It was our first family camping and Norden Farm made it a wonderful experience and we will definitely be coming back.

The site was wonderful, staff were helpful and shop was well stocked with all sorts of items you would need.

Our son aged 5 said it was an awesome holiday, he made new friends and had the freedom to play outside our tent, safely.

Thank you for an amazing week....Read less.

When we went here we had a great time the camp site was clean, excellent washing facilities and clean they also had a room with a bath for under 5 which was great for us and had a shower in there too. The fishing lake was also a hit with our family loved sitting there in the afternoons/evenings....Read less.

Still the best site I've visited so far, friendly with a great shop, relaxed rules designed to benefit all and occasional free entertainment.

New this year was upgraded waste disposal point and fenced pathways along the edge of fields allowing easy passage to bridleways and events field....Read less.

Really enjoyed our stay here. Lots of things to do around. Great facilities and camp shop with good stick of food and other supplies. The campsite could have bigger kids play area, most of the times it was really busy....Read less.

We have a baby and often had to queue for the one bath. A microwave would also be helpful for baby milk and food.

Further, we also had to wait a long time to use the washing machines and then the timer on them wasn't correct.

We were pleased with the cleanliness of the toilet blocks and the water pressure in the showers....Read less.

Norden Farm is a large site that somehow feels far more intimate, we stayed on the Donkey field, couldn't find the donkey but did meet the peacocks and geese, this was a field that had around 40 pitches a mixture of electric and non electric and was predominately families. The field is quite sheltered and is only a short walk to the toilet, wash station, laundry and a bit further on was the shop, the plots are flat and drain well and where well looked after.

The farm shop stocks everything from camping supplies to farming equipment. your known food brands and local food, beer and gins, the staff where friendly and really organised and really helpful. They also had several pop up food sellers of an evening, the pizza was excellent but the chips where not the best.

If you are looking for a great site in an area full of history and outstanding scenery with some really good attractions, Monkey World is brilliant, within a short drive this is the place to visit....Read less.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Campsite was very clean and in a very good location for local attractions. Even had live music on a couple of nights while we were staying which was very good and suitable for all family members....Read less.

We have been staying at Norden for 3 years during the school holidays in our caravan. The site has great facilities and the reason we go back is because locally there is so much to see and do. The staff are helpful & friendly and considering the capacity and volume of visitors to such a big site, the facilities are managed well, clean, functional etc. This year's addition of the telephone box book swap is great! We used the pooch parlour this year too which is so convenient. We will always revisit at some point, we have 9 days booked next summer already. It has it all. Thank you for another memorable summer holiday!...Read less.

Excellent site, pitches well marked out, quiet at night and showers/toilets/washing up block excellent. Very clean and well maintained. Large site that never felt too busy. The opportunity to visit the farm animals throughout our stay made my daughters holiday! From the donkeys to the peacocks - she loved it. The food options on site were great, amazing pizzas, and shop has everything you need for food and camping supplies. We are national trust members, which was great for parking at the beautiful beaches at Studland which we visited most afternoons and we did a couple of NT walks too - old Harry’s rocks and Spy Way. It was lovely to walk into corfe from the site too, fab bakery and kids loved the sweet shop! We food shopped at Sainsbury’s in nearby Wareham and drove to Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth. Shame the ferry to sandbanks isn’t working this year. On other sites we’ve holidayed at, caravans and tents have their own areas of campsites, here they seem to mix them up, or maybe this was just the main field where we were. We never felt unsafe during our stay, but the addition of a number plate recognition barrier would be a good idea. The site is on a working farm, which we liked, but the old farm sheds and barns, which you walk past/drive through at the entrance to the site and shop, did concern me a little with regard to safety, as did the tractor unloading hay bales amongst pedestrians and cars. This is just part of being a working farm site though, so we just made our children very aware of that. I’d not hesitate to recommend this site and we’d definitely return....Read less.

We had 5 nights at Nordin .

On arriving at site we were informed of our pitch, which was not the one we had asked for.

it was right outside the Washrooms and also the food vendors area, great you say for late night visits to the loo, and nightly feasts , but not a pitch for those who would like a bit more privacy and tranquility.

There was a constant hum of hand dryers, shower benches crashing , dish washing activities and not to mention cars parking right outside our pitch with engines running whilst occupants made quick dashes to the loos or to pick up a Dorset Pizza, not the fresh air we were expecting.

We made the most of it, but will only return if we are given the pitch we asked for.

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Overall we had a wonderful time

For me comparing to other campsites I have stayed on the things that could do with being improved upon would be the toilet and shower block. One morning I queued over half an hour for the shower. Also I would like to see toilets with sinks in its nice to have everything in one place rather than having to visit shower block and toilet.

We loved the farm animals and the playarea. I also thought the shop was v reasonable....Read less.

We loved the balance between work8ng farm ( slightly scruffy around the edges, as a working farm should be) and z very organised, efficient and clean site.

We loved the music!! A real old fashioned feel to entertainment that is so rare.

It was nice to be in the main field for s longer stay as it seemed a little quieter at night which was good with two very young children.

We will be booking to return for our next holiday, so much we did not do this time around.

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We love this campsite for its location and ease of access, plus facilities on site. We can park our VW Camper and not have to use it again until we need to go home! There are great walks from the site, plus with the Steam train at Norden or Corfe, you can still get further afield. We love the hog roast and live music in the summer holidays, and the kids love the farm animals, play area and freedom they are given - we feel secure letting them run free. We will definitely be back for more. Thank you Norden Farm - keep up the great work....Read less.

Just had a lovely stay 4 night stay at Norden Farm. Lovely clean site, wonderful to be so close to the animals. Only slight negative would be that perhaps another shower block is needed as there were quite long queues for showers in the mornings, but that's only a small issue. Otherwise, it was a great site and we will definitely be returning....Read less.

Me and my partner had an excellent time away. The wash facilities were very clean the showers were lovely and hot which you dont get on most campsites. There was a little park next door for the children and alot of farm animals to look at as the site is based on a working farm. There are s choice of 4 beaches that are accessible from the campsite which we did three Swansea, Poole and Weymouth all were beautiful beaches with plenty of activities and loads of places to eat. The campsite was easy to find with a satnav and next time we'll be able to find it without it. This was a very cheap holiday for us £56 for 2 nights in a tent with electric. When we return we'll be bringing our son so we wont need to have electric but the place is very child friendly but as me and my partner didnt know the site we thought we'd check it out first. Thank you for having us and thank you to the staff who work extremely hard in the massive farm shop and working on the farm itself....Read less.

Everything I could ask for. Location perfect, you never have to use your car. Surroundings exquisite. So happy to be able to take dogs. 8 and 12 year old grandsons loved every minute we were there. Acing choice to buy breakfast and evening meal on site was a happy bonus. Loved it....Read less.

We have stayed here numerous times before and have always enjoyed it . This time was no different. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the fesilities are very clean.

The refreshment van was very much appreciated and the hog roast was delicious. Entertainment was good....Read less.

A last minute , short stay for us. Can't fault the site really - friendly staff with good amenities in a stunning location. If I had to say anything negative, it would be the fact that people were having to queue for showers, but then it was peak season. More than one hairdryer per shower block would be good too. Overall a great stay, and would thoroughly recommend....Read less.

I was a bit unsure going to a large site in the Summer Holidays with my 15 year old son but what a great park.

A real mix of families groups couples old and young but it never seemed packed. We camped in the large field at the end of the site but the fact you can look at animals, there is a separate play field with goal posts, farm shop open 8-8, food available if you don't want to cook my son loved the pizza the only one thing i would prefer is larger hand basins in the toilets so can wash there in the morning if you wish.

Close to walk to Corfe Castle and catch a train into Swanage for a great day out.

As we left we talked in the car and we would both come back to the site for another stay....Read less.

Norden Farm campsite is a lovely site, not far from Corfe Castle you can walk it in about 20 mins from the campsite if you don't fancy that it's about a five minute drive to the stream train that will take you into Swanage, Castle and Beach. The on site facilities are great the shop sells everything incase you forget something, showers etc are always clean the only thing I would say if it gets busy you will probably have to queue or just timing it right. Go without electric as you are in the top field with amazing views of the stunning countryside....Read less.

It was very easy to book over the phone and the lady was very friendly and helpful.On arrival the process was very easy.I stayed in Top Field.It was busy but friendly and id definitely stay again.It has to be said the campsite shop was a welcome surprise.It's the largest i have seen on a campsite and they sell fresh produce,fruit and veg as well as fresh bread.I needed to replace my air bed and the shop even has a camping supplies section.I could even have bought a new tent if i needed to.If i didn't want to cook there are take away facilities on site,a pizza stall which is very popular,a fish and chip stall and there is a hog roast every week and there was live entertainment that went with it the week i was there.I didn't have an electric hook up,i didn't really need mains electric apart from charging my phone and camera batteries,and the site do that for a small charge.The showers and toilets are fine,and kept very clean.The staff maintaining the site did very well and kept every clean and tidy.The site itself is very flat so i didn't have to sleep on a slope.The campsite is part of a live farm that has cows,goats,sheep,geese,peacocks,ducks and are very much part of the campsite experience.Location? 15 minutes gentle stroll via a woodland pathway to Corfe Castle,and right on the Swanage,Wareham road,but there is no traffic noise.Would i stay again? Yes i would....Read less.

