Buddens Camping and Activities Centre

Nestling in the rolling Dorset countryside Buddens Farm was purchased in 1994 to provide Dorset Scouts, plus other Scout, Guide and youth groups, with a camping and training facility having access to on and off-site activities. The site is being developed from former farmland and quarries to become a first-class camping and activity centre.

This website will tell you what is available on site, and enable you to make further contacts, request booking forms, enquire about provisional dates, costs, and organise your own requirements.

Buddens is continually developing, improving, and providing more facilities.

* *  BUDDENS BOOKING TELEPHONE NUMBER HAS CHANGED to 01308 485508 * *

30' Abseil Tower

Bring your equipment and own authorised instructors.

Local instructors may be available.

Archery Range

Instructor & equipment available for hire - contact Booking Sec.

Air Rifle / Pistol Range

A new 9 lane outdoor facility with fitted target holders.

Bring your rifles / pistols and own qualified instructors,

or we have rifles to hire plus local instructors may be available.

Kayaking

8 Kayaks & equipment available for hire.

Use own authorised instructors, or local instructors may be available.

Roundhouse

The Roundhouse at Buddens is now finished, follow the link below for a full report.

If you want to use the Roundhouse for an activity or event contact Phil Ventham,

Centre Manager on 01929 471215 or philip@venthamp.fsnet.co.uk