297 Reviews of Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site , Wareham, Dorset Campsite. Review score 8/10

Q: Is Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site child friendly?

YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities

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Reviews of Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site

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

Rating:

8/10 from 297 Reviews

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Tent Pitches	Caravan Pitches	Motorhome Pitches	Small Campervans
Glamping Units	No Statics for Hire	No Statics for Sale	No Seasonal Pitches
Electric Hookups	No Hardstandings	No Fully Serviced Pitches	Show Full Facilities

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
No Waterside Pitches	Public Transport On Site	Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access

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Date of Visit: August 2010

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: MrsGlas

4 reviews from this member

Fantastic site, busy as summer holidays, but that's a good sign and to be expected. Lovely new toilet / shower block since last visit, I noticed no problems with water pressure. This is in Top field so no long walk to the original block (which is still as good).

Playground facilities could be better. Very well stocked site shop, and in high season there is a food van that is open for breakfast / tea - we didn't try this but our friends did and the food was good.

Surrounding area is great. Corfe Castle great, lovely pub called The Greyhound serves great cream teas and food! Swanage and Studland right on the doorstep - Studland is fantastic.

Yes, the site is on a farm, so if you go there, you would expect farmyard smells / sounds - all part of being in the countryside and I have no problem with this.

Can't wait to go back there in a couple of weeks!

Date of Visit: July 2010

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Sharonwells

3 reviews from this member

Lovely site on a working farm. Helpful staff and a well stocked shop which was open from 8am to 6pm. Restaurant on site for those who don't want to cook.I did not try this so cannot comment.

Toilet and showers block was ok and cleaned daily.Ladies toilets would benefit from proper sanitary disposal boxes and not just a waste bin.

Would be good if the drinking water tap was signposted.The farm dog was very friendly and the kids loved to cuddle him. Good size pitch and great views. Would certainly return again.

Date of Visit: July 2010

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: 511tactical

1 review from this member

Stayed here 9th - 11th July 2010 camped in the Pond field with electric hook up. Well cut, gentle sloping pitch with plenty of space for our 5m Bell tent.

The new toilet and shower block was nice and clean, although the water pressure at the hand basins was low the showers worked well and were always at the perfect temperature. Our daughter loved the play area. The shop was well stocked with provisions and also had a good selection of interesting garden plants for sale outside too. It was great to see the young calfs, lambs and donkeys.

A nice walk up onto the ridge gives great views of corfe castle.

There is a pond behind the toilet block so young children should be supervised; this is well away from the camping areas, so they should not be there alone anyway.

A good site in a great location; we'll be back soon.

Date of Visit: July 2010

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: Elmo09

7 reviews from this member

This was our second visit to this excellent site.

The site comprises 3 large fields, 2 with EHU and one without. We've stayed in both EHU fields. In both the pitch size is large.

The site is part of a working farm so there is some noise from the animals, but this just adds to the atmosphere. There is a well stocked shop. The shower and toilet facilities are excellent - large and clean.

The Purbeck Way runs close to the site and this is one route into Corfe Castle - about a 30 minute, easy walk mostly through woodland.

Alternatively a short walk on the side of A351 (verge is wide, but road can be very busy) brings you to the Norden Park and Ride operated by the Swanage Railway. There are regular steam trains (particularly in summer months) to Corfe Castle and onto Swanage.

There's lots to do in the area and this site is a great place to relax afterwards. I'm sure we'll return soon.

Date of Visit: June 2010

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: BEIGEBAY

1 review from this member

Beautiful location, very friendly and relaxing. Showers and toilets excellent and spotless, friendly staff and very good value.

It is a working farm so kids will need to be supervised and told not to go in the working areas or the pond if they are of that age. The play area for toddlers is brilliant. The pigs, calves, peacocks and all the other wildlife walking around are more than enough to entertain.

The sights, sounds and smells of the farm were so nice and the walks to Corfe Castle and surrounding areas are breathtaking, The Castle Inn and the Greyhound are well worth the 20 min walk past the Castle.

Worth visiting as it is so laid back.

Date of Visit: June 2010

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Serendipity1601

4 reviews from this member

We were not particularly impressed with Norden Farm. It's in a lovely location but the following issues put us off returning:

- Toilets were not especially nice or clean.

