Shamba Holiday Park
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- Family-friendly site with swimming pool for use in all weathers
- Within 20 minutes' drive of Peppa Pig World and Adventure Wonderland
- A 20-minute drive from Bournemouth beach; 10 minutes from New Forest
Site type
Tourist board rating
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
General
- The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception
- 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.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units heavier than 5000 kgs are not allowed.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Campervans are permitted as long as they have a side window.
Languages spoken
English

Pitch types & availability
9

Electric grass pitch
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 7m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38
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Reviews
50% would recommend this site to a friend
51% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite receives consistent praise for its friendly and helpful staff, as well as its clean facilities and enjoyable swimming pool. Visitors often highlight the good location for exploring local attractions. Some reviews mention the site and facilities are a little tired and could benefit from updates, while others find it to be a good value for money. Occasional issues with noise and pitch spacing are noted by some guests.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 08/09/2026
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Some of park looking worn. Pool and showers need attention.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Pool. Staff very helpful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice clean staff helpful recommend will…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice clean staff helpful recommend will go there again
Recommend to friends Visit again
Honestly the reviews I have read…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Honestly the reviews I have read on here do not reflect on the site. We have just returned from a brilliant 2 night stay here. We had 5 families all together so quite a few children, the site was very relaxed so the kids could be ‘kids’. Toilets and showers were clean. The pool is an added bonus too! A massive shout out to ‘Terry’ but I believe his real name is Darren 😂 he made this weekend the most enjoyable weekend. Going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, songs in the club house, karaoke, shop open, popping over to the pitch to check in on us. He’s a credit to this site!
Disliked The park possibly needs updating as is a little old and basic.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved it thanks
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great weekend thanks
Recommend to friends Visit again
An easy to access site.
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Plenty of space, facilities where good.
Greeted well and shown where everything was.
Disliked It was a shame that the site was not fully open. But understand that the season was coming to a close.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The camp was large, it catered well for all facilities and was safe.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Facilities where good such as washing up area, showers, toilets and water supply and waste disposal. The site was clean and tidy.
Disliked Evening venue was small, the sound system particularly for entertainment was poor, and there was very little control of children and teens running around late at night very loudly. This was not the camp for a quite night and and early bedtime. There were notably overflowing bins and the camps play area was dated and could do with investment.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Unfortunately not the right site for our family.
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked N/A
Disliked No hand soap
No toilet roll
No hot water at our stay female block
No lightning female block
Unkept
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall a great stay
Electric grass pitch
Liked Relaxed and not too big
Disliked Shop was empty no stock!
Showers and toilets need more cleaning!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place for kids too ran around
Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Can do as u like
Disliked Pitches too close together
Toliets blocked
Toliets won't flush
Recommend to friends Visit again
Not too close to the road Sections…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Not too close to the road
Sections partitioned well
Rangers wete very helpful
Disliked With weather so bad it would be good to have the club house open from lunchtime
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 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
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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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)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 nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Shamba Holiday Park
East Moors Lane
Ringwood
Hampshire
England
BH24 2SB
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82482°N
1.85313°W
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
Food and drink
- The Woodman Pub 0.5 mi
- St Leonards Hotel Pub 0.7 mi
- The Cranborne Hundred Pub 1.4 mi
- Elephant & Castle Pub 1.5 mi
- Tap And Railway Pub 1.6 mi
- Chef Da China Restaurant 2.1 mi
- The Forest Inn Restaurant 2.1 mi
- Aroma Restaurant 2.2 mi
- Cinnamon Restaurant 2.2 mi
- The White Heather Pub 2.3 mi
Groceries
- Lidl Supermarket 1.2 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 1.3 mi
- Spar Supermarket 1.6 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 2.4 mi
- M&S Foodhall Supermarket 2.6 mi
- Waitrose Supermarket 3.1 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 3.1 mi
- Ringwood Brewery Shop Off-licence 3.1 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 3.2 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 3.3 mi
Parks and play
- Play Park Playground 0.8 mi
- Ford Lane Recreation Ground park 1.3 mi
- Avon Heath Country Park (South park) 1.5 mi
- Horton Road Village Green park 1.5 mi
- Tap And Railway Playarea Playground 1.6 mi
- Dugdell Playground 1.7 mi
- The House of Baba Yaga Playground 1.7 mi
- Ant's Nest Playground 1.7 mi
- Fryer Field Recreation Ground park 1.7 mi
- The Snake Pit Playground 1.7 mi
Family days out
- Matchams Karting Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
- Ringwood Forest Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
- Friday's Cross Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
- Adventure Wonderland Maze Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
- Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre Zoo 3.7 mi
- Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
- Stephen's Stone Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
- Dragonfly Hollow Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
- Gover's Glade Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
- Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Visitor attraction 5.2 mi
- Cunningham Crescent Skate Park Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
- Castle Piece 7 mi
- Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 7.4 mi
- Oceanarium Aquarium 7.6 mi
- Highcliffe Castle 8.6 mi
Public transport
- Boundary Lane 0.2 mi
- Grange Road 0.2 mi
- Oaks Drive 0.4 mi
- St Leonards Hospital 0.4 mi
- Heath Road 0.7 mi
- St Leonards Little Chef 0.7 mi
- Lions Lane, Fernlea Close 0.7 mi
- St Leonards Hotel 0.7 mi
- Woolsbridge Road 0.8 mi
- All Saints Church 0.9 mi
Other nearby
- Ferndown Forest Golf Club Golf course 1.9 mi
- Ferndown Golf Club Golf course 2.1 mi
- Moors Valley Golf Course 2.3 mi
- Furlong Shopping Centre 3 mi
- Parley Golf Centre Course Golf course 3.6 mi
- Somerley Park Golf Club Golf course 3.6 mi
- Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel Golf course 3.7 mi
- Ringwood Fishing 3.9 mi
- Crane Valley - Valley Course Golf course 4.2 mi
Local services
- St Leonards Hospital 0.5 mi
- BP Fuel station 0.7 mi
- Cornerways Medical Practice Doctors 0.8 mi
- Esso Fuel station 0.9 mi
- GenieEV Charging station 1 mi
- Ashley Heath Pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Sainsbury's Ferndown Charging station 1.4 mi
- Sainsbury's Fuel station 1.4 mi
- The Barcellos Family Practice Doctors 1.5 mi
- Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 2.2 mi
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 3.5 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 7.3 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7.4 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.6 mi
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 7.6 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 7.9 mi
White Mill 9.2 mi
Brownsea Island 10.5 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.2 mi
Corfe Castle 15.7 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) 1.5 mi
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.5 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 4.4 mi
AVON TYRRELL 5.4 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 6.1 mi
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 20.1 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 Shamba Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Shamba Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shamba Holiday Park? You needn’t stray far from base for fresh air activities: it’s a minute’s walk to East Moors Fishing Lake for days in quiet contemplation of the waters, and there’s further fishing five … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shamba Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shamba Holiday Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

