Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
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- Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
- Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
- Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Feb 2025 to

Pitch types & availability
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Adults only
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £29
View prices & bookNon-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £29
View prices & bookAstro Turf electric hardstanding and grass campervan or tent pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £37
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £37
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch (XL)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 14m depth
Calculated area: 140m²
Arrival daysFrom £41
View prices & bookCamping pod
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 10.8ft width × 8.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70
View prices & bookCamping pod (large)
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90
View prices & bookLodge
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90
View prices & bookBeach yurt
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
View prices & bookShepherd's hut
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 7.9ft width × 19.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again




















Very nice park, with great atmosphere and amenities…
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Very nice park, with great atmosphere and amenities
From the manager: Thank you Mark. Emma's glade is somewhere special.
Do come again soon.
Awesome campsite, by far the best i’ve stayed at!
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Friendly and welcoming staff, they greet you once you’re through the gate to give you all the info you need before pitching your tent. Great facilities and food choice for the evening. Emma’s Glade section is amazing, shaded trees for the summer and right next to a little walk around the pond (Shower block is super close too).
Disliked Low pressure on a couple of the men’s showers but everything else was perfect!
From the manager: Thank you Jack. Do come and stay with us again soon.
Highly recommend, lovely site with great facilities.
Astro Turf electric hardstanding and grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Great pitches and facilities. loved Monty's Bar and all the staff were very friendly and helpful.
From the manager: Thank you for the recommendation and the photos Elizabeth.
Do stay with us again soon.
Lovely layout large pitches. Clean facilities. On site Bar and shop. Outside…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely layout large pitches. Clean facilities. On site Bar and shop. Outside catering available most nights. Quiet site. Several facilities blocks around site.
From the manager: Thank you. Your review and recommendation is very much appreciated.
fantastic site very clean facilities level pitches and friendly staff
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked on entry was met by one off the team who carefully explained the facillities and told us our pitch number and which way to go we found the pitch easily as the numbering system is well designed and large to see the pitches are level hard standing and grass and very good size water points were fairly close by all pitches had hedge rows between them the site was very well kept the shower units were exceptional and clean the bar area was great all the staff were polite and help full and the shop was well stocked. would definitely visit again .they also had a large woods area attached to the site my dog and i loved it
Disliked the only down side was trying to peg the awning down the hard standing under the shingle lived up to its name extremely hard
From the manager: Thank you for the top score Colin.
With the hard standing we do send a pre arrival email recommending all customers bring the large storm pegs (9 inch nail type) and a large steel headed lump hammer. That generally works well on all pitches.
many thanks
Loved this site and will defo be back
Lodge
Liked Loved the toilet and shower blocks, the pitches, the clamping, the shop Montys Bar and the Staff
Disliked The fact that we had to come home
From the manager: Thank you Carole. So pleased you enjoyed your glamping stay with us.
Excellent clean facilities and lovely staff
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Quiet and peaceful.
Friendly around site and especially in the bar.
Impeccably clean facilities
From the manager: Thank you Jonathan. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic site - very well organiser, spacious pitches, brilliant facilities, staff were…
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Fantastic site - very well organiser, spacious pitches, brilliant facilities, staff were all super friendly!
From the manager: Thank you Simon. Please do come again soon.
The site is beautiful and quiet, very clean and very well presented.…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The site is beautiful and quiet, very clean and very well presented.
The staff are lovely
From the manager: Thank you Kate, hope to see you again soon.
brilliant stay, relaxing, has everything you need, would come back!
Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Liked It is easy to find and we were greeted at the entrance with all our welcome information and dog treats for our dog, which was a lovely touch. The toilet and shower blocks were exceptionally cleaned and stayed clean throughout the day. The showers stayed on until you turned them off, no ten second stop! There is a dog wash for small fee and washing up area, again very clean.
We had a tent pitch, which was spacious!
The shop was stocked with plenty of things and the bar had a decent choice. It's very friendly in the bar, you can take your dogs in and they don't kick you out of you still got a drink past closing! Every staff we saw, gave us a smile and hello, and the bar staff were brilliant
Disliked Nothing really! It was super hot and there wasnt any shade in our pitch. Other tent pitches had shade, it's not really a dislike though, the park can't control the weather!
From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed everything BoB has to offer. Hope to see you again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires 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 Pétanque 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Back of Beyond Touring
Camping and Glamping Park
234 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Dorset
England
BH24 2SB
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82864°N
1.85407°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Bournemouth Manor Steps | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Pier | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bournemouth Southbourne | 8.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 3.8 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 7.5 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7.7 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.8 mi
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 7.8 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 7.9 mi
White Mill 9.2 mi
Brownsea Island 10.7 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.4 mi
Corfe Castle 15.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 1.6 mi
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.5 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 4.7 mi
AVON TYRRELL 5.5 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 6.1 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 26 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. April to October arrivals are allowed between 2pm - 7pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? From £29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.