Independent Site Reviews:
7 Beat the Crowds sites
Full information and more photographs about this month's parks can be found in the September 2006 issue of Practical Motorhome. For back issues telephone 08456 777812.

Ballyness Touring Park County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Bron-y-Wendon Caravan Park Colwny Bay, Nort Wales
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park Lockerbie, Dumfries
Troutbeck Head Caravan Club Site Penrith, Cumbria
Lebberston Touring Park Scarborough, North Yorks
Wareham Forest Touring Park Wareham, Dorset
Burrowhayes Farm Caravan Site Minehead, Somerset

Wareham Forest Touring Park
Website: www.wareham-forest.co.uk

Set on the edge of Wareham Forest, this 43-acre site has gone from good to great. The access roads have recently been upgraded, and extra hardstandings have been added. The heated outdoor swimming and paddling pools have been re-lined, and the surrounding area has been paved to create a separate space for relaxing.
Wherever you go on this site, you'll appreciate the sense of space. Facilities are top notch, and there's a large recreation field with a state-of-the-art children's adventure playground. There's an excellent restaurant and, in high season, the on-site shop sells freshly baked goods from its own in-store bakery.
The site is surrounded by acres of woodland, with many walks and a cycle track around the periphery. The town of Wareham is less than two miles away and you'll find an indoor swimming pool, a cinema, and tennis courts there. The golden, sandy beaches of Bournemouth are within a short drive, too.
 • 15 miles to Brownsea Island for wildlife guided tours and walks. Ferries from Poole Quay (tel 01202 631828), Sandbanks (tel 01929 462383), Swanage (tel 01202 558550).

Full information and more photographs about this park can be found in the magazine
FULL CONTACT DETAILS, PITCH CHARGES, GUEST RESTRICTIONS, PITCHES, TOILET/SHOWERS, OTHER FACILITIES, ON-SITE LEISURE, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND SECURITY.