Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site

9.4 84 reviews
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Pitch up in the forest
Forest view
Lots of space
Peaceful grass pitch
Trees all around
Forest view
Spacious pitches
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  • Secluded Hampshire family campsite in the New Forest National Park
  • Lymington, Beaulieu and Paulton's Park within a half-hour drive
  • Woodland pitches with direct access to waymarked walking trails
Amid ancient beech woods and abundant ferns in the New Forest National Park, Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site is a fabulous spot for a back-to-nature adventure that’ll make you feel like you’re light years away from everyday life. Spacious grass pitches are tucked in among the trees in an open clearing, with stunning woodland views all around. And if you’re hoping to catch sight of the local wildlife, hopefully you won’t have to wait too long – the New Forest’s famed free-roaming ponies and deer are often seen grazing peacefully around the site. The atmosphere at Longbeech is one of splendid isolation and proper peace, but in fact it’s not completely remote – the village of Fritham (all thatched cottages and ducks on the pond…) is actually only five minutes’ drive away. Stop off for a pint at its destination pub and you’re sure to see New Forest ponies wandering freely down the street. You’re also almost guaranteed to see the wild ponies wandering around Bramshaw (10 minutes’ drive away), if you go to pick up supplies from the well-stocked local shop. For more wildlife spottings, a short family-friendly cycle ride takes you to Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (20 minutes’ cycle) where fallow deer are often spied grazing in the meadows. And for a gentle introduction to walking in the New Forest, numerous way-marked hiking routes are accessible directly from your pitch. ‘Wild camping’ is very much the vibe here so it’s worth noting that there are no toilets, showers or electric connections at Longbeech.

Site type

Tent sites 200
Travel trailer sites 200
RV sites 200
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site

Fritham

Hampshire

England

SO43 7HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.92446°N
-1.66268°W

Route directions

Please note: visitors must check in at Ocknell Campsite when they arrive. The site is on the same road going towards the A31, about half a mile from Longbeech. The road signed ‘Fritham and Eyeworth Only’ is a dead end.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 km Red Rover
7.3 km Canada Corner
8.6 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
Rail
10.3 km Ashurst New Forest Rail Station
12.7 km Totton Rail Station
13.3 km Dean Rail Station
Ferry
18.3 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
18.4 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
19.5 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.2 km Bournemouth International Airport
21.5 km 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

You don’t need to travel far to start exploring the New Forest National Park – just head out on one of the waymarked trails running from the site for a walk or a bike ride. You may well spot a fair bit of wildlife along the way, but if you’d like to be sure of what you’ll see, head to Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre (15 minutes’ drive) or the New Forest Wildlife Park (half an hour). Day out around here aren’t all about the nature – it’s easy to mix up those outdoor activities with visits to places like Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig World (15 minutes) or to swoon over classic engineering at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (both half an hour). Keep travelling south and you’ll hit the coast with a drive of half an hour or so – some of the top spots to visit include the ‘living museum’ of 18th-century Buckler’s Hard and the seaside town of Lymington, which has a saltwater swimming pool and several watersports centres as well as the terminal for the Isle of Wight ferries.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Highcliffe 21 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Bay 21.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 21.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 21.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 22.3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paultons Family Theme Park 8.4 km

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 8.5 km

Breamore House 10 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 15.6 km

Salisbury Cathedral 18.2 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 15.4 km

Mompesson House 18.4 km

Little Clarendon 28.4 km

Kingston Lacy 28.9 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 29 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fritham - Sloden Inclosure - Hampton Ridge - Fritham 0.7 km

Nomansland - Bohemia - Lover - Langley Wood - Hamptworth 3.7 km

Acres Down - Highland Water (New Forest) 5.2 km

Linwood - New Forest 5.2 km

Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 5.4 km

Local events

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)

    Newport, England 36 km

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 43.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating based on 84 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very friendly and helpful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Julie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Fantastic stay such a beautiful place

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our second time here, we love Longbeech, it’s quiet, peaceful and loved…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Paula C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Our second time here, we love Longbeech, it’s quiet, peaceful and loved seeing the animals just strolling past the van.
My 6 yr old’s favourite place is the forest, loves playing in the puddles, finding sticks, exploring. And a wonder up to the ice cream van nearly opposite the site was good motivation out of the site where my son would happily stay.
Can’t wait to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent. Will be back next year.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jacqueline S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Excellent site. Quite and peaceful. Away from the road but not to isolated. Will definitely go again. Very good value for money.

Disliked: A little confused with check in, but quickly sorted.
Closed in the Winter.

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Everything, it’s the perfect getaway for peace and quiet surrounded by nature…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Rob P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything, it’s the perfect getaway for peace and quiet surrounded by nature

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Stuart A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Love how quiet it is there.

Disliked: The walk to the ice cream van in 30 degree heat. Didn't really dislike anything really

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Would recommend to any camper who doesn't mind no facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Susan A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Peaceful. Well maintained. Met lovely like minded people.Oknell site very pleasant wardens told us how to get there so easy to find.
Away from it all.lots of birds and donkeys and even a toad!

Disliked: Nothing . our first stay there and as seasoned campers we know what we like! WiFi was poor but we don't mind that.

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Beautiful site but some thoughtless campers makes it tricky

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: A beautiful location with loads of fantastic walks. The site is clean and has lots of water and waste points.

Disliked: Because you can pitch anywhere it actually makes it harder to find a suitable space. Some New Forest sites have small single-unit pitches but this site had larger areas. The problem was that several campers had pitched so that they effectively hogged the whole space - wherever we tried to pitch it felt like we were encroaching on their space. Eg They had parked near the only entrance and spread their stuff out to make it tricky to get past, or they’d pitched right in the centre of an area meaning that we were fairly close to them wherever we parked up around the edge. There was plenty of space but it’s a pity that some people are inconsiderate when they pitch up.

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There were wonderful views and N all round lovely campsite…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Oscar L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: There were wonderful views and N all round lovely campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic camping experience with beautiful surroundings the site is very clean and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Fantastic camping experience with beautiful surroundings the site is very clean and staff are very friendly and polite and very helpful we had a lovely time here and highly enjoyed it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Being able to chose your own pitch was nice Being in the forest…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Ellen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Being able to chose your own pitch was nice
Being in the forest amongst the wild animals
Living minimalist
Drinking water available
Pitch prices

Disliked: Everything was amazing

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site? You don’t need to travel far to start exploring the New Forest National Park – just head out on one of the waymarked trails running from the site for a walk or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Longbeech Caravan and Camping Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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