Shamba Holiday Park

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  • Family-friendly site with swimming pool for use in all weathers
  • Within 20 minutes' drive of Peppa Pig World and Adventure Wonderland
  • A 20-minute drive from Bournemouth beach; 10 minutes from New Forest
Shamba Holiday Park is a family-friendly site that’s just a short drive from both the New Forest National Park and the sea and sand of Bournemouth town centre. Guests can make use of the facilities on site, which include a heated swimming pool, a comfortable toilet and shower block, a play area and a clubhouse with a games room. An on-site shop is also stocked with many of the essential items that you might find you need for your stay. If you're always looking for a way to keep the kids entertained, you should be pleased to know that the site runs children's activities during the school holidays and on selected weekends. Shamba Holiday Park is in a convenient location just off the A31 and is five minutes' drive away from the centre of Ringwood. The friendly team looks forward to giving you a warm welcome to this lovely site.

Site type

RV sites 100
Tent sites 100
Travel trailer sites 100
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • 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.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 5000 kgs are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Campervans are permitted as long as they have a side window. Toilet paper is not provided, please bring your own or purchase on site.

Languages spoken

English

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8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

70% would recommend this site to a friend

69% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff, spacious pitches. Pool & clubhouse a hit with families. Site generally clean, but could use some sprucing up. Occasional pitch spacing/cleanliness noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-07-07

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Arrival date (latest first)

Advertised as 'famy friendly' but i wouldn't particularly agree.

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6 out of 10
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10
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Zoe S. 5 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked How close it was to local walks and the pub

Disliked Communication from Shamba after booking
The park is very squashed in.
No consideration from other campers

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Loved our stay here! Gary who…

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10 out of 10
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10
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7
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10
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7
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Tara C. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved our stay here! Gary who works there made our night! He is such a lovely guy and works so hard to give guests a great experience. Place was a little rough around the edges but clean and nice.

Disliked The only criticism I have is that the food van is only available on a Friday. We had bought our own food but would have loved the option to not cook and eat on site

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A amazing place staff so friendly…

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9 out of 10
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8
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6
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Powered grass campsite

Liked A amazing place staff so friendly the pitches are spacious got good facilities. There was some travelers on the site but had no trouble ftom them and they wasn't noisy and kept themselves to themselves. They was friendly. I will definitely be going back again.

Disliked The shower/toilets are spacious but they just need a bit of tlc and bringing up to date.

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Looking a bit tired and in need of some tlc, but enjoyed our stay here

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8 out of 10
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8
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7
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8
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Tim P. 6 reviews

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious site, easy access to Castleman Trailway for off-road cycling. Great pitch with overhanging trees for shade. The pool is small and quite shallow but nice for a daily dip.

Disliked The site shop has short opening hours and limited stock, but it was outside of main season. There was an altercation on our second evening resulting in the police being called, but it did not directly affect us.

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Will absolutely be returning what a fab find.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The staff are all so friendly and helpful. Both groundsman went out of there way to accommodate us.. nothing is to much trouble and someone is always around to help.
The swimming pool is such amazing absolutely perfect for little ones.
The toilets and wash up facilities always had hot water and were very clean.

Disliked Our one small issue was we were quite close together when there were other pitches free not a problem if you have considerate neighbours

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We had an amazing stay at…

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9 out of 10
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Powered grass campsite

Liked We had an amazing stay at Campsite Shamba near Ringwood with our 4-year-old and a group of friends. The campsite was very accommodating and had no problem placing our pitches next to each other, which made our stay even more enjoyable.

The swimming pool was fantastic, and the atmosphere was wonderful. It was a safe and friendly environment where all the children could meet, make new friends, and play freely together, giving the adults a chance to relax too.

The facilities could do with a little DIY and updating, but considering how affordable the campsite is, they were more than adequate and everything we needed was there.

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay, making us feel very welcome.

Overall, we had the most wonderful time and created some fantastic family memories. We will definitely be returning and would happily recommend Campsite Shamba to anyone looking for a relaxed, family-friendly campsite near Ringwood.

Disliked Inconsiderate guests

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The pool was great very friendly…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Wifi
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Sam S. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked The pool was great very friendly staff. Booked again with our family also coming

Disliked The toilet paper needs to be changed, it doesn't flush away properly!!

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Friendly staff, swimming pool which was…

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
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Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
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Anonymous

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly staff, swimming pool which was clean, electric, local to where we wanted, they had availability and overall we had a cracking weekend. Thank you guys!

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The swimming pool. Friendly staff. Clean…

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10 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Dave A. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked The swimming pool. Friendly staff. Clean facilities

Disliked Didn't need electric but no other option but to pay for it when booking via pitchup

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked that it was straightforward, …

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10 out of 10
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10
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8
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Liked
that it was straightforward,
the pitch,
the pool,
all the facilities.
The staff was good also and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

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 nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Shamba Holiday Park

East Moors Lane

Ringwood

Hampshire

England

BH24 2SB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.82482°N
1.85313°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5 km Meeting House Lane
9.6 km Bournemouth University
10.9 km Bournemouth Station
Rail
10.6 km Pokesdown Rail Station
10.8 km Christchurch Rail Station
10.9 km Bournemouth Rail Station
Ferry
11.5 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
11.7 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
11.8 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
5.5 km Bournemouth International Airport
37.4 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 needn’t stray far from base for fresh air activities: it’s a minute’s walk to East Moors Fishing Lake for days in quiet contemplation of the waters, and there’s further fishing five minutes’ drive away at Moors Valley Country Park, along with miniature steam trains, adventure play trails and golf. If it’s rides and slides you’re after, Adventure Wonderland is 10 minutes away, with rollercoasters and log flumes, safari jeeps and battle boats; for fans of a certain cheeky cartoon porker, Peppa Pig World has rides and an indoor playground (20 minutes). Wanting watery antics? Also 20 minutes away, Splashdown Waterpark has all the required river rides and waterfalls, or if you prefer your waves at a distance, head into Poole (25 minutes) for harbour cruises and ferry rides to Brownsea island. Beach lazing, windsurfing and fossil hunting are handily close by at Bournemouth (20 minutes) and along the Purbeck Heritage Coast around Studland (50 minutes). The surrounding Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve makes for fine hikes, especially when the landscape turns into vivid yellows and purples in summer. Surrounded by the New Forest, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst (20 minutes and half an hour) are popular hubs for bike hire and numerous cycling routes. There’s a six-mile family-friendly circuit close by around Burley (15 minutes), or for those with bigger ambitions and calf muscles, a 15-mile loop from Brockenhurst.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Manor Steps 11.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 11.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 11.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 12.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Southbourne 12.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 5.6 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 11.7 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 12 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 12.2 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 12.2 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 12.7 km

White Mill 14.8 km

Brownsea Island 16.9 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 21.2 km

Corfe Castle 25.3 km

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) 2.4 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 5.7 km

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 7.1 km

AVON TYRRELL 8.6 km

Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 9.8 km

Local events

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 19.2 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)

    Southampton, England 32.4 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Wareham, England 32.5 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 41.8 km

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Fareham, England 47.5 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 Shamba Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Shamba Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Shamba Holiday Park? You needn’t stray far from base for fresh air activities: it’s a minute’s walk to East Moors Fishing Lake for days in quiet contemplation of the waters, and there’s further fishing five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shamba Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Shamba Holiday Park? From $53.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.