Adventure Pirate

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Pitches in the woods

  • Wild camping site on an outdoor activity centre five miles from Poole
  • A 10-minute drive from Poole and half an hour from the Jurassic Coast
  • Activities on site including archery, mountain biking and axe throwing
From pottering about Poole and scoping out the Jurassic Coast to crossbow shooting, big tree climbing and mountain biking on site, you’ll want to get everyone on deck for a break at Adventure Pirate, five miles from Poole. This Dorset site is wild camping galore and you’ll really be able to muck in, as it’s attached to an activity centre that runs a bucket load of outdoor activities. You’ll need to roll up with all your equipment here (tents or bivvies and nibbles and drinks included), as there are no facilities other than a couple of composting toilets, a single basic shower, a drinking water tap, a washing-up station and some rubbish bins. Once you’ve left your car in the car park and hauled your kit to your chosen pitch in one of the site’s trolleys, you’ll be going fully wild, with ground fires permitted to keep you feeling toasty. There are five acres of safe woodlands on site, so the kids are free to go off and build dens, get muddy or play their go-to games. On top of that, you may very well leave with a new skill under your belt, as the site runs activities including axe throwing, archery, crossbow or air rifle shooting, big tree climbing, survival, foam gun battles and mountain biking. All activities are subject to availability and a fee, and in busier periods, additional sign-up sheets may be displayed (by the way, guests get a 25% discount). For a drink to wash all those activities down or a meal to get your energy levels back on track, Lytchett Minster has a couple of pubs 15 minutes’ walk away or Poole’s got its own delectable dining scene, 10 minutes’ drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
7

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This wild camping spot boasts spacious, private sites with fire pits. Kids rave about the epic adventure playground and heaps of activities. Toilets and hot showers are kept pretty clean. Staff are always friendly and helpful, and the chill vibe and natural setting have guests keen to come back.

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This was our second summer visit…

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9 out of 10
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Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked This was our second summer visit to this lovely site, just me and my five-year-old, and once again it gave us a wonderful chance to escape city life and reconnect with nature.

My child loved being away from technology, waking up and heading to the activity area in PJ's, enjoying the wilderness-style shower, star-gazing and discovering a toad making its way back into the undergrowth.

We also enjoyed seeing the farmer moving his cattle between the fields. On that day, we used the public footpath and headed back towards the woodland. It was a lovely glimpse into countryside life.

Although it isn't completely off-grid, the wilderness-style shower, composting toilets and running water provide a great balance between basic comforts and feeling immersed in nature.

For me, it was a chance to slow down, recharge and reflect on what's important & what isn't. I was also delighted to discover two new wellbeing businesses next door — had I known about them prior to booking, I would definitely have booked sessions during our stay!

Disliked My only concern was our final night, when we were the only campers in the woodland. As a mum, I didn't feel completely comfortable being there alone with my child and kept my phone close for reassurance and what combat move I'd use!

Perhaps next time I'll try to choose a busier period, although I wouldn't want to lose the wonderful peace and quiet that makes this place so special.

Overall, another lovely and grounding stay, and a wonderful way for a child to experience the simple joys of nature.

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Perfect place for a quick overnight stay

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Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Ease of check-in, you arrive, park your car, pick a spot, use the trolleys provided to get your gear to your space and pitch.
Safe for trips to the beach or niping out to the shop. Friendly campers around you, site is family friendly so most campers have young children or teenagers which is nice if you enjoy a family vibe rather than „adult entertainment” Great facilities for kids to run around with minimum supervision as it feels like „home”

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Absolutely loved it - great terrain…

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Liked Absolutely loved it - great terrain (it feels wild), quiet, awesome playground for young and older. Clean toilets, warm showers. We'll come back.

Disliked n.a.

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Very good, wild camping with children.

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Neil O. 1 review

Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Very good for young children, lots to do within the park and they have so many activities. Facilities are exactly what you would expect for wild camping, showers and toilets are clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite for ‘wild’ camping with the family

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Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Forest location and remote feel of the campsite.
Pitches are well spaced out, so felt very secluded.
Perfect facilities for wild camping.
Activities and play area for kids was magic.
Campfires on the ground.
We will definitely come back for another visit.

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Highly recommend

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Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked The wooden play area for the children is just nothing short of amazing. Staff were really friendly and great with the kids. The drinks prices were reasonable too. Really recommend especially if you have high energy children like ours. Will definitely return.

Disliked Only thing I can suggest is maybe the staff could do with inspecting the camp site a little more. Cars were being taken to tents even though rules state this isn’t allowed. And the some dogs were allowed to run wild (owners fault).

