Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site
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- New Forest family campsite 20 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth beaches
- A 15-minute drive to Christchurch, Barton on Sea and Highcliffe Castle
- Grass pitches on a former airfield with direct access to walking paths
Site type
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10Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Please do not feed, pet or approach the animals in and around the campsite; they may look friendly but are unpredictable and can bite and kick. Please keep all food sealed and out of reach of the ponies. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
This site is a member of Camping in the New Forest group.
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.80
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29.80
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9.1/10
Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This large, well-maintained campsite in the New Forest offers spacious pitches and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and convenient on-site shop. The location is ideal for exploring the forest, with opportunities for walking and cycling, and guests enjoy seeing the local wildlife. While many find it a great family-friendly option, some noted it can be busy during peak times, with occasional noise issues.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Access to the New Forest Play ground was lovely This is a very…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Access to the New Forest
Play ground was lovely
This is a very large campsite , for your information.
Disliked Staff were not helpful or welcoming on reception.
We had booked as a group, asked to be placed together and ended up apart. No assistance to help us do this prior or during our stay.
Toilet blocks struggled to cope with the amount of people .
6m rule was not adhered to, this made me feel nervous, given the amount of wild fires that have been happening recently.
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Location and setting. Was quiet considering how busy it was.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location and setting.
Was quiet considering how busy it was.
Disliked How far the toilet block was away from our pitch.
How crammed in we were on Saturday night. - we did arrive on a hot Saturday afternoon and it was packed.
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Nothing…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked We arrived on Friday after work and were there before 7pm. Already at the entrance you told us that we have to find a place by ourselves! Really? We go to different regions, pay half of what we paid here and they always show us our place. Here everyone takes as much space as they want and it is difficult to find anything!
We finished unpacking around 9pm so we wanted to sit, relax and make food as we had not eaten after work. We sat for quite a long time but talked quietly so as not to disturb anyone, despite this a lady came in and said she was disturbed by the light and the fact we were talking because she had small children! Does that mean we have to go to bed at the time when everyone else is putting the kids to bed? We used to have small children too but we didn't make any problems!
In the morning we couldn't sleep at least until 8 o'clock, we couldn't because from 6 o'clock the children were already very noisy, but we didn't make a problem out of it! We packed up and left for home at 10am (so we spent 13 hours). We wasted time and money unnecessarily but we preferred to leave rather than suffer!
We were here for the first and last time!
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Enjoyed the weather and location
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Staff were polite and very helpful throughout our stay
Disliked Finding a good area to pitch up, it just seems park anywhere and hope for the best. Managed to find even base for 3,of us to pitch up altogether
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Great staff great location beautiful campsite
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful location, great facilities were busy in mornings and evenings but was expected, shop and takeaway was great prices affordable and well stocked! We traveled with teenagers and a baby and campsite was safe and quiet in evenings, perfect location to watch the sunrise and surrounded by wild horses and cows was quite the magnificent experience was overall a perfect location and will definitely be coming back in the future
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Nice mixed area with grass and trees.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice mixed area with grass and trees.
Disliked Unable to use fire pits.
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Schöner Platz in toller Natur leider mit etwas Fluglärm
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Schöner weitläufiger Campingplatz inmitten toller Natur und vielen freilaufenden Pferden. Viel Platz, nahe Sanitärgebäude.
Disliked Flughafen nicht weit entfernt, Flugzeuge störten etwas, sonst aber sehr ruhig. Sanitärgebäude nicht sehr sauber.
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Nice and peaceful.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice and peaceful.
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Lovely campsite, would definitely stay again but not in peak season.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The campsite is a lovely one with great facilities, staff and location!
The showers were powerful and hot water instantly.
Site was clean and tidy throughout and it was always lovely seeing the horses.
Disliked Unallocated pitches - we were not aware and given we went in peak season and arrived towards the evening all pitches were gone. Managed to find a space giving the 6m space rule, however a camper-van pulled up right next to our tent and we were unaware that they had pitched there with a additional large tent so we were very close with our neighbours the whole time.
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Excellent camp site meeting all our expectations with our grandsons.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Helpful staff on reception arrival and all that the dry weather and sunshine brings to a camping stay.
Open selection for camping in grassed wooded areas feeling wild and private over our 4 day stay in the New Forest.
Wildlife in the forest!
No Wi-Fi!!!……..👍🏻
Disliked Washroom closure (nearest) over 24hrs but not a show stopper!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site
Forest Road
Christchurch
Dorset
England
BH23 7EQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.79085°N
1.69527°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Bay | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 4.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 4.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 3.8 mi
Adventure Wonderland 6.7 mi
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 7.7 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 9.1 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 9.2 mi
National Trust
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 10.3 mi
Brownsea Island 13.5 mi
Newtown Old Town Hall 13.8 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.8 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 15.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 1.9 mi
AVON TYRRELL 1.9 mi
The Naked Man - New Forest 2.5 mi
RHINEFIELD HOUSE 4.3 mi
Rhinefield Ornamental Drive - Blackwater Arboretum 5.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site? The outdoor activities of the New Forest National Park are well documented – come along here and you’ll have access to all sorts of walking and bike trails (including some leading directly … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site? From £26.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.