Everything at Norden seemed to have been well-thought through to offer a high standard of camping facilities while losing none of the charm of a farm. The kids loved being able to visit the wide variety of animals. Plus it was a decent-yet-doable walking distance to Corfe (rather than having to get back in the car). I love The Purbecks anyway and this place gives you a great base and starting point. Thank you so much for our stay....Read less.

We stayed at Norden Farm Campsite in our tent. Good sized pitch with electric hook-up. Really good campsite, very friendly and relaxed. Well stocked farm shop with local produce and useful things. Small but good playground for the children and a ball field. On our first night we had a lovely surprise of on site entertainment, celtic band and hog roast. Bit of advice for the ladies, take your own hairdryer, there are sockets you can use in the shower block. Overall, will definitely go again....Read less.

The showers were excellent. Shop had a great range of everything and priced reasonable. The on site food outlets (pizza, toasted cheese and burgers) were very good and handy. Swanage is a lovely place to visit just down the road the grandchildren spent a lot of time in the sea. Monkey world & the tank museum well worth a visit. Plenty of restaurants serving good food nearby. Our favourite pub was the countryman inn at east kirkham good food good price and plenty....Read less.

This is a very well organised campsite which still has a relaxed feel about it (helped by the beautiful rural setting, and the fact that it is all grass pitches with no hard standings). All the facilities have been well thought out - for example, having separate entrances for toilets and showers, and cubicles with just basins in the shower block for teeth cleaning or a quick wash. The main draws for us were the location (access on foot to Corfe Castle and the Swanage Railway, plus easy to visit places like Kimmeridge and Durdle Door by car) and the animals: the farm cats, free-roaming peacocks, ducks and swans by the (fenced-off) pond, and cows and goats in their stalls helped to keep the kids engaged and meant they could run off and explore. The playground is mainly suitable for younger children. The visiting snack vans, while charging tourist prices as you would expect, are a good touch and handy for an occasional treat. Bad weather meant we weren't able to try out the wood-fired pizza or the acoustic music planned for the event field, but this also seemed to be well organised, placed well away from the camping fields and not going on late. Other reviewers have complained about the 11pm "quiet" rule but this was a definite attraction for us. The only - very minor - blot was the use of a leaf blower to tidy up the apparently spotless area around the shower block, which was a bit of a shame on a peaceful afternoon, but you can't blame the staff for doing their job in keeping the place neat and it didn't go on for long. Norden Farm have struck the right balance between having everything organised and allowing visitors space to enjoy themselves. We will definitely be visiting this lovely place again....Read less.

Stumbled upon Norden while trawling the internet for campsites. What a great place! Fantastic facilities and a really great vibe about the place. The shop is fantastic as are the staff, very friendly and helpful. We have decided that this will be a regular spot for us in the future, look forward to returning....Read less.

Holiday for four adults and two children in two tents (one a trailer tent). We were on the Top Field - no power and facilities a couple of hundred metres away. Site was well used but didn't feel crowded. Not too much light glare at night. Site clean and tidy and great walks straight off site - e.g. To Corfe Castle over the ridge and woods and heath to the north - where there were many fallow deer. Shop was good; you could get what you needed right there. And pizzas two days a week and a catering van too. There were two event evenings with music - very nice. There were animals for children to be close to, and good but small play facilities. It would have helped if advice was given on arrival about winds and weather; the winds came down the valley direct from the west; we pitched side on to the wind and had to break camp early in wild weather as a result. Overall this is a well set up and well run site, definitely recommended....Read less.

We returned to Norden Farm because we had enjoyed our previous stays. We know it's a working farm and that is part of its charm. It's also a family friendly place and welcomes groups as well as couples. However our stay this time was spoiled by excessive noise from screaming children first thing in the morning and loud music both late at night and early morning. If the campsite enforced quiet hours with the same rigor as their 5 mph speed limit it would have been a more pleasant stay....Read less.

The campsite is lovely however I have never had to walk that distance for the toilets etc and they could do with a few more toilet blocks.

The showers and toilets were spotless and the showers were hot and powerful, best i have ever used.

The farm animals were delightful and the shop well stocked....Read less.

We have just come back from an absolutely wonderful week’s stay at Norden Farm campsite in our campervan with two boys (aged 3 and 5). I cannot fault the site at all. We were allocated an electric hook up pitch on Donkey field, which was near to the main toilet facilities, which was perfect for us. The pitch was marked out fantastically with yellow posts and you pitched in the middle to ensure the 6m rule between tents / campervans was adhered to. There was lots of grass to play on between the pitches and the boys were able to play games whilst we could safely watch them from the van and awning. I have never known a campsite so quiet at night too – how totally brilliant. Our boys still go to bed reasonably early, so it was great that by 9pm most nights although some people were still sitting out the noise was kept to a minimum and we barely heard anything after 9:30pm most nights!! I was super impressed with the site maintenance as well – bins emptied very regularly and grass was cut after each pitch was vacated!!

The toilets were always clean, always had toilet roll and I can honestly say I never waited once to use a toilet or shower (which I wasn’t expecting in the school summer holidays!!). The showers although in the same building are separate from the toilets and there was a family bathroom, which had shower, change table, toilet, sink and bath (for use with children 3 and under), which we utilised on a couple of occasions as our youngest still loves his baths, so we showered the big one whilst the youngest was in the bath – perfect!! The washing up facilities were great and because we were so lucky with the sunny weather, we utilised the washing machine (which was £3 – you got tokens from the farm shop / reception) to wash and dry clothes before we got home!! The play area was next to the main toilet block and was great to burn off a bit of energy. The animals on the farm were great fun, we all especially liked our regular visits from the peacocks to the front of the awning!! We spotted pigs, chickens, goats, ducks, peacocks, cows and I’m sure a few more we missed!!

The farm shop was always well stocked and competitively prices and staff were always friendly and helpful.

The rest of the campsite was lovely too, the main field was bigger than donkey field but still very spacious pitches and there was another toilet block between main field and pond field. The pond was nice to walk around and there were a few goats between the two fields. The top field was a free for all with no EHU, but again still looked pretty spaced out and didn’t seem noisy, they had separated the field so it was groups one side and families the other. The farm had regular visits from takeaway vehicles the wood fired pizza was delicious – and so reasonable at £6 for a 9” pizza and only £1 extra for a gluten free base!! We loved the band tent just across from top field, we went two nights and saw a couple of live bands. The hay bales to sit on were cute and the visiting hog roast van a great (and very popular) idea!!! A lot of thought has been put into this area by the campsite and I can honestly saw it was lovely and being utilised by a lot of campers on the site.

The campsite is in a wonderful location, the scenery is just incredible. We walked to Corfe castle along the footpath from the campsite and through the woods, it took us around 30 minutes (at 3 year old pace) which was perfect. Corfe castle is National Trust and they had a medieval village on and there was a trail the kids to do too which was fab. We even managed a drink in the Greyhound pub beer garden whilst the kids had an ice cream!! We got on the bus to Swanage for the day, which was about 20-25 minutes, very cute little seaside town and we were lucky enough to be there for the carnival parade too. We also got on the steam train another day, we walked from the site to Norden station – there is a super wooden train play area there for kids – we went there multiple times (just to use the park!!)

We had day trips out to Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Shell bay beach and crabbing in Swanage all within 20 minutes or so of the campsite and we went to Weymouth for the day which was around 35-40 mins.

We totally loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. The campsite has the perfect combination of open space and feeling like you are in the middle of nowhere to being able to see so much of Dorset’s beauty right on your doorstep. The campsite has been carefully thought out and designed and works brilliantly. We will definitely be back. Thanks Norden Farm....Read less.

It was a friendly, very well run campsite. The fact that its a working farm added to its charm. The facilities were modern and very clean and the farm shop sold almost everything. It only a short walk to Corfe Castle and it's beautiful little village.

I would definately recommend Norden farm for a great family holiday...Read less.

Me and my daughter have been staying at Norden campsite for 4years now, the facilities have improved every year. It is always clean and well kept, staff are friendly and helpful. The onsite shop is extremely well stocked and has been a god send when we've forgotten something or needed something urgently.

The only downside, was the paid wifi, which I had paid for but couldn't get a decent connection with for the week, but it's one of those things you take a gamble with depending on where you're pitched. Normally we don't have an issue.

All in all a great stay, apart from the weather! And we will be returning next year....Read less.

Had a lovely time here with friends. Our kids could zip around freely and safely on their bikes and the facilities were perfectly acceptable.

I thought the kids playground could be developed slightly .

