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General
- 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
This is a gorgeous location, with pitches on open grassland and surrounded by the ancient ancient trees of the New Forest National Park… and it’s got an intriguing past too. Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site has brought new life to a former World War II airfield and turned it into a splendid woodland base for family camping adventures.
Grass pitches here are tucked away among the trees or out in open fields, with spectacular forest views in all directions. When you’re ready to explore, there are miles of stunning way-marked tracks and footpaths leading directly from the site, while cyclists can access National Forest Ride from Holmsley car park (15 minutes by bike) and stop off at a pub in pretty Brockenhurst (half an hour) in the middle of the forest.
As well as giving access to the forest, Holmsley is also well placed for excursions to the coastline of Dorset and Hampshire. Bournemouth (20 minutes’ drive) beckons with its sandy beaches, seaside walks await at Barton on Sea and you can look out over the waves from Highcliffe Castle.
While maintaining a back-to-nature vibe, Holmsley is well set up when it comes to essential facilities, with electric hook-ups and full toilet, shower and washing amenities all on hand. There’s also a store selling camping essentials and food basics for the self-caterers among you, plus a takeaway service for days when you've worn yourselves out too much to contemplate cooking.
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Touring caravan or Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a pup tent
Max. persons: 6 x
One Touring caravan or Trailer tent or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
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Features
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Very large (over 200 pitches)
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Sea Corner
— 4.3 miles
Sea Corner — 4.3 miles
Post Office — 4.4 miles
- Train stations
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Hinton Admiral Rail Station
— 3.5 miles
New Milton Rail Station — 4.1 miles
Sway Rail Station — 4.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing
— 5.6 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing — 5.8 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing — 5.8 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 5.4 miles
Southampton Airport — 18.6 miles
Local attractions
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 from the site). There are also several riding centres nearby offering lessons and forest trail rides, or you could go fishing at Orchard Lakes (10 minutes’ drive).
Staying here on the southern side of the national park also means easy access to the coast – including the long sandy stretch in Bournemouth (also a handy place for rainy-day attractions like the Oceanarium) and wilder areas like Hengistbury Head (both 20 minutes’ drive). Seafront Highcliffe Castle (15 minutes) is a fabulous place to visit, or you could pick up the Solent Way trail in Barton on Sea (15 minutes) for a long walk through a lovely nature reserve.
On the way home, how about something totally different? Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes) is likely to enthral anyone with an interest in engines, and is well worth a visit to see the 500 rare bikes from around the world.
Must see
- Highcliffe Castle (4.5 miles)
- Adventure Wonderland (6.0 miles)
- Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway (7.8 miles)
National Trust
- The Needles Old Battery and New Battery (11.5 miles)
- Brownsea Island (13.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Holmsley Caravan and Camping Site will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.
