Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
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- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Archery, Paddleboarding and High Ropes are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The fishing lakes are open from 16 June to 15 March every year. Activities need to be booked in advance with the contact details provided at the time of booking. Availability is not guaranteed during busy periods.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
6 people maximum 
9/10
148 reviews 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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Electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets, woodland)
6 people maximum 8.5/10
41 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 9m depth (63m²)
Arrival daysFrom £49.99
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Electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
6 people maximum 8.7/10
236 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £49.99
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (pet friendly, woodland)
6 people maximum 8.5/10
64 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth (72m²)
Arrival daysFrom £49.99
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
6 people maximum 9.1/10
160 reviews Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Avg 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £40
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3 bedroom lodge (six person)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £288
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Whitefield 4 bedroom lodge
14 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 4 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £690
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Black Firs 5 bedroom lodge
12 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 5 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £900
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Avon 7 bedroom lodge
14 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 7 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £990
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Avon Tyrrell offers a beautiful New Forest setting with abundant outdoor activities, highly praised by families. Visitors highlight the friendly staff, spacious pitches, and excellent facilities, including clean toilets and hot showers. While the abundance of activities is a major draw, some guests found them pricey or difficult to book. Minor drawbacks include occasional noise from planes and other campers, and some report facilities needing more frequent cleaning or could be improved. Overall, it's a highly recommended, family-friendly site with a strong focus on outdoor adventure.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Amazing staff for all the activities.…
Electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
Liked Amazing staff for all the activities. Really engaged with the kids and made simple things fun.
Lots to do and very relaxed vibe.
Disliked Nothing!
Recommend to friends Visit again
If you have kids it’s a great getaway, plenty for everyone.
Electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
Liked Nice space, great activities, bike rides, staff are lovely, everything you need is there for the family.
Disliked If they could fix the football pitch/court to the side of the main building it’d be perfect.
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Big sized pitches, you can definitely…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
Liked Big sized pitches, you can definitely fit 2 tents and a car if you wanted! Nice location in the forest and nice short walking trails around. There is a cute cafe which serves basic coffees, croissants, pizzas. The food was just ok, not amazing.
Disliked The forest part of the campsite needs an update. There are very few toilets/showers for the amount of pitches and facilities are ok but not that clean. No lights at the washing up station so it was difficult in the dark. The sports courts are tired and a bit broken. The kids play area nearest to us was also a bit broken but there were other areas around to access so it didn't matter too much. Finally, the site is underneath a flight path so there are very low flying planes disturbing the peace, including at night.
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Overall a great stay would definitely recommend.
Electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets, woodland)
Liked Great campsite with lots to do especially the activities and firepit.
Disliked Showers and toilets weren't particularly clean and found shop prices quite expensive. Also be aware airport is close with planes flying late at night.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent facilities, friendly staff and a great site.
Electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
Liked The pitches are large and everyone was respectful of the curfew times for being quiet. The bike trails are great.
Staff are friendly and helpful. We’ve been coming for the last 10 years and will be returning again.
Disliked The lack of signage warning that they are i by bike trails. We saw 2 large families on the red bike trail and it could have been messy.
Shop could be better stocked but it had the essentials and plenty of ice which was a saviour!
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We stayed over the bank holiday…
Non-electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
Liked We stayed over the bank holiday weekend which was full but it didn’t feel over busy and there was still plenty of space for kids to play , it felt safe for kids to be at the park. Activities we did the people running them were amazing , encouraging and fun. The cafe and shop were very reasonably priced too. Yes there were aeroplanes going over quite low but kids thought it good to see and there was none at night.
Disliked The showers and toilets were dated and male and female together but they were clean and cleaned at least 3x a day.
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We loved camping here
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
Liked We stayed in the escape part of the campsite. Very spacious pitches. Kids loved the bike trails and park. We didn’t book any activities on this occasion but hope to camp here again.
Disliked Nothing
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Great site, beautiful, well kept, lots…
Electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
Liked Great site, beautiful, well kept, lots to do.
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Would recommend to families. Friendly staff, clean and tidy pitches
Electric grass pitch (lake view, no pets)
Liked Great place to keep the kids active and engaged with all the activities available. Good facilities and large camping area. Beautiful surroundings and also close to things to do off site
Disliked Going home
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Brilliant site in the heart of the New Forest.
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
Liked The staff were so lovely and accommodating and flexible of our changing plans too!
This was right in the New Forest with walks right on your doorstep. Amazing!
The clean site and lovely atmosphere. The facilities were brilliant. Lots to do! Brilliant adventure activities and loved the giant chess as well. We also loved the fact we were camping within part of a wood and loved those trees in particular (Scott’s Pine?). There was an additional part to the campsite that we hadn’t known about until walking down to the small lake and seeing it - it had little shade but seemed full of families which was nice and also had a park by it similar to our campsite.
Disliked Nothing about the site itself but the overflying planes can be loud (not during the night though).
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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 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore
Hampshire
England
BH23 8EE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.80155°N
1.73826°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 4.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 5 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East | 5.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 4.6 mi
Adventure Wonderland 5 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 8.1 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 8.2 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 8.4 mi
National Trust
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 11.9 mi
Brownsea Island 12.4 mi
Kingston Lacy 12.9 mi
White Mill 14.1 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
AVON TYRRELL 0.1 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 1.4 mi
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 3.9 mi
The Naked Man - New Forest 4.2 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 5.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite? Several bike tracks start directly from the site, so pack a picnic and head off into the New Forest to find your own adventure – perhaps you might fancy a pedal to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite? From £40 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.