Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
View prices & book- Large, family-friendly site a 10-minute drive from Wareham, in Dorset
- Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
- Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Facilities/activities including climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, zip wire and many more are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note, free Wi-Fi is available, but only in the vicinity of the reception building.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 29 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campervan campsite
8 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 58% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Nice pitch definetly will come back!…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Nice pitch definetly will come back!
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Beautiful place.
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Bell tent
Liked: Facilities, the quiet surroundings, the trees and natural beauty, the deer and other wonderful wildlife.
Disliked: The number of spiders in our bell tent but hey ho, we were in their home after all. Also, a hornets’ nest in a tree fairly close to the toilet block.
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The field was spacious. The toilet block is ok, shows are…
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: The field was spacious. The toilet block is ok, shows are hot, mostly clean. Next to monkey world
Disliked: This is not my favourite camping spot if I am honest. It’s attached to an activity centre that only does two activities per day and if they are full there is nothing else to do. You can’t swim or paddle in the lake. No play area for children. The staff were not every accommodating for SEN children. Won’t be returning. Shame as they would have so much going for them if it was run better. Has a disabled toilet area/shower but have to go off road to get to the toilet.
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Great site wirh plenty of space and activities.
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: Amount of space, allowance to park our van and trailer tent next to each other, and facilities available for children to join in with.
Disliked: Smell from toilet block (pump broke for a while, but the site was quick to get a repair man). Also frustrating when people pitch tents across pathways and block access to taps.
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Friendly staff And great value for money Friendly staff
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Primitive grass campervan campsite
Liked: The activities available
Disliked: The toilet facilities definitely need monitoring,cleaning on a regular basis… Pathway to and from camp site to toilets maybe some lighting at night as tripping hazards
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Hot showers, you choose your pitch.
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Liked: You were left to choose your pitch. Showers were nice and hot.
Disliked: Toilets and showers, although a new build were always dirty. Bins full and over flowing.
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Great campsite. Family area well away from the scouts area so no…
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Liked: Great campsite. Family area well away from the scouts area so no noise. Plenty of space for the kids and the facilities were great.
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Liked: Lovely area,well looked after,very helpful.
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Camping and activities what’s not to like
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Liked: Another great stay
Disliked: Nothing to be honest
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It’s a gem. One to get away
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Now I always believe in giving an honest review. BUT! On this occasion that may well mean this campsite gets busy and I don’t want that :) Staff - welcoming friendly and enthusiastic. Very helpful and instructors were patient and great with the all. Facilities - Please remember this is a campsite not a holiday park. if you want WiFi, swimming pools and bouncy castles this is not for you. The site is predominantly for the scouting/guide movement and they are there to camp and make their own amusement. You will need to do the same. We had our kids back, stories around the roaring off ground fire pit, BBQs and ball games. The shower block is a toilet plus shower for individual use in cubicle style, clean and of good quality alongside the washing up facilities. As you would expect from the scouting movement. Easy walk from field set aside for families. Location - Is an absolute gem. Virtually on the door step of tank museum, monkey world, Lulworth Cove and Castle, Corfe Castle. Wool has a garage and Spar and short drive away. Include a short drive to Dorchester and Poole and you really are in a prime location for days out and night times by the fire side. Activities - We opted for the zip wire and as you would expect being a Scouting facilities that caters for kids it is Heath and Safety to the max. Also expect even as an adult to have a bit of a heart flutter getting out on that platform: Instructors were professional beyond their years and all of us loved it. Price - Very reasonable at £30 a night for a family. Also very reasonable £10 a head for activity considering the 90mins and all the kit. No complaints there. Returning - living local in Bournemouth and feeling so away from it all after 30mins drive you can guarantee it! We have just got back Thursday afternoon and all want me to book again for this weekend. Massive Thank You to the team for a pleasant, almost wild, non hassle, camping experience on our doorstep. We will be back soon. I’ve not stared the WiFi - because you don’t have any - Massive bonus as we got ourselves and the kids back on our holiday - It was a spin off from Lord of the Flies ;) Old school camping holiday.
Disliked: It’s not a dislike actually just a feedback. I expect that the times of the activities act in relation to the scouts needs. Because 1330-1500 kinda leaves a family with a rush in the am to do something but not a lot of time after the activity to go on a day out. So, you are kinda giving up the day (to a point) to do the activity. A slight movement in time a lot to allow more time either side would be advantageous.
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Features
No 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
Disabled facilities
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Remote location
Wildlife haven
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
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Buddens Camping and Activity Centre
Puddletown Road
Wareham
Dorset
England
BH20 7NU
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70355°N
-2.1828°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 | 6.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lulworth Cove | 6.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Kimmeridge Bay | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Durdle Door East | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 6.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.6 mi
The Tank Museum 2.7 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 4.6 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 6.6 mi
Corfe Castle 7 mi
National Trust
Clouds Hill 3.2 mi
Corfe Castle 7.1 mi
White Mill 8.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 9.3 mi
Kingston Lacy 9.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.9 mi
GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 4.4 mi
STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 4.6 mi
LULWORTH CASTLE 4.6 mi
ANDERSON MANOR 5 mi
Local events
- Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)
Wareham, England 2.7 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Wareham, England 4.7 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)
Dorchester, England 5.9 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)
Dorchester, England 10.7 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 27.9 mi
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Buddens Camping and Activity Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buddens Camping and Activity Centre dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Buddens Camping and Activity Centre? The ruins of Corfe Castle (15 minutes’ drive) perch atop a hill overlooking the Purbeck peninsula, and on a clear day, you can see as far as the Isle of Wight. Audio … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buddens Camping and Activity Centre?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Buddens Camping and Activity Centre? From $44.48 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.