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Woodyhyde Campsite
Valley Road
Corfe Castle
Dorset (Browse area)
BH20 5HU
Tel: 01929 480274
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Pitches: 160
Open: 01/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
Rating: 
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Reviewer: Geoff Smith |
1 review from this member |
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 August 2004
Very busy period on the site and the toilets struggled to cope with the numbers. The new shop is a good addition sellig a variety of goods. I have been coming to this site now for 15 years. The passing steam train is a very nice feature of the site. Plenty to do in the Town center - if you enjoy fishing then the Swanage pier is a very good spot for garfish and mackeral.
Beaches are busy so go early to get a good spot. Many car parks towards Studland are National Trust so being a member will save you money 
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| Reviewer: Pothole |
1 review from this member |
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August 2004
Just got back from this site although we had a great pitch the showers and toilet block leave alot to be desired and the gue seemed to get longer everyday for the one washup sink. One shower block for 3 fields and 160 pitches is just not good enough and only three showers in the mens with the middle one too small to move in.
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| Reviewer: Mrspickle |
2 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
The location is fabulous because the area is beautiful and there is so much to do: Corfe Castle, Studland Beach, Putlakes Farm, Tank Museum and Monkey World. You can walk from the campsite to Harman's Cross to catch the Swanage steam train or walk up the hill to enjoy the stunning views of the Scott Arms in Kingston. There was plenty of room in the 3 big fields during August mid-week. The shop has all the basics and is open for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. The only thing that lets this campsite down is the toilet block which was tiled and painted by the least skilled labour available. It is not cleaned often, floods regularly, has only 1 washing up sink (outside) and no dryer points. There are only 2 mirrors in the gents toilets which means that you queue to shave rather than shower. However, it does have plenty of free hot water.
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| Reviewer: Salabfab |
4 reviews from this member |
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August 2004
A lovely site, lovely scenery!! Showers ok, wouldn't expect much more camping.
Will visit again, only a two field walk to get on the steam train and clearly signposted for a field walk to Corfe Castle.
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| Reviewer: biggerted |
5 reviews from this member |
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June 2004
3 Big fields, no organised pitches, friendly atmosphere, free dhowers, Swanage Railway passes site, 10 mins to Swanage, new shop.
Overall Rating - One of the Best
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| Reviewer: Shirlandy |
7 reviews from this member |
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Whitsun (June) 04
We have just returned from a lovely break at this site and we were more than impressed. Although the site was quite busy due to it being half-term week, we had a lovely spot with plenty of room. There is cold water on tap all over the site, so no having to lug a water butt across the site... just pop over to the tap and fill the kettle, saucepan.. etc!
There are lots of comments here about the toilet, shower block.... and yes, it is in need of a coat of paint and a good clean to remove the overhead cobwebs, but as for the general state of them.... in all honesty we were quite amazed at the state some people left them in. If everyone left the toilets the way they would like to find them, there really would be no problem!
This is a great site and we will definitely be returning!!
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| Reviewer: gaznkaz |
10 reviews from this member |
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June03
Been here many times, good site, can get busy and noisy and the showers could be a bit cleaner, but we always come back.
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| Reviewer: Linzi |
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August 2003
This campsite is situated in a very pretty location just outside Corfe. Corfe Castle is a pretty amazing sight - well worth a look! The steam train passes along side the campsite several times a day which is great - especially as it is during sociable hours!
They have a small reception/shop which opens for an hour in the morning and an hour in early evening. They sell the essentials - disposable BBQs/milk/eggs/bacon etc and will rent out ice blocks for a small fee.
There are 3 fields (one of which welcomes dogs). Great there's lots of space to set up, but only one shower/toilet block to cater for the whole site! To be more specific, this equates to 5 showers in the ladies and 3 in the gents I believe. This is I can handle but the facilities are not kept very clean and the ceiling is covered in cobwebs. If you don't mind spiders and dead moths however, you'll be fine.
I'm sure this site has a lot of potential, unfortunately the shower block facilities really need some modernisation and lick of paint! I'm afraid this really does let the site down!! Definitely a 2 star site.
However, anyone planning to visit in and around Corfe/Swanage - it's a beautiful area!