The location, near Corfe, is great but unfortunately the top field where we were appeared to be in the bottom of a valley so the wind rattled down it quote ferociously- and that was before the 60mph gale force winds arrived. We decided it was probably prudent to decamp before these hit! Otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable site. :-)...Read less.

We had a wonderful week at Norden Farm. We booked late and got a place in the Top Field and even though we had one of the last available spaces, it never felt cramped. The site was very clean and well organised and the shop is amazing. So much so we wished we hadn't brought so much with us. Staff were friendly and very helpful.

All that and Corfe Castle is virtually on your doorstep.

Couldn't ask for more from a site.

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As this campsite allows large groups, the first night we were there it was very noisy at night. The second night everyone was gone due to the bad weather, which made it a very pleasant stay. If you come for rest and peace, I would recommend another campsite. But I think this is a wonderful campsite for children as there is lots to do....Read less.

We had a lovely 3 night stay at Norden Farm and were really pleased to stumble on the band and hog roast on Thursday night followed up with pizza on Friday and cheese toasties on Saturday! Food and cooking will be so much easier when we return next year!

The on site shop is the best we have ever seen and the local area was brilliant, especially for National Trust members!

Facilities (especially the showers and bath tub for babies) were great and kept clean!

Thank you, we will be back x...Read less.

We were staying here for a second time (first time back in 2012 when our daughter learned to ride her bike here!!). Then we were in a tent, and it was a bit blowy and we were subjected to a large party behind us who liked to party hard ..

This time, we'd heard there had been a few upgrades to the park and read lots of good reviews, so decided we'd return as it was the perfect location for our short break to take in our usual haunts (Durdle Door, Corfe, Studland, Swanage). We'd hired a camper van with drive away awning - but brought hubby's car to travel about in (extra storage for the snorkelling kit etc. too!)

We knew the site was full, so felt lucky to find a decent sized pitch right against the back fence of the Top Field (looked newly vacated) - we had amazing views up the valley, where the cows were grazing and the sun set over the trees.

Our first night there was a live Celtic band playing in the Events field which was a really nice touch and well attended. We had also had the wood fired pizza from the van on site earlier for dinner - very nice!

We bought breakfast from Sally every morning - lovely lady, very friendly - (look out for a brand new jar of pickled eggs)..

The toilets/showers were great - shower cubicles a really good size and water very hot - pressure ok. Didn't use the washing up facilities as had the van.

Recycling/bins set up very good and central -saw hardly any rubbish around the site.

The farm animals are wonderful - and we were lucky enough to have a calf born during our stay!

We were lucky with the weather - just had the rain on the last night and the start of the winds - were glad we were leaving before the worst of the winds arrived as even in a 'fresh breeze', you are quite exposed in the Top Field!

The shop has just about everything you can think of - the local sausages were lovely and the Jack Rabbit Merlot went down a treat on the last rainy evening over a game of Scrabble!

We look forward to coming again - keep up the good work!...Read less.

We had a great time at Norden Farm.

The cows woke us up one morning (one had escaped! - not into the campsite though 😀)

Everything was great.

One very minor issue....

Dogs in the top field - are they meant to be on leads? We had an unwelcome visitor in our tent during our stay.

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A group of about 5/6 older children had been allowed to use the play park unsupervised, which led to very boisterous and unsuitable games for this small area. Our 3 and 5 year old were pushed out of the way on several occasions and then chose to leave the area. This was a shame because the climbing and play equipment was really exciting with different areas supporting development of a variety of physical skills....Read less.

My family and I have visited Norden Farm five times and have already booked again for next summer. We always go for at least two weeks in a tent. We have two small children who absolutely love our holiday to Norden. The staff are friendly, the shop is well equipped and reasonable, the surrounding areas are beautiful and the facilities are kept clean. Dorset is a great place if you are National Trust members as it has a lot to offer and the stunning beaches are close to the campsite. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else now. I love hearing the stories of the families who have been going to Norden for 30-40 years and keep coming back with their children and grandchildren, I hope to be one of those families one day. If there is anything I would add to the campsite it would be a place for the teenagers to hang out so that they don’t hang around the children’s play park as much. But apart from that it is a very special place....Read less.

We have stayed at Norden Farm on and off for the past 40 years. This year, like last year, we took our two young grandkids to stay with us in our touring caravan. The site was very busy, but seemed to cope well with the demands made upon it. there was space for the kids to run around, the facilities were good and kept clean and there was entertainment and varying hot food available on site.

Dorset has always been one of our favourite holiday destinations. with nearby, safe, Studland beach, Lovely Swanage, Corfe Castle, and the heritage Swanage railway on Norden Farm's doorstep, this site sits in a perfect spot for a great family holiday regardless of age and interest. There are fantastic walks literally from the site and great pubs in nearby historic Corfe Castle. The kids and us grandparents had a great time and will book again for next year...Read less.

Our stay at the campsite was determined by friends staying there, in retrospect it was much larger than we would normally use. It is an ideal place for families with good play areas and a super shop with a huge variety of things for sale.

The showers were very good and clean with separate dry spaces for cloths etc. The toilets were mostly clean but got a little less so as the day went on, lots of unaccomplished children using them.

The electric pitches were large enough and flat. However we were on pitch 24 which to be honest was extremely noisy as right opposite the facilities so every time the hand-driers were used or the shower seats were moved you heard it. The area was also used by groups of youngsters as a meeting place and by adults (who should have known better) as the late night ‘heavy discussion’ place.

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We have stayed at nordens farm many times in the past and always enjoy our stay, rain or shine

The facilities have improved over the years which is great to see but the general ambience of a working farm has changed little which we love...Read less.

Have been to Norden Farm many times in the past, it's a firm family favourite. Love the fact that kids and animals are a priority for safety reasons. It makes everyone slow down. The rules are carefully watched and adhered to, which makes it a pleasant relaxing holiday. The working farm is a great attraction for the kids. There is also a small play park for kids too. The shop stocks everything you need including tent supplies. Facilities are excellent and cleaned twice a day, free hot water in ample supply. Variety of fields to stay in, some with electric hookup. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable. There are also permanent and visiting food vans for those who don't want to cook, and entertainment in the form of live music, which is unobtrusive for those who don't want to hear it. All in all a great place to camp. Already booked for next year....Read less.

The site is very well maintained and staff are very friendly . Toilets and showers are very clean and showers are very powerful . Lots of space for pitching and you can easily walk into Corfe in about 15 minutes . We will definitely stay again ....Read less.

We have been to Norden a number of times now and every time we seem to love it a bit more. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The site is immaculate with excellent facilities. We had the added bonus this visit of having live music on 2 evenings, which was fantastic. We stayed 10 days and were worried we may run out of things to do but we could easily have stayed longer. We will definitely be returning time and time again. A little gem of a place....Read less.

Excellent site, we had a great time when we stayed there in July 19, the site is well managed and maintained to a high level, all the amenities are also kept to a high standard, but like most things, there is always room for improvement, of which i noticed some night lighting on the footpaths would help.

The main issue i noted was with the fishing pond, some improvements with the upkeep of the pegs would be a great bonus along with the swims being maintained by the means of the vegetation being cut back to facilitate access, also the water management wouldn't go amiss,

On the plus side, the pond has a good stock of fish, especially the carp which i happily found to my good fortune to be of a good size.

In closing Norden are doing an excellent job so just keep it up. ( if it's not broke don't fix it)...Read less.

A lovely working farm that has moved forward with the years, offering many things for all ages. Our children loved staying there in our tent as children, watching the cows coming down the track for milking, watching cows giving birth to their young, and now our children and partners are bringing their children to Norden Farm for their holidays. The other attractions are that we all love Corfe Castle and Swanage too. The only thing i would like is a spin dryer like Mr Ramm used to provide. A bit of hand washing, pop it in the spin dryer, and ready to hang out, done, but times change and there are excellent washing/drying facilities now...Read less.

This is an easy to access site which is well located for visiting Corfe Castle and Studland Bay. We liked the wood fired pizzas available on certain nights, being allowed a campfire and the location. The showers are not bad and were clean even though the site was busy when we visited. There are not quite enough toilets for the size of the site. Although it’s not perfect we enjoyed our stay and have already booked to return....Read less.

Looking for campsites in the area and drove past this one. Probably the friendliest reception we have ever had. Unfortunately we could only stay for 2 nights as they were fully booked. Enjoyed the Celtic band playing in the events field and was impressed with different foods available on site. We will be back...Read less.

We stayed once before many years ago but wanted a weekend away so decided to visit again. We normally try and avoid school holidays but although there were lots of children, they were all very considerate and used the play area and rode their bikes carefully and not causing annoyance. The park is a working farm and has lots of animals to see and they are friendly so can touch them if you want. The farm shop is one of the best I have ever seen and stocks everything you could want, including animal and bird feed. The fresh eggs, meat, cheese and bread were very nice and definitely worth paying a little extra for. The wash facilities were clean and always well stocked loo roll.

