened, grassy areas providing 45 pitches for caravans, motor vans and tents on flat and gently sloping areas.

Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead and exercised off site.

The park is within easy reach of the tourist attractions in and around Dorset. Poole and Bournemouth are 5 and 10 miles away, with a harbour, sandy beaches, theatres, gardens and night life.

Wimborne Minster, famous for its' Minster with twin towers, is only one and a half miles away. The National Trust properties of Shell Bay, Studland Heath, Brownsea Island and Corfe Castle are all within a short drive.

For beautiful views, scenery and beaches, look for the Isle of Purbeck with Lulworth Cove, Swanage and Studland.

Further afield you can find Beaulieu Motor Museum, the Tank Museum, the Royal Signals Museum and the New Forest.

Facilities at Charris include:

* Public Telephones
* Heated toilet/shower block (up 7 steps)
* Coin operated showers (20 pence coin)
* Wash basins with hot and cold water
* Electric points for razors and hairdryers
* Laundry with; washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, 2 deep sinks, Spin dryer and Ironing facilities

Reception provides:
* Basic groceries
* Ice creams
* Soft drinks
* Sweets
* An ice pack service in aid of named charities
* Calor and Camping Gaz cylinder exchange

Tourist Information Kiosk provides:
* Leaflets
* Posters
* Maps of the local area
* A book and magazine service - to buy, exchange or borrow, in aid of named charities.

Where To Find Us

You will find us just off the A31, west of Wimborne.

From the East:- on the A31, take the first turning left just after passing the Caravan Company, Little Chef and Esso garage.

From the West:- on the A31, proceed straight across the A350 roundabout, go past the Coventry Arms public house and take the next turning on the right after the B3074 (Corfe Mullen South) turning.

Follow the brown International Camping signs from the main road into Candy's Lane - we are on the left. Please use the second entrance, where you will find the reception and shop.

Please approach with care as we have limited height barriers which are always closed for security reasons.

Please stop in the lane, walk in and ring the bell at Reception