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Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)

From £29 1 night, 2 adults

Adults only 2 people maximum 9.6/10 71 reviews No dogs allowed

The maximum unit's size allowed including awning is 7x5m.

One Roof tent or Campervan or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Tent, (Motorhome not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Use of a motorhome service point

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Extra car (1 max) £2.50 per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From £29
Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park

View prices & book 9.8 399 reviews
Aerial view of the site
Large pitches.
Xl electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Shepherd's huts

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Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only campsite is praised for its exceptional cleanliness, modern facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors highlight the spacious, well-maintained pitches, woodland walks, and on-site bar with visiting food vans. While generally peaceful, some mention occasional noise. The site is considered excellent value and highly recommended for a relaxing stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing site, amazing staff

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10 out of 10
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10
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Tony M.

Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked Everything about this site was 100%, the staff were all super friendly and fun and informative. It was my wife’s birthday and we posted an Instagram post tagging the site in and within no time at all some staff had driven over to our campervan with a birthday card from all the staff then in the evening one of the bar staff got the whole bar to sing happy birthday. They literally couldn’t do enough for us. They even let us have a round of drinks on the house which was way above and beyond anything that we would expect. We will 100% be coming back and sooner rather than later.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Tony. It is so nice to read. We have been slammed recently on Trip A so always would appreciate some feed back on that platform if you feel so inclined. We will look forward to your return visit.

Generous pitch Clean showers/toilets Onsite bar and food Great…

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9 out of 10
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8
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10
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David J.

Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)

Liked Generous pitch
Clean showers/toilets
Onsite bar and food
Great wardens and staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the great review.
Do come again.

Everyone was very welcoming from the…

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10 out of 10
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8
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10
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david w.

Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)

Liked Everyone was very welcoming from the start and always happy to help with anything. Toilets and shower facilities were very clean. Loved our stay and have booked to return already

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We will look forwards to your return.
Many thanks

A very peaceful and rural site.…

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9 out of 10
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Gary J.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked A very peaceful and rural site. Don’t be put off by people complaining about the drive up, it’s not difficult at all.
Loved the amazing bar, and next to it EVERY night is a food van of various dishes. If you’re in the New Forest, you’ll not go wrong with this. Loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much. After the recent TA reviews its so nice to have such positive feedback.

Very hood site. One of the best I have been

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9 out of 10
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7
Value for money
10
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Hanna D.

Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked Very Clean
Well organised
Friendly stuff
Food trucks
Quiet
Dog free zone

Disliked Wifi signal
Noise from the motorway

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Do come again.

Lovely site. Would definitely stay again

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9 out of 10
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Beverley S.

Non-electric grass pitch (pet friendly)

Liked Lovely peaceful site with great dog walking area and good facilities. Enjoyed food vans, cream tea and bar area.

Disliked Speed ramps on lane need a paint job as difficult to see. Mini golf course needs some attention

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

We loved everything about the site.…

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10 out of 10
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Dave G.

Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked We loved everything about the site. The staff were super friendly and helpful. All the facilities (toilets, showers, washing-up area, bar, shop and pitch & putt) were excellent and the visiting caterers were outstanding. The location is brilliant for both the sea and the New Forest. The pitches were great and the site was very peaceful at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the top score Dave. We hope to see you again soon.

Excellent site, Dog friendly, Walking area, good size pitches.

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10 out of 10
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Marie B.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (XL)

Liked Wonderful relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, Great pitches, Fastantic facilities, Excellent Bar. Overall a wonderful place to spend a week away to relax and get away from it all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Marie, we're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your week away and we hope to see you again soon.

The site delivered on it's promise for peace and tranquility.

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9 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
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10
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Phillip G.

Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked The site was well laid out with some excellent points of interest. We especially enjoyed following the nature trails around the 'lakes' and wooded area. Having a 'pitch and put' golf course was a lovely touch. Facilities were ample and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Situated with easy access to external supermarkets and pubs. We adventured along the local river walk, into Hurn forest and the Avon Heath Country park (some lovely snacks and drinks were enjoyed at the cafe here too). The site is situated in an ideal place for wider exploration into Dorset and Hampshire, especially useful for journeys into Bournemouth or Poole.

Disliked The road into the camp was narrow; this isn't the campsite's fault but a small minority of drivers thought they owned it making it uncomfortable for other road users.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Phillip.
Thank you for the review and recommendation. Do come again soon.

Good location , ok if you like loud noisey pitches or parties

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
6
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
8
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Noisey, loud, dogs roaming free

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. I'm so sorry to hear you that you found our park noisy. We are a popular park and do get busy, however, we do have a policy of quiet time from 10.30pm and ask all our guests to be respectful of this. In your welcome pack there was an out of hours telephone number and our warden's would have been happy to come out and deal with the noise issue. All dog owners are asked to keep their dogs on a lead when on the park and if our staff see any dogs not on a lead the owners are reminded of this. We sincerely apologise that these issues spoilt your stay, however, had they been reported we may have been able to prevent it becoming a problem for you. We do get a lot of returning customers but understand that it's not for everyone.


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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

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

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.82864°N
1.85407°W

Route directions

Some guests have issues with the site address when put into some satnav devices. Please print out these directions and follow these when you are close to the site to ensure you find the site easily. From the north or east: From the M3, take J14 onto the M27 westbound and join the A31 (signposted Ringwood). Pass Ringwood; stay on the A31 to St. Leonards and pass St. Leonards Hotel on left. At the next roundabout (signed Boundary Lane), turn right into the site lane. Take care: this turn is set back from the roundabout by a few yards, so look for the site sign and one for Shamba. From the west: Follow the signs for Ringwood on the A31 eastbound. Pass The Woodman pub on your left. At the next roundabout go straight over and immediately left into the site lane. Drive straight down the lane, pass Shamba and go through the twin towers to the site barrier. When you arrive at the barrier system press the button for attention.

Nearest transport

Coach
3 mi Meeting House Lane
6.2 mi Bournemouth University
7.1 mi Bournemouth Station
Rail
6.9 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
7 mi Christchurch Rail Station
7 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
Ferry
7.4 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
7.5 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
3.7 mi Bournemouth International Airport
23.2 mi Southampton Airport

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

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, for city sightseers, Christchurch and Salisbury within 20 and 40 minutes. Maps of local bike routes are provided free in reception. If you’re sightseeing via car, the A31 is half a mile away for access to the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast. Very varied sights and activities are handy within an easy five to 15 minutes’ drive, whether your tastes range towards pottering around museums, historic houses and New Forest villages, birdwatching on Avon Heath, picking up bargains at boot sales/shopping centres, or sampling the best of cream teas and local produce in Dorset cafés and restaurants. The biggest undercover market in the south of England, including a massive flea market and car boot sale every Saturday, is at Wimborne a few miles away. Christchurch, Poole, Salisbury, Winchester and the Jurassic coast are 20 to 30 minutes’ drive away for a mammoth amount of things to see and do to suit all tastes: miles of award-winning beaches, sea fishing, fossil walks and National Trust houses and gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Manor Steps 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 7.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Southbourne 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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.

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  • 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.