Overall, I would visit again as really enjoyed our weekend away - thank you...Read less.

I have been to this site many times and it my last visit was by far the best. The staff so friendly and helpful. So animal friendly. Facilities are great and shop has everything you need. Pitch's are big and site so tidy....Read less.

Excellent site for an extended family camping holiday. Perfect for the children who loved the freedom they could have as the site was very safe and secure. Staff very helpful and friendly. Really enjoyed the folk band in the events field....Read less.

So pleased I found this site for our trip to Dorset! It has everything you need and is relaxed, fun and has such great facilities. I can’t remember the last time I had a camping shower where I could actually change the temperature 😄 I loved all the animals and we made good friends with the peacocks which was amazing and had a lovely evening listening to a band in a field in the sun, perfect. We all wish we hadn’t had to go our next site as it’s a massive let down compared to Norden and we miss your shop desperately! Everyone should stay at Norden, it’s brilliant....Read less.

I would like to congrat the team on a beautiful, safety of the place. They only thing I would suggest to make it even better is on the top field adding some hedges dotted over the field so it would be good for the animals when they are allowed back into the field during the winter which would shelter them too and in case we had bad winds / privacy that we got last week.. But this place is awesome and we made some wonderful memories...Read less.

Norden farm is a fantastic campsite. We camped in the top field, which was for tents without electrical hook-ups. No dedicated pitches, which meant that we could camp together as a large group. It was peak season and quite busy but there was plenty of space and did not feel overcrowded.

Facilities were some of the best I've used at a UK campsite. Wash facilities were cleaned daily. Shower water pressure varied a bit depending on the time of day, but that is the only criticism I can identify!

The shop was excellent... Very well stocked and had everything we needed. We found no need to visit any other shops during our stay. Fast food facilities were also varied and very good (sandwiches, burgers, hog-roast coffee, wood-fired pizzas).

Family friendly, outdoor live music was also onsite during our stay. Also very good, and a great way to spend an evening.

Highly recommend this site and would return if in the area....Read less.

This was our 3rd visit in the last 4 years to Norden Farm campsite. It is our favourite campsite and is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The campsite facilities are excellent with the shop being open from 8am to 8pm and the showers have been upgraded since our last visit and are really superb. There are food facilities such as the Ower Farm Kitchen and throughout the week there was Pizza on 3 nights and a Hog roast at the weekend. This year there was entertainment in the Top field and the atmosphere on the campsite was great. Local beaches at Studland are perfect and Corfe Castle is a great place to visit. Swanage is just down the road and is a great seaside town. There are lovely cliff walks and quaint local villages in the area. The Swanage steam railway is amazing. My daughter who is 17 is insisting that we return next year as she loves it so much at Norden....Read less.

A very family-friendly site set throughout several fields attached to a working farm.

The site itself was mostly flat, and drained quite well (tested during very heavy rainfall on one of the days we stayed!).

Site is very picturesque, with cows and pigs that can be visited. Geese, ducks, and peacocks all roam the site at their leisure, which the kids loved!

Facilities included toilets, showers, farmshop and launderette were all well-appointed and clean. The shop sells a very wide selection of items (far better than most campsite shops), from food to toiletries and camping equipment. Items are expensive, when compared to the supermarkets, but with the nearest one of those several miles away (Sainsbury's in Wareham) you're paying for the convenience.

The site also has live music a couple of nights per week. There is a 'country kitchen' on-site, serving fish&chips amongst other things. There's also a wood-fired pizza option several times per week and hog roast on the music nights.

There's a lovely 20-minute walk from the site into Corfe Castle, avoiding all roads; it's a bit bumpy/rooty/uneven/narrow in places, but most pushchairs/buggies would cope with a competent driver! It wouldn't be wheelchair suitable, nor for those with mobility difficulties.

Norden Station is also a 10-15 walk away, where you can catch the steam train (passing through Corfe Castle) to Swanage - an expensive indulgence, but well worth it, in my opinion.

The site benefits from easy access to several footpaths and bridleways that access the purbecks. It's very easy to make a 4 - 5 mile loop from the site out over the hills, through Corfe Castle and back - perfect for running or walking.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this site. I've used the C&C club site between Corfe Castle and Church Knowle before and, whilst smaller and quieter, the Norden site was significantly cheaper and offered much better value for money....Read less.

This was the first time we had ever been camping for full week. It had come recommended from friends who have been twice previously. This place is quite far from home and we’ve never been before. The campsite itself is beautiful and has amazing surroundings. The facilities on site are good. The shop has everything you need and more and the staff in there are amazing and very helpful. The ground staff however aren’t as polite. Previous campsites we have been to have offered a range of evening entertainment, tractor rides around the park, a burger van that was on site for breakfast lunch and dinner permanently and other outdoor activities such as boules. I feel this would keep children more busier rather than investigating around the farm to areas out of bounds....Read less.

We stayed at Norden farm last yeah and really enjoyed it so booked again for this year but this time brought friends. I must say we won’t be coming back, we found the ground staff to be really rude (not including those in the shop), they shouted at the children and on one occasion one even chased them.....they hadn’t done anything wrong or gone where they shouldn’t....Read less.

We had a grass pitch with electric hookup. The pitch was very large, taking our 6 person tent and car with plenty of room to spare. All electric pitches are flat with 2 excellent shower/toilet blocks in close proximity. These facilities are thoroughly cleaned every day. Every morning there was a van selling breakfast rolls. This van also sold food in the evening and a van selling freshly made pizzas is on site a couple of days a week. This is very much a family site with silence required after 11pm which was the only slight downside for us but did not take anything away from our enjoyment of the campsite. An easy, off-road path takes about 30 minutes to walk to Corfe Castle leading directly from the campsite. We will definitely be returning to this site in the future....Read less.

We had a fab time , stayed for 5 days with family in our caravan . Shop is well stocked and prices are similar to big supermarkets . Campsite is clean , friendly . Nice spot for Corfe , Purbeck sand Swanage and over the road from Norden Railway . Nice to have the option of fish and chips , pizza , hog roast and entertainment if you wanted it...Read less.

We stayed at Norden in July 2019, arrived to clean pitch, staff in shop on arrival helpful and shop prices were reasonable eith fresh produce.

Showers warm, sometimes busy but only waited about 5 minutes giving that its summer holidays not bad.

We enjoyed a live celtic band on our last night and ate fish and chips from the onsite food van. Also available was wood fired pizza, grilled cheese and hog roasts.

Our boys enjoyed the football field while the parents washed up!

We visited corfe castle a short walk and took the steam train to swanage bot to forget the little mine experience at the station which is only £1 per adult and is a charity.

Lots to do in this area we went to studland beach for the day, also Arne is great for walking....Read less.

This was the third time we stayed on site. Enjoyed the free folk band concert. My son spent a lot of time making friends on the football pitch. Recommend Dancing Ledge via for the more adventurous seaside experience. Lots to visit in the area....Read less.

I had booked and paid for 4 nights at the farm. We had to leave early because of a flood in our kitchen ceiling. It would have been appreciated if a refund, even partial had been offered or to bank the two nights to use at a later date. No such offer was offered and I was met with indifference when I explained we had to leave....Read less.

Our stay at Norden Farm was a birthday present for my partners 23rd birthday. We had a wonderful time, had many a bonfire and thoroughly enjoyed the food sold at the on-site shop. We also loved how easy it was to walk into Corfe Castle from the campsite, and often walked from the campsite to The Greyhound pub for a drink. We loved our stay, the cleanliness of the campsite and it’s facilities, and we would definitely recommend this site to anyone....Read less.

Lots of room for our group of 6 large tents and gazebo. Firepits allowed . Farm shop was well stocked. Food wagons for breakfast dinner and a pizza wagon on site very good prices and clean. Showers were excellent, plugs for straightness etc local bus stops outside camp. Easy walk to village of Corfe. All round perfect location highly recommend....Read less.

We have visited the site for many years now and always enjoy it.

The site seems best suited to families and especially for those with younger children.

The shop is now excellent and carries a comprehensive stock of essential items....Read less.

Such a lovely camp site.

Really nice large pitch.

Showers are nice and powerful.

The whole site is nice and tidy.

The shop is great with lots choices.

A lovely beech down the road which is a bonus.

We loved the pizza van.

Our boys loved the animals.

The only thing we didn’t like (NOT THE CAMP SITES FAULT) was one of the days a camper van pitched up behind us and played music loud all day up until 10:30 that evening.

Not easy to get a 2 and 4 year old asleep in a tent with loud music playing.

A little respect for other campers would of been nice.

They only stayed one night so the rest of the week was perfect.

Our boys loved it and didn’t want to leave.

Definitely recommend this camp site and will be back next year....Read less.

Great site with an excellent farm shop and helpful staff. The children loved seeing the animals roaming around and nothing is better than sharing your morning walk down to the facilities with a group of peacocks! We used both food vans which were quick and good value for money. Food was great too! We're already planning our next visit....Read less.

