Hyde Camping

Large pitch close to a pretty woodland spot

Large pitch near woodland, plenty of space to play

Spacious family-friendly pitches on a 25-acre wild meadow
A 20-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast; 10 minutes from Wareham
Wildlife haven close to fishing spots on the river Piddle

Now here’s a place that’s really able to call itself a wildlife haven: Hyde Camping is a spacious Dorset site in a 25-acre hay and wildflower meadow that’s been unsprayed for more than 20 years. In fact the whole estate it belongs to is dedicated to preserving and rewilding native habitats, so wildlife of all sorts is able to thrive here. Badgers, hedgehogs, deer, foxes, owls and otters can sometimes be spotted around the wooded area next to the pitches, and salmon and trout are plentiful in the river Piddle, close to the campsite. Pitches here are large, well-drained and flat, with acres of land but only small numbers of guests on site at any one time. That means, as well as a proper sense of seclusion, there's heaps of space for the kids to run around while the grownups tend the barbecue or start a campfire (logs and kindling are available to buy on site, and firepits are available to hire). Compost loos are on site too and guests have access to a small amount of fridge/freezer space (for whatever bits you pick up at the shops in Wareham or Bere Regis, both 10 minutes’ drive away). As well as the many plus points of the site itself, this central Dorset location is also a handy one for getting out and about to explore the county’s many attractions. The beaches of the Jurassic Coast are about 20 minutes’ drive away, and the popular Monkey World and Tank Museum are five minutes away.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hyde Camping

Bere Regis

Dorset

England

BH20 7NX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.71801°N
2.19041°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.1 mi Post Office

4.2 mi Red Lion

8.1 mi East Street

Rail

2.9 mi Wool Rail Station

3.7 mi Wareham Rail Station

5 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

Ferry

8.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

10.5 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

16.2 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Where to start with the attractions around here? Perhaps it’s best to get your bearings by heading out on foot to stretch your legs on the walking and bike trails of Wareham Forest or the paths of Clouds Hill National Trust estate (both five minutes’ drive). Alternatively perhaps you’d like to see the scenery from above on a flight from Dorset Gliding Club (five minutes), or sit back and relax while riding on the Swanage Railway (15 minutes)? Sticking with the outdoor activities, a golf course and clay pigeon shooting are both five minutes’ drive away, and there are plenty of watersports options down at Lulworth Cove (20 minutes), including canoe or paddleboard trips around Durdle Door. For other days out, the highly kid-friendly attractions of Monkey World (five minutes) and The Tank Museum (10 minutes) are usually good bets for a family day out, as is the chance to scramble about playing at being a knight at Corfe Castle (15 minutes). For something a little more sedate, try Sculpture By The Lakes (10 minutes).

Food and drink

Black Dog Inn Pub 2.2 mi
The Angel Pub 2.4 mi
Clouds Hill Pub 2.5 mi
The Royal Oak Pub 2.7 mi
Drax Arms Pub 2.7 mi
The Black Bear Pub 2.9 mi
The Ship Inn Pub 3 mi
Seven Stars (Freehouse) Pub 3.4 mi
The Cock and Bottle Pub 3.7 mi
Monsoon Restaurant 3.8 mi

Groceries

Lidl 3.9 mi
The Co-operative Food 4.1 mi
Sainsbury's 4.2 mi

Parks and play

Northmoor Park 3.5 mi
Hauses Field Play Area Playground 3.6 mi
Woodlands Play Area Playground 4.3 mi
John Procter Memorial Ground park 4.5 mi
Bestwall Park 4.5 mi
Splash Zone Playground 4.5 mi
The Hayricks park 4.8 mi
Orchard Meadow park 4.9 mi

Family days out

Clouds Hill Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
Falmer Palmer’s Deer Feeding Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
Farmer Palmer’s Tractor Rides Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
Lulworth Castle and Park Visitor attraction 5.5 mi
Lulworth Castle 5.5 mi

Public transport

Monkey World 1.8 mi
Silent Woman 2.4 mi
Church 2.4 mi
Middlefield 2.5 mi
Event Bus Stop 2.8 mi
Drax Arms 2.8 mi
The Tank Museum 2.8 mi
Wool Bridge 2.8 mi
Wool Station 2.9 mi
West Street 2.9 mi

What’s nearby

The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort Golf course 0.7 mi
Wareham Golf Club Golf course 3.5 mi
Bulbury Woods Golf Club Golf course 4.1 mi
Ridge Marina 5.1 mi

Local services

Bere Regis Medical Centre Doctors 2.7 mi
Bovington Medical Centre Hospital 2.8 mi
Shell Fuel station 2.8 mi
The Wellbridge Practice Doctors 3.1 mi
Wool Filling Station Fuel station 3.1 mi
Boots Pharmacy 3.2 mi
Wareham Hospital 3.9 mi
Texaco Fuel station 4.1 mi
Day Lewis Pharmacy 4.2 mi
Sandford Surgery Doctors 4.2 mi

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.8 mi

The Tank Museum 2.8 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 5.5 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 7.4 mi

Corfe Castle 7.9 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 2.7 mi

Corfe Castle 8 mi

White Mill 8.2 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.8 mi

Kingston Lacy 9.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.5 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 4.1 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 5.4 mi

STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 5.5 mi

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 5.5 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, Dorset 10.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hyde Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hyde Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hyde Camping? Where to start with the attractions around here? Perhaps it’s best to get your bearings by heading out on foot to stretch your legs on the walking and bike trails of Wareham … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hyde Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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