Shamba Holiday Park
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- Family-friendly site with swimming pool for use in all weathers
- Within 20 minutes' drive of Peppa Pig World and Adventure Wonderland
- A 20-minute drive from Bournemouth beach; 10 minutes from New Forest
Site type
Tourist board rating
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units heavier than 5000 kgs are not allowed.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
General
- The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Campervans are permitted as long as they have a side window.
Languages spoken
English

Pitch types & availability
9

Powered grass site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 7m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Reviews
50% would recommend this site to a friend
50% would stay here again
What customers say
Staff are a highlight – friendly & helpful. Pool's a hit, grounds are clean, and it's a great base for exploring. Some find facilities a bit tired & noisy. Pitch spacing & upkeep noted as minor issues. Good value family option overall.
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Last updated 29/09/2026
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We had a pleasant enough stay,…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked We had a pleasant enough stay, but sadly I felt the site itself was looking quite tired and could do with some investment. I’ve been told that the new owners are planning improvements at the end of the season, which is good to hear. The electric and water points, along with the toilet facilities, definitely need some attention.
The staff, however, were lovely. Gary in particular was really friendly and regularly checked in with us during our stay, which was a nice touch.
One thing I should have mentioned to him at the time was that our pitch was covered in cigarette butts, which was disappointing and something I would have expected to have been cleared before our arrival.
For us, the biggest downside was the location. If you want to go for a walk or bike ride from the site, you have to either follow or cross a very busy dual carriageway. This put us off venturing out on foot or by bike, which was a shame.
Hopefully, with the planned investment from the new owners, the site will see some much-needed improvements. There are certainly positives, particularly the friendly staff, and I’d be interested to see how the site develops.
Disliked The biggest area that needs improvement is the park and field area, along with the other facilities mentioned above.
At the moment, the children’s play area consists of a small, rather old climbing frame and a single football goal with barely any net attached. For a family campsite, I feel there needs to be considerably more available for children to enjoy.
My biggest concern, though, was the condition of the field. There were lots of holes and uneven areas across the grass, which made it difficult to play football and could potentially be a trip hazard for children running around.
Overall, because of the limited children’s play facilities and the condition of the field, I wouldn’t say the site is particularly well equipped for families with young children at present. Hopefully, this is something the new owners will address as part of the planned improvements.
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Quiet friendly site thats dog friendly.…
Powered grass site
Liked Quiet friendly site thats dog friendly.
Disliked Needs a bit of an update. Did not have bread and fresh milk in the shop but it was at the end of the season.
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Friendly site Staff work hard…
Powered grass site
Liked Friendly site
Staff work hard
Disliked Showers need improving
Better drainage on pitch’s
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All round good value for money
Powered grass site
Liked Staff very welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help. And the swimming pool is great. Short drive to the sea and the new forest is amazing to walk around location very easy to get to pitches have plenty of space
Disliked Toilet and showers could do with a freshen up or maybe a deep clean
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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Location
Disliked It was like a gypsy camp!
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Some of park looking worn. Pool and showers need attention.
Powered grass site
Liked Pool. Staff very helpful.
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Nice clean staff helpful recommend will…
Powered grass site
Liked Nice clean staff helpful recommend will go there again
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Honestly the reviews I have read…
Powered grass site
Liked Honestly the reviews I have read on here do not reflect on the site. We have just returned from a brilliant 2 night stay here. We had 5 families all together so quite a few children, the site was very relaxed so the kids could be ‘kids’. Toilets and showers were clean. The pool is an added bonus too! A massive shout out to ‘Terry’ but I believe his real name is Darren 😂 he made this weekend the most enjoyable weekend. Going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, songs in the club house, karaoke, shop open, popping over to the pitch to check in on us. He’s a credit to this site!
Disliked The park possibly needs updating as is a little old and basic.
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Loved it thanks
Powered grass site
Liked Great weekend thanks
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An easy to access site.
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Plenty of space, facilities where good.
Greeted well and shown where everything was.
Disliked It was a shame that the site was not fully open. But understand that the season was coming to a close.