Loved the pitch & facilities. Felt safe & secure on site. Staff very helpful. Enjoyed events on site & food vans. Shop wonderful, would be even better if open 7-9. Small niggles, it could have done with second kids playground, with more to do for small kids. Loved the animals, the pens and yard got pretty mucky and smelly in the evening though, and this was slightly off-putting!

We will return regardless, this is a fab place, thanks for all your hard work....Read less.

We enjoyed a 5 night stay at the campsite.

It was clean, well kept and the staff were all lovely.

Only slight issue was dog poo from the tent opposite. They let their dog off the lead all day and it just roamed around doing it’s business wherever....Read less.

Great place for all the family and couples. Great location.

Bus stops just outside the site which is handy.

Everything you could possibly need in the shop.

Got to see a calf born with the vet there to help.

Only thing I would say is the washing up water was cold, so could do with turning the heat up some.

Other than that lovely sunny weather and great holiday. 😁...Read less.

This is our 4th visit to Norden Farm and we were as delighted as always with our short break.

As soon as we pitch our tent and sit looking at the hills we are instantly relaxed. There is a lovely atmosphere on site and the staff are helpful and friendly.

The washblocks are excellent, particularly the upgraded showers on top field.

We were really pleased to see the campsite promoting litter picking and recycling and this was supported by the food vendors on site.

It's in a fantastic location with lots to see and do! We will definitely be returning! Thank you Norden Farm!...Read less.

We loved Norden Campsite. We only had a 2 night stay as a stopover but will definitely return. The site itself is vast and the pitches are well spaced. The staff are very helpful and friendly and the shop on sight is well stocked. Showers etc are big, very clean and well maintained. Loved the food vans and pizza on offer and our boys loved the farm animals. Next door to the beautiful Corfe castle. Would highly recommend....Read less.

Great site for people with young children. Lots to see around site (farm animals) , good shop with decent prices, clean shower facilities and site. One of the nights we stayed there was a pizza van and they even had vegan cheese which I was delighted with as often cant find much to eat at those types of stall....Read less.

Lovely farm based camp site with week thought out planning of layout. The washrooms were some of the best I've been to, with enough hooks, seats and plenty of room. There were even sink only cubicles which you usually only get on the continent. Staff were very helpful and the shop was very well stocked, it even had non dairy milk! The location of the site, next to the stream train, and close to Corfe Castle and Swanage, was just perfect. We didn't take children, but this site is like a dream for kids with play areas and so much to do and see. Loved it....Read less.

Booked for a week while diving in Swanage. Arrived late in a rainstorm but no problem. Helpful and friendly staff. Pitch was nice and flat with easy access. Toilets and washing facilities were excellent with a good cleaning evident. Overall, a nice stay only marred by the burning of very smokey wood by neighbouring tents. All my clothes and tent reeked of smoke for days afterward. This would put me off retuning unless there is a smoke free area....Read less.

Having stayed at Norden Farm before we knew how good it was. The campsite is clean and although the top field was large it was very quiet. Great walks from the campsite, we walked to Corfe castle from there. The facilities are good quality and well maintained but there needs to be more as there was often a queue for the showers and washing up. The site is situated in a great place with easy access to Studland, Swanage and Lulworth as well as lots of attractions like Monkey World. We will be back!...Read less.

Our trip was made easy by a smooth check in a good flat pitch with plenty of room, a well stocked shop had everything we needed plus all those things we forgot. We didn’t try the pizza but can recommend the chips.

Norden steam train station is a two minute walk with trains going to Corfe castle and Swanage.

There was also a safe footpath to Corfe castle which is an easy 20 min walk.

Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning...Read less.

Wow, what a campsite, so clean. Good sized pitches. Quiet site. Great entertainment and food facilities on site looked good. The shop was excellent selling lovely burgers and meat etc. Loved the geese and peacocks walking around. The cockerel was quite noisy in the morning though. Would definitely book again as it was so close to Norden Station for the steam train to Swanage and to Corfe town centre....Read less.

I have been a camper for well over 70 years and have no complaints regarding facilities or location but, charging a lone camper with a small tent £51 for a bit of grass for three nights is excessive, to say the least....Read less.

We enjoyed a weekend stay at this well equipped site. Toilets were always clean and stocked with toilet roll and the showers were lovely and hot!

Plenty of space for the children to play with a dedicated ball field. They enjoyed seeing the farm animals. The dogs were happy with walks directly from the site.

The shop had lots of items at reasonable prices and it was easy to get to Wareham, Swanage and Lulworth for day trips.

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!...Read less.

This is a lovely site and would suit people of all ages. It is spacious and flat and but still maintains a farm atmosphere. I was a little disappointed in the policy of having to pay for three nights whilst only staying for two due to the lack of two night slots....Read less.

We had visited before with friends and I admit the site was more 'organised' than our usual camping venues- we love wild camping.

However , we set up on the furthest point and it was beautiful overlooking hills ..it was also really nice to have hot clean showers and fresh milk for our cuppas!

The shop is great and not full of overpriced rubbish.local produce was nice and nicely priced too

All staff including the Dorset pizza van, domestics around the site and shop staff were really friendly.

We had a really lovely time ( my two grown up daughter's and me ),

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I took my sister and 2 nephews, 7 and 9, for their first camping holiday and am so pleased that I picked Norden campsite for this. It is a large site; very well organised but with freedom to pitch up where you choose in the non-electric field. There were showers, toilets and washing up sinks near by that were always clean. Being able to hire fire pits and easily have fires was brilliant and this made the holiday for all of us. Also, the onsite food available made the whole trip so much easier; hog roast on one night, and excellent wood fired pizzas on the other. The onsite shop was very useful and the kids enjoyed being able to buy footballs and Frisbees. There was even a dog show on site whilst we were there. And moonlit walk down to Corfe Castle directly on paths from the campsite was incredibly special....Read less.

We have stayed at Norden Farm for 8 summers in succession, and love the location, the helpful friendly staff, the facilities, the space, and it is an ideal spot for us, as we love this part of Dorset.

Easy walking into Corfe Castle away from the roads, to either stroll round the village looking at the old thatched cottages, or visit Corfe Castle Ruins, or the local character shops, or the National Trust Tea Room. Not to far away from Studland and Swanage beaches.

Beautiful walks all around the local area. Wonderful RSPB nature reserve nearby at Arne.

Anglo Saxon Market Town of Wareham nearby.

Also easy access via chain ferry to Sandbanks and Bournemouth too....Read less.

We love Norden Farm, the setting is beautifu, the site is clean and well maintained. Love farm setting, love seeing the animals, especially the babies! There are some stunning walks, its perfect for Corfe, Swanage and Studland.

The food trucks are excellent and the staff very helpful and friendly. Also the best camp shop of any site I've been too....Read less.

The existing disabled shower room is without fault, but having a pitch in the Pond field found it a long way to walk, (not being a wheelchair user, but using a stick) It would help if a toilet and shower in the Pond field block had hand rails fitted to make life easier, thus freeing up the disabled room for those more profoundly disabled. Great for the children to see al the animals around the farm but by the end of the week I was a bit concerned that the sheep and goats had so little room. you may obviously move them round but never the less....Read less.

We always go to Norden Farm when we want to visit Studland and Corfe. It's large enough to accommodate campers at short notice but still has a wonderful family-run feel. The staff are always exceptionally polite and helpful, even when it's very busy. Nice large field for no-frills camping. Children love it....Read less.

WE belong to camping and caravan , that site is just down the road, it was full the weekend we needed to camp so stayed at Norton Farm, although the other site is nice , we liked Norton Farm so much ,because of the farm shop, the take away vans, the lovely clean facilities, great dog walking from the camp ,we have booked again ....Read less.

Hello enjoy the site as been coming since my son was 6 months hes now 24 . But one thing I feel you need is a field where you can let your dog off fhe lead as our dogs only go off the lead. So this made us feel very restricted. Before when we came although five years ago we could let them off Iin the woods which are restricted now .perhaps allow the dogs run free at the end of the entertaining field as this is rather big . You have area for children to run free and kick a ball about . As being a dog owner I feel a area for dogs As well would be appreciated by many ....Read less.

We picked the site as we had used it before. Great amenities and lots of improvements since our visit last year. A great place to stay but two areas of concern. 1 there was a drone flying overhead which compromised the security and privacy of site users, and 2 there were frequently dogs off leads on the site. We had 2 dogs with us and understood that the site rule was they must be on a lead at all times as it is a working farm and children are about, etc. We only saw one notice, There should be lots of notices reminding people of this important rule, it should be mentioned on arrival that this needs adhering to, and staff should tell people to put their dogs on leads. If campers will not stick to the rule they should not be allowed to stay on site....Read less.

Booked quite late and they had vacancies, but the following week they were fully booked.

lovely campsite, we had a caravan and our pitch in the main field was very big. Lots of very helpful seasonal residents helped us when our awning got a puncture, they were very kind.

Dog walking direct from campsite, lots of wildlife to see and resident rescued animals and birds too.

