The Old Airfield Campsite

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Walk over to Burley
Walk over to burley
Pick your own pitch
New forest ponies
New forest views
Surrounded by forest and heath
View from the site
Nearby amenities
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Pick your own pitch
New forest ponies
New forest views

  • Spacious site with 30 scenic acres, a short walk from the New Forest
  • A 10-minute drive from Mudeford and Highcliffe beaches
  • Streams and woods on site, as well as firepits; cycling tracks nearby
Combine years of experience, decades of enthusiasm and almost half a century of New Forest camping heritage and you get The Old Airfield, a wild-style site in one of the New Forest’s most striking areas. With plenty of space and fresh air, the site is just south of the New Forest National Park, where there are sandy beaches, deep woodlands and streams to play in. A short walk from your base, there's access to miles and miles of uninterrupted walking and cycling trails. The site is bicycle-friendly, and in fact, they actively encourage guests to explore on two wheels (that's if you're able to get past the New Forest ponies and donkeys who sometimes congregate at the gate). The Old Airfield Campsite is 10 minutes' drive away from the sandy beaches of Mudeford beach and Highcliffe. It's also a convenient five-minute drive from Burley's many shops and cafés. For bigger days out on England's south coast, make your way to Bournemouth (30 minutes) or Poole (35 minutes), a gateway to the gorgeous Jurassic Coast. The Old Airfield Campsite’s setting is rather special in itself, set over 30 acres of well-drained forest land, with views over beech and oak trees. New Forest ponies and their foals will be keeping an eye on you from the surrounding heathland. But things weren't always this peaceful – during the 1940s, the site was used as an RAF airstrip, regularly sending out reconnaissance missions to continental Europe. Now the skies above the New Forest are full only of birds and nature has well and truly reclaimed the land… Handily, this laidback spot has walking trails that are accessible as soon as you step outside the site gates, plus some of the New Forest's most popular cycle tracks just a few minutes' pedal away (and bicycles can easily be hired and delivered to the site). Stroll to the local pubs through ancient woodlands too.

Campground type

Tent sites 60
Rent a tent 15
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held until 12pm the next day, after this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit and no refunds will be made. The shower area is closed to campers who are checking out from 10.30am on departure days.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Fri, May 23 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 34 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

This place is quiet, green and well-organised. Very friendly and helpful staff.…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This place is quiet, green and well-organised. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Lots of space, good location.…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lots of space, good location.

Disliked No place to wash dishes, portable toilets.

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're really pleased to hear you appreciated the huge space we have around us and our beautiful New Forest location — it's something our guests love.
I am sorry you didn't use our HOT WATER WASHING UP AREA! We also provide washing up bowls and fairy liquid, brushes, scourers and cloths. We have one main area for hot water washing up, and many other areas for washing up around the site with tables, drainers, washing up bowls and washing up liquid.
We have our great new Compost loo block ,as well as plenty of very clean and well maintained portaloos.
We genuinely value all feedback — both positive and constructive — as it helps us continue to evolve. We're sorry you missed our hot water washing up areas and we will make sure we show other guests when they arrive so they don't miss it!

Showers powerfull, facilities basic but everything there and kept very clean with…

Overall 8/10

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james b.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Showers powerfull, facilities basic but everything there and kept very clean with plenty of staff on site

Disliked Price very steep for what it is

Wonderful site with masses of space, facilities basic but lovely

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space, really lovely staff.
Clean showers and toilets.
Handy coffee/bar truck

Disliked Ground very hard, take good pegs!

Good site location, kids were not keen on the toilet facilities

Overall 6/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We liked the space, the showers and the location

Disliked The toilets

Great little site close to nature and in the new forest

Overall 10/10

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nicholas a.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great campsite close to nature and not too busy. Showers and facilities were good and staff super friendly.

Lots of space, beautiful location, friendly staff and great facilities…

Overall 10/10

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Chris W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lots of space, beautiful location, friendly staff and great facilities

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Overall 10/10

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Shane F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked .

Lovely bunch of people working there! Great location Amazing showers Loads of space…

Overall 10/10

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Rachel M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely bunch of people working there!
Great location
Amazing showers
Loads of space
General good vibe

Very convenient location for visiting the New Forest and the coast. Clean…

Overall 6/10

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Duncan M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very convenient location for visiting the New Forest and the coast.
Clean and good quality showers and loos.

Disliked Very open to the weather, especially wind.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Old Airfield Campsite

Bransgore

Hampshire

England

BH23 8EB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.78604°N
1.70116°W

Route directions

The site is opposite the New Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club (Millennium Caravan Park).

Nearest transport

Bus
3 mi Sea Corner
3 mi Sea Corner
3.1 mi Post Office
Rail
2.4 mi Hinton Admiral Rail Station
2.8 mi New Milton Rail Station
4 mi Sway Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing
4.9 mi Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
5.8 mi Bournemouth International Airport
18.7 mi 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

Walk and cycle straight from the site; if you like, forget the car for the weekend, as there are miles of off-road tracks and quiet lanes in the surrounding area. For swimming and kayaking, make your way to Highcliffe beach (10 minutes' drive) or Mudeford beach (10 minutes). For slightly more peaceful activities, Highcliffe Castle (10 minutes) has a beach and tea rooms. Barton on Sea Golf Course (15 minutes) is there for the golfing keen beans. Otherwise, you might want to wander around the harbour in Mudeford (10 minutes), Christchurch Priory (10 minutes) or the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy (30 minutes). Paultons Park (30 minutes) is a theme park that will surely pick up the pace again – many of the rides are Peppa Pig themed, which might be a hit with the kids. If it’s watersports, zorbing and inflatable aqua parks they like, you’ll also hit the jackpot with a visit to the Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Highcliffe 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 3.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Bay 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 4.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Highcliffe Castle 3.4 mi

Adventure Wonderland 6.4 mi

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 8.1 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 8.8 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 8.8 mi

National Trust

The Needles Old Battery and New Battery 10.1 mi

Brownsea Island 13.1 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 13.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 14.6 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

AVON TYRRELL 1.8 mi

Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 2.1 mi

The Naked Man - New Forest 2.9 mi

RHINEFIELD HOUSE 4.7 mi

Hengistbury Head 5.4 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Old Airfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Airfield Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Airfield Campsite? Walk and cycle straight from the site; if you like, forget the car for the weekend, as there are miles of off-road tracks and quiet lanes in the surrounding area. For swimming … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Airfield Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 The Old Airfield Campsite? From $55.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.