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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 Laundry Local produce 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Shamba Holiday Park
East Moors Lane
Ringwood
Hampshire
England
BH24 2SB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82482°N
1.85313°W
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- The Woodman Pub 0.8 km
- St Leonards Hotel Pub 1.1 km
- The Cranborne Hundred Pub 2.2 km
- Elephant & Castle Pub 2.5 km
- Tap And Railway Pub 2.6 km
- Chef Da China Restaurant 3.3 km
- The Forest Inn Restaurant 3.3 km
- Aroma Restaurant 3.5 km
- Cinnamon Restaurant 3.6 km
- The White Heather Pub 3.8 km
Groceries
- Lidl Supermarket 1.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.1 km
- Spar Supermarket 2.5 km
- Tesco Supermarket 3.8 km
- M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.3 km
- Waitrose Supermarket 4.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 5 km
- Ringwood Brewery Shop Off-licence 5 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5.2 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5.2 km
Parks and play
- Play Park Playground 1.2 km
- Ford Lane Recreation Ground park 2.1 km
- Avon Heath Country Park (South park) 2.4 km
- Horton Road Village Green park 2.4 km
- Tap And Railway Playarea Playground 2.6 km
- Dugdell Playground 2.7 km
- The House of Baba Yaga Playground 2.7 km
- Ant's Nest Playground 2.7 km
- Fryer Field Recreation Ground park 2.8 km
- The Snake Pit Playground 2.8 km
Family days out
- Matchams Karting Visitor attraction 2.9 km
- Ringwood Forest Visitor attraction 4.6 km
- Friday's Cross Visitor attraction 5 km
- Adventure Wonderland Maze Visitor attraction 5.5 km
- Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre Zoo 5.9 km
- Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 6.9 km
- Stephen's Stone Visitor attraction 7.3 km
- Dragonfly Hollow Visitor attraction 7.5 km
- Gover's Glade Visitor attraction 7.6 km
- Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Visitor attraction 8.4 km
- Cunningham Crescent Skate Park Visitor attraction 8.6 km
- Castle Piece 11.2 km
- Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 11.9 km
- Oceanarium Aquarium 12.2 km
- Highcliffe Castle 13.8 km
Public transport
- Boundary Lane 0.4 km
- Grange Road 0.4 km
- Oaks Drive 0.6 km
- St Leonards Hospital 0.7 km
- Heath Road 1.1 km
- St Leonards Little Chef 1.1 km
- Lions Lane, Fernlea Close 1.1 km
- St Leonards Hotel 1.1 km
- Woolsbridge Road 1.2 km
- All Saints Church 1.5 km
Other nearby
- Ferndown Forest Golf Club Golf course 3 km
- Ferndown Golf Club Golf course 3.4 km
- Moors Valley Golf Course 3.7 km
- Furlong Shopping Centre 4.9 km
- Parley Golf Centre Course Golf course 5.7 km
- Somerley Park Golf Club Golf course 5.7 km
- Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel Golf course 5.9 km
- Ringwood Fishing 6.3 km
- Crane Valley - Valley Course Golf course 6.7 km
Local services
- Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 3.6 km
- Nationwide Cashpoint 3.6 km
- Tesco Cashpoint 3.8 km
- St Leonards Hospital 0.9 km
- BP Fuel station 1.1 km
- Cornerways Medical Practice Doctors 1.3 km
- Esso Fuel station 1.5 km
- GenieEV Charging station 1.6 km
- Ashley Heath Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Sainsbury's Ferndown Charging station 2.2 km
- Sainsbury's Fuel station 2.3 km
- The Barcellos Family Practice Doctors 2.3 km
- Boots Pharmacy 3.6 km
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 5.6 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 11.7 km
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 12 km
Bournemouth Pier Beach 12.2 km
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 12.2 km
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 12.7 km
White Mill 14.8 km
Brownsea Island 16.9 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 21.2 km
Corfe Castle 25.3 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) 2.4 km
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 5.7 km
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 7.1 km
AVON TYRRELL 8.6 km
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 9.8 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 Shamba Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Shamba Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shamba Holiday Park? You needn’t stray far from base for fresh air activities: it’s a minute’s walk to East Moors Fishing Lake for days in quiet contemplation of the waters, and there’s further fishing five … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shamba Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shamba Holiday Park? From $66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

