Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site
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- New Forest family campsite 20 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth beaches
- A 15-minute drive to Christchurch, Barton on Sea and Highcliffe Castle
- Grass pitches on a former airfield with direct access to walking paths
Site type
Tourist 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).
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- Please do not feed, pet or approach the animals in and around the campsite; they may look friendly but are unpredictable and can bite and kick. Please keep all food sealed and out of reach of the ponies.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
This site is a member of Camping in the New Forest group.

Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 81m²
Arrival daysFrom £26.80 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 81m²
Arrival daysFrom £29.80 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again




















7
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff
Disliked The ground around the long stay pitches could be kept tidy, i.e.long grass and things
💯 Recommend!!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything was perfect from the booking till the end!
We were there for our children Bdays and the service was just excellent!!
Clean ,tidy in the bathrooms and all grounds around the tent pitches .
We stayed only for one night but deffo back for more .
💯 Recommend!!
Disliked The only thing is were the mobile service was poor but is ok if you need to take a break from it ☺️
Clean…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Clean
Functional, there are better sites in the New Forest in my opinion.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Shower and toilets were clean
Disliked Felt crowded and exposed. Semi-permanent vans parked there looked a bit derelict. Very large site.
Good location. Pick your pitch.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good location. Pick your pitch.
Disliked Toilet & shower block needs updating.
Barriers not opening until 7.30am
Location, can pitch where you like. Unique location and heritage. Friendly staff,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location, can pitch where you like. Unique location and heritage. Friendly staff, good shop
Disliked Shower blocks were not cleaned regularly enough. Not enough drinking water taps around the site. Lack of monitoring
We have enjoyed our stay with you guys and we recommend you to all
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Hello and thank you for a few quiet days,the views are amazing and the horses are beautiful. The beach is very close if you want to spend a few h there..
Lovely place to camp easy check in and pitch up…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely place to camp easy check in and pitch up
Disliked Showers to hot, was mixed with tents and caravans
Clean site.
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site. Suited us to meet family in the area.
Most Members of staff friendly and polite.
Disliked We parked our motorhome opposite a fenced area used by staff. We were settling in and getting all our bits sorted, when we heard a female member of staff shouting "is that dog yours?", "can you put it on a lead"
We understand the rules of the site, but to be shouted at as soon as we arrived put a dampener on our stay.
During our stay the staff Members dogs continually barked throughout the day, whenever another dog passed. More of a nuisance in our minds than our dog sniffing by our van, not menacing anyone else.
Very disappointed
Beautifull site, very good location and amazing staff.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautifull site, very good location and amazing staff.
Disliked Showers way too hot, would be nice if you could ajust the temp yourself, but as you can't at least it could be not as hot, for adults it was a struggle, but for the young kids it was unbearable.
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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site
Forest Road
Christchurch
Dorset
England
BH23 7EQ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.79085°N
1.69527°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Highcliffe | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Bay | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 4.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Avon Beach | 4.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 3.8 mi
Adventure Wonderland 6.7 mi
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 7.7 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 9.1 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 9.2 mi
National Trust
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 10.3 mi
Brownsea Island 13.5 mi
Newtown Old Town Hall 13.8 mi
Kingston Lacy 14.8 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 15.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 1.9 mi
AVON TYRRELL 1.9 mi
The Naked Man - New Forest 2.5 mi
RHINEFIELD HOUSE 4.3 mi
Rhinefield Ornamental Drive - Blackwater Arboretum 5.2 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 Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site? The outdoor activities of the New Forest National Park are well documented – come along here and you’ll have access to all sorts of walking and bike trails (including some leading directly … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site? From £26.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.