Adventure Pirate
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- 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
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Site types & availability
Unpowered forest floor tent site
8 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 26 (GBP 26) 1 night, 2 adults
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Bramble Nook bell tent
5 people maximum Dimensions: 7.0m width x 7.0m length (23.0ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 220 (GBP 220) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
All in all it was a good place to camp.
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Unpowered forest floor tent site
Liked: Able to have an open fire in which we was able to cook from.
The park is amazing for the children to head off and explore and play.
It's a quiet area with no trouble makers.
Disliked: Didn't meet anyone that ran the place.
The pitches need better drainage, we camped for a few days and on the first day it rained but we had a constant puddle that wouldn't drain.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our site! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed having an open fire — and it sounds like the kids had an absolute blast exploring and playing, which always makes us happy to hear.
You definitely picked a wild weekend to visit — that rain was something else! Normally, our pitches drain really well, but with the sheer amount that came down in one go, even they were struggling to keep up. Thanks for bearing with it!
We were a little surprised by your comment about not seeing anyone who runs the site. During your stay, we were on-site quite a bit — we had birthday parties happening, our holiday club in full swing, and we were up and down the field delivering firewood and keeping the loos clean. Sorry we didn’t cross paths! We try not to disturb guests at their pitches unless needed, as many people come here to relax and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet in nature.
Thanks again for your feedback, and we really hope to welcome you back another (drier!) time.
Came across adventure pirate and booked to take my 4 year old.…
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Liked: Came across adventure pirate and booked to take my 4 year old. He loved his stay and asked when we could go back before we even made it home. The campsite in the forest had a great wildcamp feel and the play area on site was great.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We can’t wait to welcome you and your 4 year old son back again soon!
I wanted somewhere in the woods where I could have a campfire;…
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Liked: I wanted somewhere in the woods where I could have a campfire; this place was perfect for that. The toilets were well-kept, as was the rest of the site, and it was nice to have a wander of the woods, whilst having a morning coffee, and enjoy a swing on the rope swings and say hello to the neighbouring cows (never would have known they were there otherwise - they were silent). Will be staying again.
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Loved it here. Owner is very welcoming. Lots for the children to…
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Liked: Loved it here. Owner is very welcoming. Lots for the children to doo we stayed in hammocks and there is plenty of places to put them. Highly recomend and will be returning soon. Toilets and showers were clean. And running water on site.
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Closest your get to wild camping , great staff good pitches
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Liked: We live this camp site pirate adventure , for a start you can have a fire and its the only camp site in Dorset that allows this , secondly the staff james the owner and becks that work there are amazing very friendly , this site even though is the closest your get to wild camping in Dorset it does have showers and toilets along with axe throwing , shooting and archery and also deliver roo with go there , me and my girlfriend spent 4 nights here and will be back next year thank you james and becky
Disliked: None
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Friendly staff and level pitches to camp on.
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Liked: The campsite has excellent facilities on site. I also thought that the campsite is very good for children as there are plenty of activities and a play area. I enjoyed my stay because there is so much wildlife to see especially at night in the glistening sky.
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Amazing location
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Liked: Campsite is smart and the pitches are a very good size. t
he owners are really friendly and helpful and have a great dog!
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We will stay here again and recommend to family and friends!
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Liked: Great fun place to stay, being allowed camp fires was brilliant, the activities on site were well led and great fun.
The toilets are unfortunately compost but that said they were the nicest compost toilets I’ve ever used.
Disliked: I emailed a query before we arrived but no one ever responded.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the positive review. We can only apologise for not replying to your email before you arrived. We must have missed that one, but it sounds like you were well looked after on arrival and for the duration of your stay.
Great place to camp!
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Liked: The woodland location and on-site facilities
Disliked: Nothing!
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Nice area. Good parking, spacious, lovely staff for the brief time we actually…
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Liked: Nice area.
Good parking, spacious, lovely staff for the brief time we actually met.
Even the toilets weren't as scary as they seem once you get used to them haha
Loved having hot running water at the washing up area!
No complaints at all
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From the manager: What a lovely review. Thank you for taking the time to write it.
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
BushUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)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 nearbyLocation
Adventure Pirate
Post Green Road
Lytchett Minster
Poole
Dorset
England
BH16 6AP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.74346°N
-2.0589°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Harbour Lake | 4.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Sandbanks Peninsular | 10.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shell Bay North | 10.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poole Shore Road Beach | 10.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 7.9 km
Brownsea Island 9.4 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 11.3 km
Corfe Castle 11.6 km
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 12.3 km
National Trust
White Mill 6.8 km
Kingston Lacy 7.7 km
Brownsea Island 9.4 km
Corfe Castle 11.8 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.3 km
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) 4.5 km
CHARBOROUGH PARK 5.6 km
Canford Heath 6 km
ARNE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/08/2001) 6 km
POOLE CEMETERY 6.9 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 25.9 km
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Adventure Pirate have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Adventure Pirate dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Adventure Pirate? Activities aren't limited to the site – and that’s for certain at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park (five minutes’ drive). As well as bringing together a farm fantasy with interactive animal activities, this … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Adventure Pirate?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Adventure Pirate? From $53.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.