It was the BEST campsite I have ever enjoyed in the UK beautiful location, peaceful whilst we were there, and the facilities were excellent with no stupid knobs to press in the showers and scrupulously clean!...Read less.

Really enjoyed our stay.

Great area with lots of nice walks.

It's on a working farm with donkeys goats and a fishing pond.

Amazing shop and reasonably priced.

Highly recommended and we will definitely be back....Read less.

We went to Norden Farm as had camped there previously on rallies. We wanted to end the camping season in the Wareham area with a site with facilities and hook up. We were happy with all aspects of the stay and would go again. Being over 60 we took advantage of the over 60s rate for end of season....Read less.

We loved the site and all facilities clean and satisfactory. Lovely views from our pitch. Would prefer if tents could be in a seperate field to motor homes though as the opening and closing of doors (especially sliding doors!) in the early hours drove us crazy! Also there were several dog owners not obeying the on leads at all times rule meaning we had several dogs visiting us and one even leaving it’s mark on a bin liner we had by our porch. Not good! Otherwise a lovely site and sure we will return one day....Read less.

We visited in the summer and again for the last week of the season. What great value for money just having to pay for pitch and adults under 60! A weeks holiday with excellent facilities for £92 a bargain. We had a great time and fab weather. Swanage about 6 miles away with all its tourist attractions. We recommend a fishing trip on the SAN Gina II with Tom. To sum up, fab site we definitely be returning next year....Read less.

a fantastic setting, on a real full of character farm . the cleanest facilities I have ever seen .

I would not hesitate to recommend your site to a great place to stay ,our stay with you was in October so I can imagine it is even better in the summer months . a good location to see this area of dorset .

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We had a lovely time and would recommend this site to anyone. The pitch was a generous size and given the time of year we were given several options to choose from. We stayed in the pond field very close to the amenities block which were kept spotless. The showers were brilliant allways hot and powerful. We enjoyed the walk to Corfe Castle and a short level walk along the road to norden steam railway. My daughter enjoyed the play area and seeing some of the farm animals up close even tho she complained that they smelled a bit. She has already asked when we will be going again....Read less.

We have stayed at Norden farm several times a year for the past 5 years. We love the farm and always stay there when coming to Dorset .The toilets are always clean and hot water in the showers no matter how busy the site is. The shop well stocked. The staff are very helpful . This is the best site for miles and we never look for any other in Dorset.

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This is a working farm and as such has lots of lovely animals and birds to see. Nice camping areas. Staff were nice. Well stocked shop.

Some areas off site but in view were untidy but that's what you get on a farm. Would stay again....Read less.

Beautiful site with stunning scenery and surrounded by animals ! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . There are clearly marked walks to Corfe Castle only 3/4 mile away . Staff are very friendly and I have already recommended this place to others . Will definitely stay again ....Read less.

The site is great, the staff friendly and helpful, the animals fascinating, the facilities good. I had a good stay but it was rather noisy, not a quiet place.

Ok I understand its a working farm but the constant buzz of chainsaws and hedgetrimmers starting at 08.30 one morning and not finishing till 17.00 wasnt pleasant plus an excavator sorting the pond area on my first day. Why the groundstaff couldnt just wait another 10 days till the site closed to carry out the cutting of the cottage hedgerows and ground work I dont know. Then to cap it all we had the mowers and leaf blowers on the thursday, OK these are expected at a grass field site at least once a week but they just added to the chorus of petrol engines and didnt finish till 18.00....Read less.

Well maintained site with good facilities close to Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills. Easy access from main road good sized pitches and helpful staff this site also benefits from being a working farm with added interest of farm animals, donkeys and peacocks, well worth a visit if you're going to Purbeck....Read less.

Had a great stay and good facilities.

Please try do more to reduce plastic: do not sell logs wrapped in plastic bags. There has to be better way to package them.

Otherwise very friendly and helpful staff....Read less.

This is a lovely campsite at the base of Corfe Castle which we use as a base for visiting RSPB Arne and the coast near Swanage. It has new heated facilities that are 2nd to none and because it's on a working farm provides added interest with all the animals around for kids if you have them. It has a decent farm shop sticking a lot of essentials too. The price asked is also incredibly fair for out of season camping. The perfect campsite!!...Read less.

Drove down rut Road at camp site and was abruptly screamed at us for driving slightly faster than we should have, we apologised and he continued to shout. We realise there is a speed limit and just needed politely reminding, he was aggressive which is why we will not return. He spoilt the experience for us....Read less.

The park is very clean and tidy. It is in a beautiful location close to Corfe castle, swanage and an ideal base for ramblers. For children there is a small play park and animals to visit. Facilities are excellent and very clean. Farm shop carries a wide range of goods from camping essentials, pet food, food and fresh bread too. The site is very keen to keep green and encourage campers to recycle there waste. If there was an improvement to be made I would suggest a little lighting along the road route to the bathroom as when dark it is easy to trip on uneven ground. The automatic lights whilst an excellent idea do switch off fairly quickly and you need to flap about in order to switch them on again, this can be quite frightening for younger guests. Pitches are a good size and staff on hand if help is required.

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Tried to stay here last year but it closed early due to being waterlogged, we stayred in the pond field with ehu, very windy the first night very wet the second so we were glad to be near the toilets & showers, a nice clean sight with loads of room & very keenly priced and a well stocked shop....Read less.

