Camping in Southern England
63 campsites in England, South
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On the banks of the Thames, not far from Henley-on-Thames, you will find the picturesque village of Hurley, where some buildings date back to 1086. Just outside the village is Hurley Riverside Park, which has been family-run since 1926 and provides facilities for holiday homes, touring units, tents and moorings for boats.
Whitecliff Bay is a very large complex divided by a main road, with a holiday home and chalet park on the right-hand side (230 units) and a large area on the left-hand side also dedicated to static caravans with a decreasing area at the bottom of the hill available to touring units.
Southland Caravan and Motorhome Club site is located in the grounds of a former nursery and it has matured nicely with many attractive shrubs and trees. The pleasant surroundings have won many awards. In the peaceful country setting of the Arreton valley, it is a sheltered and well run park. it has 147 large, level pitches 30 of which are hardstanding, 6 of which are serviced the rest are grass including 5 tent only pitches (some seasonal) They all have 10/16 amp hook-up point. They back on to and are separated by high hedging. The site has comfortable and spacious atmosphere. Two acres of land on the western edge of the park overlooking the valley have been developed as a nature area. Nearby are the villages of Arreton and Newchurch. THE site also has 4 Safari tents to hire. No arrivals before 12 noon.
New Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club site is just 3 miles away from the pleasant village of Bransgore, you can find one the UK’s best caravan sites in the New Forest National Park. The site was originally part of a Second World War airfield. In fact, parts of the original runway still exist and there is also a memorial to the New Forest Airfields just to the north of the site. The site has 264 grass/hardstanding pitches including 52 serviced. All have electricity 16amp. no arrivals before 1.00pm.
Burford Caravan and Motorhome Club site is an attractive and spacious destination, with beautifully landscaped pitching areas, children's play area suitable for all ages and pleasant dog walk. It is conveniently set opposite the beautiful Cotswold Wildlife Park, a popular family attraction in the area with rhinos, zebras and leopards - your children will be enchanted. The Brass Rubbing Centre, superb gardens and narrow-gauge railway - all are must see attractions making for a fantastic day out. Burford Golf Club is about a 5-minute drive from the site and offers a good challenge whatever your handicap. The Rose and Crown at Shilton just over the crossroads has excellent cask beer and serves top quality food. The site has 120 grass and hardstanding pitches including 18 serviced pitches. All with electricity 16amp and 7 tent pitches.
Part of the Shorefield Group, this is a peaceful, family-friendly holiday complex featuring caravan holiday homes set on the edge of the Hurn & Avon Forest in Dorset, ideally located near Bournemouth and with a range of fantastic on-site facilities. There's something for everyone at Oakdene Forest Park. With woodland walks and Dorset's sandy beaches right on your doorstep, you'll be spoilt for choice for things to do. Fantastic accommodation for all budgets, fully equipped gym, live acts & entertainment, Go Active Activities and VRoom. Access to all of their pools, bars and first-class entertainment are at no extra cost when you book your holiday with them. They understand that not everyone wants the same thing from their holiday, which is why their range of accommodation is designed to suit a variety of tastes. With over 80 brand new caravans introduced in 2018, with modern interiors and equipped with everything you could need, it's no wonder their guests come back time and time again.
Lytton Lawn is the touring arm of Shorefield Country Park, a nearby holiday home park and leisure centre. Set in eight acres, it provides 135 marked pitches with some seasonal available. These include 53 premier pitches (hardstanding, 16A electricity, pitch light, water and waste water outlet) in a grassy, hedged area – this section, with its heated toilet block, is open for a longer season. The rest of the pitches, all with electricity, are in the adjoining, but separate, sloping field, edged with mature trees and hedges and with a further toilet block. The larger reception and well stocked shop make this a good, comfortable, self-sufficient site.
Morn Hill Caravan and Motorhome Club is an ideal overnight stop prior to a cross-channel sailing, being just 14 miles from Southhampton. It is also ideal for exploring Winchester and the local area, including the South Downs Way, with both Beaulieu Motor Museum and the New Forest only a 40-minute drive away. This is a very peaceful, spacious open-plan site consisting of 114 pitches of which 53 are hardstanding which includes 14 serviced 2 premium and 5 ferry pitches. The rest are grass including 6 tent only pitches all with 16 amp electricity. The lower section of the site is well-segmented by trees and shrubs to give each visitor a sense of privacy and shade during the summer months. Access and exit are by electronic barriers, and once you have negotiated the roundabout, access is good. No arrivals before 1.00pm.
