|
|
|
|
Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site
Corfe Castle
Wareham
Dorset (Browse area)
BH20 5DS
Tel: 01929 480098
Visit their website Check Digital TV coverage See Weather Forecast
   
|
Pitches: 150 electric + 100 non-electric
Open: 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
Rating: 
|
Photos (21)
|
 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 |
|
Reviews:
297 in total, now showing 261 to 270
Previous 10
Next 10
|
|
Jump to Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
|
Write your own Review to win an Outdoor Revolution Screenhouse 4 and £150!
If you've ever visited this campsite please submit a review for your chance to win! Each month one lucky person will have their review picked at random and will win an Outdoor Revolution Screenhouse 4 worth £299 AND £150 of Amazon vouchers. Leave as many reviews as you can for more chances - it only takes a few minutes
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Wain family |
1 review from this member |
|
 After 25 odd years, I returned to the farm with my husband and our children and was thrilled to discover that apart from the new loo / shower block, not a lot else had changed! There were even lots of old friends there, people I used to play with when I was kid back with their children too(obviously with a few more wrinkles like me!) so we were able to catch up briefly!
My parents used to bring myself, 2 brothers and sister here when we were kids for most school holidays, if not all, and every holiday was fantastic!
My family and I came in 2005 for a couple of days to try out the "new tent". The new loo/shower block wasn't built then, they were still using the original facilities they had when I first came down with my parents, actually that is not strictly true, the first year we came down there were no facilities at all!
August 2006 was lovely albeit very busy, the top field was heaving as was the field the other side of the cow path, but had a very friendly atmosphere.
There are washing up, laundry, toilet and shower facilities, a well stocked shop. The guest house I have been told was nice although we have not stayed there, the restaurant we have tried and that was pleasant too!
Being that it is a working farm, there are usually cows and other animals around and on the odd ocassion you are able to see a calf being born, which might not be everybodys cup of tea but our kids were amazed!
Swanage is only a short drive away, Studland bay also which is an amazing beach. Both Studland and Corfe Castle are owned by the National Trust now, membership is handy for the beach as the daily charge for parking I thought was quite a lot. Although saying that the up keep of the beach was excellent! Obviously the Castle too!
The week we were there was Swanage carnival week so we took the oppurtunity to go into town to see the firework display via the railway from Norden. The kids really enjoyed it and it saved trying to find a parking space once we were in Swanage.
A beautifully situated site which is very friendly, with good clean facilities and a well stocked shop and amazing scenery. We fully recommend paying this site a visit.wonderful I feel like I'm going home each time we go! 
|
|
| Date of Visit: October 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Paulos |
1 review from this member |
|
WOW although the weather wasn't great, expected for the time of year the site was excellent never experienced showers and toilets quite like it first class, the new shower and toilet definitely made an impression they are really kept up to an excellent standard and I will be returning next year, the staff are very helpful and its good to see working farms still exist here in the uk.
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Tams |
2 reviews from this member |
|
Very good site. Kids loved the sheep in the same field as us in the mornings. Amazing views in the 'Top Field'. Didn't try the restaurant as it was fully booked but the shop was pretty good. Toilets and showers in the main block were superb - but too far from our field, another block is required as it must be a really busy site at times. The farm itself lets the entrance area down as it is very cluttered with junk basically! Overall though - we'll be back!
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Wellhello |
2 reviews from this member |
|
We had three nights here. Spent our time in the top field and shared it with, at most, eight other tents. It was quiet and spacious and on one night exceedingly windy. I guess there is little actual shelter from the trees.
Blackberries and sloes in abundance right by our tent. Gorgeous walks into Corfe - actually in the cloud on the way there and through a beautiful mossy dappled sunlit wood on the way back by which time the cloud had lifted to reveal blue sky and the wind had finally dropped. Could have spent longer there but had to get back for school starting the next day.
Aside from the new shower/toilet block, the facilities were adequate and kept very clean. No issues there at all.
Would recommend this site to anyone. Lots of sky and lots of quiet.
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Tracey Burston |
4 reviews from this member |
|
Just returned from this excellent site. They accept advance bookings even for short periods which is an advantage when you have excited kids in tow and you have to work before leaving on a bank holiday weekend! We were in the 'top field' and although it was very busy we managed to find an adequate pitch. Take spare pegs though as the ground is very rocky! The loos in that field are in urgent need of updating but it isn't far to the new block which are among the best facilities I've ever seen on a camp site.
