Just 20 minutes from Poole and the Jurassic Coast, Buddens Activity Centre is a fun-packed, family friendly escape with plenty of watersports and land-based activities. From paddleboarding and canoeing to abseil platforms and zip wires, there's something for everyone! Offering non electric grass pitches for tents and campervans, as well as unfurnished bell tents, this is the ideal base for exploring Dorset.
Why choose Buddens Activity Centre
Camping, touring and glamping on the Purbeck peninsula, 20 minutes from Poole and the Jurassic Coast
Onsite watersports and activities, including zip wires, abseil platforms, paddleboarding, and more!
Ten minutes from the Dorset National Landscape and 20 minutes from Durdle Door
About the site
Set within 96 acres of countryside and woodland, just ten minutes from Wareham, this site offers an excellent Dorset getaway near top attractions, including Durdle Door (25 minutes). Alongside its scenic setting bordering the Dorset National Landscape, there are plenty of watersports and land-based activities suitable for all ages. Choose from spacious 5m x 9m non electric grass pitches for tents, with room for a gazebo and pup tent, or opt for a 9m x 6m non electric grass campervan pitch with awning space. If you prefer to travel light, opt for one of the unfurnished bell tents, which come with four single bed frames and mattresses. Simply bring your home comforts, including bedding, pillows, and cooking equipment. For those seeking a slower pace, start mornings with a coffee or tea from the site's tuckshop or explore one of the scenic trails that begin directly from the site. Enjoy a 30 minute bike ride to Carey's Secret Garden for a guided tour or workshop (pre-booking required), or visit Morden Bog Nature Reserve, home to some of England's rarest wildlife. Please note that this is a pet free site. BBQs and fire pits (availabe to hire) are welcome for those cosy evenings of al fresco dining. Please make sure they are raised off the ground.
Open from 27 March to 1 November
There are 80 accommodation options on-site
50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
5m x 9m grass pitches suited for tents only. One gazebo and a pup tent is permitted.
20 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Max 8 people
9m x 6m grass pitches suitable for one campervan. An awning is permitted.
Interested in staying at Buddens Activity Centre?
Unfortunately Buddens Activity Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
* Check-in for camping, touring and bell tents is from 3pm until 9pm. Departure should be no later than 11am on your last day.
* Activities are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
* BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised off the ground.
* Quiet hours are from 11pm until 7:30am.
* No vehicle movement from 11pm until 6am.
* Only one car by the pitch. Any extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
* Visitors must leave the site by 9pm.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Buddens Activity Centre?
Unfortunately Buddens Activity Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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