Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite

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Drone image from above of Avon Tyrrell's lakeside camping and main house, with trees and blue skies
Drone image from above of avon tyrrell's lakeside camping and main house, with trees and blue skies
Avon tyrell centre lake
Woodland pitch
Forest lodge with ramp access
Grass pitch, lake view
Exterior of avon lodge
Grade i listed house
Paddle boarding on open lake
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Avon tyrell centre lake
Woodland pitch
Forest lodge with ramp access

  • 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
Set up camp for a night or several at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite set in 65 acres in the New Forest, for guaranteed busy days among a wide range of forest adventures. Among the outdoor adventures and field study activities here (which must be booked in advance and are subject to availability), you can try high and low ropes, climbing and abseiling, archery, zipwire and heaps more under the eyes of its experienced instructors – or take yourself off under your own guidance for orienteering, treasure hunting, mountain biking and fishing in its lush surrounding lakes.... Happily, a café serving the likes of jacket potatoes, paninis etc is here too so that adventurers don't have far to forage when it comes to light bites, and if you need a day off from all the action the site also has a play area and free wifi. (Table tennis and kid-sized bouldering walls are around too if you really can't help yourself...) The several amenities blocks are well equipped with a toilet block with hot showers, a baby-changing room and washing-up facilities. A small shop is to hand for basic supplies, but both Bransgore and Burley are only two miles away if you need anything else – maybe see how fast you can run there and back...?

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Tent sites 100
Caravan sites 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • 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.
  • 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

Accommodation

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 634 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Bush

91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Avon Tyrrell's a stunner in the New Forest, brilliant for families with loads of outdoor stuff. Reviewers rave about the friendly staff, ample space, and top-notch facilities. Some found activities pricey/hard to book, and minor gripes include plane noise and cleaning needs. Still, a top pick for family adventure!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely place to relax with family :)…

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10 out of 10
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Patrycja S.

Unpowered grass site (no pets, lake view)

Liked Lovely place to relax with family :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitches in the pine trees. Use of a fire pit.…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent site (forest, pet friendly)

Liked The pitches in the pine trees. Use of a fire pit. Several activities (although we were only there one night, so couldn't take advantage of them).
Friendly team in reception.

Disliked Uncertainty on cafe opening hours. Advertised as 08:00 on the day we went, but still hadn't opened when we were leaving the campsite around 09:30. We kept being told different times by members of staff!!
Felt like the toilet block was always very busy and had to wait to use a shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The instructors were very kind, supportive and encouraging. The campsite was mostly…

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7 out of 10
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Jennie F.

Powered grass site (no pets, lake view)

Liked The instructors were very kind, supportive and encouraging. The campsite was mostly clean and tidy. The receptionist in the shop kindly swapped our booking as we had missed it.

Disliked The loo seats should have lids. It's disgusting to think that we brush our teeth surrounded by other people's wee and poo particles floating in the air.
Could there be separate sinks outside for teeth, make up etc?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed atmosphere Plenty of space for ball games On site activities…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site (no pets, lake view)

Liked Relaxed atmosphere
Plenty of space for ball games
On site activities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be returning, loved it here!

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lisa F.

Unpowered grass site (no pets, lake view)

Liked Fantastic site, beautiful scenery, great adventure activities, good prices

Disliked Toilets and showers were always clean but there just weren't enough of them, we were in lakeside camping, and more staff needed in the cafe too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campsites, wall climbing and activities…

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Jocelyn F.

Powered grass and earth tent site (woodland, no pets)

Liked Campsites, wall climbing and activities

Disliked The timing on the push showers , on off, could be a bit longer but not a big dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

-plaats, op een mooi grasveld. -nabij meer en kampvuurplaats. -activiteiten die gedaan konden worden…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Natasja Z.

Powered grass site (no pets, lake view)

Liked -plaats, op een mooi grasveld.
-nabij meer en kampvuurplaats.
-activiteiten die gedaan konden worden op camping.
-vriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid personeel.
-het feit dat het na 22.00 uur vrijwel stil is.
-ligt mooi in het New forest en er het is een goede uitvalsbasis voor uitstapjes in de buurt. Er is genoeg te doen.

Disliked -het sanitair, vaak niet fris.
-douchehokje, had handger geweest als het net iets groter was en er bijvoorbeeld een bankje in zou zitten. We zagen dat dit wel het geval was bij de huisjes. Dit verschil vonden wij nogal groot.
-het feit dat alle activiteiten 17,50 pond kosten.
-het feit dat je bijna alle activiteiten van tevoren moet reserveren. Je moet dus thuis al bedenken op welke dag je wat wilt doen en kunt niet kijken naar bijvoorbeeld het weer. Achteraf gezien bleek er ook nog wel een mogelijkheid tot boeken op de camping zelf.
-de tentplaatsen (met elektra) waren vrij klein.
-jammer dat er in het meer niet gezwommen kan worden. Er is verder ook geen zwemmogelijkheid.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was lovely time in Avenue Tyrrell.…

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent site (forest, pet friendly)

Liked It was lovely time in Avenue Tyrrell.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place with great activities.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site (no pets, lake view)

Liked Activities were great. Very clean facilities.

Disliked Eco toilet - would have loved to use it at night, but makes such a horrific noise, would have woken everyone up. Plus so very dark, hard to close the door to lock. It really needs a proper toilet there where it's most used mid camp, with good lighting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good clean facilities in the pine forest area - washing up area…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Claire B.

Powered concrete and grass motorhome site (woodland, pet friendly)

Liked Good clean facilities in the pine forest area - washing up area with instant hot water, hot showers, toilets. Good pitch sizes, nice playground.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

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 nearby

Location

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

For those using satnavs, please enter the postcode 'BH23 8ED' instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km Meeting House Lane
7.2 km Sea Corner
7.2 km Sea Corner
Rail
5.7 km Hinton Admiral Rail Station
7.6 km New Milton Rail Station
7.8 km Christchurch Rail Station
Ferry
8.5 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
8.6 km Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
8.6 km Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
7.1 km Bournemouth International Airport
31.3 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

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 the Dorset and Hampshire beaches of Christchurch, Mideford, Southbourne or Highcliffe...? The sands of Bournemouth are about 10 miles away. Around the New Forest, the many places to see include the New Forest Wildlife Park in Southampton, an ancient natural woodland and wildlife haven (look out for otters and owls); the award-winning National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, and Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre at Ringwood. Pipsqeaks have the home of Peppa Pig World at Paultons Family Theme Park 30 minutes away for actively exciting day out, as well as the hands-on activities and indoor and outdoor play areas of Longdown Dairy Farm in Southampton and the Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester. Naturally, they might like trekking with a New Forest pony too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Highcliffe 7.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 7.7 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 8 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East 9.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Campsite? From $90.85 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.