HOLIDAY PARK · POOLE, DORSET, ENGLAND
ROCKLEY PARK HOLIDAY PARK
WHERE IT IS
Poole, Dorset, England
Dorset, Napier Rd, Poole BH15 4LZ
Run by Haven. Private caravans on Rockley Park, rented direct from their owners. Park passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are usually bought from the park and not included in the rent: check with the owner.
ON THE PARK
- Heated indoor pool with SplashZone, water slide and tower flume
- Mash and Barrel restaurant, Burger King, Papa Johns and Cook's Fish & Chips
- Evening entertainment, The Seaside Squad and The Tiger Club Show
- Water sports centre run by Rockley Watersports
- Vertical Challenge high ropes, climbing wall and crazy golf
- Family arcade and four outdoor play areas
- Supermarket
- Dogs: Dogs are welcome, with a dog-friendly restaurant terrace and set areas in the main restaurant.
- Beach: A small beach on the park on Poole Harbour, downhill from most homes so driving down is advised; the main beach is at Sandbanks.
From haven.com ownershelp.haven.com, checked October 2026. Facilities and opening times change: check with the park.
AROUND POOLE
- Sandbanks: sand, RNLI lifeguards in summer, Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2026
- Shore Road: sand, RNLI lifeguards in summer, Blue Flag and Seaside Award 2026
- Brownsea Island (National Trust), home to red squirrels, is a short ferry ride from Poole Quay.
- The Sandbanks chain ferry crosses to Studland in about four minutes, cutting a 25-mile round trip to Swanage.
- Walk or cycle: Poole Quay to Whitecliff is 1.5 miles each way along the harbour shore through Baiter Park, starting at the Sea Music sculpture.
- Poole Quay hosts Tuesday Bike Nights from April to September and Friday Car Nights in July and August.
- Train: Poole station is on the line to Bournemouth, Southampton and London Waterloo.
- Eat: Sandbanks Beach Cafe on the beach, and cafés, restaurants and pubs along Poole Quay.
Dogs on the beach, 2026 season: BCP Council's rules: from 1 May to 30 September dogs are not allowed on Blue Flag or Seaside Award beaches, which in Poole include Sandbanks, Shore Road and Canford Cliffs. Dogs are allowed all year at Branksome Chine (from the west side of Alum Chine to the Branksome Chine beach office), on Sandbanks from the west end of the promenade to Haven Point by the chain ferry, and at Hamworthy beach. From 1 October to 30 April dogs can go on all beaches, on a lead on promenades.
From local tourist information (bcpcouncil.gov.uk rnli.org rnli.org pooletourism.com pooletourism.com pooletourism.com pooletourism.com keepbritaintidy.org), checked 22 October 2026.
GUEST GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO ROCKLEY PARK
PASSES AND WRISTBANDS
Guests in a privately owned home must be pre-registered by the owner and then buy Haven Play Passes themselves, online or in the My Haven app from 12 weeks before arrival, or at reception.
GETTING THERE
Poole station is about 3 miles away on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line; the park is in Hamworthy, off the A350.
NEARBY
- Poole Quay and harbour walks
- Sandbanks beach across the harbour
- Ham Common nature reserve, walkable from the park
WORTH KNOWING
The outdoor pool is closed for the rest of 2026, with 2027 dates to be confirmed.
From haven.com ownershelp.haven.com, checked October 2026. Parks change their facilities, passes and opening times: check with the park or the owner before you travel.
HOLIDAY HOMES ON ROCKLEY PARK
DOGS WELCOMEQUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Can I rent a private caravan on Rockley Park?
Yes. 3 privately owned caravans on Rockley Park are listed here, rented direct from the owner with no booking fee.
How much is a caravan on Rockley Park for a week?
From £320 to £1,200 a week on Static Stays, depending on the season.
Are dogs allowed on Rockley Park?
Dogs are welcome, with a dog-friendly restaurant terrace and set areas in the main restaurant. Each owner decides for their own holiday home, so check the listing.
Are park passes included?
Usually not. Passes or wristbands for the pools and entertainment are normally bought from the park. Check with the owner.
OWN A HOLIDAY HOME ON ROCKLEY PARK?
List it for £79 a year, no commission. Or sell it here free.
LET YOUR HOLIDAY HOME