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Camping and touring 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 €28.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Adventure Pirate

View prices & book Last booked 5 days ago 9.8 202 reviews

Sunset in the woods (added by manager 13 Sep 2022)

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.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The fire was the highlight of our two night stay :)

Friendly staff and level pitches to camp on.

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Wifi	10

Alice I. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The campsite has excellent facilities on site. I also thought that the campsite is very good for children as there are plenty of activities and a play area. I enjoyed my stay because there is so much wildlife to see especially at night in the glistening sky.

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Amazing location

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Campsite is smart and the pitches are a very good size. t he owners are really friendly and helpful and have a great dog!

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We will stay here again and recommend to family and friends!

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Great fun place to stay, being allowed camp fires was brilliant, the activities on site were well led and great fun. The toilets are unfortunately compost but that said they were the nicest compost toilets I’ve ever used.

Disliked: I emailed a query before we arrived but no one ever responded.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the positive review. We can only apologise for not replying to your email before you arrived. We must have missed that one, but it sounds like you were well looked after on arrival and for the duration of your stay.

Great place to camp!

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Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Lewis B. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The woodland location and on-site facilities

Disliked: Nothing!

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Nice area. Good parking, spacious, lovely staff for the brief time we actually…

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Tanya S. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Nice area. Good parking, spacious, lovely staff for the brief time we actually met. Even the toilets weren't as scary as they seem once you get used to them haha Loved having hot running water at the washing up area! No complaints at all

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From the manager: What a lovely review. Thank you for taking the time to write it.

Very reasonably priced, great location and a well maintained site.

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Steve R. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The site is very nice and although this is the second time ive stayed, it was the first time i came alone. I arrived on Sunday and as expected with it being the end of the summer holidays there were some families with kids but come Monday morning I had the place to myself. If you're a family with children and are looking for somewhere safe for the kids to roam and with activities and plenty of facilities to explore, then i think this would be excellent. As I don't have kids and was wanting to find some peace and quiet for a few days I wasn't disappointed. Theres plenty of room to find a quiet corner of the forest with a fire pit and unwind. The camp is self check in and although there are means to contact the owners/staff and they are on hand if needed, I personally didn't see anyone either time I stayed which to me is a positive. The facilities were clearly being maintained however I appreciated their discreteness. I felt that I was left alone to get on with my stay peacefully, however I'm certain that if I had've needed them they would've been present with a minutes notice. The toilets are always well maintained and there is a shack which sells firewood and other small items and there is a washing up station on the side of the shack. If youre looking for a glamping experience then this may not be it. If you're looking for the illusion of wild camping with some basic amenities for additional comfort then this is a great spot and the location is superb.

Disliked: There really was nothing that I could fault for either of my stays.

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From the manager: Wow what an amazing review! You have totally nailed what our site is all about here. Thank you so much for your lovely, details comments.

Excellent place! Highly recommend

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Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Loved the whole set up- pitch up where you want and love the fact you have fire pits at every pitch. Great experience and will definitely be back very soon

Disliked: Took a while to get used to the toilet situation but that’s just me being new to camping.

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Everything great!!! Definitely coming back to the camp!!! Very recommended!!!…

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Artur G. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Everything great!!! Definitely coming back to the camp!!! Very recommended!!!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site great facilities

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Matthew B. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Great camp site, the facilities are really good, my little boy enjoyed the play park, he's been asking me all day when can we go back. we will be definitely coming back.

Disliked: Nothing

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My 7 and 2 year old loved it. Great time and memories.…

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James H. Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: My 7 and 2 year old loved it. Great time and memories. Next time will bring a spare dummy as the little one decided to chuck his only dummy into the in protest of not wanting to do to sleep 😱 so late night and early morning he was a bit of a wreck but pulled through and had a great time.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	3 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	4.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular	10.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shell Bay North	10.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach	10.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 (€11.70) fee.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

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

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

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

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 touring

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 €28.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.