Sandhills Holiday Park in Christchurch is a smaller, more leisurely coastal holiday park set beside the beach at Mudeford, in the grounds of an 18th-century manor house. Holiday home owners can enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool, a relaxed bar and owners’ lounge, small gym and children’s play area, all just steps from the promenade. This pet-friendly park suits couples and families who want a quieter, beachside base with easy access to Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford Quay and the wider Dorset coast. With a long holiday season of around 11 months, Sandhills Holiday Park offers regular seaside escapes across most of the year.

Description

Sandhills Holiday Park sits right by the seafront at Mudeford, with static caravans, apartments and lodge-style homes laid out around the manor house, outdoor pool and sun terrace. Many pitches enjoy glimpses of the sea or the harbour, and it’s only a short stroll to the promenade, Avon Beach and Mudeford Quay for crabbing, boat trips and beach cafés. The overall feel is relaxed and upmarket rather than noisy or high-energy.

On park, owners typically have use of the heated outdoor pool and children’s paddling pool, a small gym, bar and owners’ lounge, outdoor seating areas, kids’ play area, Wi-Fi in key areas, a small shop for essentials and a launderette. Day-to-day services, supermarkets, restaurants and healthcare are close by in Christchurch and Highcliffe, while Bournemouth, the New Forest and the Isle of Purbeck are all within driving distance. Rail services from Christchurch towards London Waterloo often take around 2 hours, service dependent, and road links connect via the A35 and A338.

Buying at Sandhills Holiday Park

• Season & tenure: Long holiday season (typically early March to late January), with holiday homes at Sandhills Holiday Park sold for holiday and leisure use only. You’ll need a separate main residential address and can’t use the park as your permanent home.
• Part-exchange: Part-exchange is usually available, often allowing you to use an existing holiday home, tourer or motorhome towards a new holiday home at Sandhills, subject to appraisal and park criteria.
• Subletting: Subletting is generally permitted through park-approved schemes, so you can offset some pitch fees and running costs when you’re not using your holiday home.
• Pet policy: Pet-friendly park with designated pet-friendly units and direct access to coastal walks, promenade strolls and nearby dog-friendly beaches (subject to local beach rules).
• Next steps: Use the enquiry or brochure request form on this page to ask about ownership at Sandhills Holiday Park, check current availability, discuss part-exchange or subletting and find out how visits are arranged.

Life at Sandhills Holiday Park

Life at Sandhills Holiday Park tends to revolve around simple, seaside routines. Mornings might start with coffee on your decking or by the pool, a stroll along the promenade or a wander to Mudeford Quay. Days can be spent between the heated outdoor pool, paddling pool and sun terrace, trips into Christchurch or Bournemouth, or lazy afternoons on Avon Beach. Evenings are usually low-key: a drink or bite to eat in the bar or owners’ lounge, a walk by the harbour, or a quiet night in your caravan, apartment or lodge listening to the sea.

Nearby & Getting Around

• Mudeford Quay & Avon Beach: Crabbing, seafood, cafés and sandy/pebbly beaches are all within a short walk along the promenade.
• Christchurch Harbour & town: Riverside walks, priory, shops, bars and restaurants, plus boat trips around the harbour.
• Bournemouth & Poole: Beaches, gardens, shopping, nightlife and attractions within an easy drive or bus/train ride.
• New Forest & Purbeck: Ponies, woodland walks and big-sky heathland to the east, plus coastal scenery and castles on the Isle of Purbeck to the west.
• Rail: Christchurch station for services towards Bournemouth, Southampton and London Waterloo, often around 2 hours to London, service dependent.
• Road: Local roads link to the A35 and A338 for routes towards Bournemouth, Southampton, Poole and the wider Dorset/Hampshire area.
• Sat nav: BH23 4AL.

FAQs 

Where is Sandhills Holiday Park in the UK?

Sandhills Holiday Park is at Mudeford in Christchurch, Dorset, set by the beach and promenade between Avon Beach and Christchurch Harbour.

Does Sandhills Holiday Park have a swimming pool?

Yes. Sandhills Holiday Park has a heated outdoor swimming pool and a children’s paddling pool, with a sun terrace and seating around the pool area.

Is Sandhills Holiday Park pet-friendly?

Yes, Sandhills is pet-friendly, with dog-friendly holiday homes available and plenty of coastal walks nearby. Local beach rules may restrict dogs on some sections in peak season, so it’s worth checking signage.

Can I live at Sandhills Holiday Park all year round?

No. Sandhills Holiday Park has a long holiday season but is licensed for holiday use only. Owners must have a separate main residential address and cannot use the park as their only or main home.

Is subletting allowed at Sandhills Holiday Park?

Subletting is generally allowed through park-run or approved letting schemes, so you can rent out your holiday home when you are not using it, subject to the operator’s terms and conditions.

What facilities are on park at Sandhills Holiday Park?

Facilities usually include a heated outdoor pool and paddling pool, small gym, bar and owners’ lounge, children’s play area, shop for essentials, launderette, Wi-Fi in key areas and landscaped grounds.

How close is Sandhills Holiday Park to the beach?

Sandhills Holiday Park is effectively on the seafront, with the promenade and beach access just a short walk from most holiday homes. Mudeford Quay is also only a few minutes’ walk away.

What is there to do near Sandhills Holiday Park?

Nearby, you can enjoy beach days, crabbing and boat trips at Mudeford Quay, explore Christchurch and Bournemouth, head into the New Forest, or take day trips along the Dorset and Hampshire coast.