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EVERYTHING! ❤️ woodland place, possibility of campfire,…

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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked EVERYTHING! ❤️
woodland place, possibility of campfire, playground, close to Sandbanks Beach
Loveley quiet
Showers with hot water

Disliked Toilets

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A great wild camping spot

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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Trampoline and park
Wild aspect
Hot showers

Disliked Nothing

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This is my go-to spot if I need to recharge my batteries with 13yr old

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Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Semi wild camping with lots of nice spots to pick your perfect pitch
Real fire pits
Great for single parent/first camping experience
Safe and good for children to run around with minimal supervision
Dog friendly
Close to beach and shops

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Love the play area and the…

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Nicky W. 1 review

Unpowered forest floor tent site

Liked Love the play area and the communal camp fire areas

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Leisure on site

BMX track 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Bush

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Adventure Pirate

Post Green Road

Lytchett Minster

Poole

Dorset

England

BH16 6AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.74346°N
2.0589°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.5 km Seldown Coach Station
7.3 km Post Office
7.3 km Red Lion
Rail
3.5 km Hamworthy Rail Station
3.8 km Holton Heath Rail Station
6 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry
6 km Poole Ferry Terminal
6.3 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
9.5 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
16.4 km 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

Activities aren't limited to the site – and that’s for certain at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (five minutes’ drive). As well as bringing together a farm fantasy with interactive animal activities, this site has indoor and outdoor play areas and woodland trails and a maze (perhaps one of the only places you’ll want to get lost on purpose). Local beaches could certainly count as a playground of their own too, as beach sports and watersports are available for a chock-a-block day in Bournemouth (25 minutes), a nice contrast to the more austere Victorian parks and gardens, museums and galleries in the town. Then, of course, there’s Poole (10 minutes), with the riveting water rides at Splashdown and the harbour for windsurfing, kayaking and the works. You’ll surely want to take a bite out of the Jurassic Coast too, given that it’s only half an hour’s drive away. Whether it’s a scramble over Dancing Ledge (half an hour), a climb to see Old Harry Rocks (half an hour) or a duck into the old quarry caves at Winspit Quarry (35 minutes), this scenic part of the coast is crammed with beauty spots.

Food and drink

  • Honky Tonk Collective 3.2 km
  • The Taj Resaurant 3.3 km
  • Lake Yard 4.4 km
  • King's Fish and Chips 4.5 km
  • 29029 Broadstone 4.9 km
  • The Italian Bakery 5 km
  • Franco's 5 km
  • Toby Carvery 5.2 km
  • The 29029 Restaurant 5.7 km
  • Lakeside Fish & Chips 5.7 km

Parks and play

  • Redwood Road Play Area 1.7 km
  • Splash Zone 2.5 km
  • Victoria Close Play Park 3.5 km
  • Henbury Play Park 3.8 km
  • Dawkins Road Play Area 3.8 km
  • Woodlands Play Area 4.5 km
  • Hillborne Community Park 4.9 km
  • Assault course 6.2 km
  • Hauses Field Play Area 6.6 km
  • The Hideout Soft Play 6.6 km

Public transport

  • South Lytchett Manor 0.8 km
  • South Lytchett Manor 0.8 km
  • Lytchett Minster, St Peters Finger 0.9 km
  • Lytchett Minster, St Peters Finger 0.9 km
  • Post Green Road 1 km
  • Post Green Road 1.1 km
  • Bakers Arms 1.1 km
  • Bakers Arms 1.2 km
  • Beacon Park Road 1.3 km
  • Beacon Park Road 1.4 km

Groceries

  • Aldi 1.9 km
  • Co-op Food 2.3 km
  • Lidl 3.4 km
  • Co-op Food 3.6 km
  • Co-op Food 4.2 km
  • Co-op Food 4.5 km
  • Co-op Food 4.7 km
  • Tesco Extra 4.9 km
  • M&S Foodhall 4.9 km
  • Aldi 5.1 km

Family days out

  • Redwood Road Play Area 1.7 km
  • Splash Zone 2.5 km
  • Victoria Close Play Park 3.5 km
  • Henbury Play Park 3.8 km
  • Dawkins Road Play Area 3.8 km
  • Woodlands Play Area 4.5 km
  • Hillborne Community Park 4.9 km
  • Assault course 6.2 km
  • Hauses Field Play Area 6.6 km
  • The Hideout Soft Play 6.6 km

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Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 7.9 km

Brownsea Island 9.4 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 11.3 km

Corfe Castle 11.6 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 12.3 km

National Trust

White Mill 6.8 km

Kingston Lacy 7.7 km

Brownsea Island 9.4 km

Corfe Castle 11.8 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 4.5 km

CHARBOROUGH PARK 5.6 km

Canford Heath 6 km

ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 6 km

POOLE CEMETERY 6.9 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 5 September 2026 – Saturday 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 25.9 km

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 Adventure Pirate have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Adventure Pirate dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Adventure Pirate? Activities aren't limited to the site – and that’s for certain at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (five minutes’ drive). As well as bringing together a farm fantasy with interactive animal activities, this … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Adventure Pirate?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Adventure Pirate? From $57.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.