Camping in Southern England
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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.
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.
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 with 151 large, level pitches (some seasonal) backing on to and separated by high hedging. Comfortable and spacious, all have 10/16 amp electricity and 6 are serviced. 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.
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.
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 grass/hardstanding pitches all with electricity 16 amp.
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.
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.
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 275 grass/hardstanding pitches including 13 serviced. All have electricity 16amp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matley Wood Camping in the Forest site is a seamless mix of forest and smaller open spaces. This secluded site offers a compellingly beautiful woodland experience where you can sit back and relax. Finding the perfect spot could not be easier, with each part of the site offering its own unique bit of character, whether it is surrounded by ferns, carved into the treeline or out in the open, taking in far-reaching views of the forest's glorious trees. The site has 70 grass pitches. This is a limited facility site with no toilets or showers, so your own chemical toilet is essential.
Diamond Farm is a spacious site five miles north of Oxford and within easy reach of the Cotswolds and Chilterns. The attractive, 300-year-old Cotswold stone farmhouse is at the heart of the site, along with a games room, bar and new restaurant. This is a small site with just 37 touring pitches. The new managers are keen to make improvements to the site including increasing the size of pitches by cutting back the mature hedges. The pitches are level and all equipped with 16A electricity. A number of hardstandings are also available. A separate field is used for tents and caravans (with some electrical connections). On-site amenities include a bar (with TV and full size snooker table), a well equipped play area and a heated swimming pool.
Setthorns Camping in the Forest is a secluded, back to basics, site surrounded by woodland. Throughout you will come across paths branching off in various directions which you can follow to explore the area, either on foot or by bicycle. With direct access from the campsite, the nearby disused railway line is a great place to start. Guests of Setthorn may be lucky enough to experience a visit from the local New Forest ponies and deer wandering through. Nearby are the seaside resorts of Barton on Sea and Bournemouth. The site has 235 grass or hardstanding pitches (some seasonal), a few have electric hook-up. There are no shower or toilet facilities on this site.
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.
Denny Wood Camping in the Forest site sits in a perfectly secluded spot of the New Forest, England's largest ancient woodland. A haven for nature lovers and a peaceful retreat for stress-ridden holidaymakers. Made up of open grass, pitches under the canopy and tree-lined edges, Denny Wood gives the impression of being cut off from the outside world. Pitches are separated by the natural features of the land, such as ferns, oaks and fallen trees, and are frequented by roaming ponies and donkeys of the New Forest. Denny Wood site provides direct access to many of the waymarked routes amongst the forest. Please note: Dogs are not allowed on this site. The site has 170 grass or hardstanding pitches, some seasonal. The site does not have electric hook-up points or toilet block.
An attractive site, Ashurst is on the fringe of the New Forest, set in a mixture of oak woodland and grass heathland which is open to the grazing animals of the forest. It provides 280 pitches, some of which have been gravelled to provide semi-hardstanding; otherwise you pitch where you like, applying the three-metre rule on ground that can be uneven. Set on the edge of a small area of woodland known as Ashurst Wood, the site is a short walk from Matley Heath, an expanse of New Forest heathland criss-crossed with walking and cycling tracks. Only a five-minute stroll away is the pretty village of Ashurst, where you will find shops, traditional pubs and welcoming restaurants. Local attractions include the Longdown Activity Farm and The New Forest Wildlife Park. There are no electricity connections. Some noise must be expected from the adjacent railway line – the station is a short walk away. No pets allowed.
Chipping Norton Camping & Caravanning Club site is perfect for exploring the pretty Cotswolds towns and their attractions. Amid the honey-coloured villages of the Cotswolds is where you will find this charming site. Tucked away off the beaten track, this site offers a mix of level and sloping pitches, surrounded by trees and dry-stone walls. Explore the beautiful surrounding area by car or catch the bus right outside the site. Discover the charms of Chipping Norton, Chadlington, Charbury and Witney. The site has 90 grass or hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) most of which have electric hook-up. There are also 5 safari tents.
This mature, well maintained site is set in 40 acres of beautiful countryside on the Dorset and Hampshire border. There are 95 touring pitches 20 of which are occupied by seasonal units, 32 on hardstanding with 10/16A electricity hook-ups, water taps and drainage. They are screened by hedges and arranged around a circular gravel roadway. The remaining numbered pitches are on grass in a level, open area with some new planting. The site also offers 2 lodges and a shepherds hut to hire. There is also a rally field, space for ball games and a small playground. There are three small lakes for coarse fishing, and many woodland walks in the area. The site is near to many attractions in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, like Salisbury, Stonehenge, the Jurassic Coast and Christchurch’s Adventure Wonderland. Just off site, it’s a 20-minute walk to the local village of Alderholt to reach a shop, post office and a family- and dog-friendly pub. There are also shops, pubs and restaurants in Fordingbridge three miles further.
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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.