Lovely shop selling everything you might need. Staff very helpful and friendly. Can't fault it.

Would imagine the school hols are very busy, so when we return it will be when they are not on hols.

Had a lovely stay, blessed by the weather as well....Read less.

Arrived at the reception and staff were really friendly overall. This was our first time at this site we were amazed at the size of the place. The shop is fantastic! I have never seen a campsite shop so well stocked! The showers are clean and nice and hot! There are children’s play areas and even a dog shower area! There is a van selling hot food and another selling pizza. The site itself is kept very clean with plenty of bin areas which include recycling and dog bins. We stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would come back here again. So much to do we visited Tyneham village, Corfe Castle, shell bay at Studland, Swanage and Weymouth....Read less.

Norden Farm was the perfect location for our camping trip. Close to attractions such as Corfe Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, with plenty of good quality facilities on site, and a fairly priced shop which stocked everything we needed. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the site location is beautiful. We were very happy during our stay and may go again next year....Read less.

This was our second stay at this park. It is ideally located for exploring Corfe Castle and the surrounding area.

The shop is well stocked for everything you would need on a camping break, and reasonably priced....Read less.

Lovely place to stay, lots of birds allowed to roam freely,Peacocks,Geese, turkeys.Toilet block and showers were spotless. Close 20min walk to Corfe castle, even managed it with a pushchair! Farm shop fully stocked with almost everything from camping stuff to household and food.

very dog friendly it seems,we felt abit left out as we don't own a dog !...Read less.

What a great place to stay. Facilities are spotless cleaned several times a day. Pitches are large and the staff cannot do enough to make your stay perfect. We have visited 3 times in the last year and have been pleased every time. This time I booked 3 weeks really close to leaving and they managed to juggle things so that we had the perfect pitch, close to facilities, large enough pitch for 2 cars and an awning. Fabulous we will be back hopefully before the end of the season....Read less.

My parents recommended this site as they stay in their motor home on one of the electric hook up fields. I decided to join them for a long weekend and they booked me in to the end field as I didn’t require electricity. However, I didn’t realise I was signing up to camp in a noisy field that seemed to be a free for all for school grps and huge family gatherings..... the sign saying singles and grps near the entrance seemed to be ignored. The field over the fri-Sunday felt like I was at a festival that I hadn’t signed up for.

Your camp rules seemed to be ignored by most with regards to noise after 11pm and supervision of children. I nearly had multiple small children unsupervised on bicycles collide with my car (going at 5mph) in the single track road between the end field and the camp shop...... no parents in sight!

My relaxing long weekend was disappointing and I won’t be recommending or returning to your site..... unless it’s for a family gathering or party weekend with my mates. As I now know from experience that this is allowed on your site.

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It may be something to think about, have you ever considered having Donkey field as an adult only area ?

We had a great time but would be put off coming back by children playing ball games(hitting our caravan) throwing frisbees and riding their bikes close to our caravan.

We also had an incident while we were out one Saturday morning. We had shut our awning door to try and stop leaves etc blowing in. When we returned there was a party balloon in there. We know that a group of families had balloons so we believed that someone had entered our awning during our absence. There was no way that had blown in, especially as we had a dog enclose around it.

This was reported at the time. We also had a group of children the night before around the back of our caravan staring in.

One of the group members next to us was so close to our caravan their guide rope for their awning were under it.

Not sure what happened about the 6 metre rule !

It was a lovely site with great views and easy access to Corfe Castle etc.

I would be interested in your thoughts....Read less.

We arrived at the site, during a very hot busy weekend. Lots of folk around, and the atmosphere spot on. Shop well stocked, staff helpful. No site bar, unnesscessary as Corfe is a 20 minute walk and we were there to camp and leave that side of things to the town, Studland or Swanage. Working farm, with some animals around. Smashing site and well placed for touring and walking....Read less.

Nice campsite in a great location near the beaches, Corfe and the adventure park. The shop is pretty good, and the staff helpful. Showers are hot although there need to be more around the fields. When full there was too much of a queue. Also in the top field there were noisy parties, music, voices which were loud until gone midnight, with no signs of being asked to keep the noise down despite the sites rules saying 10.30pm. I would probably return, but with earplugs!...Read less.

From the moment we entered the site we got a real good feeling. Lovely to see the animals and watching the children interact with them. Such a chilled site and love the fact that nothing in rows, tents and caravans intermingling . Good size pitches, close to so many places, great walks from the site, well stocked shop and very informative staff. Cannot wait to return....Read less.

First time at Norden Campsite very pleased, very clean, Overall exceeded my expectations however, I booked three tents for my family which counted as a group, so we were put in the group grass field, we consisted of 2 OAP’s 4 Adults 2 under 4 and a 16 month baby, being put in a group grass pitch meant loads of older children’s noise which went well up to 10.30 pm in the evening and noise early in the morning cooking and packing up as they seemed to be adventure scouts. it’s not just children noise but leaders shouting at the scouts.

We will return as it is a brilliant campsite but I will booking separately for each of the tents. we might not get pitched together but should be less noisy.

The event field had a brilliant band and a hog roast which started a great weekend...Read less.

We have visited for the last 4 years- staying opposite the goats, but this year we were in the corner in front of the cottage and it was lovely- previously it would be noisy in the morning as people walked past the goat pen, but this corner was fabulous. The stay was lovely as always, it's such a treat with all the animals to see....Read less.

Norden farm has both set pitches and a large field which is great for groups. It’s a flat site and in a great location- walking distance to both the steam train and the castle (this is a steep climb but a great way to get there and then we got the steam train back).

Both times we visited there has been other activities going on (dog show ; band).

Nice atmosphere and definitely recommended....Read less.

Good time had by us dog loved it to just need a member of staff in the evening to tell the people with kids to play football in the corner provided otherwise exactly what we looked for as a summer holiday thanks

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Another pleasurable stay - we particularly appreciate the peaceful feeling. Five stars for on site activities and entertainment due to there not being any - we enjoy the feeling of being close to nature and making our own entertainment...Read less.

We have a motorhome so use the buses.we have been here several times before the buses stop outside and we have over the years bussed along the coast from Bournemouth to Weymouth .Corfe castle is within walking distance as is the steam railway.

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A working farm with animals roaming the grounds or in well kept pens within the campsite. Excellent well stocked campsite shop with reasonable prices. Very clean toilets and showers which are well maintained and work well.

Easy walking distance to Corfe and Norden Station. All the things a camp site should be....Read less.

Facilities superb. Always clean, even dog shower. Lovely to see farm animals, even peacocks and turkeys around. Great shop. Footpath and bridle way to Blue Pond from site although bridle way could do with a bit of tlc. Very well managed, very safe, not intrusive....Read less.

I spent 3 good nights at the site in the top field in a campervan with my dog. Although dogs have to be kept on leads as it's a working farm there are great footpaths accessed from the site. So no problem. All facilities were excellent as was the shop on site. I would definitely go back....Read less.

having been before we knew the campsite and its facilities which are always important. Toilets were clean and plenty of showers with hot water. It is a large site but we only go during school term time so don't know how busy this would be in school holidays. Good flat camping field....Read less.

Our regular site nearer to Poole have changed their offering to lodges so Norden Farm was one of few other options, but definitely not the least option.

Well organised, very clean and quiet site. Showers and toilets very clean.

On site shop very well stocked, but closes at 6pm which can catch you out if you arrive back late.

Well located near to Corfe Castle, which can be walked to without following the road....Read less.

Such a lovely location and campsite, but a lot of money for basic no electricity camping in the field. Kids from 3 years old charged full price too, which is a bit mean. The booking system is really complicated for large parties - we were a family of 5 adults and 2 infants, but had to book each tent & campervan separately, even though the whole bill was paid by one person. Will think twice recommending Norden now, unless they give us an incentive to return......Read less.

The site was awesome and staff couldn't have been more helpful. Campsite shop was the best we've ever seen. We have been to dorest several time when we didn't have dogs and enjoyed it alot, but this time with two dogs, we were disappointed by the amount of dog restricted beaches, we wont be coming this way again while we have dogs,we are sorry to say. Many thanks for the lovely stay. Chrissie....Read less.

I along with my wife and two other couples had a wonderful long weekend break at your facility, we will certainly visit again one day. Your site is quite unique in many ways and really helped our enjoyment....Read less.

The water tap on the top field has no drainage or slab and the grass surrounds can become very soggy especially in wet weather with no where to stand.

Greater supervision by staff on new arrivals especially on non electric pitches and large groups near single bookings.

No evidence of security to and from camp site once office/shop closes....Read less.

We had a last minute change of location for our camping weekend and I'm glad we did! Norden Farm was perfect. The shower block was clean with several great showers, and the indoor room for washing up was a bonus.

There is a van selling breakfast baps and hit drinks, which although we didnt use, the food smelt very enticing!

We'd definitely recommend it to friends....Read less.