We chose the site as it had been recommended by a friend. The staff in the reception/shop were very welcoming and helpful. They even asked if we minded the cat asleep on the counter, which of course we didn't. Dogs are also welcome in the shop. We loved the laid back atmosphere and the working farm surroundings. The goats were particularly friendly. The pitches were well laid out and generous sizes. Don't be put off by the amount of rules on the website - they help make your stay safe and pleasant, as well as protecting the livestock. We came back from our day out to find a chap playing some very loud music in a nearby caravan, but by the time we thought about complaining a member of staff was right there to sort it out. We will be going back, as the surroundings are beautiful. Add to this a scenic footpath running from the site directly into Corfe and our stay was perfect ,...Read less.

Norden Farm campsite is very close to Corfe Castle, in fact only a 20min walk. It has several other great walks in the vicinity. It has a well stocked shop on site selling probably anything you are likely to need should you forget to bring something. The food in the shop looked very fresh and good quality however it was a tad expensive but for convenience and/or in an emergency this not be a an issue.

We went as a last minute break in mid October to have a break from a hectic period at home. The cost was just £11/night inc electric for the two of us. However it was the 'low season' and the price would be a lot higher in the mid & high seasons. There were plenty of toilets & showers which were clean & free...!!. The staff were friendly & helpful and the site well laid out. We were very lucky with the weather & did some nice walks while we were there. Had a great time....Read less.

We go to Swanage Blues Festival twice yearly and find that Norden Farm is the perfect site for this (only problem is that the site may not be open in early March due to inclement weather).

It is fantastic value for money and a delightful site - we would highly recommend it.

The animals and poultry etc are an added attraction and the shop is well stocked.

There are some interesting items for sale in the garden shop.

We especially enjoyed listening to the owls at night....Read less.

We enjoyed the peace of the area and would have explored if the weather had not been very much against us. But it was October.

We liked the grass pitches, it felt more like camping than being surrounded by lumps of concrete.

The on site shop is excellent, the people in it knowledgeable and helpful.

We are relatively local but would love to stay here again as it is very different from being in a town....Read less.

I would like to come back with my grandhildren but notice that the play area is a considerable way from the camping and there is farm activity in that area with tractors etc moving about. I would have liked to have seen it in the camping are itself either in the middle or top field.

A nice touch with the site is allowing firepits and all the animals. I also thought it was a well stocked shop....Read less.

off the cuff booking, due to need to try our new van, local to home in case any problems, pleasantly surprised how nice the site is as it somewhere we drive pass often but never visit, so if your coming from afar very highly recommended....Read less.

We went off-peak so it was pleasantly quiet. Wonderful location - a 15-20 minute walk into Corfe and right on the Purbeck Way: perfect for walkers. Everything was delightful, including the weather! Great facilities (toilets, showers, washing-up facilities, electric hook-up, and very well-stocked shop - the best campsite shop I have ever experienced). There was even a duck pond. Farm animals too, so great for kids. Will definitely go back when we next explore this beautiful part of the country....Read less.

We use this campsite out of season and just wish it was open for longer in the year. Campsite shop excellent with both fresh and tinned food. You could certainly make a good meal if you arrived here without food. It's so lovely you can do exciting and wonderful walks direct from the campsite without needing a car to get to the start point. There is no onsite entertainment or club house and long may it continue to be so. Completely UN-necessary in this lovely part of the country,...Read less.

Very nice site we have stayed before and will again nice walks and lovely bike rides on very quiet roads from the site . The breezer bus stops at site enterance easy to get to Wareham or Swanage by bus or on Steam train ,site shop very handy and not over priced...Read less.

The park is excellent and true value for money. I needed a centralish base in purbeck as I was on the final leg of the SW coast path. I was only there at night but really loved the place. I loved the peacocks, the geese , goats etc. It was all very relaxed and gentle. The big shop is fabulous and you wouldn't find more helpful and friendly staff anywhere. It's more like staying on a friendly farm than some commercial park. I would rename the fields tho, found that a tad confusing. First class place ...Top marks.

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For us. (OAP) the site in September/October is excellent value . The facilities are second to none, we believe beating most club sites. The farm shop is equally good with everything available that you may need. The bus service is good and all surrounding towns are easily accessed. We have been 3 times and will return as long as we are able....Read less.

A really good campsite in a fabulous location. The shop is great well stocked and staffed.

One or two of the pitches need a bit of leveling and overseeding this winter

The only other improvements I would like is Dyson airblade hand driers in the wash facilities cos the current driers are useless....Read less.

Having been at school in Purbeck in the 60s I was delighted to come back for a birthday stay for a grandchild (2!) in the heart of the Isle. We happened to have the bonus of warm bright weather even in the closing days of Sept. Site was wonderful ~ organised, tidy, but splendidly quirky with the animals & peafowl, & the Shop excellent too. Not sure when we’ll next be down that way (haste the day!) to revisit local landmarks, but v likely to base ourselves @ NF again....Read less.

For many years my wife and my 3 children,before they flew from the nest, have enjoyed camping. All over the country. But we all enjoyed the Isle of Purbeck more than any where. This area has an appearance of not being overcome by the ubiquitous drive that folk consider that is necessary to go far too glitzy in my humble opinion. The sites are mostly clean and accessible. Norden is able to hold its own position high upon the list of good sites....Read less.

We live in Dorset and visit Norden Farm camp site regularly throughout the year in our motorhome. The site is maintained beautifully and the facilities are excellent. Location is hard to beat giving quick and easy access to Studland, Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth....Read less.

