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, 31 Jul to
7.8/10
Reviews
81% would recommend this site to a friend
79% 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
Excellent site with great facilities and staff that couldn’t do enough
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great location
Friendly staff
Loads to do
Disliked Pool changing area not great - showers especially bad
Shop didn’t open till 8am and really fancied a coffee after the gym
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would not book again
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location
Disliked Was not aware that the camping field was detached from the holiday park. Booking stated one tent per pitch which is why we paid for two pitches but other people had more than one tent on a pitch. Didn't feel it was good value for money. Everything felt 'temporary' like the toilets and showers in portacabins which could have been kept cleaner considering therr was someone sitting at the gate most of the day
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Absolutely exceptional and a must do for all families looking for fun.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We absolutely adored our first stay at Sandyballs campsite it was amazing in every way. We thoroughly enjoyed the village/ entertainment/ activities/ exploring the local area/ biking through the forests amongst loads of other aspects we will definitely be returning in the near future.
All holiday heroes were amazing - a special shout out goes to Jude who couldn’t have made us feel more at home with her friendly and kind nature. Thank you !
Disliked Nothing.
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Good site, would definitely return.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely pitch, lovely site - lots to do to keep everyone entertained. Restaurants on site are also really good. Nice toilets and showers.
Disliked Bit of a walk to the holiday village but it's a nice one. We're camping field was quite packed in so didn't feel massively spacious.
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Grande prairie, sanitaires propres…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Grande prairie, sanitaires propres
Disliked Pas d’ombre, séparé des locations loin des infrastructures
La piscine est accessible par créneau horaire : 1 heure max. Ceci devrait être communiqué lors de la réservation
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Lots to do at Sandy Balls…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lots to do at Sandy Balls and in beautiful area. Staff are friendly
Disliked The camp site being confined within the red marked spaces no privacy
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The park was nice and the…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The park was nice and the pools. I’d definitely stay again just not camping.
Disliked We went camping the pitches were too close together.
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A lovely, family friendly site. We loved it and hope to return.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had the best time at Sandy Balls! Great sized pitches with plenty of space for children to play. The portaloos were kept really clean, contrary to other reviews we had read. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The short walk to the main site is easy. The children loved the pool and the arcade. The shop was fantastic with lots of quality produce. We hired bikes from the on site shop and the staff there were brilliant; bikes were great quality too. We avoided the paid activities as we found them too expensive, but enjoyed the outdoor cinema; it was relaxed and a lovely way to spend the afternoon. The campsite was quiet at night pretty much as soon as it became dark. It’s a great location within easy reach/walk of the New Forest and all it has to offer.
Disliked The showers on site were a trickle and each push of the button lasted 10 seconds, so not brilliant and hard to wash hair properly. We used the ones in the pool changing rooms, but they were not that much better. The outdoor pool was freezing and, even in the good weather we had, was too cold to use. There was no WiFi on the campsite (just the main site) and phone reception is poor. This wasn’t a huge issue for us, but different to what we had read before arriving. 9:30am check out is early when you have a tent to dismantle and considering there’s not a great deal/any change-over to be done before check in at 11:30.
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Great site with everything you need great staff l.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Brilliant allround site everything you need with the bonus of all the facilities on the main site we will definitely be returning.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great site, great location.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The pitch size, had enough room for the tent and our car.
The onsite facilities were great, the toilets/showers were cleaned regularly.
The onsite attendant offered services to charge, refreeze ice packs and a pump.
The bins were cleaned regularly too.
The camp site is a field away from the main resort, we didn’t mind the short walk but have seen on the reviews that it was an issue for some.
Disliked Sadly on our third night a very large rough family moved in and stayed in two tents directly behind us. There were loud, the kids kicked footballs at our tent did not apologise and tried to intimidate us.
Of course this is not the parks fault but they put a cloud of our stay at the site.
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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
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 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.