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New and pre-owned static holiday homes for sale

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Our Accommodation

Our Accommodation

We've got a great choice of accommodation for every taste and budget

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Touring, Camping and Pods

Touring, Camping and Pods

Looking for somewhere quiet with great countryside views?

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Why choose Newlands?

Newlands Holiday Park in Charmouth is the perfect spot for glamping, camping, touring and motorhome holidays in Dorset. 

Relax, you've arrived!

Our campsite in Charmouth provides the perfect base for unforgettable family holidays in West Dorset. We have a wide selection of holiday accommodation options available, from scenic camping pitches to state-of-the-art hotel-style apartments. With a fantastic range of modern facilities to keep you and the family entertained, you may never have to leave the site! However, if you decide to venture off from our family-run holiday park, we are ideally placed for exploring the iconic attractions in the local area such as the famous Charmouth Beach and Lyme Regis. 

*Facility opening & closing times may change at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
 

Family Friendly

Family
Friendly

5 Star Accommodation

5 Star Accommodation

Couples Friendly

Couples Friendly

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Excellent Facilities

Facilities

Jurassic Coastline

Jurassic Coastline

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge

Whether it's just for a drink or to enjoy our tasty food, The Tow Bar and Restaurant with its relaxing lounge is the place to come.

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge
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How to find Newlands Holidays

We're just off the A35 between Bridport and Axminster 3 miles east of Lyme Regis.  Newlands is clearly signed.

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Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge
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Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge

The Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge is a 3.15 kilometre sea swim in beautiful open waters on the Jurassic Coast.


The sea swim starts at the sandy beach of Lyme Regis and finishes near our Charmouth holiday park.

Taking part


Participating swimmers are divided into sections depending on ability. Those who want to take on the challenge a bit faster set off first, leaving the not-so-competitive to swim behind at their leisure. All swimmers are required to wear a wetsuit and be at a competent level of open water swimming.

Spectating


The Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge is a great excuse to get out, enjoy the sea breeze and coastal walks. Places to cheer on the swimmers include the Marine Parade, the area around the Marine Theatre. Don't forget your binoculars! If you're waiting for the swimmers to return, there's plenty of things to do in Lyme Regis while you're waiting. Take the opportunity to look around the unique shops, cafes and restaurants. If the weather is fine, simply relax on the beach and take in the seaside charm. If you're looking for things to do in Charmouth near the race finish, we recommend a visit to the heritage Coast Centre.

Volunteering


The event is hosted by Lyme Splash, who also organise the Lyme Splash Water Polo Championship annual event. Lyme Splash are a non-profit organisation who rely on volunteers to make both events happen. The organisation welcomes new volunteers, if you're interested in finding out more visit the Lyme Splash website.

Presentation


Local companies kindly donate prizes for an event raffle which has a small cost to enter. The raffle is drawn after the event at the Lyme Regis checkin tent. The presentation also includes awards for the fastest, oldest, youngest and the longest in the water. A Lyme Splash Medal is presented to all entrants who complete the swim.
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Reviews

"A Great Stay"

"This is a family run, very nice holiday get away, with great leisure facilities and entertainment. It's open to local people too. The restaurant serves a lovely Sunday carvery, great dessert too."
- April 2024
 

'Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff!'

'Friendly staff, the staff in the shop was incredibly welcoming! Loved how we were escorted to our pitch and also offered help with putting the caravan on the pitch. Swimming pool was small but ideal, good sauna! Outdoor pool was lovely also! Facilities were spotless considering we had awful weather they work extremely hard! Very clean site, great value for money!'
- April 2024

"Lovely Staff, Beautiful Location"

 
'What a Lovely holiday park thoroughly enjoyed its great location. Staff behind the bar were always helpful and talkative. Met a lovely couple working behind the bar I think the gentleman was called Steve they were incredibly funny and recommended local spots to visit for us.'
- July 2023
 
 

"Definitely will be back"

 
Good location with Charmouth beach and lyme regis near. Nice facilities on site and nice rooms. The tow bar restaurant is a gem with great food. Liked the activities on our stay like bingo. Overall a good stay and would love to come back again.
 

"Everything we needed"

Very tidy site, well laid out and well equipped. Towbar restaurant offered a good selection of quality food at all meal times, very good value for money and super friendly service. There is a small shop on site for all your essentials with access to another slightly larger shop in the village. Two pools and children’s play areas plus a gaming room were a real bonus. Shower and toilet blocks were cleaned regularly and always kept in good order. Location is fantastic, especially for avid fossil hunters with Charmouth beach around 20 minutes easy walk away through the village.
 

"What a wonderful place"

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Newlands. We stayed in the studio apartment block down the end (A17). The apartment was incredibly clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a short stay. My twin sons (3.5 years old) had the twin room, mum had the double bed, and I stayed on a blow up mattress that I brought with. We were very comfy.

 

Premier Park - 2025

Pitchup Award

David Bellamy Silver Award

AA Rated Campsite

English Tourism Council - 5 Star Award