Christchurch Camping by Pitching It
View prices & book- Spacious 10-acre campsite in the small Dorset village of Burton
- Christchurch Harbour and Avon beach 10 minutes' drive away
- Coffee cart, visiting food vans and firepits for hire; walk to the pub
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 12 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
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 £14 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
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 £16 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBell tent (basic)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown
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Great basic campsite
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Liked: Easy to just pull up and pitch anywhere we liked. Nice flat field and good location for Bournemouth.
Disliked: Nobody was on site to tell us where things were such as the drinking water.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review,,,, 🏕️☺️ I'm totally confused though,,, we are on-site 24/7 during our season! How did you miss us?
Basic site with friendly and welcoming owners
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Liked: Big open field with basic facilities Pub in walking distance Coffee and breakfast tent in the morning Missed the weekend entertainment ☹️met at entrance my owner who where lovely and friendly made to feel really welcome
Disliked: No shower or wash up facilities
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From the manager: Hi Debbie, thank you for your review ☺️🏕️ I am however, a tad confused 🤔 We have 2 hot, gas powered, showers with copious amounts of lovely hot water which are free of charge. There is also 3 sinks, 2 are for washing up & another for face & teeth 🪥 😁 not sure how the showers were missed as they are large, wooden cubicles on the right hand side of the field. We're glad that you enjoyed the Sionna welcome 🤗
Very nice spacious field with lots of choice where to camp. We…
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Liked: Very nice spacious field with lots of choice where to camp. We really enjoyed borrowing the fire pit and they were really generous with the wood. Also enjoyed the coffee in the morning! Lovely dog friendly stay.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review 🏕️💕
Lovely location. Quiet in the evening so perfect for families with young…
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Liked: Lovely location. Quiet in the evening so perfect for families with young children
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From the manager: Thanks so much Liz, we're happy that you enjoyed Sionna Camping 🏕️
Super camping site in a great location
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Liked: Fab location near a pub that serves yummy food and less than 10 minutes drive from Avon beach. Nice quiet, flat campsite with plenty of space, clean toilets, hot showers and the nice addition of live music on Saturdays, a bar/ coffee van and fire pits for toasting marshmallows. We are first time campers (other than camping at festivals) and had a great weekend with our 3 year old. We definitely plan to return next summer.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Sarah,,, ☺️ It was great to meet you guys & we'll look forward to welcoming you next year 🏕️
Overall decent 4/5****
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Liked: Decent enough I, welcome was friendly & polite which is always a good start. The field seemed to drink up the rain water pretty quick (very impressive l must say!) Porter loo's were fairly adequate and clean to be fair to em'. Showers, decent enough (clean enough, warm water). Sinks for washing up and a separate tap/sink for drinking water. Other visitors decent enough, no dramas on site during the 2 night's we stayed. Drivers sensible, also coffee served in the morning (didn't go for the evening music and beer as we were out most of the day until late evening). I did however notice a little doggy-doo next to the car where we pitched up but just the one given the walking between our tent & the wash facilities/toilets so happy enough to have cleaned it up without the need to say owt. This is my/our fourth camping trip since 2020/21, Sionna takes 3rd place out of 4 with a rating of 4****/5 :-)
Disliked: Doggy-doo (it happens), no biggy Porta-loo's but that's down to personal preference I guess More good than bad, I arrived happy I left happy!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review 🏕️
Affordable, rural campsite with portaloo toilets and a great pub!
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Liked: The field was spacious, plenty large enough for the Bank Holiday crowds. The location is pleasant and easy to find. Check-in was easy and we were made to feel very welcome. With easy access to Bournemouth, Sandbanks and the New Forest it's a fantastic base for a weekend or weeks stay. One of our favourite things was a pub less than 10 minutes down the road which had live music and a welcoming 'locals' vibe. The campsite also had live music on Saturday which was great and makes it standout compared to other campsites. There was a real 'coffee machine' coffee on sale on site which was a massive plus as well - another great plus. The toilets were mostly clean and if it wasn't for the Bank Holiday would have been emptied before they began to smell and become full. It's a rural cheap campsite for £20 a night - not much to argue about for the price. If you want a real toilet block, more than three showers and one hot water tap for washing up pay more for the privilege. If this is a must for you then look elsewhere!