What a great site with Well above average facilities! We camped without electrical hook up plus our dog. The facilities (showers, toilets, wash up room, and pooch parlour!) were cleaned daily to a very good standard, the farm shop has everything you need to make meals, including a good range of camping equipment, and you are less than a 15 min drive from the nearest town if you need more. Staff are friendly, farm animals are a great attraction, you may hear a funny screeching noise at night but this is only the alpaca who are used to guard the sheep. We stayed in the Top Field and had a good range of weather (wind, rain and sun) the field drained well and the tree line shelters you from Northerly winds. If you are a keen walker and enjoy national trust sites, I cannot recommend this site enough. Plus it is extremely dog friendly and there are plenty of pubs, cafes in the area that are dog friendly too. If you need inspiration on where to go just take a look at the posters in the wash up room. Can’t wait to visit again next year!...Read less.

We walked from the site onto the purbeck way, as we climbed out of the valley the views were amazing, heading for Corfe we could see Poole harbour and even watched the condor ferry make her way through sandbanks. SO TAKE YOUR BINOCULARS it’s like being on the top of the world....Read less.

Even though it poured with rain solidly for two days and nights - we really enjoyed our stay at Norden Farm, especially the animals, the facilities and the overall site. Plenty of things to do in the area. When it was wet visited Brownsea Island, rode on the Swanage steam railway and when it was dry on our last day and a half, we fished in the pond and climbed Corfe Castle (twice) which delighted our 9 year old grandson. Excellent break and will certainly recommend the site to others....Read less.

Chose the site at random and were really pleased with it. We didn’t have children with us so can’t comment on the playground, and we only briefly used one toilet block so don’t know how the two compared. But we were enchanted by the birds in the fields and the goats. We hope to go again next year, and may try to organise a family meet-up...Read less.

I`ve been staying at Norden for at least 11 years in conjunction with a local metal detecting event.

Norden`s facilities are always perfect and the Administration Team are very efficient.

Looking forward to staying there for many more years to come.

This year our event raised over £2600 for local Air Ambulance charities and was supported by Joan Allen metal detecting store.

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This was second stay here and for longer than the first one. So easy, and fairly peaceful to stay at. Loved the working farm and shop was loaded with helpful items including food and drink. Also good walking and getting to other places either walking, bus or local train. Will be going again 😊...Read less.

I'd recommend Norden Farm as a place to stay for anyone. Loved the working farm aspect, the fact that children and livestock always have right of way, the setting, the farm shop and the friendliness, without intrusiveness. Hope to visit again.

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Love the site and have been going for approx seventeen years and is great value for money.

My only gripes are toilets and showers could be cleaner and the decapitated wooden sheds on the entrance strip are falling apart and held up by quick fixes of whatever is lying around and filled with what looks like rubbish they look very scruffy like the Dingles farm on Emmerdale, also the animal enclosures need cleaning out more often as the animals are always laid and covered in there own excrement. Those issues could easily be rectified to make a more pleasant experience 😎...Read less.

We have been going to Norden Farm for around five years and at least five to seven times a year. We feel so relaxed there and among friends. Its a lovely situation and immediately we switch off. We love it and will always keep going there....Read less.

We have now stayed at the site many times, and it is now our favourite for the area. The staff are very helpful and on our last stay were able to place us with our brother in law on the same pitches as before. The animals and birds must surely be delightful for the children who stay; they certainly are for us. Nice level pitches, and generous size too. Also a nice informal atmosphere over all the campsite....Read less.

Spent a few nights here during windy weather, facilities clean and good, only criticism is it would be helpful to have a seat in the shower cubicle to put items on and make it easier to dry feet. Staff lovely and great shop ! Will come again next year....Read less.

First time in our tent and it literally poured down!!

My parents were staying on the site in their caravan so we were fine. Lovely site with everything you could need. Enjoyed all despite the rain. Will definitely be back....Read less.

Loved the peacocks and turkeys roaming around ! It's a working farm, so expect some farmyard smells as you enter, and an array of broken down sheds and barns as you drive through... however, the shop, staff, field itself (we were in the Donkey field) and showers (Not push buttons - and controlled temperatures which you often get - fab!)

Lovely quiet spot, walking/biking distance from Corfe Castle which is delightful. Lovely beaches around you... bit tricky for dogs who like to let them off lead - quite a few restrictions for dog lovers all around. There was a wedding on the Saturday night which had a very loud drum beat going on till around midnight in the main house, next to the farm shop area, which was a bit annoying, but they did put signs up to let us know beforehand. Overall, really enjoyed our stay....Read less.

Lovely camping ground with lots of space. We stayed for 6 nights mid Sep and plenty of room for everyone but probably facilities a little more stretched when high season and weekends. Fantastic farm shop selling everything you could possibly need or want from lovely food to camping and garden equipment, pet supplies, children’s toys and gifts to take home from your holiday. An upmarket bacon roll/burger van was open morning and evening for those not wanting to cook - delicious pulled pork. Perhaps more hooks and a bench in the showers would be useful....Read less.

We chose Norden Farm based entirely on its' location. The facilities are excellent, the site well kept and the farm shop meets everyday needs. Pitches are clearly marked spacious enough for a twin axle 26' 'van plus car and awning.

The only slight glitch is the access from the approach road to the main field area. Our towing length is very long with a 26' van plus Landrover Discovery the angle to get through the gate required careful positioning and forward manoeuvering. You only go in once so it's OK but could be improved. Exit is in a straight line so no problem.

All staff encountered were helpful and friendly and yes, we would return....Read less.

We booked a space on the site because we wanted to visit Corfe Castle, I only booked the day before arrival but it was very easy and when we arrived on site all the staff were friendly and helpful. I was very pleased with the disabled facilities, the only thing that would be helpful would be the addition of a hairdryer in the disabled wet room.

It's a lovely quiet site, appear to have a good children's area, good kitchen and laundry facilities and a very well stocked shop.

