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Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site
Corfe Castle
Wareham
Dorset (Browse area)
BH20 5DS
Tel: 01929 480098
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Pitches: 150 electric + 100 non-electric
Open: 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Grandma6 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Had super long weekend here with all the family. Very friendly site and good facilities. Well placed for surrounding beaches, Corfe Castle, Monkey World and lots to do. Facilities well kept and clean every effort made to place us all together which was no mean feat. Made it one of our best family camps. Thoroughly recommend this site. Would definitely go here again. Thanks to all for helpful customer service, 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Camper1959 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We arrived in pouring rain and were advised to check the field we were allocated to select a pitch before paying which was gracious of the site.
Unfortunately the weather went from bad to worse with severe weather warnings for the South coast, although we managed to find a pitch at the top of a field where the land was not as soggy.
The facilities are in very good condition, however a group of Duke of Edinburgh students arrived at the same time and due to the adverse weather, they all sheltered & attempted to dry their belongings in the washing/ toilets and shower rooms but left the whole building in a state with mud smeared on the walls, basins etc, whilst it was no ones fault that the weather was so bad the site really should have perhaps offered better cleaning extra staff etc.
Whilst I have attempted to factor in the environmental conditions, we are unlikely to return as the site did not suit what we expect and seek in a campsite.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Dsf118 |
6 reviews from this member |
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Norden is a very friendly working farm and quite a large site which is made up of several level fields one even has its own fishing pond.
Access is gained by driving up through the farm itself (very slowly!) which is a very entertaining experience as we had several convoys of small farm animals (ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks, goats etc) crossing in front of us at numerous points.
A very well stocked shop sits at the bottom of the farm road which is also the site reception,
Anything from a bottle of milk or washing up liquid through to tent poles, animal feeds and even saddles are available.
Nice large toilet/shower blocks with indoor pot washing facilities and roomy cubicles that were kept very clean.
Fantastic location that's next door to Corfe castle and is only a short walk from Norden railway station for a steam train into Swanage.
Ideal for kids who love animals as there is a little farm enclosure where you can get up close to them.
We had a very pleasant stay and would not hesitate to return.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Linzi29 |
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Just spent 7 days (after the jubilee on this site). We were actually booked onto another on the other side of Corfe Castle but after arriving to find the facilities were rubbish (should've listened to the reviews!) we relocated to Norden Farm which we spotted purely by chance! What a lovely site!
This was our first camping trip with our 10month old son and the facilities here could not have been more suited - the family room with half size bath was ideal for us all to get washed and dressed in the morning and even the regular shower cubicles were big enough for us to wash baby if family room in use. Only ever seen this standard of toilet block on French campsites! Always clean, plenty of hot water and really well thought out layout with separate cubicles with wash basins etc. ALways time for a go on the swing on the way back from the showers too!
The site itself is on a working farm and the 'pets corner' is amazing for little ones - we walked round the corner into the traditional stone flagged farmyard to be confronted by at least 50 animals all wandering around - goats (with newborn kids), turkeys, peacocks (inc a gorgeous albino male), ducks, geese, pot bellied pigs, chickens, guinea fowl, sheep - and we were even lucky enough to see a new calf being born on our first day there! Its not set up as a tourist attraction so expect to get poop on your shoes, but well worth it - it became a nightly visit for our son - a trip to the farmyard before bed! Any childs idea of heaven! However do expect to be woken early by the cockerels - this was a nice novelty for us city folk though! It is a working farm so need to be mindful of little ones with the tractors but there's a strict 5 MPH speed limit and the farmers were always happy to slow to a crawl and wave at the transfixed little ones!
We camped round in Donkey field next to the fluffy sheep-pigs (exact breed unknown) and the field of lambs and although we endured some very heavy rain the ground seemed to dry out fairly quickly - the roads did get very sludgy at one point but not surprising with the amount of rain we had!
Campsite shop stocks all you need - definitely recommend the JUMBO fresh eggs and the staff couldn't be more helpful. Excellent value for money, we pais £14 per night (2 adults) and the pitch sizes are huge so worth every penny! Lovely location too with some lovely walks into Corfe and ideally located for visiting the beautiful Purbeck coastland.
This has now become our new family favourite and we shall definitely be returning next year and possibly at the end of the summer if the weather picks up!
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: IzzieB |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a half term week at this site.
The pitch we had in the Main Field was large and had ample space for our caravan and awning. The main shower block was excellent and despite the site being full I never had to queue and the shower blocks were always very clean with plenty of hot water (except the first ladies shower on the right!).
There is a great family room and doggy shower, which we laughed about but was actually really useful as the site is surrounded by woodland which is fab for dog walking but has muddy ditches which our springer always found!