Overall great site, wished we had top field views and space but with hookups. If I had known about great farm shop wouldn't have bought so much food, next time will buy daily on site. At busy times, too few toilets and mums using hand sinks for kiddies brushing teeth, maybe a sign??? Would prefer to choose pitch. Fantastic walking straight from site, will definitely be back....Read less.

Had a brilliant weekend with all 7 of our group in a perfect arrangement of sites in a top corner of the Donkey Field. Excellent, with a fire pit for when the little ones were in bed so that we could have a sociable evening....Read less.

i Use the site to walk from onto the Purbecks its a great location with Corfe Castle only a 20min easy walk away for the pubs and food, there’s also a small local shop next to the traffic lights that has over 300 different gins which you can try some of them. £17 for one night with a small tent is a little steep however the site has great clean facilities with plenty of hot water. The shop really has everything if you’ve forgotten something....Read less.

Discovered the site by chance and could not have been more pleased. Steam railway into Swanage so need to drive anywhere - bonus! Hog roast every evening if you cannot be bothered to cook! Peaceful despite there being a large number of pitches. Beautiful countryside and local walks. Working farm with pea fowl and geese wandering at will. A sign at the gate summed it up for me: Children and animals have priority at all times. Lovely place....Read less.

We had a great time at Norden Farm Campsite. The top field where we pitched our tent was beautiful and spacious. The toilet and washing facilities were good and clean. The campsite shop was amazing and had everything you could possibly need. The campsite has a lovely relaxed feel and our kids loved cycling around the place. Everyone was helpful and friendly. We would definitely recommend and return ourselves....Read less.

Great campsite with excellent facilities, views and location. Toilets and showers were always clean and well-supplied. Farm shop was far more than that, not just food but camping equipment etc, hire of cool blocks worked well. Enjoyed seeing the peacocks, geese, goats etc. Easy 15 mins walk to Norden station for the steam trains (to Swanage), so we went almost every day. Good 20 mins walk to Corfe Castle. Handy location for Studland and Shell Bay beaches. A lovely place to stay, we will be back!...Read less.

Loved the campsite. It’s the second time of visiting. Location is perfect you can walk in 20 minutes to Corfe castle. Easy access to the local steam train

Great on site shop

Only downside is the extra charges for adults & children...Read less.

We loved the site, it's location is perfect within easy walking distance of Corfe Castle and short driving distance of the beautiful coastline. The staff were very helpful and the shop is well stocked. The site is well kept and the pitches are flat and large. We loved the peacocks strutting around.

Our only complaint was one night that a thoughtless family/group were very noisy until midnight. The rest of our stay was very peaceful and we would certainly consider returning....Read less.

Wanted to go to corfe while touring round. Was able to book night before through efficient online system. Stopped for 2 nights, very impressed with site cleanliness. Useful shop that sells excellent cake! Early morning peacock calls may not be to everyone's taste, didn't worry us though....Read less.

A great location for our special needs group of youngsters to take part in the DofE award. Normaly larger groups have to go to the far end of the field but with our students we were allocated an area closer to the toilet block to allow them to be more independent.

very accomadating site...Read less.

We enjoyed our stay on this peaceful, clean and well maintained campsite. It is in a natural setting but also close to amenities. We particularity liked the additional space in the showers which helped keep clothes dry....Read less.

I first stayed here in 1980 and loved it. I've seen it grow into a terrific site with at least double the facilities over the years. It's very easy to get to most places on the Isle of Purbeck. The site is quiet and does not have a clubhouse, Which, In my opinion, is good....Read less.

As we've got a Motorhome it's a lovely flat site but the Motorhome disposal area wasn't finshed , the showers werent clean and smelt, the farm implements that were on show could have been cleaned and painted,their were old caravans and building that littered the site which made it an eyesore, under the site rules we kept our dog on a lead but the farm dog we free and snapped at our dog, needless to say we won't be coming to this campsite again....Read less.

I like coming here as you get a designated pitch number for those of us requiring power. This was my sixth visit and on each occasion I was completely satisfied. For me the main attraction is the fishing. The added attraction is the variety of livestock wandering about, plus the shop is very well stocked and the staff very friendly and efficient. I will be back in October....Read less.

Norden Farm is a lovely campsite with great facilities. We stayed in the "Top Field" with a large group and there was plenty of space, despite the campsite being quite busy. The field is flat and not at all stony - easy to push pegs in - and protected from (most) prevailing winds by the surrounding hills.

In the height of summer a few more trees in the Top Field would be welcome to provide some shade.

We were in the area to go sailing and do other watersports at Studland, but could have stayed at the campsite all day on not got bored.

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We went with our daughter, son-in-law, an almost 3 year old and an almost 1 year old. They loved it! Bring able to go to the play area, see the animals and play safely on the site were great assets. We easily managed the off-road walk to Corfe with a pushchair and balance bike - just a little assistance needed In places. So exciting for the little ones to take the steam train from Corfe to Swanage and enjoy the sun, sea and sand.

Perfect weather meant the site was full, but there were always staff around keeping everything clean and running smoothly. There was always an abundant supply of toilet paper - which is the acid test as far as I’m concerned!

The farm shop was incredibly well stocked so no need to worry if you run low on munchies either. The staff were all friendly and helpful - we are definitely going back!...Read less.

I arrived without a booking to stay for just one night of a hot and sunny weekend in June. The site was very busy but the staff were friendly and welcoming. They explained that they encourage groups and single people to camp on different areas of the field thereby trying to maintain peace and quiet for those who want it: this was respected by most and seemed to work well. I loved the fact that it was a working farm with the traditional & modern sheds and outbuildings still visibly in use, some brimming with old tractors carts and farm implements. The showers and toilets were very clean and the showers were hot and powerful. The shop was well-stocked. The site was convenient for Studland Bay where I was taking part in an open water swim, and there was a pleasant short walk into the village of Corfe where I ate good food at a pub recommended by site staff. There was a blackcap singing from a tree close to my tent most of the time and in the middle of a hot Saturday afternoon, whilst resting in my tent, the unexpected sound of galloping hooves just outside proved to be coming from a beautiful fallow deer, a fully-grown doe which looked as startled as I was before it bounded gracefully across the site between cars, tents and campers and leapt back out over the boundary fence. I would definitely recommend the site and plan to visit again....Read less.

Stayed at Norden Farm campsite in order to be close to the Bovington tank museum for the TankFest weekend. The site is well maintained with helpful and attentive staff. The onsite amenities are all that you would need. Corfe castle and the steam railway to Swanage are right on your doorstep and other great attractions are but a short drive away. Would happily recommend Norden Farm to anyone wanting a relaxing camping break and am already looking forward to my next stay....Read less.

We had a great time at Norden Farm with family and friends. It was a lovely peaceful place, a number of fields all sectioned off well so the site didn't seem that big. The facilities were excellent, toilets, showers etc it even had a dog wash, which with are dog is a necessity! There was a good amount of room per plot (we had electric hook up site). Camp shop was amazing, everything you could need. And the staff were very helpful. Would definitely recommend and we will be back!...Read less.

Really enjoyed our stay, wonderful staying on a working farm. Amazing onsite shop, large pitches, friendly staff, beautiful countryside and clean facilities. The only thing I would improve is the provision of extra toilet facilities....Read less.

Norden Farm is a great base from which to attend Tankfest (or any other tank related event). Only 15 minutes drive from Bovington. Great on-site shop selling all you need such as drink, food and camping gear replacements. Food and drink very good quality and reasonable prices considering the quality. The fresh chicken was fab on our BBQ. Showers etc all very well maintained and minimal queues. Staff very friendly and helpful....Read less.

Always wanted to return to the Swanage area having holidayed there 30 years ago. Norden Farm was perfectly located for access to Corfe Castle (where we celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary with a meal at the Fox Inn). Also only a few minutes walk to the Steam Railway station to Swanage, and the bus stop outside for Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. The shop and garden centre on site were also superb....Read less.

This campsite was such a great find. From their pre-arrival communications to the standard of their facilities, we were really impressed.

A well kept site with really clear pitch delineation. The facilities were particularly impressive with a family shower room as well as larger unisex shower cubicles which we were able to use with our older kids.

We didn't use the shop but it seemed extensive and the team were more than happy to help whenever we had any queries.

Particular highlights were being able to walk to Corfe straight from the site and being woken up by Peacocks rather than a Cockerel!...Read less.