The added bonus were the really cute goats and calves who were a great attraction for everyone....Read less.

We have camped at Norden Farm for about 10 years, first in a tent and for the past few years in a campervan. It's fairly local to us and we know the surrounding area of Corfe Castle and Swanage quite well. We aim to visit at least once a year for a relaxing break in familiar surroundings. We have always loved the campsite itself for the farm animals, the wide open space of the valley and the facilities.......however the only slight niggle I ever had was that the showers were the push button squirty type which were frankly pretty rubbish. .....but this year on a much-needed break I discovered that the showers have been changed -to the type we have at home!! Fully adjustable for height, pressure and temperature! -and they don't switch off just at the moment when you have shampoo in your eyes! Now the site is basically perfect! Can't wait for camping year to start again next May :-)...Read less.

This is a big site which we found made it a little noisy as it was busy with a lot of families. However, there appeared to be a good selection of activities for those with children. Really good location for a walking break- fabulous paths all around. Showers are fantastic - really powerful and good size cubicles. Good size level pitch. Lovely facilities....Read less.

We wanted somewhere close to Studland to continue our paddleboarding and we found this campsite using the internet and after reading the reviews decided to give it a try, we weren't disappointed. A warm friendly welcome when we arrived set the tone for the weekend. We were shown our pitch which although slightly worn after the summer holidays, to be expected, was flat and a good size. The facilities were a short walk away, approx 100 metres, and were modern and clean with plenty of hot water. We will certainly be using this site again....Read less.

Only came for two night solo camp as attending the nearby nordic walking festival. Lovely clean site, lovely facilities, well-stocked shop and lots of interesting animals too (loved the grumpy chicken!). Would definitely return if I'm ever in the area again....Read less.

My partner an I visited Norden campsite for a long weekend at the beginning of September. We brought our own tent and we were very glad to have paid just a few extra pounds for the electric hook up. Mobiles and small electrical appliances can be charged in the campsite office for £1 - £2 each time so the electric hook up is definitely best value for money and convenience. The campsite is clean, quiet and well-kept, as are the shower blocks, toilets and washing facilities. The on-site shop is very well stocked and as well as food and drink it also offers a wide range of necessary camping items you may have left at home! Corfe is a beautiful village with 3 lovely, characterful, country pubs (though meals are a little pricey so think ahead) - you may prefer to eat at the campsite in the evening from the tasty on-site snack van before venturing to Corfe for a few drinks! With that in mind, for the 15 minute walk to Corfe in the dark, DON'T FORGET YOUR TORCH! :) A fab weekend, we'll definitely return again in future....Read less.

Really great place - such a treat to wake up and see donkeys!

The only issue is where they cut the grass, they leave the clippings on the ground to rot so dead grass clippings go everywhere! Has to Hoover/brush the caravan twice a day which wasn’t ideal.

Other than that, it was nothing short of brilliant! We’ll definitely return....Read less.

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay camping with electric hookup. Shop has literally everything you could possibly need and staff were helpful. The snack van was a lovely addition to the site which we used our first morning for bacon and sausage rolls....Read less.

Passed through Corfe and decided we would like to stay the night. Reception was closed when I phoned but friendly staff advised there were pitches available and to arrive then contact the site warden, which we did. We were escorted to our pitch personally be the warden on arrival and advised how to pay the next morning. What an amazing site, and the best showers we have ever found on a campsite in all our years of camping. The peacocks kept us entertained and there is really easy walkable access to the castle and Corfe. We will be back...Read less.

was'nt impressed by the pitchers for some reason all the pitchers were dried mud after the long hot summer of 2018 why i'am i pitching on dry mud i think they need to service these pitchers over the winter period....Read less.

Well appointed campsite excellent dog walks and hiking trials, steam trains and park and ride 10 minutes walk, nice walk to corfe castle.

Only down side was we stayed in the donkey field backing onto the cow shed, when it rained the aroma was a bit overpowering if we were staying longer we would have asked to move to the top of the field .

As the staff were all very friendly I am sure this would not have been a problem.

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Excellent facilities, best shop I've come across yet on campsite. Toilets and showers spotlessly clean. Excellent walks and cycle rides in the area and walking distance to train station to catch the steam train into Swanage. Only slight grumble was that the Top Field was very open and exposed to the elements and I happened to be their on a night when I think we had gale force winds. Not that the owners could really do much about this in fairness....Read less.

We were there to take photographs in the area. Wildlife, Landscapes & Steam trains. Not the best of weather but we did get some photographs including interesting photos of old farming equipment and farm animals on the farm. We probably chose the wrong pitch at the top of the Top Field and our tent did get a little battered on the very windy night. That was our fault, not the fault of the camp site. We recommend the Castle Pub for eating & the newly opened Fox Pub as a "local" drinking establishment....Read less.

Great site for visiting Corfe Castle, Swanage, Dorchester etc. Farm shop has a wide selection but limited fresh fruit and veg. Peacocks a pleasure . Very dark at night (no site lighting) o torch is necessity....Read less.

Staff very friendly, easy to book in, shop has everything you need, no need to bring stuff with you.

Toilets/showers always clean tidy and warm.

Lovely to see the animals and great walk to corfe castle and the train station to Swanage plus bus stop right out side the gate, to the main road....Read less.