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| Reviewer: Al & Tim |
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Early August '03
Just read some of the other reviews regarding Woody Hyde posted here. We went peak time in august 2003 (it was also the week when the weather went tropical and britain melted! what better place to be than by the sea - Studland beach - one of the nicest in England only 5 miles from this site)
Yes the site was busy (especially at the weekends)
Yes there were signs on the gate that were flagrantly ignored by some climbing group/gathering that seemed to descend upon it (it was indeed TOO busy the saturday we left) but having said that we had a lovely week camping here!
To be fair, the problems described by other reviewers here are ones you'll find on most popular campsites during summer months. The unrestictive attitude of the owners (pitch where you like, take as much space as you like) is bound to cause some occasional friction - simply set your stall out with as much room as you'd like first (This is where the windbreaks come in handy!) and just remind yourself of those holed up in some high-rise nightmare hotel cum building site in benidorm at this point and a wry chuckle to yourself is sure to break your mood!
Field 3 seems to be the popular one for those with Kids (its where the swings are) the other 2 fields seem less raucous - the only noise we heard after 11pm was the late-comers on the friday night pitching up.
Its true - the shower/loo situation needs improvement - they were queing out the door on our last day (3 showers for 3 fields is not good enough really is it?) but again - pick your moment and theyre really ok.
The Shop is open 8-9am and 5-6pm - they sell the basics and you pay for your pitch here (They seem ok for you to pay day by day too). The owner seems a bit aloof and unfriendly but you dont come here to marvel at his wit and repartee do you? :-)
It really is a nice relaxed well placed campsite - despite all the above we'll be there again next year! (if marks out of 10 were the order of the day Woodyhyde would get 7 points from us) Happy Camping!
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| Reviewer: Mike |
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August 2003
Nice location with the steam railway running along the perimeter.
It was nice and cheap - family ticket £9 per night (2 Adults & 2 Children).
Small but good shop, fields are on a slope.
Overall, a good site but would be cracking if the toilet/shower block was rebuilt larger and kept clean.
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Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
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| Reviewer: sarah |
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july 2003
Fantastic spot!! Loved the natural suuroundings and the view of the steamtrain chugging past!
Only a short walk into Corfe for a few beers..we forgot to take a torch!!
Good value and the facilities are more than adequate. We will be back!
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| Reviewer: alison and mark |
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25/7 to 3/8/03
A site we have used for many years and always enjoyed. Changed hands a few years back and the new owner likes to pack in as many as possible, without improving toilet/shower facilities.
Feel a bit let down and having just returned would suggest if you are planning an August camping trip it's probably not for you- unless you are a large group wanting to stay up late , make as much noise as you want with no fear of the owner coming round to enforce any kind of control!
Beaches and trains and pubs still as lovely as ever though.
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| Reviewer: Gemma , Lucy |
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july2003
When our owners pulled up it was all our dreams answered! peaceful and not full they picked a nice spot in field 1 near the far corner, thought ideal no one would be able to get near, how wrong could they be!!!
We got back from a walk and 6 tents and a large group had set up next to us and pushed us in to a tight space, so put up a wind break for loads of room,and put our car in a funny position.
Whe site was good, a good base for walking. Would of been quiet if not for tents next to us. Showers basic but they never had a cold shower, We will visit again but a suggestion for one of the fields to be dogs no CHILDREN!!!! as they are a pain when trying to sleep and they keeping coming up to stroke you it was our holiday!!!!!!!! We were on a lead they get to run about round the tent etc
Overall we had a ball and well worth the money very reasonable
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| Reviewer: Mike |
2 reviews from this member |
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2000, 2001, 2002
We've been to this site at various times of the year and like it. The facilities are basic but clean enough. It's a great location and there are lovely walks from your tent in all directions and usually the site is quite peaceful. I agree with some of the other reviewers that summer weekends can be very crowded as its one of the few sites you can always get into as a lot of people ignore the site full sign and the owner doesn't seem to mind, in a way it's the laid back approach that he has which is some of the charm. We now always avoid Bank holidays there as it is just too busy.
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| Reviewer: Mrs Jones |
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2002
This camp site has become far too popular! On one occasion I was forced to pitch up on the edge of the entrance near the overflowing wheelie bins because it was so full!!
I discovered this site over 10 years ago when it was a peaceful haven away from the mobile phones and rowdy crowds of thirty somethings.
I keep those memories of the site, however I do still go to Woodyhyde out of season, quite simply because you can't beat it.
A good site, basic but peaceful especially in April/May.
PS.I f you don't like spiders you won't like the showers.
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