Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Large pitches.
Xl electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Shepherd's huts
Large camping pod exterior
Camping pod exterior
Beach yurt
Reception and monty's bar
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Large pitches.
Xl electric hardstanding and grass pitches
Shepherd's huts

  • Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
  • Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
  • Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available
Spread over 30 acres of Dorset woodland, river, heathland and lakes, Back of Beyond meanders over countryside naturally inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife: look out for deer, squirrels, moles, rabbits and the soaring sights of birds including the resident woodpecker. The site is dog friendly too (apart from in one of the wildlife-laden accommodation areas) and there's a 10-acre woodland area set aside especially for canines. Restful pastimes include boules, woodland walks, and a five-acre nine-hole pitch and putt course among the squirrels, moles and rabbits (hire the necessary bits and pieces on site). Facilities here include heated toilet and shower blocks, a private disabled shower room, hairdryers, washing-up areas, a reception area, Monty's Bar and a shop. Essential supplies (food and beer) can be found at the two excellent pubs within walking distance; supermarkets, restaurants and two caravan and camping centres are within a few minutes by car.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Rent a tent 1
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Open now
Opens February 28

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 28 2025 to

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 390 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only park earns rave reviews for its serene vibe, top-notch amenities like modern restrooms, and a lively on-site bar with food. Reviewers love the friendly staff, roomy sites, and stunning wooded setting ideal for dog walks. Its prime New Forest access is a big plus. Though a bit of road noise and spotty Wi-Fi were mentioned, most guests are eager to come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great place to stay. We will be back!

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Robert W.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Quiet, adult only camp site, in beautiful surroundings and great facilities.

Disliked Nothing comes to mind

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff was very helpful and friendly, noughthing was too much trouble.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely big plot, nice and tidy secure site,all the amenities you need,and a great bar on site.also a small shop.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, peaceful site with spotless facilities.

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Anjella G.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked The site was extremely clean and well looked after with gardens and hedges well maintained. The showers and toilets were spotless and regularly checked on. They have different food vendors in each night which are all really good, especially the jacket potatoes! Our dog loved the open spaces to run off lead in the forest and surrounding area. Will definitely be back next year 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Adult only site to relax and enjoy nature

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Tony T.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (XL)

Liked Well maintained site with friendly staff who are happy to assist with any questions.
Site is quiet and peaceful with a well kept woodland walk for exercising your dogs

Disliked Monty’s bar can get very busy and seating is limited

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your kind review Tony and we hope to see you again soon.

Coming back for sure.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location and general landscape of the site. Friendly staff. Good woodland for dog walking dogs and another area close by.

Disliked Shame internet not a little better but its not a show stopper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful peaceful site, set in woodland.…

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Nick M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Beautiful peaceful site, set in woodland. Great pitches, well spaced. All the facilities are top notch. Friendly, helpful staff. Whats not to like.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon.

Peaceful,adult only,dog friendly,clean facilities, level pitches.

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Julie F.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Peace and quiet of site. Dog walk in the woods, Montys bar, adult only, clean facilities, level pitches.
Ideally placed for the New Forest and surrounding areas.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Julie, Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.

Everything…

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Debbie G.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Debbie.
We hope to see you again soon.

Great camp site with great facilities, friendly staff and great food

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Bar and food trucks amazing
Toilet and shower facilities fantastic
Shop had loads to choose from
Woodland walks and ponds stunning
Staff friendly always ready to help

Disliked Traffic noise from dual carriage way
And close to airport so lots of plane noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the 10/10 review and recommendation. We will look forward to seeing you again.

Not sure the good points would be enough entice me back.

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Anonymous

Astro Turf powered cement/asphalt and grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Cleanliness of facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Food truck availability was good.
Good atmosphere

Disliked Could hear the road noise even with ear plugs in. (Tent) might be ok in a van…
Had to hire a fire pit and pay for their fuel, even though it was to be placed on a stone slab set in the ground.

In a one way road system to leave the site. Meaning longer journey if going west.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and your recommendation. So pleased you had a great time.
The road is 1/2 a mile away but if the wind is blowing in this direction you would hear some noise in a tent. Its not normally something brought up.
The fire pits and fuel have to be agreed by the Local Council, Insurance company and the Forestry commission as we are part of the forest. This is why we supply a concrete slab to put them on. We supply approved fire pits and approved wood briquets to burn. Customers cant bring their own as this would most likely not reach the requirements of these 3 bodies.
I am unsure what your comment means about leaving to go west? When you leave the park on to the A31 after 2 minutes there is a roundabout allowing you to go in any direction you require.
Many thanks again.

Features

Adults only

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 Pétanque 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Back of Beyond Touring

Camping and Glamping Park

234 Ringwood Road

St Leonards

Dorset

England

BH24 2SB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.82864°N
1.85407°W

Route directions

Some guests have issues with the site address when put into some satnav devices. Please print out these directions and follow these when you are close to the site to ensure you find the site easily. From the north or east: From the M3, take J14 onto the M27 westbound and join the A31 (signposted Ringwood). Pass Ringwood; stay on the A31 to St. Leonards and pass St. Leonards Hotel on left. At the next roundabout (signed Boundary Lane), turn right into the site lane. Take care: this turn is set back from the roundabout by a few yards, so look for the site sign and one for Shamba. From the west: Follow the signs for Ringwood on the A31 eastbound. Pass The Woodman pub on your left. At the next roundabout go straight over and immediately left into the site lane. Drive straight down the lane, pass Shamba and go through the twin towers to the site barrier. When you arrive at the barrier system press the button for attention.

Nearest transport

Bus
3 mi Meeting House Lane
6.2 mi Bournemouth University
7.1 mi Bournemouth Station
Rail
6.9 mi Pokesdown Rail Station
7 mi Christchurch Rail Station
7 mi Bournemouth Rail Station
Ferry
7.4 mi Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
7.5 mi Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing
Airport
3.7 mi Bournemouth International Airport
23.2 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

Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, for city sightseers, Christchurch and Salisbury within 20 and 40 minutes. Maps of local bike routes are provided free in reception. If you’re sightseeing via car, the A31 is half a mile away for access to the New Forest and the Jurassic Coast. Very varied sights and activities are handy within an easy five to 15 minutes’ drive, whether your tastes range towards pottering around museums, historic houses and New Forest villages, birdwatching on Avon Heath, picking up bargains at boot sales/shopping centres, or sampling the best of cream teas and local produce in Dorset cafés and restaurants. The biggest undercover market in the south of England, including a massive flea market and car boot sale every Saturday, is at Wimborne a few miles away. Christchurch, Poole, Salisbury, Winchester and the Jurassic coast are 20 to 30 minutes’ drive away for a mammoth amount of things to see and do to suit all tastes: miles of award-winning beaches, sea fishing, fossil walks and National Trust houses and gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Manor Steps 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 7.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Southbourne 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Adventure Wonderland 3.8 mi

The Bournemouth Balloon 7.5 mi

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 7.7 mi

Bournemouth Pier Beach 7.8 mi

Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 7.8 mi

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 7.9 mi

White Mill 9.2 mi

Brownsea Island 10.7 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 13.4 mi

Corfe Castle 15.9 mi

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) 1.6 mi

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 3.5 mi

Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 4.7 mi

AVON TYRRELL 5.5 mi

Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 6.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    April to October arrivals are allowed between 2pm - 7pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? From $38.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.