This site is beautiful and very well maintained, staff friendly, immaculate facilities! I camped in the top field, with only a few other tents, nice setting, but the wind funnelling down between the hills was relentless! I couldn’t move my van away from the drive away awning, the wind was too strong, and couldn’t have a camp fire in the evenings. I don’t know whether this was just a particularly windy weekend, or whether it’s the location of the field, in relation to the hill ranges that amplifies the wind. I think I wouldn’t stay in the top field again because of this, but would request to be in the lower fields that have a bit of cover from other vehicles....Read less.

I understand it is a working farm but the amount of rubbish around,excessive wood piles, numerous rats nd mice running round the barns. As a health and saftey officer the barns were supported with flimsy beams and a derelict hut sitting on saddle stones looked like it was about to fall into the road i am amazed you have not been warned about this.Also very load music played late one night from the House.

We have stayed here in the donkey field several times and it has been quite and almost deserted with very few children,this time full of children running around and very busy even the families with children next to us were annoyed at the noisey children and families. Sorry but it,s lost its peacfull charm....Read less.

We were looking to stay in the Corfe Castle area, and having reviewed the details of Norden Farm, on the ukcampsite.co.uk website, we decided that would be where we would book.

We were not disappointed!

We were greeted by a number of geese and turkeys, as we arrived! Efficient booking in at reception, our pitch was in Donkey Field, which we were pleased with, as it was a smaller field than the others, and was not far away from the facilities, which were excellent. The shop was well stocked, with everything you could possibly need, even veggie burgers and sausages in the freezer, and all the prices were reasonable. It’s an easy walk into Corfe, either a footpath alongside the road or up through the campsite over the hill, through some woodland, and a five minute walk to Norden station, the bus stop is outside the site entrance, with routes to Swanage and Wareham. We saw lots of deer in the adjacent fields, each evening, which was a real treat.

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We had planned on staying 2 nights and stayed for 4. It's very pleasant to walk into Corfe Castle or convenient to get to the station for the steam train. There is also a bus stop outside the site. Very clean and friendly with a well stocked shop on site. It's a large site on a working farm but well run....Read less.

A little noisy for sleeping in a tent as not far from a main road, but this did make it very convenient for reaching all the local places of interest and lovely beaches!

Staff in the shop were really friendly and helpful. Great little shop also, stocking everything you might need and a lot more besides.

Facilities were spotless, but campsite was quiet at the time as not in school holidays....Read less.

We loved our week long stay at Norden Farm, the pitches were a good size and the toilets and showers were excellent, the showers were hot, powerful and no annoying push button. Lovely forest walks around the site and easy walking to Corfe Castle and village. Studland was beautiful with lovely coastal walks and only a few miles away. We will deffinetly be returning....Read less.

A very well kept and managed working farm site, ideal for families with great scenery, walks into Corfe and the Purbeck Hills. Bus stop outside site entrance. A very well stocked shop and very helpful friendly staff. Can't fault it and it will be our base every time we are in the area....Read less.

Really enjoyed our stay at Norden Campsite. Camped in the top field & the views were spectacular. Easy access to walks & lots to see and do in surrounding area. Two highlights, the night sky stars were incredible & a visit from a hedgehog was a nice surprise!...Read less.

Excellent campsite on a farm. extremely well stocked shop and a few farm animals around the place eg goats which was lovely to see. Reasonable size flat pitches, clean facilities and quiet. What's not to like?...Read less.

Had a lovely weekend at Norden Farm, we brought our dog and he was welcome everywhere including the camp shop, very dog friendly area, he was even allowed on the steam train and in Corfe Castle, would definitely go back! All very clean and well maintained....Read less.

Large, level site with a fair number of EHUs and plenty of space for non-electric units. Grass pitches only, which might occasionally be an issue in/after heavy rain (though I have never found it a problem on any of my several visits). It is a working farm, so expect some noise (and smells!) in parts of the site. There are a few slightly scruffy areas of the farm. But that and the animals arguably add to the charm. Good, reasonably-priced shop, with a small Garden Centre. Good 'facilities'. Children's playground, which, together with the farm environment, might go down well with families.

Excellent location for visiting the attractive Purbeck peninsula: a short walk to the Swanage (Steam) Railway station and 'Park & Ride' at Norden. Bus stop immediately outside site, with frequent buses to Swanage/Wareham/Poole/Bournemouth. Pleasant walk (approx. 15 mins), with magnificent views, to Corfe Castle. I certainly intend to return to this site....Read less.

Loved the animals freely wondering around the site. Great area for walking and excercising the dog, close by for evening walks. Clean and hygienic toilet/shower units.

A very comfortable stay and no hesitation in recommending the site and coming back again.

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We were warmly welcomed at reception & given all the necessary booking in information. The site is well laid out with each field name easy to find. Everything was well very maintained & clean. The staff were all very smiley & always said hi. The campsite shop is a little gem, very well stocked with a great range of essential food, fresh meat, eggs bread etc, everything you could possibly need & we were even able to buy a replacement air bed!

The campsite location was perfect for walking to Corfe Castle one day & catching the steam train to Swanage another. It's ideal for exploring the beautiful coastline & beaches.

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Nordens is just the best, great for dog owners and anybody who likes a working farm environment. Facilities are always kept in top order, in 13 years we have never found any of the site facilities including the bins to be lacking attention, always clean. Site shop is probably as good as a site shop can be. Thankfully there are no clubs/bars on site its just all homemade fun which is why its so relaxing....Read less.

It was our first time at Norden farm and we were very pleased .we have only just got our motor home and this was our longest stay so far.it was lovely and peaceful , showers and toilets perfect , shop stocked everything we needed . Prices were quite reasonable.

