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  The Inside Park
Down House
Down House Estate
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 9AD
 
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+44 1258 453719
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117 : Cerne Abbas & Bere Regis
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194 : Dorchester, Weymouth & surrounding area
Latitude:
50°50'19" N
Longitude:
2°11'38" W

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  Author: Mr Paul Fiander
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Last Visit: June 2010  
   
 

I've no complaints myself but maybe a idea that will improve the site for others that is levelling pitches 51 to 58 17 to 20 and for tents at top of field 118 to 122 it's awkward for tents and caravans with awnings to set up properly on the slopes that exist. I've been coming to Inside Park for years and had the most peaceful holidays its just what l need to recharge my batteries it's highly recommended, will see you again in June.

Kind regards Paul Fiander.



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  Author: Karen Deeks
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Last Visit: August 2009  
   
 

Hi we stayed here in 2007 and found the site quaint, beautiful with a lovely childrens' area. The shop though small had most things although a little bit dearer (totally understandable). Showers spotless, pool room a bit tired but great for bad weather. The walks around the site are so lovely I went each day. Only got lost once! But that's me.

Everyone walked around in a relaxed mood and the washing up rooms are well looked after. The only downside at all is some of the plots in one small section can get quite boggy if the weather is wet and a few plots are at quite a gradient.

We always said we would never holiday the same site twice but our whole family happily agreed to return two years ago 2009 and we was not disappointed. Guess what! yes we are actually going to book this summer also as the site is so lovely the staff are chilled and friendly, it is near a lovely little village. I like photography and got some stunning photos of the country walks. There was also a camera in the laundry room to observe a nest it the roof (lovely touch) I hope it's still there.

This site would be perfect in my world if it had a little paddling pool but then again thats just me being greedy.

Thank you Karen



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  Author: Terry Bridge
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Last Visit: July 2007  
   
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Great park, owned by one grumpy farmer. Only stayed as with friends. Wouldn't bother going back for a second visit.



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  Author: Stuart
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Last Visit: March 2005  
 
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Brilliant camp site. Spotless shower/toilet block, good shop, lovely town not too far away, my children loved the playground and I loved the peace and quiet that gave me. I booked this site after reading the previous reviews and will definitely return.



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  Author: Mark Tepper
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Last Visit: March 2005  
 
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Pleasant friendly site. Clean and tidy. Small shop (limited opening hours when we visited). Good kids adventure playground. No bar or pub to walk to for us AA members. Plenty of wildlife if you like that sort of thing at 5am. We seemed to have our own resident squawking alarm clock.

Free picnic tables (unfortunately for me our one must have just been treated as it treated me to a nice brown backside. It was the picnic table... honest) Would recommend site for those who like the quiet life and a 1 in 4 sloping football pitch.



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  Author: Julie Giles
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The children's play area is very good. The staff in the shop are very helpful. It could do with another toilet block, nearer to the other side of the park - i.e. pitches 105 etc (for middle of night with kids). No complaints really about campsite.



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  Author: Pip Shaw
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Last Visit: August 2003  
 
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If you have never been camping - go here; if you have been camping - go here!

This place is pure paradise, the pitches are super-pitch size, and the whole place is covered in fabulous giant old yew trees and many others.

The playground has so much in it that you really don't need to leave the site at all, but the website and brochure show a large trampoline, which, to my 5 year old son's disappointment, is no longer there.

The wildlife is absolutely teeming, you are sung to sleep by lazy wood pigeons, serenaded during the early hours by owls ("Oh no" I hear you say). Believe me, it's better than the sounds I've heard on some sites!

The peacefulness radiates through the well-lit woodland paths that lead from all areas of the site, to the washrooms that are built in converted ancient barns.

The loos, showers, and everything are first class - I had plenty of room to get me and my son into the shower cubicle with all our stuff, and still had room to move.

A great idea they have is to leave a mop and bucket which enables you to mop the shower after use (and before, if you are like me!!)

The shop was well stocked and reasonably priced, and has lots of "Inside Park" souvenirs.

The only negative things I can think of is that it was really difficult to find from the map given on the brochure, but once found, it's easy.

The entrance to Inside Park shows a board stating that the place is so relaxing, you won't want to leave - this is very, very true.

Top marks, I've already booked for next summer!!!



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