When can I check in and check out of Adventure Pirate?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

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.

Adventure Pirate

From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked 12 hours ago 9.8 128 reviews

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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

From pottering about Poole and scoping out the Jurassic Coast to crossbow shooting, big tree climbing and mountain biking on site, you’ll want to get everyone on deck for a break at Adventure Pirate, five miles from Poole. This Dorset site is wild camping galore and you’ll really be able to muck in, as it’s attached to an activity centre that runs a bucket load of outdoor activities. You’ll need to roll up with all your equipment here (tents or bivvies and nibbles and drinks included), as there are no facilities other than a couple of composting toilets, a drinking water tap, a washing-up station and some rubbish bins. Once you’ve left your car in the car park and hauled your kit to your chosen pitch in one of the site’s trolleys, you’ll be going fully wild, with ground fires permitted to keep you feeling toasty. There are five acres of safe woodlands on site, so the kids are free to go off and build dens, get muddy or play their go-to games. On top of that, you may very well leave with a new skill under your belt, as the site runs activities including axe throwing, archery, crossbow or air rifle shooting, big tree climbing, survival, foam gun battles and mountain biking. All activities are subject to availability and a fee, and in busier periods, additional sign-up sheets may be displayed (by the way, guests get a 25% discount). For a drink to wash all those activities down or a meal to get your energy levels back on track, Lytchett Minster has a couple of pubs 15 minutes’ walk away or Poole’s got its own delectable dining scene, 10 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Open now

Please note

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 Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

8 people maximum

Ground type: Forest floor

Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

8 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Forest floor

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Arrival days

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Brilliant site for camping

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

Justin L. Apr 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Second time we've been to adventure pirate. Clean, tidy site, friendly people. Beautiful area

Disliked: N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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

Anonymous Apr 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The whole site was amazing , lots for kids to do in all of the activities and beautiful setting with very helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, activities and facilities…

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

Paola O. Apr 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Great place, activities and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing wild campsite !

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 Apr 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: A very peaceful wild campsite. With composting toilets and washing up area. Campfires are allowed in allocated areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, lovely owners. We’ll definitely be back

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

James S. Apr 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: The pitches were all a great size The compost toilets were lovely and clean The owners are fantastic The shower was basic, but such a great addition. We’ll be back

Disliked: Nothing to dislike about this place.

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That I was able to find a random patch of woodland, away…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
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James C. Sept 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: That I was able to find a random patch of woodland, away from the groups, to pitch my one man tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just perfect place…

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

Borislav G. Sept 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: Just perfect place

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the moment I pulled up to the moment I left thoroughly…

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

Amy T. Sept 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: From the moment I pulled up to the moment I left thoroughly enjoyed my two night stay , I travelled as a solo female and was made welcome by the staff and also by fellow campers , such a lovely Camp site from top to bottom , so much variety and so many adventures to be had here , the site defiantly has the wild camping feel to it and it’s absolutely wonderful , everything is well priced and great value for money especially the night premiums and to be able to have a camp fire is an added bonus , toilets and showers were spot on , always clean . you guys have done a wonderful job at making this camp site a welcoming an; an enjoyable place for all. Thank you very much , I will be returning in the near future and this time I will be bringing my hammock .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, we will definitely be back again.

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

Anonymous Sept 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: We loved the campsite, felt very secure and safe. Playground was great for the kids and lots of areas to explore. The guys working were always friendly and happy to help. Toilets were kept clean all the time. We had a range of kids ages from 18 months to 15 years, all of them had a great time and very keen to go back.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well made facilities

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch

Liked: I was well suprice, I thought is wild camping no facilities. There where more then expected showers, toilets, shop and activities for kids, even I did exactly aspects kids in there as it is wild camping. But so far clean nature.

Disliked: I would prefer adults only.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments. Positive reviews mean the world to us so it nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and surprised by our lovely facilities and activities. We are slightly confused by the 2/10 for child friendliness. Reading your comments, It sounds like you marked us down because we are too child friendly for you and you don’t like children? You wanted an adult only campsite? Our campsite is definitely child friendly and with a name like Adventure Pirate we’re surprised you didn’t realise this.

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

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.74346°N
-2.0589°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4 mi Seldown Coach Station

4.5 mi Post Office

4.5 mi Red Lion

Rail

2.1 mi Hamworthy Rail Station

2.4 mi Holton Heath Rail Station

3.7 mi Poole Rail Station

Ferry

3.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

3.9 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

5.9 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

10.2 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

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 site has indoor and outdoor play areas and woodland trails and a maze (perhaps one of the only places you’ll want to get lost on purpose). Local beaches could certainly count as a playground of their own too, as beach sports and watersports are available for a chock-a-block day in Bournemouth (25 minutes), a nice contrast to the more austere Victorian parks and gardens, museums and galleries in the town. Then, of course, there’s Poole (10 minutes), with the riveting water rides at Splashdown and the harbour for windsurfing, kayaking and the works. You’ll surely want to take a bite out of the Jurassic Coast too, given that it’s only half an hour’s drive away. Whether it’s a scramble over Dancing Ledge (half an hour), a climb to see Old Harry Rocks (half an hour) or a duck into the old quarry caves at Winspit Quarry (35 minutes), this scenic part of the coast is crammed with beauty spots.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
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.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
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.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
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.