Set in the beautiful county of Dorset, you’ll be surrounded by stunning natural landscapes at the park. The area’s unique geography has resulted in a spectacularly varied landscape. You’ll have everything from rolling countryside and towering hills to dramatic coastline and enchanting forests. The Jurassic Coast has been awarded World Heritage Site Status and nearly all of the rest of the county is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Basing yourself in Sandford Holiday Park is the perfect way to explore all this natural beauty and with incredible spots like Durdle Door just 30-minutes away, you’ll find it easy to get out and do plenty of day trips from the holiday park. What’s more, the holiday park has actually been awarded The David Bellamy Gold Award for conservation, meaning that you’ll be staying in a place which supports and protects the very environment you’re out to enjoy. If you fancy a day on site at the park itself, then you’ll also have plenty to see and do. The kids will just love splashing around in the indoor and outdoor heated pools, complete with waterslides, water walkers and inflatable kayaks. The park also has its own great kid’s club, in case you fancy signing them up for the afternoon and heading off by yourselves for a peaceful afternoon. If the weather happens to take a turn for the worse, then the indoor amusement arcade, complete with pool and darts, and the Crazy Caves indoor play area with ball pool will save the day. Or else hang out in the on-site Costa Coffee®, reading books and sipping on coffee for the parents and hot chocolates for the kids.

Surrounded by stunning countryside, pretty towns and miles upon miles of spectacular coastline, Sandford Holiday Park is the ideal location if you’re wanting to get out and explore the county of Dorset. With Durdle Door right on your doorstep (pardon the pun) you really have to get out and see this stunning natural wonder during your stay. One of the most photographed and iconic spots in the whole of the UK, this incredible natural wonder was designated as England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. If the weather’s looking good, head out to the lovely Poole Harbour, just 20-minutes down the road. This gorgeous spot is actually Europe’s largest natural harbour and is the ideal spot for relaxing walks through the unspoilt woodland and coast. If you like your watersports then this is also a great spot for it. The kids will go bananas for Monkey World - a primate rescue centre just 15-minutes away from the park. Home to the biggest group of chimpanzees outside of Africa, this is also Europe’s only Orang-utan Creche, looking after all the orphaned and abandoned orang-utans in the continent. If you fancy getting out and stretching your legs then set off on a day trip to Brownsea Island. The largest island in Poole Harbour, this special spot is steeped in history and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Wandering around the island, you’ll stumble across dramatic views of the Purbeck Hills, enchanting woodland, a tranquil lagoon and plenty of local wildlife. What’s more, there’s an array of activities to do on the island, including tree-climbing trails and a natural play area. If you’ve got any history buffs in the group, then you should definitely pay a visit to Corfe Castle. Only a 15-minute drive from the holiday park, this thousand-year-old fortress is one of Britain’s most iconic castles. A survivor of the bloody English Civil War, the thick stone walls, secret corridors and towering turrets of this battle-scarred survivor tell a tale of bygone battles, ancient grudges and bitter conflict.