Norden Farm Camp Site

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  • A family- run camsite in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck.
  • Excellent and transport links (including a steam railway).
  • Ideally located near the coast, within walking distance of five pubs.
Norden Farm is set back from the main road, but with easy access. It's a rural site and may not be suitable for those who look for ready-made entertainment! Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth are all within 30-40 minutes travel by road. There are three adjacent, level grass fields which offer electric hook-ups, and an additional large grass field for tents and camper vans in peak season. In addition to camping, a traditional farm cottage is available for hire. This sleeps four and is located on the campsite, with its own private garden. Norden House is also available as a large self-catering holiday home to sleep up to 14 people. This is a family site which welcomes dogs, but asks they are kept under control at all times. The site is open from March until October, weather permitting. Onsite facilities include flush toilets and chemical disposal points, hot showers and private wash basins, a family room, disabled toilets and a wet room (ambulant or aided only). There is a separate laundry and washing-up rooms, a well-stocked farm shop, and a pooch parlour (a wet room and warm shower for dogs). For children, there is a play area and ball games court. Most facilities are free for campers to use (laundry facilities excepted). Wi-Fi is available for a small fee and likewise a device charging service (including car batteries). A freezer block service is also available.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
Camper sites 100
RV sites 100
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 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 Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Norden Farm Camp Site

Corfe Castle

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 5DS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.6448°N
-2.0721°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.9 mi East Street
0.9 mi East Street
3.3 mi Red Lion
Rail
3.8 mi Wareham Rail Station
4.6 mi Holton Heath Rail Station
6 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
5.9 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
5.9 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
14 mi 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

The Isle of Purbeck and surrounding areas are full of great places to explore! Norden Farm is conveniently located for using public transport. With a bus stop at the campsite entrance, and a steam railway station a short walk away, getting out and about is no problem for campers here! Just a short walk away is Corfe Castle, which boasts three pubs, a bakery, and of course, the old ruins of the castle. Take the footpath into the village which runs straight from the campsite! Further in that direction is the coastal town of Swanage. Here, you will find a multitude of shops, pubs, a nightclub and a white sand beach. If heading the other way, you will reach the ancient town of Wareham, popular for its quantity of pubs, the River Frome and the Rex Cinema. There is also a train station here, making access to London or Weymouth quick and easy. The Purbeck Sports Centre is also located here, fulfilling all of your sporting and leisure needs, including Sky HD and BT Sports HD live events in their All Stars bar. For historians, the Isle of Purbeck flaunts Tyneham Village, The Etches Fossil Collection, Kingston Lacy, Swanage Heritage Railway, Hardy's Cottage and many more. Geographers will be in awe of Kimmeridge Bay, the Arne Peninsula, Durdle Door, and other spectacular parts of the world's first natural heritage site, the Jurassic Coast. Those who like to keep fit will be spoilt for choice when it comes to hiking and cycle paths along the coastline, through woodlands and across heathland. Families will love Studland Beach, Monkey World, Putlake Adventure Farm, Dorset Waterpark and Bovington Tank Museum. Other local attractions include: The Lighthouse Theatre, Poole Lulworth Castle The Cerne Abbas Giant Poole Harbour and Quay Brownsea Island

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kimmeridge Bay 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 5.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Studland Knoll House 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 5.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swanage Central 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Corfe Castle 0.7 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 4.8 mi

Swanage Railway 5.5 mi

Brownsea Island 5.9 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 6 mi

National Trust

Corfe Castle 0.8 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 5.3 mi

Brownsea Island 5.8 mi

Clouds Hill 9.3 mi

White Mill 11.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Corfe - East Creech - West Hill 0.6 mi

West From Corfe Castle 0.6 mi

The Purbecks - Castle and Coastal 0.6 mi

Norden - Scotland - Blue Pool - Corfe 0.6 mi

Corfe - Nine Barrows Down - Swanage 0.8 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.

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  • Does Norden Farm Camp Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Norden Farm Camp Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Norden Farm Camp Site? The Isle of Purbeck and surrounding areas are full of great places to explore! Norden Farm is conveniently located for using public transport. With a bus stop at the campsite entrance, and … Read more