Disliked: It's a cheap campsite so you can't argue with the facilities - however, I did dislike the the portaloo's after four days. They were presumably not emptied because of the Bank Holiday and I am sure (looking at the other reviews) the site owners to will make this clear in response to this review. My shower was lukewarm at best and there was only one 'hot' water sink which had no hot water either time I did wash up. This is the main reason why I won't be returning but for £20 it's a good site and the owners were really nice. I am sure other people had hot water and I did try and shower/wash up at 8am so perhaps would have had better luck at less busy times. All in all - as I have said - for £20 a night it's a really good site but for me I would prefer to pay more (perhaps double?) for a proper shower block, numerous sinks, and definite hot water. If you aren't as picky as me then most of these dislikes won't apply to you.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review,,, all valid points, hope you find somewhere wonderful for you next time 🏕️☺️
Well worth the money. Lovey people. Likely to return.
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Liked: The site had basic but appropriate facilities for the price point. LOADS of space and although portaloos they were clean and well looked after. The bar area was basic but done in a festival style which was great. Most of all the owners / managers were great, friendly accommodating and couldn't have been nicer. When we asked if it was OK to leave out tent the day we were leaving they said just leave it as long as you want and go and have a nice time at the beach. Made our last day much more relaxing - ended up striking camp at 6PM.
Disliked: Showers could have been warmer and slightly exposed.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review 🏕️💕 Really surprised about the showers being chilly to you as they're set to an average temperature so children don't get burnt yet adults usually find them lovely & warm... Sorry
Excellent place, staff so helpful
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Liked: We liked camping here last year we returned… everything you need, hot/ cold showers and water, plenty of space so very peaceful ….. we look forward to returning next year
Disliked: ( sorry but some toilets ….!! ) but it’s camping life….
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From the manager: Thanks for coming back Mike ☺️🏕️ Hope to see you again next year 🏕️☺️
Basic campsite with friendly staff and easy access.
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2 bedroom rental tent
Liked: Friendly staff and easy booking, rental tents were great. Showers were OK. Firewood and BBQs available for hire. Everywhere was flat and open.
Disliked: Toilets were single portaloos and facilities were a bit bare.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review 🏕️
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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
Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsiteAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Christchurch Camping by Pitching It
Summers Lane
Burton
Dorset
England
BH23 7JB
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.7489°N
-1.76001°W
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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Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 1.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Avon Beach | 1.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East | 2.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Hengistbury West | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 2.3 mi
Adventure Wonderland 4.1 mi
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 5.3 mi
The Bournemouth Balloon 5.3 mi
Bournemouth Pier Beach 5.5 mi
National Trust
Brownsea Island 9.6 mi
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 10 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 11.1 mi
Kingston Lacy 12.6 mi
White Mill 13.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hengistbury Head 2.1 mi
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 3.7 mi
AVON TYRRELL 3.7 mi
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 5 mi
WIMBORNE ROAD CEMETERY 5 mi
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Tuesday 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 10 mi
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, Isle Of Wight 20.9 mi
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 21.1 mi
- Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)
Wareham, Dorset 21.5 mi
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, Dorset 23.4 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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- Does Christchurch Camping by Pitching It have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Christchurch Camping by Pitching It dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Christchurch Camping by Pitching It? In the New Forest National Park (10 minutes’ drive), there are plenty of activities to chuck yourself into… canoeing, archery, hiking or cycling perhaps? Visiting the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes), … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Christchurch Camping by Pitching It?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Christchurch Camping by Pitching It? From £14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.