Sandy Balls Holiday Village
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- Surrounded by the scenery of the peaceful New Forest
- Activities including zorbing, archery and bug hunts
- Gym, spa, zipwire and two pools
Site type
85
100
50Tourist board rating
Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Dogs
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Free entertainment is available every day during the school holidays and at weekends throughout the year.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 31 to
Reviews
80% would recommend this site to a friend
78% would stay here again
What customers say
Campers appreciate friendly staff, clean facilities, and a pleasant location. Pitches are well-marked and spacious. A recurring issue is a lack of hot water for dishwashing. Some find pool bookings and activity costs pricey. Noise and distance to resort are also mentioned.
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Last updated 2026-08-04
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David who was managing the site…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked David who was managing the site when we arrived was extremely helpful. He helped us with our tent, let us chose our spot. He kept the toilets immaculate and the showers. We went from Monday to Wednesday, it wasn’t as overly busy as it probably is on the weekend which was better for us. The village was good, there was utmost Elton on on Monday for entertainment, which was really good. We didn’t do the karaoke in the Tuesday and went off site Tuesday and Wednesday. Good location not far from the town/lake.
Disliked Wasn’t really on the sandy balls site. Was only about a 5 minute walk to the village so all ok. We had access to the leisure centre and indoor and outdoor swimming pool which was good. However, you only have access for a hour. I can understand they probably have a limit when the site is busy. All other activities are quite costly for what they were. £15 each for most activity’s, which is quite a lot for families and why we didn’t do them.
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Good camping ground. Big pitches.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great environment. Very clean facilities
Disliked Facilities pretty basic.
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Had a nice time but wouldn’t rush back.
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice spaced pitches, 5 min walk to sandy balls and its attractions. Great clean, hot, powerful showers. Staff are all lovely.
Disliked Sandy balls itself is quite dated now, particularly the swimming pool where it’s a bit dingy, none of the showers work at all, bathrooms falling apart really.
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Excellent site with great facilities and staff that couldn’t do enough
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location
Friendly staff
Loads to do
Disliked Pool changing area not great - showers especially bad
Shop didn’t open till 8am and really fancied a coffee after the gym
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Would not book again
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Location
Disliked Was not aware that the camping field was detached from the holiday park. Booking stated one tent per pitch which is why we paid for two pitches but other people had more than one tent on a pitch. Didn't feel it was good value for money. Everything felt 'temporary' like the toilets and showers in portacabins which could have been kept cleaner considering therr was someone sitting at the gate most of the day
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Absolutely exceptional and a must do for all families looking for fun.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We absolutely adored our first stay at Sandyballs campsite it was amazing in every way. We thoroughly enjoyed the village/ entertainment/ activities/ exploring the local area/ biking through the forests amongst loads of other aspects we will definitely be returning in the near future.
All holiday heroes were amazing - a special shout out goes to Jude who couldn’t have made us feel more at home with her friendly and kind nature. Thank you !
Disliked Nothing.
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Good site, would definitely return.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely pitch, lovely site - lots to do to keep everyone entertained. Restaurants on site are also really good. Nice toilets and showers.
Disliked Bit of a walk to the holiday village but it's a nice one. We're camping field was quite packed in so didn't feel massively spacious.
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Facilities good, thats all. Reasonably priced good shop.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked I enjoyed staying here, I really liked the facilities that were included that you could use. My children liked it.
Disliked How close together the pitches are. You can't choose who you are next to so it's like a lucky dip! We were next to a pompous family that didn't like anyone to speak and sent their children to bed at around 6pm every night while on holiday! They were also upset by my children waking up at 7-8am in the morning and thought they owned the campsite. There were a few families like that there, rather uncomfortable considering how close the tents are. We are a decent well behaved family and we're not causing a problem, we were there to enjoy our camping trip, so found this awkward. The so called man also left dog poo bags near other people's tents. For this reason I would not return here and have stayed at much better camp sites.
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Grande prairie, sanitaires propres…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Grande prairie, sanitaires propres
Disliked Pas d’ombre, séparé des locations loin des infrastructures
La piscine est accessible par créneau horaire : 1 heure max. Ceci devrait être communiqué lors de la réservation
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Lots to do at Sandy Balls…
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lots to do at Sandy Balls and in beautiful area. Staff are friendly
Disliked The camp site being confined within the red marked spaces no privacy
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Features
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Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Godshill
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
England
SP6 2JZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9296°N
1.7609°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Highcliffe Castle | 21.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 21.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 22.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 22.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Bay | 22.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Breamore House 4.8 km
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 14.5 km
Paultons Family Theme Park 15 km
Salisbury Cathedral 15.2 km
Wilton House 18 km
National Trust
Mompesson House 15.4 km
Mottisfont 19.8 km
Little Clarendon 23 km
Kingston Lacy 23.2 km
Philipps House and Dinton Park 23.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 2.1 km
Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 2.1 km
HALE PARK 4.4 km
Linwood - New Forest 4.7 km
BREAMORE 5 km
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)
Southampton, England 25 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 Sandy Balls Holiday Village have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Sandy Balls Holiday Village dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandy Balls Holiday Village? This is an excellently set site, within easy reach of forest wanders and activities, coast and beaches, family days out and heritage highlights. For families and other animals, it's 15 minutes' drive … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandy Balls Holiday Village?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Balls Holiday Village? From $169.75 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.