Black Knowl (New Forest) Caravan and Motorhome Club site is within what was once the royal hunting forest of William the Conqueror and now a beautiful National Park. It has an open, peaceful aspect while being conveniently located within walking distance of Brockenhurst. The site is in a wonderful setting in the forest and in October at night, stags can be heard roaring in the forest, along with owls and other forest creatures. The town offers plenty of good quality restaurants, places of interest and shopping treats to keep everyone in the family happy on their holiday. The site has 130 grass or hardstanding pitches of which 26 are serviced. All have 16 amp electricity.
Wyatts Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club site is surrounded by trees so that you feel tucked away in a green oasis. It is well located to suit the tastes of every mood - the non-stop action and shopping of London is only 18 miles away, and the site is also ideal for visiting small picturesque towns like Marlow and taking river trips along the Thames. Nearby Denham station takes you into Marylebone, with easy access to the underground system, stopping at Wembley Stadium, the venue for extensive sporting and music events. Some aircraft noise can be heard from the site. The site is outside of the London Low Emissions Zone (LEZ). The site has 50 hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity. No arrivals before 1.00pm.
As you top the rise on the approach road, you will see Rookesbury Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site splendidly set in tranquil parkland and filled with hedges and trees in the valley, with the magnificent Forest of Bere at its edge. For restaurants, pubs and other conveniences, the site puts you within easy reach of Fareham and the village of Wickham. A good choice for those with children, part of the site is reserved as a children's play and picnic area. As the gateway to the South Downs, the site is ideally located for shoppers and city visitors to Portsmouth and Southampton, yet also perfectly placed to enjoy country walks and the peace and tranquillity of the Forest of Bere clearings. If you enjoy the outdoors you will be spoilt for choice because the entire area is ideal for walking, cycling and leisurely absorbing the peace and quiet of the former Royal Forest of Bere. The site has 154 pitches, 85 are hardstanding of which 10 are serviced. The rest are grass including 12 for tents. All with electricity 16 amp. except the tents. Earliest arrival time 1.00pm.
Henley Four Oaks Caravan and Motorhome Club site is within walking distance of Henley-on-Thames, noted for its world-famous Regatta. It is a popular site close to both the M4 and the M40 on the road to Marlow. Close to many tourist attractions and an excellent location for the many festivals and events taking place throughout the year. The site is well placed to visit some interesting places including Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace and the city of London. Legoland, approximately 15 miles drive from the site, is a great fun day out for children. The site has a total of 81 predominantly level pitches, 55 on hardstanding and some with shade. All have 16 amp electricity. No arrival before 1.00pm.
Heritage Club is a naturist haven set in four acres of landscaped grounds surrounded by National Trust woodland, centrally placed for visiting Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.
Hollands Wood is a large, spacious, 22 acre, secluded site in a natural woodland setting. It is set in the heart of the New Forest with an abundance of wildlife. Giant oak trees surround the pitches, sunlight pierces the canopy, and rich green hues colour the landscape as far as the eye can see. With the natural features of the land still in place, pitches weave through the treelines, amongst the ferns and into slightly more open land, giving plenty of camping options. Traffic noise is audible from the busy A337 which runs alongside one boundary. Brockenhurst village is only half a mile away, where there are shops for supplies and gas, etc, plus trains and buses.The site is maintained by a hard working team who, with their cheerful attitude, give this place a very friendly ambience. Dogs are also made welcome by the provision of their own shower (hot water).The site has 600 grass pitches (some seasonal). None have electricity. It is stipulated that there must be at least 20 feet between each unit.
This campsite is situated within the very popular 350-acre Wellington Country Park, open to the public from March to November. The park contains a wide range of amenities: a shop, a café, play areas, twelve-hole minigolf, an animal farm and petting barn, a miniature railway (charged), four nature trails, a deer park and a host of play equipment. Entrance to the Park is included in the campsite fees.
Ninham is an attractive, well maintained park tucked in a wooded valley but only ten minutes drive to the bustling resort of Shanklin with its long, sandy beaches and good shops and restaurants. Two touring areas, one open all season, have spacious grass and gravel pitches, some open and some separated by hedges, with water and electrical hook-ups. There are two (unfenced) lakes for carp fishing and numerous cycle paths which can be used to access local amenities. Children will enjoy the heated outdoor pool, and the games room offers pool, table tennis and other activities. The site will appeal in particular to walkers and cyclists who can take full advantage of the beautiful countryside.
