Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
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- Peaceful site surrounded by lakes, on the edge of the New Forest
- Bookable activities including high ropes, climbing and abseiling
- Play area, table tennis, café and shop; toilet blocks with hot showers
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Archery, Paddleboarding and High Ropes are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The fishing lakes are open from 16 June to 15 March every year. Activities need to be booked in advance with the contact details provided at the time of booking. Availability is not guaranteed during busy periods.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Avg 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (woodland, pet friendly)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 72m²
Arrival daysFrom £49.99 (£49.99)
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Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 72m²
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40)
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Electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, no pets)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 63m²
Arrival daysFrom £49.99 (£49.99)
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Electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 72m²
Arrival daysFrom £49.99 (£49.99)
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3 bedroom lodge (six person)
6 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £288 (£288)
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Whitefield 4 bedroom lodge
14 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 4 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £690 (£690)
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Black Firs 5 bedroom lodge
12 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 5 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £900 (£900)
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Avon 7 bedroom lodge
14 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 7 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £990 (£990)
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely woodland and lake setting with loads for families to do. Staff are dead sound and helpful. Facilities usually grand, though some mentioned unisex loos, weak showers, and the odd bit of muck. Noise from late campers and planes was a bother for some, and a few pitches were a bit lumpy. Still, most had a brilliant time and would head back.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great venue.
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
Liked All staff positively engaged each time I needed to speak to them. The young woman working the cafe on her own on the night of 30/08/25 deserves a bonus. High volume of food output, high volume of sales and still great customer interaction. Good campus, great activities. Facilities were generally clean. Well positioned for exploring the forest by bike.
Disliked Nothing really, it s on the Bournemouth flight path but I’ve camped a couple of miles away and it’s still just as noisy.
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Very relaxing time grandson loved it did archery. Only six. Staff very…
Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
Liked Very relaxing time grandson loved it did archery. Only six. Staff very friendly
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Fabulous trip with friends.
3 bedroom lodge (six person)
Liked Campsite had plenty to do, lodge was lovely, cafe open early for a caffeine re fuel. Staff lovely and very helpful.
Disliked Mattresses in the lodges weren’t particularly comfortable.
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A great campsite to come with a family with excellent facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
Liked The beautiful site situated in woodland. The wide range of activities available were excellent. The fact that everyone observed the quiet hours after 10pm which you don't find in many places.
Disliked The toilets often smelled unclean which was a shame and our freezer packs were stolen on the first day which meant we struggled to keep our food cold and therefore safe. This is not the fault of Avon Tyrrell but impacted our stay slightly.
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Nice site with lots to do in great location, reasonably tight access.
Non-electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
Liked Lots to do from site
Able to find quiet space off pitch
Relaxed site
Location by forest for walks
Activities good (would be great to be able to buy a bundle rather than individual), nice to find some free activities available
Helpful reception and shop, cafe looked good but didn't visit it.
Disliked Seemed a bit tight, windy track to get onto field, slight wheel spin leaving up the hill. Didn't find many toilets or showers, queues at times. Sad to see litter around & lots of disgarded tent pegs on ground.
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Would visit again, but would request which pitch.
Electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
Liked Lots of activities on site to do, toilets cleaned regularly, not far from a number of beaches. Lovely setting and would return again but world request which pitch.
Disliked We lucked out on our pitch, but could see that many pitches were quite small and close together. Airplanes were flying low and were load due to an airport being close, wasnt to bad as didn’t start until 7am and generally stopped at 10pm but was unaware off before arrival.
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Space, set out of the pitches was good and shop well priced!…
Electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland, no pets)
Liked Space, set out of the pitches was good and shop well priced! Staff came across were good and the archery teacher was fab!
Disliked Toilets/showers by reception weren’t great.. water leaking into the loos. Thankfully we were close to boat house so could use those instead just a further walk
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Enjoyable stay with family and frienda
Electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
Liked Activity options
Large Space of pitch
Clean toilets
Warm and availability of showers
Quite after 10pm and early mornings
Disliked Long drop toilet stunk as it was close to our tent
Shop limited but it was ok
Activities limited
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Clean facilities in nice location
Electric grass pitch (no pets, lake view)
Liked The space, different areas had their own play field, cafe good food,
Disliked The lack of availability for activities, the lack of equipment (bring your own table tennis bat and ball) no cafe/seating around the lakes. Busy showers and toilets, not enough. Sloping and bumpy pitches
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Great for kids but needs better facilities for campers.
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (forest, pet friendly)
Liked This is our 2nd visit as a group of 5 families. The location is great and there is a lot to do on site, and in the surrounding area. The children loved the freedom of the cycle routes and playing in the forest - we hardly saw them! We also tried the kayaking which was OK, but a bit disorganised. Cafe was great, and the shop was reasonably priced. Showers were nice and hot. We will return.
Disliked We were quite far from any toilets which wasn't great in the middle of the night! They need more facilities for campers. Often a queue to do the washing up, for the toilet or the shower. There is also no where to put/hang your things in some of the facilities.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite
Bransgore
Hampshire
England
BH23 8EE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.80155°N
1.73826°W
Route directions
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 | 7.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Highcliffe | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Friar`S Cliff | 7.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Christchurch Avon Beach | 8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East | 9.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Highcliffe Castle 7.4 km
Adventure Wonderland 8.1 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 13.1 km
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 13.2 km
Bournemouth Pier Beach 13.5 km
National Trust
The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 19.2 km
Brownsea Island 19.9 km
Kingston Lacy 20.7 km
White Mill 22.7 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
AVON TYRRELL 0.2 km
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 2.2 km
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 6.2 km
The Naked Man - New Forest 6.8 km
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 8.6 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 Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite? Several bike tracks start directly from the site, so pack a picnic and head off into the New Forest to find your own adventure – perhaps you might fancy a pedal to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite? From €46.23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.