How much does it cost to stay at Buddens Camping and Activity Centre?

From £40 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Buddens Camping and Activity Centre

View prices & book 8.8 17 reviews

Fantastic spacious camping area for all campers

Separate field to campers and max of 10 campervans at a time

Aerial view of the site, the climbing tower and reception

Large, family-friendly site a 10-minute drive from Wareham, in Dorset
Corfe Castle ruins 15 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 20 minutes
Water- and land-based activities for kids; barbecues allowed

If your idea of a good holiday is to scramble, climb and have a go at all sorts of land- and water-based adventures (or to watch your offspring do all that), you’ve come to the right place. Guests at Buddens Camping and Activity Centre, in Dorset, have 96 acres of countryside and woodlands in which to indulge their passion for outdoor activities. The site is on the Purbeck peninsula, a 10-minute drive from the market town of Wareham and about 20 minutes from the beaches and clifftop walks of the Jurassic Coast. The local area is well worth exploring – that’s if you can tear yourself away from the exciting adventures on site. Where to start? Those with a head for heights could head to the massive multipurpose tower, with three climbing walls, a Jacob’s Ladder, an abseil platform and two ziplines. If you’re visiting in the summer months, the tree-fringed lake is the place to be, whether you’re into canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding. On top of all that, there’s also archery and tomahawk throwing, plus team activities like raft-building. While the kids take part in the organised activities, why not grab a few hours to yourself exploring the bridleways and paths that start directly from the site? You might end up at Careys Secret Garden (30 minutes by bike), where you can stop for a (pre-booked) workshop or guided tour, or at Morden Bog National Nature Reserve (40 minutes by bike) for a spot of birdwatching. Come dinner time, you can light a barbecue outside your tent. Throughout the day, the reception sells a variety of tea and coffees in a small tuck shop. You can also stock up on groceries in Wareham, where there are also plenty of family-friendly restaurants.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Facilities/activities including climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, zip wire and many more are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Please note, free Wi-Fi is available, but only in the vicinity of the reception building.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Evening and plenty space from each tent/ van

Definitely stay again. Clean toilet with hot showers.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Sean D. Sept 2024

Bell tent

Liked: Definitely stay again. Clean toilet with hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, vast space…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Clean, vast space

Disliked: We were the only ones on the massive site except two other cars. Activities had been wound down so not all we available and those that were available were limited to specific time slots.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent team of staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site which was clean and well looked after, the activities provided we well organized and team had experienced staff looking after the children and their safety.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

David C. Sept 2024

Bell tent

Liked: The bell tents were very tidy and clean. Beds were comfortable.

Facilities were modern and clean.

Staff were very helpful.

Disliked: The lights in the toilet at night could do with staying on for a little bit longer. They were only staying on for 5 seconds, but that's an easy fix.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, facilities were ideal, staff were very helpful.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Bell tent

Liked: Great location, it was nice to let the kids run around without having to worry. The bell tent was a great size, not too far from the toilet/shower block. Helped having a picnic bench per tent.

Disliked: It would have been nice to have a different fire to sit around in the evening. The barrel was good for a bbq but not the best for a general fire to sit around for warmth.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice pitch definetly will come back!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nice pitch definetly will come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Facilities, the quiet surroundings, the trees and natural beauty, the deer and other wonderful wildlife.

Disliked: The number of spiders in our bell tent but hey ho, we were in their home after all. Also, a hornets’ nest in a tree fairly close to the toilet block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The field was spacious. The toilet block is ok, shows are…

Overall	2/10
Location	4
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Jacalyn S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The field was spacious. The toilet block is ok, shows are hot, mostly clean. Next to monkey world

Disliked: This is not my favourite camping spot if I am honest. It’s attached to an activity centre that only does two activities per day and if they are full there is nothing else to do. You can’t swim or paddle in the lake. No play area for children. The staff were not every accommodating for SEN children. Won’t be returning. Shame as they would have so much going for them if it was run better.
Has a disabled toilet area/shower but have to go off road to get to the toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site wirh plenty of space and activities.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Bex M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Amount of space, allowance to park our van and trailer tent next to each other, and facilities available for children to join in with.

Disliked: Smell from toilet block (pump broke for a while, but the site was quick to get a repair man). Also frustrating when people pitch tents across pathways and block access to taps.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff And great value for money Friendly staff

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Hannah R. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The activities available

Disliked: The toilet facilities definitely need monitoring,cleaning on a regular basis…
Pathway to and from camp site to toilets maybe some lighting at night as tripping hazards

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Buddens Camping and Activity Centre

Puddletown Road

Wareham

Dorset

England

BH20 7NU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70355°N
-2.1828°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.4 mi Post Office

3.4 mi Red Lion

7.2 mi East Street

Rail

2.3 mi Wool Rail Station

3.1 mi Wareham Rail Station

4.6 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

Ferry

8.3 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

8.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

10 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

16.2 mi Bournemouth International Airport

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

The ruins of Corfe Castle (15 minutes’ drive) perch atop a hill overlooking the Purbeck peninsula, and on a clear day, you can see as far as the Isle of Wight. Audio posts scattered throughout the remains explain the history of this centuries-old structure. If you prefer your castles in pristine conditions, you can head to Lulworth (15 minutes), built in the 1600s as a royal hunting lodge. At any time of year, the Blue Pool (15 minutes) draws visitors with its changing colours and splendid woodland location. Walk the surrounding trails or stop for a picnic on the shaded banks; if you’re visiting in the winter months, check out the illuminations (and music) lighting up the paths. You can join the South West Coast Path at West Lulworth (20 minutes) and stroll on the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, stopping at sheltered coves like Man O’War Beach, admiring the natural arch at Durdle Door, and checking out the unusual rock formations at Fossil Forest.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands	6.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lulworth Cove	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Kimmeridge Bay	6.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Durdle Door East	6.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	N/A	Excellent
Poole Harbour Lake	6.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 1.6 mi

The Tank Museum 2.7 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 4.6 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 6.6 mi

Corfe Castle 7 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 3.2 mi

Corfe Castle 7.1 mi

White Mill 8.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 9.3 mi

Kingston Lacy 9.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Clouds Hill - Moreton 2.9 mi

GRANGE HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/03/2005) 4.4 mi

STOBOROUGH HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/01/2004) 4.6 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 4.6 mi

ANDERSON MANOR 5 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 10.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 56 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

Facilities/activities including climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, zip wire and many more are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..

Additional terms

Please note, free Wi-Fi is available, but only in the vicinity of the reception building.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Buddens Camping and Activity Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Buddens Camping and Activity Centre dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Buddens Camping and Activity Centre? The ruins of Corfe Castle (15 minutes’ drive) perch atop a hill overlooking the Purbeck peninsula, and on a clear day, you can see as far as the Isle of Wight. Audio … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Buddens Camping and Activity Centre?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Buddens Camping and Activity Centre? From £40 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.