How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park?

From $54.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park

View prices & book Last booked 15 hours ago 9.8 365 reviews

Xl electric hardstanding and grass pitches

Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available

Spread over 30 acres of Dorset woodland, river, heathland and lakes, Back of Beyond meanders over countryside naturally inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife: look out for deer, squirrels, moles, rabbits and the soaring sights of birds including the resident woodpecker. The site is dog friendly too (apart from in one of the wildlife-laden accommodation areas) and there's a 10-acre woodland area set aside especially for canines. Restful pastimes include boules, woodland walks, and a five-acre nine-hole pitch and putt course among the squirrels, moles and rabbits (hire the necessary bits and pieces on site). Facilities here include heated toilet and shower blocks, a private disabled shower room, hairdryers, washing-up areas, a reception area, Monty's Bar and a shop. Essential supplies (food and beer) can be found at the two excellent pubs within walking distance; supermarkets, restaurants and two caravan and camping centres are within a few minutes by car.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

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 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 28 2025 to Fri, Jan 2 2026

Pitch types & availability

Shepherd's hut

Adults only 2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site

Dimensions: 7.9ft width × 19.8ft length

2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site

The hut is fully insulated with low-wattage lighting.

Please note outside there's a separate covered deck with the kitchen.

Please bring your own bed linen, towels, duvets, pillows and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

7.9ft width × 19.8ft length

Year of manufacture: 2018

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Campers' kitchen
Car parking by site/unit
Stove
Fire ring
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Shower
Shower room with WC
Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Bed linen not provided

Extras

Dog (2 max) £5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)

£2.50 (£2.50) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £100 (£100) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

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96% would stay here again

Free sticker from reception. happy to spread the word.

Sausages on the go, a perfect birthday breakfast

Best facilities i have ever seen on a campsite.

Lots of detail around the site also loved the pond and bar

Reviews page 1 of 37

Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, with clean facilities and friendly staff too.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2025 Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely and quiet and very well looked after site. We liked the bar and all the different food options that were offered every evening by the different caterers that visited the site. The reception and shop and lovely too with all the essentials that are needed plus some really lovely gifts as well. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and will be going back later on in the year.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we look forward to seeing you again later in the year.

The vibe on site. Everyone was very friendly. Facilities very clean and…

Overall 9/10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite (pet friendly)

Liked The vibe on site. Everyone was very friendly. Facilities very clean and great showers. Would 100% stay again

Disliked A little on the expensive side, added to that we were not permitted two small pop up tents on the same pitch although they were smaller than the one we then had to purchase. We needed separate accommodation as male/female mixed. Seems to be a few extra costs here and there as well. Would stay again however. Just a few more costs and rules than other places that I've stayed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I'm pleased to hear you liked our park and would visit us again. In connection with regards to the rules of 2 tents per pitch, this is a license requirement and a fire regulation and is nothing to do with additional costs. If you would like us to explain further then please do not hesitate to contact our Reception and our staff will be happy to discuss. We hope you understand and we hope to see you again soon.

A really well organised arrives process. The plots were spacious and facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Barry K.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked A really well organised arrives process. The plots were spacious and facilities were excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful.
The bar and the evening food vans were great. The shop stocked essentials if you wanted to cater for your selves.
I thought the off lead dog walking area was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review Barry. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again soon.

Fantastic stay

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Leigha M.

Primitive grass campsite (pet friendly)

Liked Great site, lovely and quiet! Had a lovely bar, food comes to the site so you don’t have to cook which is lush. Onsite shop is lovely and has some great bits and essentials too! Very clean facilities and it’s great there was cloths to dry sinks and clean floors in shower!

Disliked Was confused with the check out process

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Please accept our apologies for any confusion with the check out process. It should have been made clear to you at check in and it is also explained in your welcome pack. It's a simple process in that you put the barrier pass in a post box outside reception and on the box is a code for you to get out. Our Reception staff are always happy to help if you need it.

We hope to see you again soon.

Clean & tidy site & lovely staff

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Everything, excellent site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you liked it, do come again soon.

Great site with some clear love from the owners. Clean and tidy…

Overall 10/10
Location		7
Value for money		7
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Jun 2025 Ryan T.

