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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- 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.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 5000 kgs are not allowed.
- The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- 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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Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 7m depth (56m²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 (£42)
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Reviews
64% would recommend this site to a friend
63% would stay here again
What customers say
Great staff, pool, and clubhouse. Clean, level pitches. Good for local sights. Some say it needs a refresh, with dated loos and occasional noise. Shop stock limited, loo roll sometimes missing.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 28/07/2026
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMPSITE
Powered grass site
Liked Nothing the place is rotten and sickly and the staff were on drugs
Disliked Every bad review is true do not let any good review change your mind this place is has been in administration for 3 years
The staff will happily tell you all of the bad that’s been happening here and how many complaints they get when you tell them your leaving
Children’s bikes and scooters and footballs being taken including my sons football
The campsite was completely understaffed there did not seem to be anybody properly managing what was going on and one of the women who was actually staying on the campsite was having to tell people arriving where their pitches were because there were no staff there to do it she told me all about what had been going on in the previous days
When trying to get hold of any manager or owner they didn’t answer
The whole campsite was filthy dirty poorly managed and nothing like what I would expect from a campsite
Someone opened our battery box and tried to take our battery
The Staff were on drugs or drunk a woman staying there told me what she had witnessed in the days before
I find this shocking on a campsite where families and children are staying and these are not things anybody should be hearing about or witnessing when they have paid to stay somewhere they expect to be safe and clean and the little children not be where drug addicts are
regarding the swimming pool there was no lifeguard present and children were standing around the edge of the pool and going backwards and forwards for a toilet around the side of the pool
There were men in the toilets giving them a wipe around never a female
The whole place was rotten and was completely run down we had booked for 4 nights left after 1 expecting a safe clean and well managed place please stay away from this campsite
The campsite was filthy dirty the lack of staff the arguments and rows loud parting through the night and pulling at our awning the drug use the lack of supervision around the swimming pool and just a dirty place and the fact the whole campsite was smoked out from the smell of drugs and there were so many people complaining
One of the long stay women on there her dog tried to bite my child and bit another child children beating there bikes into peoples motors I’ve stayed on some campsites
No refunds for early check out apparently this is stated
This campsite needs shutting down and taking off of pitch up I witnessed 2 elderly people who didn’t speak English who had paid over £500 for a stay pitch up needs to contact all people who have booked through them as I’m sure the good reviews must be fake or from someone who would be happy with this type of environment
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Liked Nothing toilets and showers terrible…
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Liked Liked Nothing toilets and showers terrible way they are out dated for and £45 per night we spent £180 for 4 nights the smell is horrendous dirty and disgusting
Disliked As above
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Site is tired showers etc bar staff need training. Worse site been on
Powered grass site
Liked I liked it when I packed up and left after one night although paid for 3 nights
Disliked Where do I start. Finding my pitch was difficult poor marking. 2 lads on an electric bike tearing across my pitch frighting
Woman coughing her lung up over the bar barmaid laughing she needs training how to serve people showers were disgusting toilets yuck. No hot water for washing up. Tried have quiet pint on patio group women cursing swearing lady coughing up the other lung.
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The peace Swimming pool…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked The peace
Swimming pool
Disliked Nothing
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Friendly staff and nice facilities, including…
Powered grass site
Liked Friendly staff and nice facilities, including the swimming pool which my children and I had lots of fun in.
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Liked .
Disliked Did not go as could not be contacted via phone ? Tried emailing no reply so we booked elsewhere in the new forest
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Weather…
Powered grass site
Liked Weather
Disliked Crammed in our pitch no number sign so had to guess where to set up, no toilet roll, so called club house wasn’t doing any food
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What a great little site only…
Unpowered grass site
Liked What a great little site only had a 2 nite stay with family it was chilled, kids play park was okay swimming pool was great my grandsons absolutely love they first time camping and what to go back again. Toilet and showers was great too all in all what a fab few days we all had 10/10 from me.
Disliked The shop could have more bits in it.
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Shambolic
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Going home and relieved it was just a night not a week.
Disliked All round grossness, poorly welcomed, grounds un kept, toilet and shower block stank, no toilet roll, no hand soap, merky swimming pool…
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One of the best campsites we've…
Powered grass site
Liked One of the best campsites we've been to, has everything you need and want to have a great holiday
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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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Manor Steps | 11.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 11.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 11.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bournemouth Pier | 12.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Bournemouth Southbourne | 12.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, England 32.4 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
Dorchester, England 41.8 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 $64.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.