Camping in Southern England
26 campsites in England, South for Hampshire
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gorse Farm Caravan Park site is set within level fields amongst mature shrubbery and bordered by ancient woodland, all bursting with wildlife. The site is set on a quiet working farm with animals, agricultural vehicles and customer’s cars in the farm area so families with children need to take care around that part of the site. This makes the site unsuitable for children, but it is not an adult only site. Well behaved dogs are also welcome on site. The site has 25 hardstanding or grass pitches all with electric hook-up. They are suitable for caravans and motorhomes, sorry no tents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shamba is a family run, very modern park although the aim remains to create a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere. There are 150 pitches, most used for touring units (45 are on a seasonal basis). Surrounded by trees, the camping area is on flat, open grass with 10/16A electricity available on all pitches. A Scandinavian-style building forms the focal point and here you will find reception, a bar/restaurant, takeaway and a shop. The indoor swimming pool has walls and a roof which can be opened in good weather. The park’s location is excellent for a family holiday on the edge of the New Forest and for visits to the resorts of Bournemouth and Poole.
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.
Scotts Haven camping and caravanning site is Hampshire's liitle secret. Consisting of 6.5 acres of level, fresh and green open space, it has 35 both hard-standing and grass all weather pitches (with hook-up) that are suitable for many different visitors. Open all year and placed close to Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester the site is the perfect for families, friends and couples who just wish to get away from the hustle and bustle or everyday life. The site is and nestled in the Meon Valley. Nr Wickham. The site is level and close to the Forest of Bere perfect for those who love walking and cycling also, easy to explore are the South Downs National Park. Very convenient for car ferries from Portsmouth/Southhampton.
This 11-acre rural park is ideal for those seeking a quiet base but one that is within easy reach of all the main tourist attractions of Hampshire and Dorset. There are 120 pitches, of which 50 for seasonal units are located in a separate area. The touring area is a large open field surrounded by trees and hedges. All pitches are well marked, numbered and mainly level. All have 10/16A electricity hook-ups, and are fully serviced with electricity and water and 60 are available with hardstanding. Adding to the attractiveness of the site is a pitch-and-putt golf course set in a sizeable and well landscaped area. This is a dog-friendly park with kennels available.
Aldridge Camping in the Forest site is to be found between heathland, Blackwater Stream and Ober Water. This site truly revels in the beauty of the New Forest made up of forest, open green fields, heathland views and frequented by the New Forest’s free-roaming wildlife. Aldridge Hill site delights all that enter, and refreshes all who stay. Whether you pitch in the shadows of the ancient trees, next to the trickling Ober Water and Blackwater Stream, or in full view of a rich heathland expanse, you will discover one of life’s unique getaways. As you settle into your pitch, taking in all the site has to offer including the New Forest’s beautiful free-roaming ponies, relaxation will subtly work its way into your life. Once you are settled in, why not enjoy one of the many forest walks accessed directly from site. The site has 170 grass pitches, some seasonal. None of the pitches have electric hook-up points. The site does not have a toilet block.
Southsea Leisure Park is situated right by the Solent at the quieter end of historic Portsmouth. Only 10 minutes from cross-channel ferries. The site is adjacent to the beach and with breath-taking views over to the Isle of Wight. There can be few locations in the country that rival the South Coast for its beautiful countryside, for the wealth of heritage, places of interest and variety of leisure activities. With four miles of beaches for bathing, fishing and sailing - or simply lazing about in the sun - Southsea has so much to offer. Nearby Hayling Island, easily accessible via the local passenger ferry, offers further sandy beaches. You can also relax in the daytime and for the evening, wining and dining in the comfortable surroundings of Nelsons Bar and Quarterdeck Restaurant. The site has 58 touring pitches. There are also 130 Mobile Homes, 20 of which are available to hire.
Red Shoot is set in the heart of the New Forest, on four acres of level and slightly sloping grass meadows. A simple, rural retreat with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and forest, it is very popular in high season. A cattle grid at the entrance keeps the New Forest animals outside the park. There are 110 good sized pitches, 50 with 10A electricity, served by a gravel access road. There is no site lighting, so a torch would be useful.
What makes Riverside so special is its location; close to the River Hamble, Mecca for the international yachtsman. The site has 53 pitches of which 26 are level for touring caravans, all with 10A electricity hook-ups. There are also 25 tent pitches. The remaining pitches are used for caravan holiday homes on slightly rising ground, well spaced and with plenty of grass so they are not too obtrusive. A warden-run log cabin reception, with tourist information, including local bus and rail times, is at the entrance.
Holmsley Camping occupies part of what was once Holmsley Airfield in WWII, one of twelve New Forest wartime airfields and Advanced Landing Grounds. Now, the site offers visitors a unique forest base for their holiday and outdoor activities. Stay at Holmsley and you will have the opportunity to set off straight into the forest on foot or by bike. The rural villages of Burley and Bransgore are close by and not much further are Christchurch, New Milton and Bournemouth. Of course, being close to Bournemouth also means the site is close to the coast, and so pristine beaches and blustery coastline walks await at Rally Barton on Sea, Bournemouth, Poole and everywhere in between. The site has 600 grass or hardstanding pitches (some seasonal) most with electric hook-up point.
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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.