Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
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- Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
- Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
- Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- 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.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 27 Feb 2026 to

Pitch types & availability
7

Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Adults only
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31
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Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31
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Astro Turf electric hardstanding and grass campervan or tent pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 14m depth (140m²)
Arrival daysFrom £42
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Astro Turf electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56
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Kingfisher camping pod
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 10.8ft width × 8.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75
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Camping pod (large)
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £95
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Lodge
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £95
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Beach yurt
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £105
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Shepherd's hut
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 7.9ft width × 19.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £105
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite is highly praised for its exceptionally clean and modern facilities, spacious pitches, and extensive dog walking areas. Guests highlight the friendly and helpful staff, enjoyable on-site bar (Monty's), and the convenience of daily visiting food vans. The peaceful, natural surroundings with woodland and lakes are frequently mentioned as major positives. Minor points raised include occasional road noise and Wi-Fi connectivity issues, though ongoing improvements are noted. Overall, it's considered a tranquil and well-maintained retreat, with many guests expressing a strong desire to return.
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Great site, great walks, great facilities and staff
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely site with lots of nature, excellent size pitches with hedge screening and very nice staff. Showers and toilets really clean and warm and the bar and visiting food pop ups are great
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved our stay at Back of…
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Loved our stay at Back of Beyond!
Emma's Glade was out the way and just right for us.
Such a peaceful, well-kept site with really friendly staff. Everything was super clean and it’s a great spot to just relax and switch off.
The Bar and food vans are brilliant.
Can’t fault it at all – we’ll definitely be back 👍
Disliked no option to book a 2 night stay.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Top notch site, highly recommend.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)
Liked Everything. From the pitch, to the spotless wash/toilet facilities, to the shop, to the bar, the nightly different choice of take away, the walks in the woods (the pups loved it soooo much), the peaceful strolls around the pond. If you want to be spoilt on a site choose this one and sit back and just chill. No need to go further.
If your into bird watching then this is the site for you.
Disliked Nothing.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review Michelle. It's good to hear you enjoyed everything we have to offer. We hope to see you again soon.
One of our favourite sites, will…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked One of our favourite sites, will be back again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you Nick.
Do stay with us again soon.
Beautiful site, with al ot of extras.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked I really don't want to give a review of this campsite as it is a hidden gem, so dont want to encourage others to visit lol, bit selfish but want to keep it to myself, but this place is amazing, quiet, clean, tidy, absolutely wonderful staff, with a lot of hidden extras, like a different food van each night, a breakfast van in the mornings, a pub onsite but open shorter hrs in the evening to keep the drunkenness noise down, a shop selling organic handmade food, try the very berry jam omg delicious on scones and clotted cream, showers and toilets impeccable, very spacious pitches. Trust me the images on here do not do it justice.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review Linda. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Clean, lovely site !
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Monty’s bar was fab ! Clean toilets and showers, lovely spacious pitch
Disliked Shame breakfast wasn’t available during our stay.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review and your recommendation.
We are so pleased you had a great stay.
I am not sure what you mean about no breakfast during your stay?
We do fresh bakery every morning seven days a week, and we also do cooked breakfast baps each morning Wednesday through to Sunday.
Try one next time you stay with us.
We love Back of Beyond because…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We love Back of Beyond because of the enclosed woodland area which is perfect for letting our dog off lead. A great bar and the BoB team are all super friendly. Secure Adult only site, perfect for a relaxing break.
Disliked Not much within walking distance.
No TV signal, Phone and Data signal poor but the site has free WiFi which we found OK for streaming TV.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the review Jeff.
There are 3 walks you can do from the park, and we have flyers in reception to give you with them.
We are just having fibre optic fitted so that will improve the wifi greatly.
Many thanks
A very nice adult only site. Faultless.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Everything.
Disliked It was a shame there was not any entertainment the weekend my wife and I went, we should have been aware, that was our own fault. We have now booked a weekend where there is.
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From the manager: Thank you for the top score. We really appreciate it. Entertainment is on about 12 times a year. It is listed on our website under 'Special events' so you can decide if you want to come to one of those nights or not in advance. Many thanks
It was a lovely campsite with…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked It was a lovely campsite with spotlessly clean, modern facilities. The staff were so friendly and made us feel at home. The site is also dog friendly with a large wooded area where our dog could run about off her lead.
Disliked We struggled to get connected to the power supply initially but the staff were on hand to help us in the pouring rain.
There was a little bit of road noise in the morning but I don't think that would be an issue in the summer when the trees are in leaf.
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From the manager: Good to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your patience with the electric, it is new for all of us which is why we are doing a soft launch with no charge so that we can iron out any issues. Have a lovely christmas and we hope to see you again soon.
Absolutely loved it x went Christmas…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely loved it x went Christmas time and the atmosphere was great x
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much.
Do come again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque 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 Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer 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)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby 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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Back of Beyond Touring
Camping and Glamping Park
234 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Dorset
England
BH24 2SB
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82864°N
1.85407°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Manor Steps | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Pier | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Southbourne | 8.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 3.8 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 7.5 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7.7 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.8 mi
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 7.8 mi
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 7.9 mi
White Mill 9.2 mi
Brownsea Island 10.7 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.4 mi
Corfe Castle 15.9 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) 1.6 mi
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.5 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 4.7 mi
AVON TYRRELL 5.5 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 6.1 mi
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 11.9 mi
- Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 19.4 mi
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 20.1 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 20.3 mi
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge (Sunday, 21 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026)
Salisbury, Wiltshire 24.3 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 Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. April to October arrivals are allowed between 2pm - 7pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? From £31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.