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Topic: Norden Farm or Woodyhyde?

sandraj

30/5/2011 at 2:20pm
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Which would you prefer? We have been to Woodyhyde and enjoyed it despite the fairly basic facilities! Will we find Norden too big??

Sandra

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31/5/2011 at 8:47am
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I would say Norden is slightly smaller. Norden definitely has better amenities but Woodyhyde has more of an atmosphere IMO what with being having the Swanage railway going through the site; but then again it depends if you prefer a working farm atmosphere or the trains. Woodyhyde now has EHU and will have new showers open next year!

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sandraj

31/5/2011 at 10:27am
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Thanks for that. I do love Woodhyde, but think we might give Norden a try this time just so the kids have a slightly different experience. Beautiful area isn't it.

Sandra

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31/5/2011 at 9:28pm
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Certainly is! And has a good choice of sites.

Yes, by all means try Norden Farm - depending on their ages the kids should enjoy the small play park and pets' corner, and if they miss waving to the train crew and passengers, there are a couple of stations within walking distance!

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01/6/2011 at 12:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by sandraj on 31/5/2011

Thanks for that. I do love Woodhyde, but think we might give Norden a try this time just so the kids have a slightly different experience. Beautiful area isn't it.
Sandra

Love it! I have been going there for years as a relatively shot distance beach trip. Occasionally just for the day, but usually to camp a night or two. Apparently Kirrin Castle in the Famous Five was based on Corfe Castle. I have always called it Famous Five country round there. Only disappointment is that I've never found anywhere selling homemade ginger beer? Also I always have to go shopping, where are the rosy cheeked farmers offering me free baskets of ham, hard boiled eggs and various sandwiches and cakes?

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We have used both Norden & woodyhide. For us it would be Norden farm every time. Better facilities, better location, more to do especially for the kiddies.

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Quote: Originally posted by morgz84 on 01/6/2011
Only disappointment is that I've never found anywhere selling homemade ginger beer?

This shop is just opposite the castle entrance.

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morgz84

02/6/2011 at 5:01pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 01/6/2011

Quote: Originally posted by morgz84 on 01/6/2011 Only disappointment is that I've never found anywhere selling homemade ginger beer?

This shop is just opposite the castle entrance.

Oh wow!! Thanks for telling me, I've never spotted that shop.

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