Adventure Pirate
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- 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
30
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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
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Great natural 'wild camping' with spacious, campfire-friendly pitches. Well-kept compost loos & showers. Staff are friendly, plenty for kids. Lovely peaceful woodland. A few noted uneven pitches, noise, and amenity availability at times.
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We had an amazing stay, would love to come back again!
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Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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The site is nice with good facilities but no management available
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Liked The site was very nice with toilets and showers, and with a bar/shop available.
Disliked There was a big group if people, shouting and partying all night until 2am. I don’t know whom I could report this too, I couldn’t find any number on the website/email. In the morning both toilets were clogged with vomit..
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback – we’re really glad to hear you liked the site and enjoyed the facilities, including the bar, shop, toilets and showers.
However, we’re a little confused by a couple of the negative points raised. We send a text to every guest from the on-call campsite manager’s number, making it clear that if there are any issues during their stay, they can call or text directly for assistance. That same number is also available on our website and clearly displayed on the front of the Shack – which we know you visited, as you kindly mentioned it in your review.
Regarding the comment about vomit in the toilets – I (the on-call manager) was personally responsible for cleaning and checking the toilets throughout the weekend, and at no point did I find any vomit in either toilet. Had we been made aware of any issue at the time, we would’ve responded straight away to resolve it.
We absolutely want all guests to have a peaceful and enjoyable stay, and we take reports of noise seriously – but we do rely on guests contacting us at the time so we can act.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.
This was my first ever camping trip with my son(12) and dog-…
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Liked This was my first ever camping trip with my son(12) and dog- booked this place based on the good reviews and here comes another 10/10- would have given it more if I could! I never liked the idea of camping in camper vans with electric hookups in the middle of a grass field, pitch next to pitch. If you love nature and virgin camping, if it’s as a couple, group or family or- like myself-single parent witch child- this is your destination! Safe and clean, nice spots to pitch up between trees and bushes, with fire pits and I mean REAL fire pits, where you can spend an entire evening eating marshmallows. Children love exploring the place with torches and the playground with trampolines and the dens. Next time we will take walkie talkies and some water guns. Eco toilets are far better and cleaner than the ones I remember from my childhood camping, showers, washing up stations with hot water and drinking water on site. Everything close and even an Aldi 4 min drive away, not to mention beautiful beaches. I loved every minute there and will come back with some of my friends with kids and recommend to everyone who would like to teach their kids that all the luxuries we have in our life are not essential to have fun. My 12 yr old loved to prep and maintain the fire, to use torches to walk to the toilet and in the tent, he enjoyed how we could spend some time together without phones, tv and even music and even made friends with our neighbours who also were very supportive. All guests on site were friendly and we greeted each other and smiled each time we have done dishes or walked the dog. We had a lovely 2 night stay and can’t wait to come back. James- you are a star and the hard work and ideas you have will make a lot of people happy, you are in the right place and living your dream, thank you for making mine come true- 1’st time camping and I have found the best place ever!
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From the manager: This feedback makes us really happy to read. Thank you so so much. This really means a lot. Looking forward to welcoming you back again later this year. James. X
Der schönste Campingplatz den wir jemals hatten!
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Liked Himmlischer Stellplatz mitten in der Natur.
Disliked Ich persönlich würde mich über moderne Toiletten und ein Waschhaus freuen, aber es geht auch ohne :). Die rustikal anmutenden Toiletten waren sauber und gepflegt. Mein Mann war mehr als begeistert.
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Each pitch is like your own piece of woodland.
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Liked Loved this place. Each pitch is like your own piece of woodland. Activities during the day and peaceful at night. No mod cons just pure camping. Toilets and shower kept clean and more than adequate for this type of camping. Staff were helpful and friendly. Loved we could have a fire in the ready made pits. Perfect (semi) wildcamp.
Disliked Honestly I can't fault this place.
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Everything, great location, clean and well maintained. Facilities were better than I…
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Liked Everything, great location, clean and well maintained.
Facilities were better than I expected.
The park was fantastic.
Pitch plenty big enough.
Well organised activities.
Friendly professional staff.
Loved the ground fire pits
Disliked Nothing, the site is fantastic.
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Everything was great couldn’t ask for better…
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Liked Everything was great couldn’t ask for better
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Everything…
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Liked Everything
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It was so chilled and easy to find. Will be back again…
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Liked It was so chilled and easy to find. Will be back again soon.
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If you're looking for a basic site then this is great value
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Liked Woodland setting
Areas for fires and BBQ's
Quiet
Good hot showers
Several toilets (compost type)
Basic facilities but excellent value for money
There looked like really good activity areas for children available although I travelled solo so I did not need them
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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 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)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 nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
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.
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Adventure Pirate? From $58.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.