Adventure Pirate
View prices & book- Wild camping site on an outdoor activity centre five miles from Poole
- A 10-minute drive from Poole and half an hour from the Jurassic Coast
- Activities on site including archery, mountain biking and axe throwing
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 5 Apr to
Reviews
Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown
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Pitches were spread out well, plenty of facilities for kids, good small…
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Liked: Pitches were spread out well, plenty of facilities for kids, good small tuck shop
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Great atmosphere, lovely pitches, great location. Friendly staff. Excellent facilities for a…
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Liked: Great atmosphere, lovely pitches, great location. Friendly staff. Excellent facilities for a wild camp.
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Family wild camping at its best
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Liked: This is family wild camping at its best. We usually travel down to central and southern France to find remote wild campsites but were thrilled to find this one much closer to home. The pitches are well laid out with space and privacy. The children’s play areas are amazing- huge climbing frame, giant swings, BMX track, trampolines, dens and a mud kitchen all free for them to roam and use. Toilets were very clean. The hot water at the washing up area was great and I am sure the showers would have been the same but we didn’t have time to use them. We also really liked the location. It felt remote but was only a short drive from supermarkets and sights like Poole harbour, Corfe Castle and Swanage. We only left this morning and are already planning our next visit.
Disliked: Nothing
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We absolutely loved the place entirely. My daughter who is 4 years…
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Liked: We absolutely loved the place entirely. My daughter who is 4 years old enjoyed the park and she was with us only for eating otherwise in the park. Lots of activities for children to do. The location is beautiful with lots of trees and the showers amazing- the hot water was spot on
Disliked: I just wish it was closer to us. It did take us about 6 h to drive
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Excellent
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Liked: Amazing place, you can choose space shaded by trees or more open, you can have real fire or bbq. Lovely staff. Its not a manicured camp field, it's in the woods with basic necessities, perfect :) Real organic play space for kids, mud, wood, trees. My kid didn't want to leave.
Disliked: Could do with an extra shower cubicle:)
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. You have nailed exactly what we’re trying to achieve from our campsite! Thanks for the feedback on the extra shower. We will endeavour to get another up and running asap!
Excellent site. Friendly staff. Great location.
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Liked: Very chilled upon arrival. Pick your pitch and off you go. Carts available as parking isn't on pitch, but it's really not far. Pitches are beautiful, each marked off with huge logs, surrounded by huge, beautiful trees. Camp fires are allowed. Toilets are basic, but absolutely fine and cleaned regularly. The owner is lovely, as is his doggy. He made a point of saying hi, which was nice. All staff were lovely and friendly. The shack is awesome too and well priced. Shops are 5-10 minute drive. Very pleased with our stay and we'll definitely be going back.
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We liked the adventure pirate as therr is a lovely space to…
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Liked: We liked the adventure pirate as therr is a lovely space to put up your tent and lovely play area for the kids. My girls really enjoyed the stay.
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Wonderful site with lot of activities and friendly staff.
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Liked: Real camping, each pitch has a privacy, lot of activities. Thanks for the best weekend ever for kids😀.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely feedback
Everything, the staff were fantastic. My son and I had a fantastic…
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Liked: Everything, the staff were fantastic. My son and I had a fantastic time! We can't wait to go again!
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From the manager: It makes us really happy to hear that you and your son had a lovely time camping with us
A campsite for those wanting a more natural/ wild camping experience but…
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Liked: A campsite for those wanting a more natural/ wild camping experience but also with good facilities. A choice of pitches in forest and on grass. The facilities are intended to be basic but actually better though out than many other campsites. The compost toilets were well maintained and had lights, the shower was warm and the washing up area also has warm water. There are numerous fire pits and cut logs to sit on. Very reasonably priced with no extra charges for showers etc.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
BMX track
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Adventure Pirate
Post Green Road
Lytchett Minster
Poole
Dorset
England
BH16 6AP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74346°N
-2.0589°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands | 1.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Harbour Lake | 2.5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 6.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Shell Bay North | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Poole Shore Road Beach | 6.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 4.9 mi
Brownsea Island 5.8 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 7 mi
Corfe Castle 7.2 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 7.6 mi
National Trust
White Mill 4.2 mi
Kingston Lacy 4.8 mi
Brownsea Island 5.9 mi
Corfe Castle 7.3 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 8.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WAREHAM MEADOWS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/08/2004) 2.8 mi
CHARBOROUGH PARK 3.5 mi
Canford Heath 3.7 mi
ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 3.7 mi
POOLE CEMETERY 4.3 mi
Local events
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 8.8 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 9.8 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 10.4 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 16.1 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 21.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Adventure Pirate? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.