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Hyde Camping

9.6 36 reviews

On the edge of the forest (added by manager 04 Apr 2023)

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 campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hyde Camping

Bere Regis

Dorset

England

BH20 7NX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.71801°N
-2.19041°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.7 km Post Office

6.7 km Red Lion

13.1 km East Street

Rail

4.6 km Wool Rail Station

6 km Wareham Rail Station

8 km Holton Heath Rail Station

Ferry

14 km Poole Ferry Terminal

14.5 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

16.8 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

26.1 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

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	10.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	11.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	11.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	12.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Durdle Door West	12.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3 km

The Tank Museum 4.5 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 8.9 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 11.8 km

Corfe Castle 12.8 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 4.3 km

Corfe Castle 12.9 km

White Mill 13.3 km

Hardy's Cottage 14.2 km

Kingston Lacy 15.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 4.1 km

ANDERSON MANOR 6.6 km

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 8.7 km

STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 8.8 km

WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 8.8 km

Local events

Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 8.2 km
Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 9 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 16.6 km
New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 44.9 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The open space,clean site,flat pitch,great fire wood.and the staff were great…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Luke D. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The open space,clean site,flat pitch,great fire wood.and the staff were great

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Hyde camping is excellent for wild camping. Lovely flat pitches. Friendly owner.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Hyde camping is excellent for wild camping. Lovely flat pitches. Friendly owner. Clean. Great for getaway wild campers.

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Would recommend highly. Which we stayed longer!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely and peaceful Warm greeting from the proprietors Free tent pegs on arrival Clean and tidy faculties Beautiful setting

Disliked: Only staying two nights

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From the manager: Hello - thank you so much for leaving this review - so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you both again another time.

We would definitely go back it was so peaceful

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Amanda J. Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Beth the host was lovely and was so accommodating. Even lending us a bar b que one evening so we could cook. The site is basic but you have clean toilets and water on site. The bird song is lovely and it's a nice quiet peaceful site.

Disliked: The price of the logs was a bit dear but they were large logs and burnt very well. The wi fi wasn't great but we managed.

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From the manager: Hi Amanda - thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review - glad you enjoyed the site :-)

Wonderful, quiet site with plenty of space.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Really quiet. Huge field with camping around the edge...so lots of space. Clean toilets. Good communication and directions from owners.

Disliked: It was a bit expensive considering the lack of facilities, but many of the campsites round the area charge similar.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave the review. So pleased you enjoyed the peace and quiet. Beth

Great site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Hilary F. Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great site with vast amounts of space. Right next to a beautiful forest. Extra special to hear the nightjars. This is proper camping. Compost loos are clean, and all you need. Friendly owners.

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From the manager: Thanks for the lovely review, Hilary. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you heard the Nightjar too! Hope to see you again sometime :-) Beth

Just about the most perfect pop-up campsite with loads of space

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Andrew M. Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: 1. The Space: Absolutely massive field, loads of space, limited numbers so doesn't feel crowded 2. Toilets: Compost toilets spread across the site 3. Location: Simple to find with the emailed directions, absolute silence at night apart from the wildlife, minimal light pollution, easy walking access direct to Wareham forest with miles of trails to explore 4. Firepits: Reasonably priced hire of firepits and purchase of logs delivered direct to your pitch 5. Owners: Friendly owners who come round daily to check everything is OK (and their dog became quick friends with ours)

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From the manager: Hi Andrew - thanks for taking the time to write this fantastic review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Dougie enjoyed playing with his new friend! Hope to see you again another time. Beth

Great nearly wild camping experience, quiet.

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Andy H. Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Quiet, low impact, nature, wildlife. There was plenty of space, huge field with pitches in select mowed areas. Most of the field is left to grow as a meadow with many wildflowers and butterflies. It was quiet, couldn't hear traffic at night, just the nightjar chirring at dusk and the bird morning chorus. Only facilities are two water taps and multiple compositing toilets (bring own paper). As close to wild camping as you can get but with the important facilities and no chance of being asked to move on (as long as you have paid !) Friendly and helpful owners. It's within walking distance of nature reserves including the Morden Bog (ten mile round trip).

Disliked: Difficult to find the water taps. A sketch-map at the entrance would have been useful.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave the review - amazing photos :-) Glad you got one of our friendly Buzzard! Hope to see you again.

Peaceful and spacious Scenic views Natural Clean toilet Friendly, helpful owner Level pitches (Intermittent signal but I…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

kristy n. May 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful and spacious Scenic views Natural Clean toilet Friendly, helpful owner Level pitches (Intermittent signal but I held my phone up high to help enable messages to go through etc, I’m with o2)

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From the manager: Ahh thanks for such a lovely review - hopefully see you again :-)

Beautiful natural quiet campsite

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The quiet unspoilt surroundings. Non crowded campsite.

Disliked: Very basic facilities of compostable toilets & water tap. Probably only ok for a night or 2 especially with children.

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From the manager: Hello - thank you for your review :-)

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more