Aldridge Hill Caravan and Camping Site

This is a very handy location for access to walks and bike routes – and there’s bike hire close by in Brockenhurst if you need it. There’s much enjoyment to be had just meandering along the paths in the area around the campsite, but you could also set off to popular areas like Blackwater Arboretum (five minutes' drive) or Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (15 minutes). The New Forest isn’t all about woodland, though – the national park runs right down to the coast, so you may like to include days out in Lymington (15 minutes) for sailing or boat trips, Buckler’s Hard (20 minutes) to see a well-preserved/restored shipbuilding village, or Highcliffe (20 minutes) for the castle and beach. If you’re on a family holiday, top outings nearby might include some silliness on the inflatables at New Forest Water Park (25 minutes) or an encounter with life-sized cartoon characters at Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (25 minutes).