- Grass was a little too long and ground very bumpy.

- A large young group were playing their music loud until 11pm. We complained about this and were told that the curfew was 11pm so it was 'fine until then'.

- Staff were not particularly friendly when booking, nor when we got there.

- Farm smell. Not a big deal but not exactly inviting.

Overall, it wasn't terrible, but I've been to nicer sites elsewhere so I'll look around for a different site on my next trip to this region.

Date of Visit: May 2010

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Beanstalk

1 review from this member

The tent field was very flat and absolutely beautiful. I had noticed the stagnant pond, but I didn't draw attention to it with my 3 kids. But I suppose the previous reviewer is right to point out that it is unsafe.

The showers were clean and when they worked they were fine. Considering they had just been built, it did seem a bit short sighted to have only 6 cubicles in the women's block and 5 basins (only 3 in cubicles) but my husband said he didn't have a problem on any day getting a nice shower.

The soap ran out in the toilets and was not replenished.

The water pressure was an issue and indeed did completely run out at some point, but I know they were trying to get that fixed.

It was the first site we have stayed on with a shop and it was very handy to have this luxury.

I thought it was a spacious and family-friendly site. The play area / swings etc is woefully small for the nuber of children on the site, but ours didn't really go to that part, they just hung out in the field playing dens etc.

So I would recommend it. And it was very well located for Studland, Lulworth, Swanage etc.

Date of Visit: May 2010

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Melkshamcampers

1 review from this member

We visited end of half term week, we hadn't booked but had no problems getting a pitch. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we were told we could pitch where we liked, in the top field. The field was spacious and only half full.

There was a new toilet, shower and washing up block in the top field, that was kept clean and always had hot water. There were muddy footprints but it had been raining, what else do you expect. Showers were roomy with an area to dry yourself, some sinks were in cubicles for privacy too. We never had to queue to use any of these facilities, but we can avoid the obvious rush hours as we don't have children.

There were other fields with serviced pitches which were full, and these had another toilet, shower, washing up block with a children's play area.

There is a small unfenced fishing lake behind the toilet block, but not hidden.

The on-site shop was well stocked. The campsite is near the steam railway which you could walk to and found it's location very handy for Swanage, Studland beach and Corfe.

In all, a reasonably priced, relaxing site that had all the facilities we needed and we will return to.

Date of Visit: May 2010

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: HappyVWcamper

7 reviews from this member

Well situated site, you can walk into Corfe Castle along a beautiful bridleway which goes through forests etc.

Great plant nursery and shop on the site. The bread looked very nice.

We visited at the end of this May half term. It was very, very busy and we found there were nowhere near enough showers for the amount of campers booked in (plus the water did not work in some of the shower units). Additionally there were not enough washing up facilities. In the end we just gave up trying to use the showers or the washing up facilities.

Areas for concern -

1. A large stagnant pond is hidden behind the toilet block in the second field which is not in anyway sign posted or fenced off, with so many children playing alone on site this seemed pretty worrying, along with the 'pets corner' which is filled with old stacked metal, and junk - all possible accidents waiting to happen with campers having free rein to wander at will.

Date of Visit: August 2009

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Eggymondo

6 reviews from this member

This was our first family camping trip just before the busy August bank holiday and we had a very enjoyable stay. As we booked last minute, a few sites we contacted were full, but I think we got the last pitch on this site and were not disappointed.

Part of its charm is the working farm, which really appeals to children, and its location is fabulous, in sight of the charming ruin of Corfe Castle (recognisable to any Famous Five fans!). The walk into the village itself is delightful - keep eyes peeled for foxes, various birds of prey and slow worms. If you fancy eating out the pubs can be recommended, as can the local cider.

Being August it was very busy and there was some noise into the night from larger groups, but some of the snoring was louder and more irritating!

The facilities were obviously well used but we found them clean enough and used at the right time avoided queues.

Some reviews seem very critical of the site and facilities, but for our first family camping experience it was just what we expected and we were happy campers!

It is well-placed for exploring this beautiful part of Dorset: Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Swanage and Monkey World is well worth a visit.

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