Location was very good , easy walks to Corfe Castle and bus stop outside camp which we used for Wareham , and Poole

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We stayed at Norden for a week long family holiday. The check in process was easy, the shop is very well stocked and the campsite is tidy and well kept (If you can forgive the rogue goose poop). It is close to lots of local attractions and with good transport links to most places. I would definatly recommend it to others....Read less.

I first visited Norden Farm about 15 years ago and revisit approx every 3 years. Since my last visit the shop has been rebuilt and another facility block built. Despite improvements to the facilities Norden Farm doesn't lose it's identity. It's a farm, with farm animals and farm smells, wide open spaces with wonderful views.

The facilities are fantastic, water in the showers hot and high pressure. The facilities are clean and really well maintained. Breakfast and dinner can be had from the catering van, other supplies purchased from a very intelligently stocked shop.

There is so much to do in the area, bicycle hire, lovely rides, Corfe with it's castle and beer festivals. Swanage the home of some of the best fish and chips, a steam train, a chain ferry, Brownsea Island with its red squirrels all wrapped up in fantastic scenery.

It's so good I should really give it a bad review rather than encourage more customers to my favourite holiday destination....Read less.

I hadnt stayed at your site before and found staff friendly and helpful. Site itself clean everywhere. Good modern showers/toilets. I stayed due to the location as easy access to coastal paths for walking. I would definately book to stay again....Read less.

This caravan and campsite is fantastic. The staff are really helpful and friendly. The showers/toilets are cleaned meticulously daily.......by the next morning they are quite grubby but that really is down to other campers using them and not maintaining the clean the standard. There is a great family room with a small bath for babies. Dogs are welcomed and it is lovely to see them not having to be tied up constantly if they are well behaved. There is a great mix of seasonal caravanners interspersed with people taking short breaks and holidays and this works really well. The pizza van twice weekly is superb. Sally's chip van is there every morning and evening. I personally am not keen on the Hog Roast but it always appears busy. There is a well stocked shop. Kim who works in the shop is really friendly and helpful. The manager Ben is fantastic. Would definitely recommend this campsite....Read less.

This is a tranquil campsite set in beautiful surroundings. It has a well stocked shop and very helpful staff. Showers in the block are amazing. Clean and powerful. Toilets were always kept clean during our stay. Some of the plugs in the sinks got stuck and therefore users couldn't empty the bowl. The washingup facilities were again always clean and tidy.

Whilst we were there they had a stone pizza company on site and take away burger van supplying breakfasts and evening takeaways. We didn't try the burger van but the pizzas were amazing.

Surrounding area is beautiful with lots of places to visit....Read less.

Lovely campsite : quiet, not too busy, animals and playground for kids, amazing wood fired pizzas and a shop that sells everything you need and more. Brilliant location: we never travelled more than 9 miles and covered: castles, steam trains , fossil hunting, animal sanctuary , mud trail/water park (cold showers so we were glad the campsite warm showers were only a 2 minute drive away) and amazing beaches - with an ice cream boat! And over summer Wareham wednesdays are fabulous fun. Arrived frazzled.... left refreshed after some fantastic adventures. One of our best family holidays. I’ve already recommended it to many....Read less.

Showers were fine. Had to queue for gents toilet. Sinks to wash hands in toilet were too small and feet got soaked, as the water spurted over. Only one drier to dry hands in the toilets. Wash up sinks were all occupied. A drain under the outside tap would have made sense, instead of standing in a flood to fill water bottles....Read less.

Been to this campsite four times now and have to say its one of the best. Friendly and helpfull staff, lovely farm animals to see and well situated for walks to Corfe or the steam train to Swanage. On site, the use of fire pits is allowed and can be hired with firewood. We'll stocked shop....Read less.

Location is great for Corfe, Swanage, Wareham and Studland Bay. The site is a happy place where you can feel relaxed. The facilities are good and the shop is brilliant. There is the added bonus that it is a working farm, and you can interact with the animals. When I was there, we had goats, cows, two calves, geese and turkeys.......last time we had piglets. Love this place....Read less.

I have stayed here before and love the location. Easy to walk into Corfe and jump thin steam train to Swanage. Love the animals onsite, the mobile cafe and Friday night entertainment. Proper British holiday fun....Read less.

Our most recent visit to Norden Farm was our third, and we will definitely be returning again. The cleanliness and site facilities are top notch and it is so handy to have the shop on site. We particularly love that you can hire a fire pit as in my opinion a camp fire is a must to keep the evening chills away. The campsite is also well positioned for visiting Corfe Castle and the Dorset coast....Read less.

I have camped here at least 10 times over the last 6 years. I always feel at home and welcome. The camp site has the perfect location with activities and great beaches just a few minutes drive away. I cannot say anything bad about this place. I will continue to visit here for years to come....Read less.

Stayed at Norden Farm Campsite again over the August bank holiday weekend and had a great time with our family. We were lucky enough to get three adjacent pitches so spending time together was no problem.

Facilities were well maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Waste and recycling bins were emptied regularly.

We didn't use the wifi, preferring instead to use our mobile phones as 'hotspots' (signal strength from the EE network was OK for this and gave adequate internet speed).

Being so close to Corfe Castle, we walked down to the village to join the ale and cider festival at one of the pubs - an easy walk on an off-road footpath. Our younger family members had a great time at the nearby Dorset Water Park and we had some beach time at Studland.

We like the Norden Farm site as it is well managed and has a sensible policy for the day of departure, allowing departures up to 11:00 a.m. The price is a little on the high side in comparison with other sites, but this has to be offset against the range of facilities offered....Read less.

This was our third stay at Norden Farm and we will be going back, the steam train just across the road is a great way to travel to Swanage. The farm is lovely and friendly, neat and tidy and very well situated within walking distance to Corfe Castle...Read less.