The footpath walk to Corfe (25mins with 3 kids) and a visit to the castle is well worth it - take a torch and you can walk back after an evening drink in the greyhound! The steam train to Swanage is great but to be honest you may as well catch it at Corfe as 'across the road' involves a very busy roundabout and an A road with no pavement and isn't much nearer.
|
|
Advertisement
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Brown Owl |
1 review from this member |
|
What a lovely campsite this is. My husband, myself and our two teenagers had a relaxing 4 nights here. It was like a little community, and one of the things I liked about it was that there were lots of families. Some with young children and some with teens. It was liberating not to be watching the clock when my 13year old daughter went to the shower block or to the shop on her own, because there were so many other children around. The showers were clean and hot and I didn't mind the wait. The toilets in the main shower block were really clean and new. The toilets in the top field were more spidery, but it was all part of getting back to nature!
The sheep calling to each other in the early morning, in the field, right next to the tent, was an experience as was the evening when the cows were walking to the end field when a few escaped into the tent field! It was all part of the fun.
The washing machine was out of order the nights we stayed, but I just refreshed our clothes with a quick spray of Fabreze.
All in all, a really lovely site. I can wholeheartedly recommend it and we will be returning there next year!
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
|
| Reviewer: Ewout |
3 reviews from this member |
|
We have been coming to this wonderful site for many years. New shower and lavatory block makes it even better. Good shop on site and only a short drive from Studland beach.
Friendly, helpful staff. My children's favourite site. They love the farm animals.
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Lynne68 |
1 review from this member |
|
We stayed in the top field with no electrical hook up which suited our needs this time as we'd left it late to book. With 2 adults and 2 teenage (14yrs) girls we found that this site was a great base. As we were only there for 3 nights we went out during the daytime but there was loads of room for games, footy, frisbee, kites etc if we'd had time!
There's a great walk from the top field into Corfe Castle which only took about 15 mins. We then walked to the train station and took the steam train to Swanage. We were a bit shocked at the price but when all is considered, £21 for a family return ticket on a steam train isn't too bad really! We also had a great meal at the Halfway Inn which is just up the road. Definitely recommend eating there!
The new shower/toilet facilities are well worth the walk down to the farm from the top field as they are clean and private and have plenty of hot water. The toilets up near the top field could do with a good clean as they were thick with cobwebs and dead insects but they served their purpose if you needed the loo asap! The shop was fully stocked and the staff were friendly and helpful.
The only thing that I wasn't impressed with as I come from a farming / animal care background, was the pet's corner. The animals inside weren't very clean and didn't seem to see daylight during the 4 days we were there and the cow's in the barn were quite deep in muck. I can appreciate that the farm itself is busy so maybe it was just a matter of a short time before they were all cleaned.
All in all though, we had a great stay and will definitely recommend it and also go back.
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
|
| Reviewer: Alisonjs |
5 reviews from this member |
|
We have just returned from 4 nights at Norden Farm. Unfortunately we had been quoted prices incorrectly so I had a bit of a shock when we arrived and it was double what I had been quoted! I do believe this to have been a genuine error though.
A working farm so be prepared for the smells and mess associated with that! Fabulous to see the animals wandering around though - sheep in the field around your tent when you wake up and pet's corner is great for the children.
We camped on Donkey Field and had plenty of space. The children had lots of room to play too. The toilets and shower facilities are excellent - could have done with more than one hairdryer in the ladies though but otherwise can't fault it.
All in all a lovely friendly campsite and one I would recommend.
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
|
| Reviewer: Sambuck |
1 review from this member |
|
My family and I have been coming to Norden Farm for the past 14 years and the only problem we have had sometimes has been the weather. Mr Ramm is very nice chap but I'm afraid that's one thing he can't control. But the site it's self has improved over the years . The showers and toilet facilities are the bee's knee's
The shop is always well stocked and the staff are always helpful
The only complaint I have is not the Ramm family but a minority of parents who don't seem to be able to control their children
around the facilities who leave it in a mess for other users.
But well done Mr Ramm your staff are magic they go in every day and the facilities are immaculate
Had a wonderful fortnight see you next year
|
|
Previous
297 Reviews in total, now showing 261 to 270
Next
|
Write a Review of this Site to Win an Outdoor Revolution Prize and £150
 |
Common Questions
Is Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site? There is a shop on site View all facilities
Is Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site dog friendly? YES View all facilities
Other Sites Near Wareham Other sites within 10 miles - All Sites in Dorset
Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...
| Follow us on Facebook! |
 |
You can now follow UKCampsite.co.uk on Facebook! Keep abreast of the latest news and updates much more easily.
Simply click here then click on the Like button! |
|
All reviews and comments are the personal opinion of the review author only , and as such do not represent the view of the UK Camp Site.co.uk.
The facilities shown on this website are a guide only, and you should check with the campsite direct before making any booking. The UKCampsite.co.uk will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions
|
