Maple Field Camping

7.3 6 reviews
In the main field
In the main field
In the field
On the site
Camping field
This is where to pitch up
Hay making before campers arrive
Wild garlic growing in vernditch woods on the parish boundary
Beautiful drove in vernditch woods
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  • Hedge-lined four-acre park with views over Martin Down Nature Reserve
  • A 10-minute drive to the New Forest and 30 to Bournemouth beach
  • Kitchen, ping pong, art classes, bushcraft sessions and guided walks
Zip around a trio of counties on a trip to Maple Field Camping, in the north-west corner of Hampshire and on the border with Dorset and Wiltshire. Stays here are in a four-acre field surrounded by tree hedges, about a mile from the main A354 road and 10 minutes’ drive from Fordingbridge. The views are as snazzy as the location – look out from the top of the field over the chalk grasslands of Martin Down Nature Reserve by day, then turn to the heavens and admire the inky black skies while listening to the crackle of the communal firepit at night. While it may seem a hol here’s just about relaxing in the wilds and nothing more, this isn’t strictly the case – the middle of the field’s kept clear so kids can run wild, and activities include guided walks and art classes. Bushcraft sessions, where attendees craft spoons from sycamore, build dens and conjure up fires, are organised as well. Ping pong sessions are also on hand, as are tables where kids can create arty masterpieces. A spacious timber barn at the park contains toilets and showers, and a kitchen is also available to use, with kettle, fridges and freezers – a handy place to prep produce plucked from the site's veg garden. In your free time, rove the Roman road on the parish boundary and see the polished flints and shoots of wild garlic they left behind. Wanders are also to be had in The New Forest, 10 minutes’ drive away, and across the sandy beaches of Bournemouth (half an hour).

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby

Location

Maple Field Camping

Maple Field Farm

Martin

Hampshire

England

SP6 3LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.97998°N
-1.91159°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.2 mi West Street
7.2 mi West Street
7.5 mi Fugglestone Roundabout
Rail
7.8 mi Salisbury Rail Station
9.2 mi Tisbury Rail Station
12.8 mi Dean Rail Station
Ferry
18.1 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
18.2 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
18.3 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
14.4 mi Bournemouth International Airport
24.2 mi Southampton Airport

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

Forge a path to Fordingbridge (10 minutes' drive), the northern gateway to the New Forest, to tramp across the Georgian stone bridge over the River Avon or step things up a notch at the waterpark with a bit of paddleboarding, kayaking and wakeboarding. For a bit more getting wet, swims and paddles on Bournemouth beach are half an hour away (or 45 minutes on the X3 bus), while Dorset’s Lulworth Cove – a site famed on social media for its particularly scenic stretch of sand – is an hour’s drive. Durdle Door's worth dropping by around here as well (55 minutes) to snap pics of its natural stone arch while on a cliffside wander along the chalky-white coast. To continue in a more sedate vein, slope over to Salisbury (20 minutes): this city houses the tallest spire in Christendom, a functioning 14th-century clock and an original Magna Carta copy in its cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 18.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 18.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Pier 18.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 18.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 18.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Breamore House 5.6 mi

Wilton House 7.3 mi

Salisbury Cathedral 7.6 mi

Old Sarum 9.2 mi

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 12.7 mi

National Trust

Little Clarendon 7.7 mi

Mompesson House 7.7 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 8 mi

Kingston Lacy 12.9 mi

White Mill 13.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

North-East From Pentridge 2.2 mi

BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 3.5 mi

Broad Chalke - Fovant Down - Mead End - Broad Chalke 3.5 mi

GARSTON WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/12/1986) 3.7 mi

CRANBORNE MANOR 4.3 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 28.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

7.3

Overall rating based on 6 reviews View breakdown

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Everything you need for a back to basics camping adventure.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Nice secluded location. Beautiful views and surroundings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Overall 2/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
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Facilities / Activities No rating
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Child friendliness No rating
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Wifi No rating
Sophie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Zero

Disliked: Campsite owner Nigel cancelled on day I was meant to arrive, sadly due to ill health. Didn’t get to stay on campsite and had to quickly find alternative after long day hike … Bake Farm at Coombe Bissett which was excellent.
Still awaiting reimbursement from Maple Field in spite of numerous emails!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely welcome from friendly hosts…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely welcome from friendly hosts

Disliked: Nothing, it’s a simple campsite with all the facilities I needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a small field full of beautiful buttercups. Everyone staying there…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: It was a small field full of beautiful buttercups. Everyone staying there was friendly and polite. There was a kettle and small kitchen, which were really useful.

Disliked: Only one toilet meant a bit of a queue in the morning but it was clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice location although couldnt see any signs from road. Owner picked up…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Nice location although couldnt see any signs from road. Owner picked up phone straight away, and very helpful with instruction of where to go. Large field so plenty of space., and coukd pick our own area. Kitchen area inside for washing up.
Email with instructions received before arrival, to find own pitch, plenty to pick from.

Disliked: Showers were chilly, not very powerful at all and doors didn't lock.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful field, good amenities, great price. Definitely camping there again! Got free live…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful field, good amenities, great price. Definitely camping there again!

Got free live music from a wedding across the road which was an added bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Maple Field Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Maple Field Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Maple Field Camping? Forge a path to Fordingbridge (10 minutes' drive), the northern gateway to the New Forest, to tramp across the Georgian stone bridge over the River Avon or step things up a notch … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Maple Field Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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