Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
View prices & book- 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, 1 Mar 2024 to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookAstro Turf electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass pitch (XL)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 14.0m depth (32.8ft width x 45.9ft depth) Calculated area: 140.0m² (1506.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 1 night, 2 adults
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Emma's Glade non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (no pets, wild)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookAstro Turf electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
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2 people maximum Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.5m length (10.8ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 8.3m² (88.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod (large, no pets)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.0m width x 4.0m length (9.8ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLodge
2 people maximum Dimensions: 3.0m width x 4.0m length (9.8ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBeach yurt (no pets)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookShepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 2.4m width x 6.1m length (7.9ft width x 19.8ft length) Calculated area: 14.5m² (156.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Very professionally run site with excellent facilities
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked: Fantastic facilities, enjoyed access to the bar and to the food vans that came each night. Very clean and tidy, very quiet in the evening. Great location for exploring the New Forest. Host were really friendly and helpful.
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Facilities and staff great
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Emma's Glade non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked: Excellent facilities, staff very helpful and Emma’s field was very quiet and secluded given the size of the site. We were in our Camper Van, much preferred this to standard Astro/gravel pitches. The Woodman Pub had great service and a good carvery, 15 minute walk but ignore google maps location as it’s showing someone’s house as the pub, keep walking and you’ll get there! Kingston Lacy (NT) a short drive away and worth a visit.
Disliked: Big and busy, but to be expected on a Bank Holiday weekend. Disappointing to have so many restrictions on bbq/fire pits, we weren’t able to use our Solo Stove, but local council restrictions so not site’s fault.
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From the manager: Thank you Simon and I hope you do come again. We are not a big park. Only 100 pitches in 30 acres so would be described as small to medium in campsites around the UK. If you want a quiet time to come I would suggest maybe not a bank holiday as obviously this is very popular time to come. With regard to fire pits. There are lots of Council restrictions due to forest fires. That is why we provide fire pits at £3 a night that are correct and Council approved. That way you do not have to lug your heavy and dirty one in the car that will not probably be correct to Council requirements. Hope you come again.
Amazing campsite, very highly recommended.
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Emma's Glade non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked: The facilities ont he camp were amazing. The toilets and showers were impeccable. There was a fantastic bar and a great little shop and the daily food van was an added bonus.
Disliked: Despite being so close to the New Forest, it is not so easy to get on the walking or cycling trails.
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From the manager: Thank you Kieran for the top score.We are so pleased you had a great stay. There are 3 walks and cycling routes you can take directly from the Park. Hurn Forest, opposite us. From our woodlands, you can access the Castleman Trailway. And also go from here onto Moors Valley Country Park. Next time your here come to reception or our info hut and we can explain this all to you. Thanks
Absolutely everything about the Back of Beyond is great, pitches facilities staff…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked: Absolutely everything about the Back of Beyond is great, pitches facilities staff the setting of the site. Top notch with a fabulous bar to boot. 👍👍
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From the manager: Thank you Dabid. Come again soon.
10 out of 10
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Astro Turf electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked: One of the best sites we have stayed in and we look forward to retuning.
Disliked: Had a bit of Roundabout's tour to find the site then noticed that a Tree's branches were obscuring the entrance sign.
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From the manager: Thank you Steve for the top score. I will get someone down to ensure the sign is clear from overgrowth. Thanks for letting us know.
Excellent site, all areas were very clean.
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Astro Turf electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked: We loved the park from the minute we arrived, a really nice welcome. With the park being adults only it felt so tranquil. Easy accessible for days out. We can't recommend this place enough.
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From the manager: Thank you. We hope you will come and stay again soon. Many thanks
Sizeable pitch, level. Liked the setting, 10 mins easy cycle to…
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch
Liked: Sizeable pitch, level. Liked the setting, 10 mins easy cycle to castle main cycle path. Nice bar on site.
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From the manager: Thank you. The Castleman cycle path is a great asset to the park. Do come again soon.
Great set up, well stocked shop, good selection of drinks at the…
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Emma's Glade non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked: Great set up, well stocked shop, good selection of drinks at the bar, large clean facilities, great walks on site, very friendly staff, welcoming and attentive management.
Disliked: Only 3 smoking tables at the bar.
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From the manager: Thanks Dan for the review and recommendation. So pleased you had a great stay with us.
Excellent site
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Liked: We loved everything one of the best sites we have stayed in Welcoming, lovely friendly people , the sun shone for us Toilets and showers spotless , nice big pitches well defined Lovely dog walk we will be back
Disliked: Guests not respecting cleanliness of toilets and showers such a shame when the staff work hard to keep them nice
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From the manager: Thank you Rita. We really appreciate your review. We do keep the toilets and shower blocks as clean as we can, and it would be so lovely if guests kept the standard they would like to see. Luckily most guests are very respectful. Do come and stay again soon.
Excellent site
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Emma's Glade non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (no pets, wild)
Liked: Wonderful campsite, liked the spacious pitches with scattered oak trees and a pond round the corner. The bar and shop were well equipped and the food vans a great idea. Facilities were modern and clean.
Disliked: Would be nice if the bar stayed open another hour or 2.
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From the manager: Thank you for the top score. Emma's glade is a lovely camping spot. We do only open the bar between 4pm and 8pm on purpose. We are a campsite that is part of Tranquil parks. The bar is for a early evening 'sun-downer drink'. If we stayed open till later we would become more of a pub, and that is not what we are trying to create. Hope this makes sense. Many thanks
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
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
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
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby 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 nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
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
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 11.9 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 19.4 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 20.1 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 20.3 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- 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 £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.