Christmas breaks in Dorset

Make Christmas a little different this year with a festive break in Dorset

Escape the Christmas rush and enjoy crisp winter walks, peaceful beaches, cosy country pubs and some much-needed time together at South Lytchett Manor.

Our award-winning holiday park near Poole is open throughout December and over Christmas and New Year, with touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes alongside a choice of cosy glamping accommodation.

Whether you’re planning Christmas away, a relaxing Twixmas escape or somewhere special to welcome in the New Year, settle in, slow down and enjoy winter in Dorset.

Christmas and New Year breaks

There’s something rather special about Dorset in winter.

Popular beaches, beauty spots and coastal paths are wonderfully peaceful, while Dorset’s towns and villages come alive with Christmas markets, festive events, illumination trails and seasonal entertainment.

South Lytchett Manor makes a fantastic base for exploring. Poole and its historic quayside are close by, while Bournemouth, the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast are all within easy reach.

Wrap up warm for a walk at Studland, visit spectacular Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, browse the independent shops and cafés of Dorchester or simply find a cosy country pub and settle in beside the fire.

Then return to the peace and comfort of South Lytchett Manor.  Why not head to the Café at The Gates for a delicious hot chocolate or seasonal latte along with a baked treat? 

Celebrate the Festive Season with us

There’s something extra special about spending Christmas and New Year at South Lytchett Manor, and we’d love you to join us for a little festive cheer!

On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, we invite all our guests to come together and celebrate with complimentary drinks and delicious festive nibbles, courtesy of the South Lytchett Manor team.

It’s the perfect opportunity to raise a glass, share some Christmas cheer, meet fellow guests and catch up with our friendly team. Whether you’re spending the festive season with family, friends or your four-legged companion, you can look forward to a warm welcome and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

Cosy Christmas Glamping

Prefer to leave the caravan or motorhome at home? Turn your festive getaway into something a little different with a Christmas glamping break.

Stay in one of our Romany Caravans, Shepherd Huts, Glamping Pods or Star-gazing Yurts and enjoy a cosy base for your festive break.

Our glamping accommodation sleeps up to two adults and two children aged 14 and under, making it a fun alternative to a traditional Christmas cottage for couples and smaller families.

Imagine a winter walk beside the sea, a hearty meal at a nearby country pub and then returning to your own cosy glamping retreat. That’s Christmas in Dorset done differently.

Festive dining

If you don’t fancy the challenge of cooking in your van or glamping accommodation, then book a table at St Peter’s Finger Pub or the Baker’s Arms, both a short walk from the park.

Twixmas breaks

Not quite ready for Christmas to be over?

Those peaceful days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for escaping to Dorset.

A Twixmas break gives you time to relax after the big day, get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air before January arrives. Explore the coast, take the dog for a long countryside walk, visit of the many Dorset villages or simply enjoy a few lazy days at the park. The No 40 Purbeck Breezer bus runs over the Christmas holidays, so you can leave the car or van behind.

With fewer crowds at many of Dorset’s best-known locations, it’s also a wonderful time to discover the county at a gentler pace.

New Year breaks

Swap the usual New Year’s Eve routine for a few days away.

Spend New Year’s Eve exploring Dorset before returning to South Lytchett Manor to see out the old year and welcome in the new.

You could make your stay into a longer festive escape, arrive for Twixmas or simply join us for a New Year getaway.

Fresh sea air and a Dorset walk on New Year’s Day isn’t a bad way to start the year either!

Dog friendly Christmas breaks

Christmas is better when the dog comes too.

South Lytchett Manor is proudly dog-friendly, so there’s no need to leave four-legged members of the family behind.

Our dog-friendly facilities include a 2.5-acre off-lead dog field, dog agility area and outdoor dog wash, ideal after muddy winter adventures.

And beyond the park, you’ll have miles of countryside, coast and dog-friendly places to explore.

Things to do in Dorset at Christmas

A festive break isn’t just about where you stay. December brings Christmas markets, illuminations and light trails, pantomimes, seasonal attractions and special events across Dorset.

Read our blog before your stay for more inspiration.

Everything you need for a comfortable winter stay

South Lytchett Manor combines the adventure of a winter break with the facilities you’d expect from an award-winning holiday park.

You’ll find heated amenity facilities with hot showers, a park shop for essentials, a café and bakery and excellent facilities for four-legged guests.

There are also some fantastic pubs, cafés and restaurants nearby when you fancy letting someone else do the cooking.

Best of all, you can enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere that makes South Lytchett Manor such a special place to stay at any time of year.