This is the second time we have stayed at Norden Farm. It’s an ideal location for Corfe Castle. The facilities are all good and close to where we were camped ( top field). A well stocked shop open for long hours which was handy. Overall I would recommend we had a lovely stay....Read less.

We have been staying at Norden Farm for many years, as a great campsite for easy access to Swanage and Corfe Castle. The park has improved each year we have returned, with excellent washing facilities and bigger shop selling a wide range of goods. We love the farm part of the park and the dog walks with access from the park.

The short walk to the local pub at Corfe along a lovely country lane and the easy access to Norden Station on the Swanage railway are also a great plus for us, as we don't want to have to drive on the busy roads in the height of the season....Read less.

Although in the middle of the school holidays and with the large site full it did not ever feel over crowded as plenty of space to spread everyonearround over three separate fields. The play area was quite small for the number of children on the site , but my 8 year old grandson loved playing there with all of the other children . We were in the middle field and by 10 pm it was very quite , which was a pleasant suppose.

Large shop with plenty of fresh local produce .

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with all that the local area offers....Read less.

Norden farm is a great place to stay with the family. Our pitch was wide enough for our motorhome, driveaway awning and car.

Hook up was 16amp.

Being a farm it’s a great place for kids to see farm animals, especially peacocks, geese and goats - which are hilarious when they start their noise.

The playground is great for kids. The showers are the best I’ve every experienced on a campsite. The shop is really well stocked and the staff are friendly and helpful.

It’s a very well run and organised campsite and compared to the cost of other campsites in the area is very good value. The cost for 2 adults and 4 kids with motorhome and awning for 2 nights was around £70.00. It would have cost £90 per night at nearby Corfe Castle Campsite.

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We had a lovely stay at Norden Campsite, we stayed in the top field which provided us the perfect mix of space and facilities. My son loved all the different animals he could go and see as well as the trip on the Swanage Steam Railway....Read less.

Noreen Farm is situated in an excellent location for Corfe Castle and coast. The site has an excellent shop and very good facilities. For early risers there is a rookery 😀 which can be a bit noisy but it's a rural location so it comes with wildlife including tawny owls. There are plenty of farm animals to admire too. The staff are very good especially the reception staff who made booking in a easy task. I will be returning....Read less.

We have been coming every summer with our grandchildren for 6 years. They absolutely love it! They are safe to play and ride freely on their bikes. They won't let us take them anywhere else.

Local beaches are a short drive away, its an easy walk into corfe castle,there is a bus stop right outside the site and there is plenty of walking in the area. A great location....Read less.

Our 1st stay at Norden Farm Campsite.

Booked for 5 nights to meet up with family who were staying near by.

Extremely impressed with everything about this campsite

Would like to return next year for a longer holiday and to bring along our grandchildren....Read less.

We loved our stay at norden Farm, fantastic facilities and amazing location, herd of fallow deer in the field behind the site and plenty of room. It is a busy site, but we found it very peaceful. Thank you...Read less.

Great stay as always. Only one Critism was the amount of children on bikes racing all over the place I was almost ran over several times. It felt like I was walking through a racing track at times.

Otherwise clean facilities. Love the hog roast and pizza. No complaints other than the hideous weather we had on the Sunday!!...Read less.

A fun filled weekend at a really lovely campsite. Norden Farm was well run, had excellent facilities, friendly and helpful staff, very clean washrooms and all this in a beautiful setting. Will definitely return....Read less.

My family of 4 had a lovely camping trip away for a couple of nights. The site was spacious and clean. You could walk to Norden train station and pop into swanage very easily. Corfe castle was a short walk away to.. loved the onsite catering facilities. Wood fired pizza which was absolutely amazing definelty a visit ! Farm shop was well stocked and covered everything you could possibly need. We will be returning. Thank you Norden Farm....Read less.

We stayed in our motor home - pitch was excellent location, easy access to power etc. Washrooms well set up and plenty of hot water. Farm shop is well stocked and location is easy walk into Corfe and access to steam train into Swanage was also walkable. Will definitely stay again.

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I liked the availability of fire pits to hire. The ladies shower facilities are spacious and allow for privacy as they have been well designed. Fantastic for children as well. I would like to return for a longer stretch next year....Read less.

We camped in a group over tbe August bank holiday and had a lovely stay. The birds can be very noisy in tbe night but otherwise no complaints! The loos and showers were v clean and the shop was v handy....Read less.

We had a lovely time here and the visitors and staff were all quite relaxed, the facilities were goood and clean. The lady in the shop, sadly, was a little grumpy all weekend, particularly to the children, which did put a bit of a dampener on things, but otherwise, a good campsite, not too crowded....Read less.

Absolutely adore Norden Farm, incredible value for money, excellent above & beyond duty staff, nothing is too much trouble , always feel like visiting old friends & very welcome, like a second home. Excellent farm shop, sensibly priced, immaculately & fully stocked . Farm would be great for children . Superb beaches, superb walks, highly recommend Studland beach, Lulworth area, particularly over coastal path, Durdle dor area, snd Dancing Ledge for walking. Corfe was always children's best NAT TRUST property great hide & seek !!. & its basic walking distance. Pubs & restaurants however can vary in quality etc from year to year & some a little pricey for average food so shop around! Or, cook your own from Norden Farm's own shop. Square & compass great walk, drinks & snack!! Sensible location to nip across to larger places such as Bournemouth Poole & Weymouth. Return year after year , keep up the great work....Read less.

