Rally Norden Farm Campsite Meet 7-14 May 2026, Corfe Castle, Dorset (bus stop to Wareham, Poole, Swanage & Bournemouth)

[Dorwyn]

I probably will book as things seem a little bit clearer healthwise. If I remember in time!

 

[Wombles]

I probably will book as things seem a little bit clearer healthwise. If I remember in time!

That's good to hear - I'll bump it again on Monday Don't forget there's Polmanter too https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...ber-2026-pyo-pitch-with-discount-code.327718/ if you still might like to join us all there as well!

 

[Wombles]

3 days left to book with Fun discount - full details on the first post here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...-bournemouth-just-3-days-left-to-book.321959/

Swanage beach (far end but walkable) is pretty lovely at that time of year:

 

[Ray1075]

Yes Jane & I are interested

 

[Wombles]

Yes Jane & I are interested

Hi - good to hear that - have added you to the Group Chat with how to book with Fun discount Please click on the envelope in the blue bar at the top of this web page - any problems just post again.

 

[Wombles]

*Last day to book with 10% Fun discount & a pitch in the Pond Field - please post here or message me for full details of how to book *

If you can't make a call to do this today then an email today can sort this too - might be helpful for those overseas

 

[Wombles]

Hi Hector Hymer Two on Tour Holly's mum Cowpat MajesticBee Dorwyn Chocy boy Bolti Ray1075 - just in case any of you who expressed an interest in booking may still want to - suggest emailing the Campsite today to let them know as the cut off for our 10% Fun discount is midnight tonight & when Clivefog rang today he found that the booking team aren't in.
Full details & email address on the first post here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...-bournemouth-last-day-for-10-discount.321959/ Totally understand if you can't now join us all or have other plans just don't want anyone to miss out so thought I should do this final alert & will now remove the Interested List so no more & no need to reply!

 

[Wombles]

If anyone has been trying to book by phone - sounds like the booking staff are off until the New Year so please email info@nordenfarm.com ideally by midnight tonight if you may want the option to book with Fun discount for this Meet. As some have reported problems I'll ask if the deadline can be extended.

 

[Cowpat]

Hi Hector Hymer Two on Tour Holly's mum Cowpat MajesticBee Dorwyn Chocy boy Bolti Ray1075 - just in case any of you who expressed an interest in booking may still want to - suggest emailing the Campsite today to let them know as the cut off for our 10% Fun discount is midnight tonight & when Clivefog rang today he found that the booking team aren't in.
Full details & email address on the first post here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...-bournemouth-last-day-for-10-discount.321959/ Totally understand if you can't now join us all or have other plans just don't want anyone to miss out so thought I should do this final alert & will now remove the Interested List so no more & no need to reply!

Hi Wombles. Thanks for that we’re not sure we’ll be able to make it and won’t know for a couple of weeks at least. As soon as I know ill
Book or message you to say we can’t come. Thanks again and happy new year

 

[Bolti]

Booked 7th till the 12th. Barbara and Mick.
Please remember to order the weather

 

[Wombles]

** UPDATE - The 10% Fun early booking discount is now over & no guarantees of a pitch in the Pond Field for any new bookings but if booking here https://nordenfarmcampsite.com/campsite-book-now/ or by phone 01929 480098 or email info@nordenfarm.com for 7 nights or more you will still get a 5% discount & it may be worth mentioning (adding to the Additional Info section online) that you are a Motorhome Fun member & ideally would like to be pitched in the Pond Field - it's worth a try! ***

 

[Wombles]

Spring has sprung at Norden Farm

 

[Wombles]

Not long to go now! We have a lovely, friendly bunch for this Meet - if anyone else wishes to join us all please see post #71 above. Will post a few of our favourite things to see & do to hopefully tempt a few more of you!

We like the walk from the Campsite along the footpaths to Corfe Castle - head back out past the shop & turn off right just before you reach the main road. Keep following along past the fields, through the wood & then choose any of the many paths to the Castle or turn right up the steep path onto the Purbeck Hills if you are fit & adventurous. Alternatively hop on the bus from outside the Campsite (far side stop) for the short trip to Corfe
There are public loos near to the National Trust entrance to the Castle plus the NT tea room which has an outside seating area with a lovely view out over it.

View from the footpath last year:

 

[Wombles]

Good bakery in the centre of Corfe https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...fe_Castle_Isle_of_Purbeck_Dorset_England.html with yummy filled rolls, pasties, pastries, bread & cakes usually open every day but go early as can be queues or they sell out.

 

[Wombles]

Look out for the Box Of Delights on the opposite side of the road to the Bakery for locally made ice cream

 

[Two on Tour]

Unfortunately we are unable to make Norden Farm this year, but for those of you that are going and make it to Bournemouth on the bus, then there is an interesting bus journey back to Swanage on an open top bus that goes along the coast, and takes the chain ferry across from Sandbanks to Studland on it way to Swanage, and all for the princely sum of £3.

