Nige's Camping

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Pitch where you like (added by manager 24 Jul 2024)

Family-friendly site two miles from the New Forest National Park
A five-minute drive from Fordingbridge; 35 minutes from Bournemouth
Well-behaved dogs welcome; pubs, cafés and shops in Fordingbridge

What’s a recipe for an excellent New Forest getaway? A healthy dose of walks and outdoor activities and a nearby peaceful base are certainly going to be two essential ingredients – and for the second, you need not look further than Nige’s Camping, a family-friendly site two miles from the national park border. Surrounded by lush greenery and made up of a flat open space where families can unwind, this particular formula is a very good fit for families. All pitches are of the grassy sort, set within a spacious field. Well-behaved dogs are a welcome piece of the puzzle too, but must be kept on a lead due to the free-range sheep and chickens roaming the grounds. When it comes to tracking real-life recipes for your dinner, there are cosy pubs in Fordingbridge five minutes’ drive or 25 minutes’ walk way. Alongside the River Avon, the town has a late-medieval seven-arch bridge and shops, restaurants and pubs. Deserving of a mention by the owners are the typically British fare at one hotel, authentic Italian cuisine in another restaurant, a riverside dining spot and great Indian dishes (just ask them for more details on these once you roll up). As endearing as those good eats may be, other attractions (not of the food type) include New Forest Water Park 10 minutes’ drive away and the seaside resort of Bournemouth 35 minutes’ drive away. Also within driving distance of the site are the likes of theme parks, historical sites and beaches.

Campground type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £1.00 ($1.29) applies for the use of the shower.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
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.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

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Primitive grass campervan campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

6 people maximum

One Class B motorhome allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Class B motorhome, (RV not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Car Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Primitive grass tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per site

Site size

Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£6 (£6) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Basic site but level and plenty of space

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Debbie P. Sep 2024

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Lovely level site basic facilities flushing toilets, showers cost additional £1 no hot water for dishes. Friendly owner but didn't see them until we due to leave

Disliked: Additional cost of showers and no hot water for dishes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, good clean facilities. Friendly staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Angela R. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The site was lovely and well kept. Both Dorothee and Nige were excellent hosts and super friendly!

Disliked: No dislikes here!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% recommend. Very friendly and clean.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Elizabeth R. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Loved the location, facilities, rope swing and play area. Dot cam over to make sure all OK and Nige came over too. Very friendly campsite in a lovely location. Walked up the footpath to the disused railway track. Toilet paper always refilled and always very clean. Highly recommend. Even ordered a Thai from the Thai kitchen as recommended feom Niges camping Facebook page! Had amazing Sunday roast in The Fighting Cock. Would 100% come back here.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Despite the woeful British weather we still had a great time. The…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Craig W. Aug 2024

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Despite the woeful British weather we still had a great time. The camp was perfect, walking distance to nice pubs and restaurants, lovely little bakery and local groceries shop. My boys 8 & 10 played in the shallows of the river in the nearby village of Fordinbridge. Toilets and showers were pleasant and clean. Communication and directions were easy and the owner was extremely friendly and welcoming. Altogether we had a blooming loverly time. We shall definitely be coming again. Thank you 👍🏻

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Excellent campsite. Nigel is so friendly and helpful. Very clean

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Toni L. Aug 2024

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Nigels campsite is amazing. We had a lovely time. Its lovely and clean and well looked after. The toilets are lovely and clean. Nigel is so lovely and friendly and helpful. It is a lovely site and it's nice and peaceful and relaxing. I notice someone said something about the locks on toilets they are easy to use u just lock door and put wedge in door. It is a amazing campsite.

Disliked: We loved it here and I would recommend this campsite . Its so lovely.

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The small park where you can watch the kids from your tent!…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The small park where you can watch the kids from your tent!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet little site, very friendly, exactly as described, can recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: (Stayed for one quick night on our way south to the beach. Small car, small tent, 2+2kiddos). Nice quiet little camping site with Nigel being at hand to help with anything, nothing seems a problem. Facilities as described (bring your £1s for the shower;)), small playground in one corner our younglings disappeared into so we could pitch up in peace and overall perfect for what we needed. We're not seasoned campers so really friendly tent neighbours were a great plus (thanks for the mallet;)). Quiet site, kids playing ball and such but no partiea or loud night music. Easy to book on pitchup, easy to find, no problem to arrive super late at pretty much sunset, good price. Definitely can recommend.

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Nige came and had a chat made us feel very welcome

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Karen S. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely stay at Niges kids had so much fun very peaceful and very clean 5 mins from fodingbridge lake which is a great day out

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok

Overall	4/10
Location	10
Value for money	2
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Sarah J. Aug 2024

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked: Small friendly site, nice grassed pitch, relaxing, bins by the gate for recycling and normal waste, lovely and quiet at night

Disliked: Toilets need a decent working lock, also some up keep, very basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site , very clean , great host , well kept site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

ben l. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Excellent location , very clean facilities , good value for money , extremely friendly host Nige , a really lovely bloke , who gave me a warm welcome and informed me where to go in town for a pint and some good food , quiet and peaceful enough to be able hear the sounds of nature , a very well kept campsite , I will be going back with my wife at some point .

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Nige's Camping

1 Bowerwood Cottages

Ashford Road

Fordingbridge

Hampshire

England

SP6 3BU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.92429°N
-1.81214°W

Nearest transport

Bus

5.4 mi Meeting House Lane

10.2 mi Red Rover

10.3 mi Millstream Coach Park

Rail

10.1 mi Salisbury Rail Station

11.2 mi Dean Rail Station

12.6 mi Hinton Admiral Rail Station

Ferry

13.5 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing

13.5 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing

13.6 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing

Airport

10.2 mi Bournemouth International Airport

19.8 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

What first for adventurous sorts? Wakeboarding at the New Forest Water Park (10 minutes’ drive)? A simple bike ride or hike between the big trunks of the New Forest? In Bournemouth (35 minutes), the sea will be your next playground: explore by kayak, paddleboard, jet ski or power boat. If the kids are your accomplices on this holiday, Bournemouth has a host of family-friendly attractions from theme parks and amusement arcades to gardens, castles and theatres too. Families who are Peppa Pig fans can track down the Peppa and George characters in Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (half an hour), where simple rides are on-hand to entertain young family members. The Tank Museum (55 minutes) will bring some history into playtime for kids too (and adults are sure to enjoy the history lesson, of course); it has many different forms of armoured tanks throughout their evolution.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle	13.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff	13.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Highcliffe	13.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Christchurch Avon Beach	13.9 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk	14.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Breamore House 3.4 mi

Salisbury Cathedral 9.7 mi

Adventure Wonderland 10.4 mi

Wilton House 10.9 mi

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway 11 mi

National Trust

Mompesson House 9.8 mi

Kingston Lacy 12.4 mi

Little Clarendon 13.2 mi

Philipps House and Dinton Park 13.5 mi

White Mill 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BREAMORE 3.4 mi

Godshill - Pitts Wood Inclosure (New Forest) 3.5 mi

Godshill - Frankenbury - Castle Hill 3.5 mi

BOVERIDGE HOUSE SCHOOL 4 mi

HALE PARK 4.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available site on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

A charge of £1.00 ($1.29) applies for the use of the shower.
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nige's Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Nige's Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Nige's Camping? What first for adventurous sorts? Wakeboarding at the New Forest Water Park (10 minutes’ drive)? A simple bike ride or hike between the big trunks of the New Forest? In Bournemouth (35 … Read more