We enjoyed our stay last weekend, unfortunately we had to leave early on Sunday afternoon as the weather was so bad our tent wAs trying to blow away:

Areas for improvement:

1. There’s no security on the site. Other sites we’ve been to have security gates.

2. The food on Friday evening in the pond field was very poor- Fish and chips and sausage and chips. Most of it went in the bin. Hog roast was good though....Read less.

We had a brilliant time at Norden, we thought it was very well priced for such an organised and pleasant campsite. The children loved the animals and riding their bikes around site. We appreciated the clear signs saying that children and animals took priority over drivers and were pleased to see most drivers paid heed to this. The shop was well stocked and not extortionately priced at all, unlike other campsite shops we have been too!

We enjoyed walking to Corfe Castle and the steam train from the site.

The staff were brilliant, even going to the trouble of calling us one day while we were out to tell us the winds had got up and we might need to come back to reinforce our awning!

The only improvement I can think of is that the toilets could do with more regular cleaning. We did appreciate that they were checked regularly and they were never messy or out of toilet paper, but they were a bit smelly. We also found our pitch which was right next to the toilets to be quite noisy due to the hand dryers and people coming and going, but fortunately it did quieten down after 10pm.

All in all we thought it was brilliant value for money and a lovely place to holiday!...Read less.

Lovely site, busy but not overcrowded. Great location, easy access. Staff worked tirelessly - toilets & showers always clean & never out of loo roll! Site was ‘hoovered’ as people left, even abandoned tents binned after an aweful storm were cleared straight away. Fab job, well done!...Read less.

We returned to one of our favourite campsites for our daughters birthday weekend! As always the staff and facilities were superb! Very family friendly! A lovely short 0.8 mile walk to corfe castle for a visit to the castle, the traditional sweet shop, the amazing bakery and of course the pubs! Bankes Pub has a lovely garden with the steam trains going passed the end but watch out for the wasps!!! The beach at Swanage is small but lovely or there is Studland not to far away! We love to come to Norden with family and friends! So much to do and so many places to explore and when you are back at camp you can hire a fire pit or visit the burger/pizza van! Hog roast available every weekend although that is a bit pricy for what you get! The children never tire of visiting the animals, the park or the football pitches!...Read less.

We have used this site for some years now. It is well located for us as we Jetski in Swanage. The site has ample space and plenty of room for car and trailers. The food van on site is very good and the facilities are kept clean ans tidy most of the time. Being farm based it has interesting machinery and animals to look at. They also have a dedicated play area for smaller children and a field for ball games. Great place for the walkers with many paths close by.

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We stayed at Norden Farm for two nights in August. Toilet and shower block very busy, although I appreciate it was high season. I did object to people cleaning their teeth in the toilet sinks so I was unable to wash my hands! Lovely site and was great to see all the animals on the farm. Would definitely go back and enjoyed the on site food wagons although they were very expensive...Read less.

3rd time we've stayed (Tent camping) at Norden Farm. Stayed in the Top Field, good site, clean, all the facilities and great for kids. Very well stocked shop, only improvement would be to add a Bike and Scooter rack outside the shop for the hundreds of kids/visits each day to avoid having to tip-toe through two-wheelers to get into shop.

Staff very friendly and helpful - all in all, well done, thanks & see you next year!...Read less.

Loved Norden Farm!!! Highly recommend it for so many reasons.. location, price, facilities, staff.. all excellent!

Only thing I would say is put soap dispenser in your wash rooms and a toilet. More family bathrooms as one is not enough....Read less.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Norden Farm. It was great to have plenty of room for the children to roam around, the local scenery was beautiful, and the site was well kept and managed. It was lovely to have the farm shop there with a selection of food, not just the basics, and it was helpful to have other cooked food options available for when we didn't feel like cooking - the pizza on a Tuesday/Wednesday night was delicious! We also enjoyed the hog roast and musical evening on our first Friday and our worries about noise into the night due to our 3 children were needless as (possibly due to the earlier sunset) the festivities were over by 9. We have been to this part of Dorset several times over the last few years and it was great to be in a central location to explore all our favourite places; Corfe Castle, Swanage, Kimmeridge Bay, Lulworth Castle and Blue lake to name but a few. The Top field may have been a bit bigger than we'd normally look for, and it was certainly windier on occasion than we'd prefer, but overall we had no complaints - bar the rain, but we don't hold anyone responsible for that - and would happily recommend the site to other people....Read less.

Used the site for the last three years with friends while sailing out of Studland Bay. Facilities are pretty good. We’ve always been around August bank holiday so site fairly full. Washrooms etc kept clean, although if weather is wet then obviously floors suffer.

Site is well kept, and overall pretty quiet at nighttime, so sleep well.

Food is sometimes offered which I believe is OK.

Shop good, and staff helpful....Read less.

We can ready for rules and regulations in a large campsite..how wrong were we! Super facilities and organisation , friendly staff, plenty of room for pitching, fires allowed, recycling bins...all ticked our boxes when we camp. Luxury of a farm shop too- excellent.

If you are like us, and prefer wild camping and small sites, this site has undoubtly restored our faith in ' beauty comes in all sizes!'

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The facilities were good and kept clean but with the volume of people using the toilets and showers, by the morning they were a little tired but still very usable. Apparently the mens were not so good and the toilets could be fresher. Perhaps a few more toilets could ease this in busy periods. The washing up facilities were good.There were washing and drying facilities, and although we didn't use these, they were excellent to have.

The shop was excellent and really good value. Having the animals on the farm was lovey. The different pop up food vans on site was a great idea. The kids play area was good. Excellent location with beautiful walks. The staff were very helpful and friendly....Read less.