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
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Feb 2025 to

Pitch types & availability
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
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £29 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £29 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookAstro 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
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £37 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £37 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch (XL)
Adults only
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 14m depth
Calculated area: 140m²
Arrival daysFrom £41 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 10.8ft width × 8.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod (large)
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBeach yurt
Adults only
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookShepherd's hut
Adults only
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 7.9ft width × 19.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again




















Fantastic site - very well organiser, spacious pitches, brilliant facilities, staff were…
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Fantastic site - very well organiser, spacious pitches, brilliant facilities, staff were all super friendly!
From the manager: Thank you Simon. Please do come again soon.
The site is beautiful and quiet, very clean and very well presented.…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked The site is beautiful and quiet, very clean and very well presented.
The staff are lovely
From the manager: Thank you Kate, hope to see you again soon.
brilliant stay, relaxing, has everything you need, would come back!
Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Liked It is easy to find and we were greeted at the entrance with all our welcome information and dog treats for our dog, which was a lovely touch. The toilet and shower blocks were exceptionally cleaned and stayed clean throughout the day. The showers stayed on until you turned them off, no ten second stop! There is a dog wash for small fee and washing up area, again very clean.
We had a tent pitch, which was spacious!
The shop was stocked with plenty of things and the bar had a decent choice. It's very friendly in the bar, you can take your dogs in and they don't kick you out of you still got a drink past closing! Every staff we saw, gave us a smile and hello, and the bar staff were brilliant
Disliked Nothing really! It was super hot and there wasnt any shade in our pitch. Other tent pitches had shade, it's not really a dislike though, the park can't control the weather!
From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed everything BoB has to offer. Hope to see you again soon.
Excellent site, with clean facilities and friendly staff too.
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Lovely and quiet and very well looked after site. We liked the bar and all the different food options that were offered every evening by the different caterers that visited the site. The reception and shop and lovely too with all the essentials that are needed plus some really lovely gifts as well. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and will be going back later on in the year.
Disliked There was nothing to dislike.
From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we look forward to seeing you again later in the year.
The vibe on site. Everyone was very friendly. Facilities very clean and…
Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Liked The vibe on site. Everyone was very friendly. Facilities very clean and great showers. Would 100% stay again
Disliked A little on the expensive side, added to that we were not permitted two small pop up tents on the same pitch although they were smaller than the one we then had to purchase. We needed separate accommodation as male/female mixed. Seems to be a few extra costs here and there as well. Would stay again however. Just a few more costs and rules than other places that I've stayed.
From the manager: I'm pleased to hear you liked our park and would visit us again. In connection with regards to the rules of 2 tents per pitch, this is a license requirement and a fire regulation and is nothing to do with additional costs. If you would like us to explain further then please do not hesitate to contact our Reception and our staff will be happy to discuss. We hope you understand and we hope to see you again soon.
Well worth a visit
Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked Good facilities, clean, quiet, friendly staff
Disliked Nothing
From the manager: Many thanks Alan, come again soon.
A really well organised arrives process. The plots were spacious and facilities…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked A really well organised arrives process. The plots were spacious and facilities were excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful.
The bar and the evening food vans were great. The shop stocked essentials if you wanted to cater for your selves.
I thought the off lead dog walking area was perfect.
From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review Barry. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic stay
Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Great site, lovely and quiet! Had a lovely bar, food comes to the site so you don’t have to cook which is lush. Onsite shop is lovely and has some great bits and essentials too! Very clean facilities and it’s great there was cloths to dry sinks and clean floors in shower!
Disliked Was confused with the check out process
From the manager: Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Please accept our apologies for any confusion with the check out process. It should have been made clear to you at check in and it is also explained in your welcome pack. It's a simple process in that you put the barrier pass in a post box outside reception and on the box is a code for you to get out. Our Reception staff are always happy to help if you need it.
We hope to see you again soon.
Fab Fab Site!
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Everything from the warm welcome to the lovely clean washroom facilities to the fab bar with extremely friendly staff and a local band playing on Saturday evening! Plus different visiting food trucks every night! A fab site.
Disliked Could not join loyalty program as we booked through Pitch Up. Will be booking direct next time!
From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Clean & tidy site & lovely staff
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked Everything, excellent site
From the manager: Glad you liked it, 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 |
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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
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 26 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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 £29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.