Norden Farm Camp Site

Our second new eco friendly shower block  (added by manager 04 Apr 2012)

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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
Open now

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Apr 1 to

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

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

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)

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Kimmeridge Bay 3.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake 5.2 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 5.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 5.3 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Swanage Central 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

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

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 6 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 8.2 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 12.2 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 16.4 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 25.3 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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  • 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