Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site

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  • Family-friendly woodland campsite in New Forest National Park
  • New Forest Wildlife Park five minutes’ drive; Southampton 15 minutes
  • Showers, toilet block and launderette; access to marked walking trails
If you're up for a spot of forest bathing – and in the company of free-roaming ponies – Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site, in the New Forest National Park, might be a spot that will suit you rather well. At this family-friendly site, you can choose to set up camp on flat, grassy pitches or delve deeper into the woods to stay in the shade of ancient oak trees. After that, all you need to do is embrace the peaceful vibe – or, if you prefer, get active by heading out for walks along waymarked trails through the woods, perhaps stopping for a rest and a pint of real ale at a traditional pub en route. If the grazing ponies and assorted birdlife on site have whetted your appetite for more animal-flavoured experiences, it's good to know that there's more of that within easy reach – within a 15-minute drive you can spy on otters, wolves and boars (New Forest Wildlife Park), watch deer being fed (Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary), and get up close and personal with farmyard animals and alpacas (Longdown Activity Farm). Whatever you choose to fill your days with, you may well be in need of a change of clothes and a freshen up once you get back to your pitch. That's easily done here, as the site's facilities include showers, a toilet block and launderette. Several gastropubs within a five-minute drive serve home-cooked meals, or you can walk into Ashurst village (five minutes on foot) and stock up on barbecue essentials at the supermarket. Please note, however, that disposable barbecues are not allowed on site.

Site type

Tent sites 214
Travel trailer sites 214
RV sites 214
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please do not feed, pet or approach the animals in and around the campsite; they may look friendly but are unpredictable and can bite and kick. Please keep all food sealed and out of reach of the ponies. One amendment per booking is free; subsequent amendments are subject to a £10 fee.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 286 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This New Forest campground gets rave reviews for its stunning setting, cleanliness, and welcoming staff. Guests adore seeing New Forest ponies roam freely and the spacious, woodsy, pick-your-own sites. Toilets and showers are always spotless and well-kept. Its closeness to pubs, shops, and transit, including a train station, is a big plus. Minor gripes include occasional train/road noise and muddy spots in wet weather. It's a popular spot, with many planning to return.

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Perfect break away

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Robert C.

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, very welcoming staff and good information given at check in. Very clean facilities and showers and washing up water was hot. Loved the wild horses roaming around and we also saw cows and deer within the camp grounds.

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing! Brilliant! Peaceful! Calming! Beautiful

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lee P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything! Ashurst is such a relaxing place, could spend weeks and weeks there, already look forward to our next visit 😀

Disliked The rain 😅

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place in the forest with close by facilities.

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Paul B.

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location to explore the forest by car, cycle or in foot. Next door to a station and decent pub. Beautiful countryside a short walk from the site. Very clean facilities and friendly knowledgeable staff.

Disliked You get a 10% discount in the pub next door but wasn’t told on arrival which apparently they should do. Hardstanding area gets very crowded. Limited shopping onsite but co-op 5 min drive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family site

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Sonia G.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely well cared for site. Very welcoming staff, all knowledgeable about the area and the Ponies.

Very close to lots of attractions, 20 mins from lovely sandy beaches and great access to the new forest walks

Disliked The road was a little loud for us we live very rural so it was noticeable for the first few nights.

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Amazing place, views and staff. New beds needed.

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Katie C.

Bell tent

Liked The bell tent has everything you could need (except a kettle) it was amazing and clean with beautiful views.

Disliked The beds were so hard like sleeping on wooden boards, and futon are on the small size.
Could also be enhanced by some nice outside seating rather than just a picnic bench.

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Location is stunning and the facilities are great.

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Timothy d.

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Set in a stunning location, with idyllic pitches. Wild ponies and cattle wondering the site. Just a fantastic location. Great facilities with nice clean showers and toilets.

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Brilliant weekend

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Debbie S.

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked How clean and tidy the site was. The staff were efficient and friendly . The washrooms and toilets we so clean and well stocked.

Disliked Having to come home!!

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Peace and quiet close to amenities…

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Sandra G.

Primitive gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Peace and quiet close to amenities and bus stop train station

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets and showers are cleaned regularly.…

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Heather K.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Toilets and showers are cleaned regularly.

Disliked Being treated like children with the rules, my family and I were playing cards at 22.40, no music was playing, however we did laugh from time to time, the wardens came over to ask us to keep quieter I asked if anyone had complained they replied no, the wardens are and we have to get up at 7.30!!!, could not believe it, it’s a bit like taking a holiday in a prison camp, could not wash breakfast bowls up at 7am it was closed, not convenient if needed to get out early.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Get up close to the beautiful ponies , beautiful clean campsite ,

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Cheryl A.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely spacious and peaceful campsite , nice to wake up with the ponies & foals grazing around you .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site

Lyndhurst Road

Ashurst

Hampshire

England

SO40 7AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.88845°N
1.52898°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
3.5 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
7.9 km Brockenhurst College
Rail
0.2 km Ashurst New Forest Rail Station
4.1 km Beaulieu Road Rail Station
4.6 km Totton Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
8.7 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
9.3 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.7 km Southampton Airport
24.6 km Bournemouth International 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

There’s a lot of enjoyment to be found in simply wandering through the woods around here, but if you want a specific place to head for, perhaps try Blackwater Arboretum (10 minutes’ drive), which has a collection of trees from around the world, or Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (15 minutes), where you’ll be guaranteed to spot the native animals at feeding time. As well as all the wildlife attractions around here, there’s also one where the animals are rather larger than life… younger kids will no doubt love the chance to meet their cartoon favourites in person at Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (15 minutes), plus the chance to go on various gentle rides. For older children, the gleaming attractions of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (15 minutes) may be more suitable. This location on the eastern side of the national park also gives easy access to Southampton (15 minutes) for the SeaCity Museum and Solent Sky aircraft exhibition or boarding ferries for a trip to the Isle of Wight.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lepe 16.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 17.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Milford-On-Sea 19.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Bay 19.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gurnard 20.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 3.7 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 6.7 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 8.7 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 9 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 16.9 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 16.8 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 21.3 km

Winchester City Mill 24.6 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 25.4 km

Mompesson House 27.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ashurst Station (New Forest) - Bridge-Camp - Ashurst Station 0.5 km

Longdown Inclosure - New Forest 2.1 km

Lyndhurst - Brockenhurst Circuit 3.2 km

Lyndhurst - New Forest 4.6 km

THE NEW FOREST 5.8 km

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 Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site? There’s a lot of enjoyment to be found in simply wandering through the woods around here, but if you want a specific place to head for, perhaps try Blackwater Arboretum (10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site? From $49.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.