Local Area

A beautiful location on the Isle of Purbeck, our campsite at Corfe Castle lies at the foot of the Purbeck Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the gateway to many wonderful walks and the lovely award winning beaches of Dorset.
Everything is a stones throw away.

arne nature reserve

One of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK’s native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour, it’s a stunning landscape which consists of dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland.

Arne Nature Reserve

Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle itself is a 3/4 mile walk from our site. A stunning ruin from the English Civil War with an abundance of history surrounding its existence.

Corfe Castle in Dorset

Corfe Castle Model ViLLAGE

1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and the village as it was in 1646.  See what Corfe Castle would have looked like prior to it’s destruction by Oliver Cromwell’s troops during the English Civil War.

Corfe Castle in Dorset

Swanage Railway

Located in the Isle of Purbeck, the heritage railway attraction operates full-size steam and diesel passenger trains along the five and a half mile of line from Norden to Corfe Castle and down to the Victoria seaside town of Swanage. 

Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway Museum

The Swanage Railway Museum is based at Corfe Castle Station. It collects and cares for objects, pictures and documents relating to the railway.

Swanage Railway

Swanage Information Centre

Swanage Information Centre is an excellent point of reference for all visitors to the area. The friendly Visitor Services Team will be delighted to help you plan and find out more about the area.

Swanage Information Centre