Cat and Fiddle Campsite
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- Simple site 10 minutes’ drive from the New Forest National Park
- Highcliffe Castle 10 minutes’ drive and Lymington 20 minutes
- PYO farm with a shop and community café; pubs five minutes’ drive
Site type
50Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 22 Jul to
Open from Wed 2 Sept to
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-regarded campsite with friendly and helpful staff, noted for its peaceful atmosphere and excellent location near amenities, including a pub and farm shop. Reviewers consistently praised the clean and well-maintained toilet and shower facilities. Guests appreciated the spacious pitches, option to camp under trees or by car, and the secure site with evening gate locks. Some noted the grass could be uncomfortable to walk on, possibly due to drought conditions.
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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Not great value for £65
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked The lady we spoke to initially was very nice. The field was next to a woodland.
Disliked The site is very close to an A road, which is busy all day and night, so neither of us got much sleep, it drowns out the sound of nature so there is not much in the way of peace.
There are no toilet hand washing facilities, you have to use the cold water from the washing up sink. There are two showers, one had just cold water and the other was scalding so you couldn't really get in it, they were both quite dirty. Because of this it wasn’t really suitable for more than one night, I called and text to see if I could get a refund for the next night I had paid for, but no one replied.
The field is also very bumpy and looked quite neglected, we were in a 4x4 and even that was a challenge to drive over.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our initial welcome friendly and enjoyed the woodland setting.
We’re sorry that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. The field had been affected by the recent heatwave, which unfortunately has left it looking particularly dry and tired. It’s been an odd time for the local area with local parts of the forest being on fire as well as a hose pipe ban. However, we would like to reassure guests that the site is regularly maintained and cleaned, and our team takes great pride in keeping the facilities and grounds as clean and well cared for as possible.
We’re also sorry to hear about your experience with the showers. This is the first complaint we have received regarding the shower facilities, so we were unaware there was an issue during your stay. Had we been made aware at the time, we would have been very happy to investigate and address the problem. We will certainly be checking the showers and cleaning arrangements following your comments. Thank you.
We do appreciate that the proximity to the road is something that can affect guests differently, and unfortunately this is not something we can change. We’re sorry that the traffic noise impacted your sleep and enjoyment of the natural surroundings.
Finally, we’re disappointed to hear that you were unable to get a response when you contacted us about your remaining night. We apologise for this, and appreciate how frustrating that must have been.
Thank you again for your feedback. It is always helpful to know where we can improve, and we will take your comments on board.
Would definitely use again
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Large site with pick your own spot, secure place with gates locked in the evenings and lock code being provided, peaceful, calm, next to great pub, great staff. Close to nice beaches.
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Cute little farm shop on site…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Cute little farm shop on site serving exceptional tasting coffee and treats, quiet campsite and very close to the pub which was lovely. Staff friendly & helpful :)
Disliked The grass was really uncomfortable to walk on, let alone pitch up on. Spikey, thorny and lumpy - that being said there has been a drought.
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Very chilled- was first time camping with family and was great!
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Anonymous Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Dave and Megan were great!
Site/showers/toilets were clean
Very chilled vibe!
Disliked couldn't BBQ (but understand why)
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Clean toilets & showers..fantastic location…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Clean toilets & showers..fantastic location
Recommend to friends Visit again
absolutely amazing stay great food on the bbq hosts were just amazing
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked everything
Disliked nothing
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Very friendly welcome and setup. Camping…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Very friendly welcome and setup. Camping under tress or not, with or without car, are great options. Ice cream, iced coffee as well as loads of other options in the shop was handy and tasty. Will return for sure: 10/10.
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Lots of positives: close to Hinton…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Lots of positives: close to Hinton Admiral train station, Texaco fuel and shop, and the Cat and Fiddle bar/restaurant. Set a reasonable distance from the main road. Decent layout where there is one long track you can camp off with your car and tent. Friendly staff waiting at the cafe. Good scenery.
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Well run site staff are lovely…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Well run site staff are lovely and the showers and toilets are exellant
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Toilet and shower are new and…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Toilet and shower are new and really clean
A lot of space and you're close to the forest .
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Features
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Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 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 Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Cat and Fiddle Campsite
Cat & Fiddle Pick Your Own
Lyndhurst Road
Christchurch
Dorset
England
BH23 7DS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.75562°N
1.71938°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
Food and drink
- Toby Carvery 1 mi
- The Oaks 1.2 mi
- Globe Inn 1.2 mi
- Chinatown 1.3 mi
- Similan Thai 1.3 mi
- Bistro My Way 1.3 mi
- Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway 1.3 mi
- Elephant Walk 1.4 mi
- The Somerford 1.4 mi
- Chutney Corner Indian Takeaway 1.5 mi
Parks and play
- Adventure Playground 0.9 mi
- Highcliffe Play Area 1.3 mi
- Waterman’s Adventure Park 1.4 mi
- Waterman’s Park 1.4 mi
- BCP Council 2.3 mi
- The Quomps Playground 3.1 mi
- Christchurch Junior School Hard Courts 3.2 mi
- Hordle Playground 4.2 mi
- Acacia Play Park 4.4 mi
- Bournemouth Parks 4.9 mi
Public transport
- Highcliffe School 0.5 mi
- Highcliffe School 0.6 mi
- Carisbrooke Way 0.7 mi
- Carisbrooke Way 0.8 mi
- Smugglers Lane North 0.8 mi
- Smugglers Lane North 0.8 mi
- Hoburne Lane 0.8 mi
- Nea Close Bottom 0.8 mi
- Nea Close Bottom 0.8 mi
- Hoburne Lane 0.8 mi
Groceries
- Sainsbury's 1.3 mi
- The Gourmet Grocer 1.3 mi
- Aldi 1.5 mi
- Lidl 1.9 mi
- Co-op Food 1.9 mi
- Co-Op Food 2.4 mi
- Lidl 2.7 mi
- Morrisons 2.8 mi
- Marks & Spencer Food 2.9 mi
- Waitrose 2.9 mi
Family days out
- Adventure Playground 0.9 mi
- Highcliffe Play Area 1.3 mi
- Waterman’s Adventure Park 1.4 mi
- Waterman’s Park 1.4 mi
- BCP Council 2.3 mi
- The Quomps Playground 3.1 mi
- Christchurch Junior School Hard Courts 3.2 mi
- Hordle Playground 4.2 mi
- Acacia Play Park 4.4 mi
- Bournemouth Parks 4.9 mi
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 1.3 mi
Adventure Wonderland 5.7 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7.1 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 7.1 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.4 mi
National Trust
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 9 mi
Brownsea Island 11.4 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 12.7 mi
Newtown Old Town Hall 14.1 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
AVON TYRRELL 3.2 mi
Hengistbury Head 3.3 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 4.1 mi
The Naked Man - New Forest 4.7 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 5.4 mi
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 16.9 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 Cat and Fiddle Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cat and Fiddle Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cat and Fiddle Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (vintage bikes): 10 minutes’ drive - Highcliffe Castle (Gothic Revival mansion): 10 minutes - New Forest National Park (walks and bike rides): … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cat and Fiddle Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cat and Fiddle Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.