The Camp Hill Estate

We booked a 3 night stay in the Zavijura geodome at Camp Katur over the Easter weekend. Check-in was quick and friendly. The geodome itself was perfect for a weekend glamping. It has its own shower and toilet, which was handy. We went with 2 kids, and although the sofa folded out to sleep 2, our youngest went in a travel cot, which worked better. It had one USB charging point which was located on a floor socket by the wired in fridge, so it was possible to charge a phone, but we found it easier to use the standard plug sockets in the communal kitchen. Given the time of year and dull weather, the dome got pretty cold on a night. However there was a log store which we stocked up with plenty of logs from and made sure we got the stove going early enough on an evening and before we got up on a morning to ensure it was toasty warm. I imagine the domes would be like a greenhouse in sunny weather, and they advise to keep the shades closed on bright days. The field the domes were on was pretty boggy, but it had been unusually rainy, so this was to be expected. In dryer weather, this would've been a perfect space for playing and ball games. It was also handy to be able to boil our camping kettle on the log burner. The outside area had a fire pit with a grill that I'd guess you could bbq on. However, it didn't look clean enough for food, so it's probably best to take your own. There was also a picnic bench and two single benches. Although there was no crockery in the dome itself, there was a communal kitchen with 2 cookers, many toasters, a microwave, kettle, and plenty of crockery, cutlery, baking trays and pans. We actually had breakfast down there every morning and dinner one evening. There is an onsite pub (open until 8 on selected evenings) where it was nice to get a drink and chat with other campers. From here, you can also buy pizza kits, which include dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings, for use on the wood fired pizza oven. We had good fun doing this one evening. Expect a short wait to use the oven on busy evenings. Round the corner from here is the onsite shop that operates on an honesty system (you fill in a slip to say what you've taken, which gets charged to your card when you leave). There's also a wide selection of items to borrow and return (hot water bottles, travel cots, camp beds, chess, and rounders set). The site itself is very big, and at times, you can feel like the only people there. At the far end of the site is the 'plane crash' site, which we walked to by the lake. There were so many rabbits round there! There's also a swing park for the kids, an outdoor gym, and a woodland kingdom play area. There was plenty of wildlife around to enjoy - every evening, we had a pair of tawny owls right by our dome calling to each other. On the Saturday morning, my 7 year old daughter and I took part in the bushcraft experience. This was led by Jonathan, who was very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. Along with another family group, we learnt to build effective shelters a la Ed Stafford, start a fire using a few different methods, and we did some campfire cookery. This was a highlight of the weekend and was absolutely worth the extra money. The session ended with lunch around the campfire with toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate for afters. I'd absolutely recommend Camp Katur (though I'd maybe stear away from a geodome in the height of summer if you don't like the heat). It is pricey, but it was worth it for us, and we'd definitely return. It's in a central location with plenty to do nearby, so perfect for a family weekend.
Apr 28th, 2023

First time I went there my son's loved it they had a great day out and we had a lovely picnic and the swings are great too I'd definitely be back soon
Sep 14th, 2021

atrocious behavior suffered on behalf of a warden when came to find out about this adventure park, suggest a severe reprimand! i ohayon
Jan 6th, 2021

Went here with Leeds Da, great place, good walks, and the pizza van was brilliant and it only took 3 and a half minutes to cook and they were yummy
Oct 14th, 2020

5/5 Amazing and brilliant. Praise God for a wonder event Stayed from Friday 2nd until Saturday 10th. What a great place built especially for Covid-19 health and safety! Thank you Tamara, Stephanie, Amy, Ross, David and the owner Robert for having me and the almond house fellowship. Hopefully you will get are feedback and be fully prepared for us next year good work with the camp you have so far! Love and blessings from us and Jesus x
Sep 22nd, 2020