Overall the site had a really relaxed and friendly feel and the animals were a real hit for our girls however it is a working farm so supervision would be recommended for smaller children.
We stayed during force 7 gales with a couple of families with tents who went home early due to the tents being damaged by the wind & rain. The Top Field was particularly exposed and a number of tents were damaged in the high winds.
Noise on the site was not a problem despite being packed, and no lighting at night was a refreshing change to see the stars at night, between the clouds!
Location is excellent with two walking paths to Corfe which is only 1/2 hour walk away. One is pushchair suitable from the main entrance. The Steam Train is also just over the main road and a short walk down a path/lane which was also a really great day out with benefit of no driving.
We will definitely be returning
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Wendle |
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We stayed for the first time, for a weekend. We arrived after 6 so was told by the warden to find a pitch, set up and pay the following morning. I found that to be a good system as arriving late booking in etc can waste a lot of time if there's a queue.
I found the pitches to be a very generous size easily fitting our Monty 6 and car on the the pitch.
The toilets and showers were very good, kept very clean and no queuing despite it being a fairly busy weekend.
I also liked the food bar on site. Cooking all things breakfasty in the mornings and burgers etc in the evening. We didn't use it so I can't comment on the value etc but I thought it could be very handy for those arriving late etc.
The 11pm quiet rule seems to be stuck to which really impressed me. However the mornings were a different kettle of fish. Children playing football at 7am wasn't much fun and even worse an adult started the game. Just wish other campers would be more considerate. This particular adult was up at 6am both mornings and didn't we know it.
Will we go back. I think it's a definite yes. Great site. Lovely area. Can't fault it for anything except a few inconsiderate campers and you can get them anywhere.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Zacksmum |
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Just got back from spending the Jubilee weekend here and I have to say that we didn't like it at all. The 'pets corner' was a few ducks, chickens and turkeys in a filthy pen and the playground was really small for the amount of pitches so my 2 small children were too overwhelmed by the sheer volume of kids there.
There were loads of teenagers hanging around by the toilets at all times, kicking the doors & swearing. Teenagers played football right outside our pitch, and when asked to please play elsewhere after slamming their football into our caravan, they just carried on.
Overall, it was really crammed, full of people (both parents and kids) with no respect for other campers and it cost over £30 a night. Would definitely not return nor recommend.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Reggiewac |
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Check in was rather painful and complicated. I had arrived locally by train, so was technically on foot, but I wasn't allowed to pay the hiker rate as I had more than one bag! Not overly fussed, but I did think it was a bit petty.
All of the staff were pleasant and friendly apart from one lady who was, well, just a little bit off. She needs a lesson in customer service.
The site is great, especially the top field (if you don't need EHU) as it is pitch-anywhere which I love. Toilets and showers nice and clean and the on-site shop is very well stocked.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Pattony |
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This was our third trip to Norden Farm as we went twice last year. We were recommended to Norden Farm by another camper in Devon and we are very pleased we went. We have very much enjoyed our time on this camp site whether we are on our own or with our grandchildren. The site is easily accessible and the pitches are plenty large enough. The shop has a good selection and not expensive.
The farm animals were a great interest for the children as well as the play area. The shower and toilet blocks are always clean with plenty of hot water. We walked a lot round the fields and woods and had a pleasant walk to Corfe Castle. Public transport stops just outside the camp site and we used our bus pass to go to Swanage. One can also go to Wareham, Poole and Bournemouth. We have always found all the staff very friendly and helpful.
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| Date of Visit: April 2012 |
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| Reviewer: NellyPS |
8 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from a lovely weekend break at Norden Farm, staying in the top field where we allowed campfires (in a fire pit) and there was plenty of room.
The site wasn’t quite full over the Easter weekend so there was never an issue with queuing for dish washing or showers, although there does seem to be plenty of facilities available even if they were full.
The facilities were more than adequate and although some people mention the cleanliness, it does seem to be more down to parental control than them not being cleaned by staff, and I never expect facilities to be spotless, you are after all camping in a field where the occasional muddy footprint is inevitable.
The walk into Corfe Castle is easy and quick, maximum 20 minutes, off road and very convenient, the station for the steam train is also within a 10 minute walk.
The shop on site was well stocked with everything from marshmallows for toasting to a vast array of pet food, along with numerous plants and gardening paraphernalia.
As a working farm there is the occasional smell, but nothing overwhelming, the animals were an interesting addition for the children to investigate, and the peacocks were beautiful.
We will definitely visit again, the top field is more than adequate for our needs and we really enjoyed our stay.
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