This is an attractive, well run park with many holiday homes (400), but it also has a very sizeable tourist section and can take 260 touring units. However, tents, trailer tents and pup tents are not accepted. Spread over three flat meadows the numbered touring pitches are large, divided by hedging or low fencing, and include 32 super pitches. These are of mixed grass and hardstanding with 10A electricity. Set in pleasant park-like surroundings not far from beaches, Bournemouth and the New Forest, the park has a good clubhouse with excellent facilities. This overlooks an 18 m. circular outdoor swimming pool and an 18 m. paddling pool.
Nestling at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and just a short stroll from Henley-on-Thames, Swiss Farm is ideally located for those seeking either a relaxing or an active break. The site can offer quiet, communal-style pitches or the more family orientated field type. Of the 187 pitches, 156 have 10A electricity, 62 are hardstandings, and 55 are fully serviced with 16A electricity and a TV point. A large central area contains 39 seasonal pitches.
Mount Farm Park is an idyllic location for a quiet countryside escape, surrounded by breath-taking views, miles and miles of walking for all abilities and two fantastic historical pubs within about half a mile of the park. Descending below the Edgehill summit are the battlefields of the famous Battle of Edgehill which was fought in 1642 and marked the start of the English Civil War. Within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is just 5 miles from the M40, nearest station at Banbury 8 miles away. Nicely spaced-out, the 16 individual pitches are on well-drained, manicured, level ground. Electric hook-up can be made available at each pitch. Seasonal pitches are available.
Greenhill Leisure Park is situated in the heart of the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Nestled between the beauty of the Cotswolds and the scenic Chiltern Hills, the site is well-positioned to explore the attractions in the area. Close to Oxford, it is accessible, being 6 miles from junction 9 of the M40 and 3 miles from the A34. Nearby, you can visit Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Waddesdon Manor and Bicester Village Outlet Centre.
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Southern England
Rich in maritime heritage and historical attractions, the Southern region comprises tranquil English countryside boasting picture-postcard villages, ancient cities and towns, formidable castles and grand stately homes, coupled with a beautiful coastline and lively seaside resorts.
This region includes Hampshire, Isle Of Wight, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
What to see in Southern England
Rural Southern England comprises green, rolling hills and scenic wooded valleys, with numerous walking and bridle paths passing through picturesque villages with quintessential English pubs. The New Forest, well known for its wild roaming ponies, is a distinctive, peaceful retreat. Across the water is the Isle of Wight, easily reached via a short ferry trip across the Solent. It has always been a popular destination for those seeking a traditional beach holiday in one of the bucket-and-spade resorts. The long stretches of sand at Shanklin and Sandown are family favourites and have plenty of other attractions.
Don’t miss historic Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House, the favourite retreat of Queen Victoria. The River Thames weaves its way through the Thames basin and Chilterns area, passing charming riverside villages, castles, stately homes and beautiful countryside, including that around Oxford. This ‘city of dreaming spires’ has lovely scenic walks, old university buildings to explore, plus a huge selection of restaurants, pubs and shops. Along the river, you can go punting, hire a rowing boat, or take one of the many river-boat trips available.
The south coast is a popular holiday destination for those looking for a beach holiday. Seaside resorts include Swanage, and Bournemouth, with seven miles of golden sand. Also along this coastal stretch is Durdle Door, a natural arch that has been cut by the sea, and Europe’s largest natural harbour at Poole Bay. Nearby, the Isle of Purbeck is not actually an island but a promontory of low hills and heathland that juts out below Poole Harbour.
Places of interest
Places of interest
Hampshire: Winchester, the ancient capital of England; Portsmouth’s historic dockyard and Spinnaker Tower; Southampton’s West Quay shopping complex and city art gallery.
Isle of Wight: Cowes; Sandown with Dinosaur Isle; Shipwreck Centre in Ryde; Smuggling Museum in Ventnor; Carisbrooke Castle in Newport.
Oxfordshire: Blenheim Palace; Oxford University buildings; Ashmolean Museum, Oxford; River and Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames; Bicester Shopping Village.
Berkshire: Windsor, with Legoland, Windsor Castle; Reading.
Buckinghamshire: Bletchley Park and Stowe Landscape Gardens near Milton Keynes; Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury; Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, Beaconsfield.
Did you know?
Did you know?
- The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, was the first museum to be opened to the public in 1683.
- There are over 200 scheduled ancient monuments within the New Forest National Park.
- The first Cowes regatta was held in 1812, and ‘Cowes Week’ is now the world’s biggest international yachting event.
- Quarr stone from the Isle of Wight was used in the construction of the Tower of London.
- The Spitfire aircraft, used to great effect during the Battle of Britain, was devised in Southampton.
- The first ever dry dock was constructed in Portsmouth in 1495.