Adventure Pirate
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- 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.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Reviews
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I wanted somewhere in the woods where I could have a campfire;…
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Liked: I wanted somewhere in the woods where I could have a campfire; this place was perfect for that. The toilets were well-kept, as was the rest of the site, and it was nice to have a wander of the woods, whilst having a morning coffee, and enjoy a swing on the rope swings and say hello to the neighbouring cows (never would have known they were there otherwise - they were silent). Will be staying again.
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Loved it here. Owner is very welcoming. Lots for the children to…
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Liked: Loved it here. Owner is very welcoming. Lots for the children to doo we stayed in hammocks and there is plenty of places to put them. Highly recomend and will be returning soon. Toilets and showers were clean. And running water on site.
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Closest your get to wild camping , great staff good pitches
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Liked: We live this camp site pirate adventure , for a start you can have a fire and its the only camp site in Dorset that allows this , secondly the staff james the owner and becks that work there are amazing very friendly , this site even though is the closest your get to wild camping in Dorset it does have showers and toilets along with axe throwing , shooting and archery and also deliver roo with go there , me and my girlfriend spent 4 nights here and will be back next year thank you james and becky
Disliked: None
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Friendly staff and level pitches to camp on.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
BushUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Adventure Pirate
Post Green Road
Lytchett Minster
Poole
Dorset
England
BH16 6AP
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.74346°N
-2.0589°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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. - How much does it cost to stay at Adventure Pirate? From $55.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.