Woodyhyde Campsite

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  • Relaxed family-run site set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
  • Around 20 minutes' walk from the ruins of Corfe Castle
  • Heaps of walking trails around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast
Woodyhyde Campsite is a traditional and relaxed family site in the middle of the Isle of Purbeck peninsula in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You're a short distance from the village pubs of Langton Matravers and 20 minutes' walk to the ruins of Corfe Castle, and within easy reach of the award-winning beaches of Swanage and Studland. Set across 13 acres of open countryside, the park is bordered by the Swanage heritage steam railway line and there are several footpaths that lead direct from the site to the Purbeck Hills and the Jurassic Coast. Facilities include a well-stocked shop and off licence selling fresh and locally sourced produce. Free wifi is available. Friendly dogs are welcome in two out of three of the fields.

Site type

RV sites 20
Tent sites 140
Opens

Languages spoken

English

AA 3 pennants

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Features

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 Rallies welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites

Location

Woodyhyde Campsite

Valley Road

Corfe Castle

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.62132°N
-2.0375°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 km East Street
2.2 km East Street
5.6 km Bus Station
Rail
9.7 km Wareham Rail Station
10.4 km Holton Heath Rail Station
11.6 km Poole Rail Station
Ferry
9 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
9.3 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
9.4 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
22.6 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

There are heaps of walks that that lead from Woodyhyde Campsite around the Purbeck countryside or along the spectacular Jurassic coastline and the South West Coast Path, and the nearby golden sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage provide plenty of options for water-based activities such as boating, diving and fishing. Visit the ruins of Corfe Castle, 20 minutes' walk away, or hop on a heritage steam locomotive at nearby Harmans Cross to take a six-mile scenic trip on Swanage Railway, passing the castle ruins and finishing at Swanage. Take the kids out on a day trip to visit rescue chimpanzees at Monkey World Centre; see the collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles at the Tank Museum; or pet animals at Putlake Adventure Farm.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Swanage Central 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kimmeridge Bay 6.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 6.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shell Bay North 8.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 10.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 2.5 km

Swanage Railway 5.6 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.6 km

Brownsea Island 9.4 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 12.3 km

National Trust

Corfe Castle 2.3 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 6.6 km

Brownsea Island 9.3 km

Clouds Hill 18.5 km

White Mill 20.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 2.4 km

Worth Matravers - Cliffs, Caves and Chapel 2.5 km

Worth Matravers - Winspit - Dancing Ledge 2.6 km

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 2.7 km

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 2.8 km

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 12.1 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 23.1 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 29.6 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 40.2 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 Woodyhyde Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodyhyde Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Woodyhyde Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

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