Purbeck Breezer 50 - Great Scenic Journeys

www.greatscenicjourneys.co.uk

 

[Tony and Rose]

Not long to go now! We have a lovely, friendly bunch for this Meet - if anyone else wishes to join us all please see post #71 above. Will post a few of our favourite things to see & do to hopefully tempt a few more of you!

We like the walk from the Campsite along the footpaths to Corfe Castle - head back out past the shop & turn off right just before you reach the main road. Keep following along past the fields, through the wood & then choose any of the many paths to the Castle or turn right up the steep path onto the Purbeck Hills if you are fit & adventurous. Alternatively hop on the bus from outside the Campsite (far side stop) for the short trip to Corfe
There are public loos near to the National Trust entrance to the Castle plus the NT tea room which has an outside seating area with a lovely view out over it.

View from the footpath last year:

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Hello, we have just found the details of this meet. Assuming we can book a suitable pitch, would we be able to join you please?

 

[Wombles]

Hello, we have just found the details of this meet. Assuming we can book a suitable pitch, would we be able to join you please?

Hi - all paid subscription members on here are most welcome! With regards to pitch location it's always worth asking the Campsite if you can join us in Pond Field but no guarantees for late bookings but wherever you are please come & say hello & join in with any gatherings if you wish too.

 

[Tony and Rose]

Hi - all paid subscription members on here are most welcome! With regards to pitch location it's always worth asking the Campsite if you can join us in Pond Field but no guarantees for late bookings but wherever you are please come & say hello & join in with any gatherings if you wish too.

Hello, just to let you know, we have contacted the campsite and there is room to join you in the Pond Field. We have now paid our subscription and booked the campsite. Looking forward to meeting you all soon and joining in on the fun.

 

[Wombles]

Hello, just to let you know, we have contacted the campsite and there is room to join you in the Pond Field. We have now paid our subscription and booked the campsite. Looking forward to meeting you all soon and joining in on the fun.

Good to hear that all worked out & we look forward to meeting you both in the Field Have added you to the list on the first post on this thread now
You might like this one https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...y-a-few-hardstanding-ehu-pitches-left.327718/ too

 

[Dorwyn]

Just to confirm that we are booked and paid on the Pond Field for only 3 days, Thurs 7th to Sun 10th. Will see you then!! Geoff and Carol !!

 

[SandS]

we have paid for arrival on the 7th but could arrive on 8th as appointments at home. but will advise if we are delayed.Sheila and Stan

 

[Wombles]

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Hi All - it's not long to go now - you have a PM with our Private Group Chat for this Meet!
For anyone new - please click on the envelope in the top blue bar on this web page to access this.

 

[Brianmor]

gozomike scottie Phileas Dog Paul the Alien Muriel Brianmor Nutrocker Pat Helen of Troy Riverbankannie Peregrinator Viennese Freo MalcMc Dickyb B-JandBella Bazzaware 68c V and B SandS Tinker2 Flynnkill Clivefog Dorwyn Bolti Big Al - 1175 Tony and Rose

Hi All - it's not long to go now - you have a PM with our Private Group Chat for this Meet!
For anyone new - please click on the envelope in the top blue bar on this web page to access this.

Came off the ferry from France last night and straight into limp mode, I cancelled a few times but within a few seconds it came back on again so I had to limp all the home.
Unless I can find a garage to sort the dpf fault out I'm doubtful for next week.

 

[MalcMc]

Came off the ferry from France last night and straight into limp mode, I cancelled a few times but within a few seconds it came back on again so I had to limp all the home.
Unless I can find a garage to sort the dpf fault out I'm doubtful for next week.

All the best Brian, hope you make it to Norden again

 

[Wombles]

Came off the ferry from France last night and straight into limp mode, I cancelled a few times but within a few seconds it came back on again so I had to limp all the home.
Unless I can find a garage to sort the dpf fault out I'm doubtful for next week.

Sorry to hear that Brian - hope you can get it sorted but as there is some flexibility with the Meet dates perhaps arriving then leaving later may be possible if Norden Farm can accomodate that - it might be worth asking them in the circumstances.

 

[Brianmor]

I'll see you all next week, new vaporiser and fuse plus lost deposit to DPF Fixer £600, all before 4pm.
Expensive but worth it.

 

[Wombles]

Latest map which shows number 8 the dog run area which wasn't on last year's map & the footpath to it:

 

[Riverbankannie]

Lets hope there are not so many thistles in the dog area this year. !

 

[Viennese]

I am not fit and have cancelled. The campsite kindly allowed me to keep the booking costs for all this year so will go when I am fitter