Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site

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  • Family-friendly woodland campsite in New Forest National Park
  • New Forest Wildlife Park five minutes’ drive; Southampton 15 minutes
  • Showers, toilet block and launderette; access to marked walking trails
If you're up for a spot of forest bathing – and in the company of free-roaming ponies – Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site, in the New Forest National Park, might be a spot that will suit you rather well. At this family-friendly site, you can choose to set up camp on flat, grassy pitches or delve deeper into the woods to stay in the shade of ancient oak trees. After that, all you need to do is embrace the peaceful vibe – or, if you prefer, get active by heading out for walks along waymarked trails through the woods, perhaps stopping for a rest and a pint of real ale at a traditional pub en route. If the grazing ponies and assorted birdlife on site have whetted your appetite for more animal-flavoured experiences, it's good to know that there's more of that within easy reach – within a 15-minute drive you can spy on otters, wolves and boars (New Forest Wildlife Park), watch deer being fed (Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary), and get up close and personal with farmyard animals and alpacas (Longdown Activity Farm). Whatever you choose to fill your days with, you may well be in need of a change of clothes and a freshen up once you get back to your pitch. That's easily done here, as the site's facilities include showers, a toilet block and launderette. Several gastropubs within a five-minute drive serve home-cooked meals, or you can walk into Ashurst village (five minutes on foot) and stock up on barbecue essentials at the supermarket. Please note, however, that disposable barbecues are not allowed on site.

Site type

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Open now
Opens 26 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please do not feed, pet or approach the animals in and around the campsite; they may look friendly but are unpredictable and can bite and kick. Please keep all food sealed and out of reach of the ponies.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 26 Mar to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 170 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Bush

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning New Forest site with ample woodland/open pitches. Spotless facilities, warm showers, and enchanting wildlife. Friendly staff. Road/rail noise and occasional inconsiderate campers noted, but overall reviews are glowing, with many keen to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Very well organised, clean toilets and…

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 Klaudiusz U. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very well organised, clean toilets and showers, perfect place to relax and visit the forest.

Disliked Nothing

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Facilities, views and access to local…

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 Jack G. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Facilities, views and access to local amenities is great

Disliked Showers in same room as toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb Site strongly recommended

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Stephen G. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great site meticulously managed extremely friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Very clean showers and toilet blocks. The people running this site know their stuff.

Disliked Would be good to have a freezer to leave your own freezer blocks. They offer frozen bottles of water which is a reasonable compromise.

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Big campsite, good facillities, easy to…

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Hannah R. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Big campsite, good facillities, easy to find and a mix of open and cover pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is lovely with good…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked The site is lovely with good clean facilities

Disliked Noise from traffic, trains and planes.

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Staff were extremely helpful, and Ashurst…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Staff were extremely helpful, and Ashurst continues to be a peaceful place to set up camp

Disliked New parking restrictions throughout the forest were an absolute nightmare

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr schöner Platz mit guter Infrastruktur

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 Nicole K. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Der Platz ist sehr groß und es wurde darauf geachtet, dass zwischen den einzelnen Plätzen 6,00 m Abstand gehalten wurde. Man hatte freie Platzwahl, wobei es extra Bereiche für Zelte gab. Die Sanitärräume waren großzügig und wurden regelmäßig gereinigt. Das Personal war nett und hilfsbereit.

Disliked Über Nacht ist das Tor geschlossen. Man kann weder ein- noch ausfahren. Die Landstraße und die Bahnlinie sind in der Nähe.

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Lovely spot for a group of…

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Samantha B. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely spot for a group of us including 2 small children to visit and to get away.
Animals visiting regularly.
Little shop on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site,great staff and so…

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 John C. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely quiet site,great staff and so much nature around us. very good transport links . Stayed an extra night as it was so relaxing

Disliked Having to go home lol

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Site, staff, facilities, ponies, squirrels, birds.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Site, staff, facilities, ponies, squirrels, birds.

Disliked Inconsiderate campers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site

Lyndhurst Road

Ashurst

Hampshire

England

SO40 7AR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.88845°N
1.52898°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
3.5 km Lyndhurst Park Hotel
7.9 km Brockenhurst College
Rail
0.2 km Ashurst New Forest Rail Station
4.1 km Beaulieu Road Rail Station
4.6 km Totton Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
8.7 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
9.3 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.7 km Southampton Airport
24.6 km Bournemouth International 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

There’s a lot of enjoyment to be found in simply wandering through the woods around here, but if you want a specific place to head for, perhaps try Blackwater Arboretum (10 minutes’ drive), which has a collection of trees from around the world, or Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (15 minutes), where you’ll be guaranteed to spot the native animals at feeding time. As well as all the wildlife attractions around here, there’s also one where the animals are rather larger than life… younger kids will no doubt love the chance to meet their cartoon favourites in person at Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (15 minutes), plus the chance to go on various gentle rides. For older children, the gleaming attractions of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (15 minutes) may be more suitable. This location on the eastern side of the national park also gives easy access to Southampton (15 minutes) for the SeaCity Museum and Solent Sky aircraft exhibition or boarding ferries for a trip to the Isle of Wight.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lepe 16.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Calshot 17.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Milford-On-Sea 19.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Bay 19.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gurnard 20.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 3.7 km

Paultons Family Theme Park 6.7 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 8.7 km

Beaulieu National Motor Museum 9 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 16.9 km

National Trust

Mottisfont 16.8 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 21.3 km

Winchester City Mill 24.6 km

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 25.4 km

Mompesson House 27.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ashurst Station (New Forest) - Bridge-Camp - Ashurst Station 0.5 km

Longdown Inclosure - New Forest 2.1 km

Lyndhurst - Brockenhurst Circuit 3.2 km

Lyndhurst - New Forest 4.6 km

THE NEW FOREST 5.8 km

Local events

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

    Brockenhurst, England 6.6 km

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

    Southampton, England 8.6 km

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

    Fareham, England 24 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 Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site? There’s a lot of enjoyment to be found in simply wandering through the woods around here, but if you want a specific place to head for, perhaps try Blackwater Arboretum (10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ashurst Caravan and Camping Site? From $66.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.