Astro Turf powered cement/asphalt and grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Great site with some clear love from the owners. Clean and tidy with good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Good to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Emma's Glade primitive grass tent or campervan campsite (no pets, wild)

Liked We liked it at we turned up in the car staff was very welcoming and friendly when we arrived at the site pitch up the tent had a look around very clean toilets and shower rooms nice little shop on site with a bar very nice stay we will definitely go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Perfect site

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Ross C.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked An impeccably clean and beautifully tidy site. Everything has lots of space and makes perfect sense. The best facilities of any site I have stayed at. A lovely warm welcome when we got there. A lovely stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Everything was close, clean toilets and showers, great quality hot showers, loads…

Overall 10/10
Location		8
Value for money		7
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 Marie W.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Everything was close, clean toilets and showers, great quality hot showers, loads of dog walking space, peaceful and quiet, helpful staff

Disliked Nothing - best campsite we have stayed in by far

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Marie.
We hope you will be a regular visitor to our park.

Brilliant little place will def be returning

Overall 10/10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2025 sarah b.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Liked Everything it was a lovely place to stay we loved the walks it was clean and tidy staff were fantastic and everyone was helpful and friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Sarah. That is so lovely to read.
Do come again soon.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Pétanque 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby 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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Back of Beyond Touring

Camping and Glamping Park

234 Ringwood Road

St Leonards

Dorset

England

BH24 2SB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.82864°N
-1.85407°W

Route directions

Some guests have issues with the site address when put into some satnav devices. Please print out these directions and follow these when you are close to the site to ensure you find the site easily. From the north or east: From the M3, take J14 onto the M27 westbound and join the A31 (signposted Ringwood). Pass Ringwood; stay on the A31 to St. Leonards and pass St. Leonards Hotel on left. At the next roundabout (signed Boundary Lane), turn right into the site lane. Take care: this turn is set back from the roundabout by a few yards, so look for the site sign and one for Shamba. From the west: Follow the signs for Ringwood on the A31 eastbound. Pass The Woodman pub on your left. At the next roundabout go straight over and immediately left into the site lane. Drive straight down the lane, pass Shamba and go through the twin towers to the site barrier. When you arrive at the barrier system press the button for attention.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.8 km Meeting House Lane

10 km Bournemouth University

11.4 km Bournemouth Station

Rail

11 km Pokesdown Rail Station

11.2 km Christchurch Rail Station

11.3 km Bournemouth Rail Station

Ferry

11.9 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing

12.1 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing

12.2 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing

Airport

5.9 km Bournemouth International Airport

37.3 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

Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, for city sightseers, Christchurch and Salisbury within 20 and 40 minutes. Maps of local bike routes are provided free in reception. If you’re sightseeing via car, the A31 is half a mile away for access to the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast. Very varied sights and activities are handy within an easy five to 15 minutes’ drive, whether your tastes range towards pottering around museums, historic houses and New Forest villages, birdwatching on Avon Heath, picking up bargains at boot sales/shopping centres, or sampling the best of cream teas and local produce in Dorset cafés and restaurants. The biggest undercover market in the south of England, including a massive flea market and car boot sale every Saturday, is at Wimborne a few miles away. Christchurch, Poole, Salisbury, Winchester and the Jurassic coast are 20 to 30 minutes’ drive away for a mammoth amount of things to see and do to suit all tastes: miles of award-winning beaches, sea fishing, fossil walks and National Trust houses and gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bournemouth Manor Steps	12.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier	12.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk	12.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bournemouth Pier	12.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Bournemouth Southbourne	13 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 6 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 12.1 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 12.4 km

Bournemouth Pier Beach 12.6 km

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 12.6 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 12.7 km

White Mill 14.8 km

Brownsea Island 17.2 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 21.6 km

Corfe Castle 25.6 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) 2.5 km

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 5.6 km

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 7.5 km

AVON TYRRELL 8.8 km

Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 9.9 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 41.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the locker sytem.
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/05 and 01/09.
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.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £10.00 ($17.18) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Additional terms

Dogs are not permitted in Emma's Glade.

Campfires are only permitted only if using a firepit and concrete slab. The site can provide raised fire baskets along with eco-compressed woodchip briquettes, fire lighters and kindling subject to extra charge. Open fires are not allowed.

Ball games are only permitted in the designated area.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	6 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	6 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

April to October arrivals are allowed between 2pm - 7pm.

How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? From $54.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

Dog (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night

Pitch types & availability

Excellent site, with clean facilities and friendly staff too.

Overall 10/10

The vibe on site. Everyone was very friendly. Facilities very clean and…

Overall 9/10

A really well organised arrives process. The plots were spacious and facilities…

Overall 10/10

Fantastic stay

Overall 10/10

Clean & tidy site & lovely staff

Overall 10/10

Great site with some clear love from the owners. Clean and tidy…

Overall 10/10

Excellent site

Overall 10/10

Perfect site

Overall 10/10

Everything was close, clean toilets and showers, great quality hot showers, loads…

Overall 10/10

Brilliant little place will def be returning

Overall 10/10

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Camping 2.0

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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