We have had a strong commitment to caring for the environment for many years and to the principle of Reduce, Recycle and Re-use as much as possible .
PLPLEASE NOTE: WE STOPPED PROVIDING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS for 2 years now., please bring your own or use our re-cycled bags.EWe have a simple cotton carrier on sale.This is printed on site. We also have TURTLE BAGS These are cotton string bags which are recommended by the Marine Conservation Society
W..WWASE NOTE WE ARE SOON TO STOP PROVIDING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.Feel free to bring your own shopping bags or we may have some re-cycled bags
We re-cycle as many things as we can .
In the Shop we are committed to stocking many local products possible and for example only stock locally produced charcoal, free range local eggs, icecream and honey made in Purbeck.Visit Direct From Dorset for information about where to get more local produce.
We have a range of Fairtrade products.On the terrace we are growing herbs, particularly thyme as this is attractive to the butterflies, bees and many small insects. we also hope our visitors will be able to take pinches of thyme, rosemary and mint etc to have with the evening meal

| Jenny Adams will be holding 2 workshops on August 12th. One in the morning for 5 to 8 years and one in the afternoon for 8 to 12 years. £6.00 per child. Please email tomsfield@hotmail.com for details See example of Jenny's work below. Jenny is also taking part in Dorset Art Weeks |




| Jenny Adams, artist teacher will be giving a workshop on making things with driftwood August 12th | We have a colouring sheet about the wildlife. It isn't as wild as it looks! | This is our hand printed cotton carrier | There is an abundance of wild flowers on and around the campsite |
We aim to help in any way we can to provide the information and timetabling to help our customers to enjoy car free days
It is possible to stay here and not use a car by walking into the village or to Swanage about 2 1/2 miles. you can walk to Swanage along the road or along the coastal path.
We are in the midst of the most beautiful countryside and coastal area and we try to help visitors find out about the area and provide information about the wildlife. Visit the Dorset Wildife Trust web site for interesting information before your visit. Information about Swanage Steam Trains can be found at www.swanagerailway.co.uk
There is an excellent source of information and interest at Arne nature reserve near Wareham.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
There is a bus service called Coastlinx 53 that links Poole to Exeter and journeys along the 'Jurrasic Coast' It is possible to get this bus at Wareham
Follow the next link to take you to the Traveline website where you can plan bus journeys

Yo can take a boat trip along the 'Jurrasic Coast' too, click here for the Jurassic Coast website
Contact the South West Coast Path Association for information about the coastal path
It is possible to walk to the ancient village of Corfe Castle and have a delightful afternoon in the Model Village. Here you will find a pretty cafe serving excellent food. In Wareham there is an excellent Sports Centre
EVENTS
There are many exciting events through the year in the Isle of Purbeck in 2008. We will put dates on this website as they become available
The Swanage Carnival . Carnival website is well worth looking at, please visit http://www.swanagecarnival.com for full details
PURBECK FILM FESTIVAL dates to be confirmed for 2008
For a local STONE CARVER contact Valentine Quinn Gypshayes, Langton Matravers. Tel 01929 423341.
Val carved the sheep in Portland Stone that is on the campsite .



| John and Sarah met David Bellamy to receive the Gold certificate for conservation. |