Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Large pitches.
XL Electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Shepherd's huts
Large camping pod exterior
Camping pod exterior
Beach yurt
Reception and Monty's Bar
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Large 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

Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 125
Touring caravan pitches 125
Motorhome pitches 125
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open now
Opens 27 February

Tourist board rating

Please note

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 travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

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

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 17:00. 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Feb 2026 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 343 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand spot, spotless, staff are sound, and it's a lovely quiet place for adults. Big pitches, grand loos, Monty's Bar, and food vans daily. Woodland walks for the dog are a doddle. Wi-Fi can be a bit dodgy, and the bar shuts early.

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We had a very good stay…

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9 out of 10
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 Gareth T. 1 review

Astro Turf electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)

Liked We had a very good stay at BoB enjoyed the walks, we sampled the food had a few drinks in the club house, I suppose the only negative was the corner plot we got allocated, it was probably the only one which didn’t get any sunshine, otherwise we had a lovely time.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to welcome you back again.

brilliant site - we were in…

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Anonymous

Emma's Glade non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (no pets, wild)

Liked brilliant site - we were in Emma glade - loved it - all staff so friendly

Disliked fish and chip food truck needed to change their oil - not exactly down to back of beyond though - the fact that they have these coming in is ace

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From the manager: Thank you for you review, we hope to see you again soon

Best site we have stayed at so far in uk Will return

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 Jayson A. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Spotless site
Customer service was fantastic
Faultless
Monty’s bar to have a few drinks
Facilities were amazing

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: WOW Thank you so much for your amazing review. We hope to welcome you back again soon

First visit and had easy check…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked First visit and had easy check in. Facilities were great. Bar had great atmosphere. Woodland area for dogs was a bonus.

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From the manager: Thank you for your great review. We hope you come and visit us again.

Friendly staff, very clean and tidy.…

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 Anita F. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff, very clean and tidy. Great facilities and loved the Monty bar 4-8!

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review, we do hope to welcome you back again soon

Easy check in, lovely staff and…

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 Sabrina F. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Easy check in, lovely staff and everything about this setting and site is over and above what you might need for a campsite.

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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review, hope to see you again soon

Lovely quiet spot with nice walks…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spot with nice walks for dogs

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From the manager: Thank you for your top score. We hope you visit us again soon.

Super friendly, super clean.

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 DEBORAH W. 18 reviews

Astro Turf electric grass and gravel campervan or tent pitch

Liked A great friendly welcome. The best pitch on site, so quiet tucked away in a corner. Liked the fact the awning was on the astro turf, made it so much easier to set up. Great level site. The showers were spotlessly clean & amazingly hot water. Enjoyed the pitch & putt, great to know the money goes to charity. Great little shop although it was abit pricey. Great friendly staff in the bar. A very well maintained site didn't want to leave.

Disliked Its a shame the pitch & putt isn't better maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So good to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. While the pitch and putt course is recovering from some tough weather—a harsh winter followed by a hot, dry summer—the team does put in the effort to try and keep it in good shape. It’s a free amenity designed for guests to just relax, have fun, and enjoy a casual round without taking it too seriously. We hope that this did not spoil your stay and that you do come and visit us again soon.

Lovely clean llace

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 adrian c. 2 reviews

Astro Turf electric grass and gravel campervan or tent pitch

Liked Everything.. Nothing not to like

Disliked The actual holes on the pitch and putt need to be sorted. Balls struggle to go in because plastic cups protrude.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. Noted about the pitch and putt, we will add to our jobs list. Hope to see you again soon

Honestly the best campsite we`ve been…

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Jan B. 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Honestly the best campsite we`ve been to in our lifetime!
Really friendly.
Bar closes early - so no heavy drinkers - so less noise.
Great live music.
Great food options, delicious pizza!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch 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 Horse 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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Back of Beyond Touring

Camping and Glamping Park

234 Ringwood Road

St Leonards

Dorset

England

BH24 2SB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • St Leonards Hotel Pub 1.1 km
  • The Woodman Pub 1.1 km
  • Elephant & Castle Pub 2.4 km
  • The Cranborne Hundred Pub 2.5 km
  • Tap And Railway Pub 2.5 km
  • Chef Da China Restaurant 3.3 km
  • The Forest Inn Restaurant 3.4 km
  • Aroma Restaurant 3.8 km
  • Cinnamon Restaurant 3.9 km
  • The White Heather Pub 4 km

Groceries

  • Lidl Supermarket 2.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.4 km
  • Spar Supermarket 2.5 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 4.1 km
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.5 km
  • Waitrose Supermarket 4.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 4.8 km
  • Ringwood Brewery Shop Off-licence 4.9 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.1 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.6 km

Parks and play

  • Horton Road Village Green 2.2 km
  • Ford Lane Recreation Ground 2.4 km
  • Moors Valley Country Park 2.5 km

Family days out

  • Matchams Karting Visitor attraction 3.2 km
  • Ringwood Forest Visitor attraction 4.2 km
  • Friday's Cross Visitor attraction 4.8 km
  • Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre Zoo 5.9 km
  • Adventure Wonderland Maze Visitor attraction 5.9 km
  • Stephen's Stone Visitor attraction 6.9 km
  • Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 7.3 km
  • Dragonfly Hollow Visitor attraction 7.9 km
  • Gover's Glade Visitor attraction 7.9 km
  • Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Visitor attraction 8 km
  • Cunningham Crescent Skate Park Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Castle Piece 11.1 km
  • Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 12.3 km
  • Oceanarium Aquarium 12.6 km
  • Highcliffe Castle 14.1 km

Public transport

  • Grange Road 0.7 km
  • Heath Road 0.7 km
  • Oaks Drive 0.8 km
  • Boundary Lane 0.8 km
  • Lions Lane, Fernlea Close 0.9 km
  • St Leonards Little Chef 1.1 km
  • St Leonards Hospital 1.1 km
  • St Leonards Hotel 1.1 km
  • Grosvenor Close 1.2 km
  • Woolsbridge Road 1.2 km

Other nearby

  • Ferndown Forest Golf Club Golf course 3.1 km
  • Moors Valley Golf Course 3.2 km
  • Ferndown Golf Club Golf course 3.8 km
  • Furlong Shopping Centre 4.8 km
  • Somerley Park Golf Club Golf course 5.4 km
  • Parley Golf Centre Course Golf course 6.2 km
  • Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel Golf course 6.2 km
  • Ringwood Fishing 6.2 km
  • Crane Valley - Valley Course Golf course 6.3 km

Local services

  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 3.8 km
  • Nationwide Cashpoint 3.8 km
  • Tesco Cashpoint 4.1 km
  • BP Fuel station 1.1 km
  • Cornerways Medical Practice Doctors 1.2 km
  • St Leonards Hospital 1.3 km
  • Ashley Heath Pharmacy 1.8 km
  • Esso Fuel station 1.8 km
  • GenieEV Charging station 1.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Ferndown Charging station 2.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 2.5 km
  • The Barcellos Family Practice Doctors 2.7 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.9 km

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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

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 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  13:00 –  18:00
    Depart by:  11:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  14:00 –  18:00
    Depart by:  11:00

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

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? From €46.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.