Sandy Balls Holiday Village
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- Surrounded by the scenery of the peaceful New Forest
- Activities including zorbing, archery and bug hunts
- Gym, spa, zipwire and two pools
Site type
85
100
50Tourist 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).
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- Free entertainment is available every day during the school holidays and at weekends throughout the year.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Aug to
Open from Fri, 31 Jul to
Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
73% would stay here again
What customers say
This family-friendly campsite boasts a great location near the New Forest, with many reviewers highlighting clean facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are generally well-sized and well-marked. While many enjoyed the on-site amenities, including pools and arcades, booking in advance is frequently advised. Some noted issues with noise, distant camping fields lacking amenities, and limited food options. Despite minor drawbacks, most guests found it a good value and a positive experience.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Overall it was fine, but I wouldn't go back.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Pools were nice. Activities available were good. Food was nice in the pub.
Friendly staff. The main square was always quite busy with a big screen and other entertainment.
Disliked Terrible WiFi, not available very often. The Away Resorts App was awful, especially when trying to book food. It said things weren't available/couldn't be selected but they could be ordered when ordering from the bar.
The campsite is miles away from the main resort and is very basic and was really noisy until late. There is no lighting at all from the resort to the campsite. No WiFi available at the campsite.
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Lovely holiday for all the family, thank you!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great pitches
Helpful staff
Good atmosphere
Good restaurants
Nice pool
Disliked Toilet facilities for camping could be cleaned more regularly or have more. Only 3 toilets and showers (per sex) for all them pitches meant they were often occupied or dirty.
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Level pitch, friendly staff.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The staff were so friendly and the site is well-manned. The facilities are regularly cleaned.
Disliked Washing up taps temperature was dodgy and mostly cold. The camp is very close the to the road and the signage to walk to the Away Resort was not great.
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Great site. Clean shower block. Level pitches etc. Enjoyed it!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The site is clean and well managed. Short walk to the main site (maybe 8 mins or so). Personally quite liked the separation. Lots of activities. 15 min walk to be in heart of the New Forest itself.
Disliked Only observation is that the facilities at Sandy Balls seem to have been somewhat swamped by the expansion of the site itself. So it can be difficult to get into swimming, restaurants, clubhouse etc due to numbers.
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Great site. Not too big , really good size pitches, clean shower…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great site. Not too big , really good size pitches, clean shower & toilet block that are regularly cleaned. Friendly staff. We used the pool & shop at the other site which was helpful to have access to.
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Clean facilities, level pitches and friendly staff
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We recently stayed at Sandy Balls for a family camping trip with our two small children and had a fantastic time. The site is very family-friendly, with great facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. One of the highlights was when my 4-year-old daughter helped me with the washing up – she stood on a bench from our picnic table to reach the sink, and a lovely member of staff came over to compliment her effort and even gave her a little bag of chocolate as a reward. It was such a kind and thoughtful gesture that made her day (and mine!). We’ll definitely be coming back.
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Overall we had a lovely time and would come back.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We loved the campsite, ease of access the the facilities a short walk away. We made use of the I door and outdoor pool and the arcades.
We ate at one food place on site, was as expected nothing fancy but was reasonably priced.
The fighting cocks a half a mile walk which served amazing food and you sit and see the horses and donkeys.
We ventured into Fordinbridge by car and had a lovely paddle in the river and walk around.
First night was lovely as not as many tents on site and pitches were a really good size.
Staff on site were very Friendly and made us feel welcome. Pitches were marked out well so you knew where you could put your tent and car.
Disliked Camping etiquette goes a long way, whilst quiet time not untill 2300, when a group are running around the camp screaming, swearing and running through people's pitches at 2230 it's a bit much. People had younger kids trying to sleep it was dark out and it was just rude and disrespectful to others. All, for having fun but there was no need for this.
The showers, only 3 and only 2 worked not great for first days open. Over all there was always toilet roll and they were clean enough, used worse.
Not everyone kept within there pitch and had guide ropes in walk ways/ driving areas or cars parked outside pitches again I the drive/wayways. Young staff on site who likely didn't want to ask people to move, this should be improved.
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Highly recommend for all age groups.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked 10/10 - we absolutely loved our first time here and will be coming back again!
We made lots of lovely new friends, experienced most of what the site had to offer and the staff were so lovely and made everyone feel welcomed.
Highly recommend!
Disliked The swimming could implement a booking system at the start of each day but I appreciate this may have been the case and didn’t work well so they changed it to what it is now.
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We will definitely be staying again next year!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Wow what an amazing site! Brilliant value for the facilities and entertainment set in a beautiful location and all of the staff were so chatty and friendly!
Disliked The camping toilets got dirty quickly in the morning but that is the only bad point and they were quick to clean them again. It's a shame they can only open for 28 days, we would have loved an extra couple of nights but we unfortunately booked at the very end of the season 😞
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Excellent site, and friendly staff with lovely sorroundings
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The staff were really friendly and helpfull. The pitch for our tent was huge. Shower and toilet block clean and modern, lots of on site facilities with good size shop and deli. Really nice pools. The new forest is stunning and the site itself relaxing but still with lots to do !, overall we really had a good time and would go again
Disliked NO real dislikes only suggestions , the camo field washing up area only had cold water so we needed to take a boiled kettle with us each time, and I would have paid slightly extra for an electric pitch. BUT WE LOVED OUR STAY
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Soft 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
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 nearbyLocation
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Godshill
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
England
SP6 2JZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9296°N
1.7609°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 13.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 13.7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 13.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Bay | 14.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Breamore House 3 mi
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 9 mi
Paultons Family Theme Park 9.3 mi
Salisbury Cathedral 9.5 mi
Wilton House 11.2 mi
National Trust
Mompesson House 9.6 mi
Mottisfont 12.3 mi
Little Clarendon 14.3 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.4 mi
Philipps House and Dinton Park 14.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 1.3 mi
Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 1.3 mi
HALE PARK 2.7 mi
Linwood - New Forest 2.9 mi
BREAMORE 3.1 mi
Local events
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 29.6 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sandy Balls Holiday Village have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Sandy Balls Holiday Village dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandy Balls Holiday Village? This is an excellently set site, within easy reach of forest wanders and activities, coast and beaches, family days out and heritage highlights. For families and other animals, it's 15 minutes' drive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Balls Holiday Village? From £88 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.