We visited in June and really loved Norden Farm and its facilities, the bonus for us was the Dog Wash room which is really needed after the little darlings have rolled in something disgusting. We couldn't fault the site or the facilities they were clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and helpful, there was even a disabled shower room. The mini garden centre was well stocked and remarkably cheap. The camp shop was also well stocked with everything you would need. the only problem we had were the weekends from Friday to Sunday when the site became very noisy and a little chaotic with families camping for the weekend. People were using the small hand basins in the toilets to brush their teeth, the basins were not big enough - However, there were facilities in the shower rooms to wash and brush teeth, but instead we had to fight hoards of children and adults to wash our hands after using the loo (not to mention the toothpaste left everywhere). We had children playing football all around us from early morning to late at night. There is an allocated ball games field, but it was easier for some of the parents to keep an eye on the kids if they played near to where they were camping. One family even told their own children not to play near their tent and go a bit further away (and basically bother someone else). Footballs, Balls and dogs were coming into our awning and dining area, there were Duke of Edinburgh award groups running around and shouting in the lane behind our caravan till very late at night. We were frightened to light the BBQ as we weren't sure if it would be knocked over by a football or a child coming down the hill at speed on their bike. We had dogs who were always kept on a lead at ALL times, both within our camp and around the site in general. but this rule didn't seem to apply to everyone, we rounded up more than one dog who came into our awning looking to play with our dogs. All in all if you want peace and tranquillity this isn't the site for you. If we visit the area again, I don't think we would use this site. The facilities are not worth the noise and hassle....Read less.

Some of the best facilities for a large site we have found. Great location for a walk into Corfe Castle and steam railway to Swanage. Onsite shop well stocked - no need to travel off-site for anything....Read less.

Lovely site, we camped for a week on a non-electric tent pitch, the camping field was large and spacious, particularly liked that they tried to encourage groups to camp together on one side of the field and singles to camp on the other to avoid an disturbance - this worked really well. The facilities were always clean and we didn't have to queue up to use. The onsite farm shop was well equipped and reasonably priced. Being a working farm there were farm vehicles around and about during the day, it was lovely to see the geese and peacocks out and about strolling around the farm buildings near the shop.

It was really good being able to walk into the very quaint Corfe Castle from the site via a path away from the road which took us about 25 mins (at a slow pace). Would definitely visit again....Read less.

we came back to nordon farm after missing out last year and in our opinion we have seen a step up in the facilities such as condition of camping field new fence lines and cleanliness of the toilets block and shower.Well done to all and nordon farm and keep improving.Keep prices competitive....Read less.

Only there for one night but would definitely stay again. Everything is as it should be. Camped in a tent on a flat serviced pitch all good. Was able to walk into Corfe Castle on off road path . Good pubs to eat and drink in....Read less.

One thing that would be nice would be an enclosed, fully fenced area to allow dogs to run around a bit. We used the small football field late one evening (yes, we know it said no dogs!) just to allow him a bit of a run around.

A dedicated area would make the site absolutely complete....Read less.

Used Norden as one of several sites for our Silver D of E assessment expedition. It’s location and war of access make it a great stop for our students. They are always welcoming and friendly and there is plenty of space for our groups....Read less.

Lovely campsite if you are looking for peace and quiet. Not suited to people that want a swimming pool and are looking for evening entertainment as these things are not available. The site is well laid out and the facilities are extremely clean. The shop is well stocked with everything you might need. It was exactly what we were looking for. The pub is a 20 minute walk away and the station, for the steam train into Swanage, 10 minutes. A short drive will take you to the beach at Lulworth Cove and the walk to Durdle Door....Read less.

Loved the big open field for tents, great views and we enjoyed the animals. Facilities really impressive. We spent several days exploring locally, lovely beaches and costal path walks, loved exploring Studland and Brwnsea Island. Joined National Trust to take advantage of "free" access to their expensive car parks! Will definitely be back, thank you all at Norden....Read less.

My daughter and myself have been camping in a tent for about 19yrs. Norden is bigger than our normal choice of site but there was plenty of space.

Reception is in a very well stocked and very fairly priced shop.

Peacocks and farm animals add charm to the site.

Plenty of showers and toilets and even though the site was fairly busy the staff worked very hard to keep everything clean and tidy . Even if this means checking everything at 9.30p.m (which happened one evening after a particularly busy day with a group of well behaved teenagers arriving).

Washing up facilities were some of the best, situated inside the building with plenty of windows so whatever the weather you are sheltered. ( not just some sinks put onto the outside with a half roof as an after thought)

There is a pleasant walk to Corfe , with views of the castle, which takes about 20 mins. from the site. Here there are several pubs offering food. Some obviously better than others.

Plenty to do in the area unfortunately not enough time to do it all. We will just have to go back.

Thanks Norden had a lovely time - 5*...Read less.

We had an amazing stay. My partner drives long distances for work so after the initial drive down from the midlands, we didnt move the van for 4 days of our stay due to the great location of Corfe Castle, the steam train ride to swanage and the walk to blue pool. ( we had one day on camp too due to gorgeous weather). We did drive to Lulworth cove on our last day but also very easy access.

Camp staff were very friendly & helpful, the animals were a delight to have around. The shop very well stocked and toilets and other facilities very clean and well looked after.

We cant say a bad word about our stay.

Thankyou x...Read less.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Noreen farm campsite, staff helpful and friendly, toilets and showers clean and roomy. Normally stay on caravan clubsites but after using this site, we will probably not renew our membership...Read less.

A well kept site in a beautiful setting. It has been improved since we last came 9 years ago. Convenient for visiting Corfe Castle. Bus outside goes to Swanage and Wareham, steam train to Swanage. Well stocked shop....Read less.

We have been back here several times over the years. it is in a great location for exploring the area, plenty of space for the children to roam around and they allow opens fires in fire pits - brilliant. Toilet facilities are always well kept and clean, staff friendly. We will keep coming back....Read less.

We were recommended this site and tried to book in last year, but it was partially flooded at the time and was therefore unavailable on the dates we required. This year we needed a couple of days away and hurray I was able to book in. We arrived around 2pm on the Saturday and were all packed up ready to leave on the Monday morning, but in that short time we had managed visits to Corfe and it’s castle and took an enjoyable trip to Swanage via the steam railway which is very close by. The site itself we found friendly and clean great when you only have a short time to settle in....Read less.

We had a great time. The campsite allocated us pitches so that four units could have fun together. We were an assortment of tents and caravans. The washing and toilet facilities were kept clean, and there was plenty of hot water in the showers. One of the group had never camped before and is now looking to get a tent!! We were blessed with glorious weather. The five boys in the group ranging from 2 to 11 found plenty to entertain them with the playpark and animals to be looked at.. The shop was extremely well stocked and competitively priced. We enjoyed meat from here for our celebratory barbecue. It was a great weekend for us all with ages ranging from 2 to 70!! I certainly would like to return with my caravan....Read less.

Returning to camp with a young family, we loved the outlook in the top field and having the sheep nearby. It is great being allowed to sit around a camp fire at night.

The grass cuttings were a problem with small children and created a lot of extra work and there was a very persistent mole!...Read less.

Very lucky with weather. Perfect campsite for short weekend break, easy 20 minute walk into Corfe. Camp shop well stocked and prices are not hiked. Lots of shower cubicles so never any queuing. Spent am hour fishing on the small lake, not sure if my poor technique or merkiness of water but not one nibble. The top field is fairly windy as hills create a funnel but parking car in front of tent shielded us from the worst of it. Will definitely return....Read less.

Great location, close to corfe. Ideal for walkers and those with dogs. Facilities suitable for all ages. Good shop and catering wagon.Friendly and helpful staff. A great base for visiting the local area or simply relaxing....Read less.

Have just returned from a 7day holiday in our caravan. Chose this site due to previous excellent reviews and the location, nearby to Weymouth, Poole, Bournemouth and Swanage.. It's a working farm and this only adds to it's charm. Pitches are good in size not feeling to close, all facilities were always clean and staff polite leaving us to get on with our holiday.. Would definitely recommend and will be staying again next year.....Read less.

Lovely site excellent facilities and great staff. Only problem is the pitch where u like top field. A lot of people ignore the 6m fire rule between tents and vans. Pain if u are out for the day and someone has pitched right in top of you, no respect for personal space or safety....Read less.

Disappointed at how early the shop closed. When coming back from a days fun we wanted some firewood etc but the shop closed at 6pm. We ended up driving to another campsite where their shop was open until 8pm to get firewood etc....Read less.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A peaceful site, with plenty of room for children to play in the top field, during our midweek stay. Great to be walking distance to so many child friendly activities. Also enjoyed looking at the animals around the farm. Very well stocked farm shop.

One item that would have made it even better, signage from the top field to Corfe Castle - after looking at an OS map, we took the bridleway at the bottom of the escarpement on day 1, and only discovered the easy footpath (not shown on the map) on day 3!...Read less.

The site was perfect for our walking tour of the Jurassic Coastline. The facilities were more than adequate for such a large campsite. There was never any shortage of hot water. The camp shop was always very well stocked with fresh baking deliveries everyday. Their prices were comparable with many leading supermarkets. All the staff were friendly and informative. If you are camping with children, the working farm is a delight with peacocks and geese wandering freely and a pond area with ducks, swans, moorhens etc. There is also a neat play area and the ability to pet young calves and lambs. A short 20 - 30 minutes off-road stroll took us into Corfe Castle to many fine eating and drinking establishments. Our favourite was the quirky Fox Inn which served delicious food with hearty portions....Read less.