With picturesque views over the Solent, Calshot Activities Centre offers campers a fun-filled getaway, just 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park. Tents and tourers can pitch up on one of the site's electric or non electric grass pitches, each spread across the Calshot spit meaning everyone enjoys panoramic views over the water. Guests can take part in multiple activities, from kayaking and paddleboarding to archery and rock climbing!

Located in an outdoor activity centre with onsite sailing, rock climbing, archery and more!

Situated on the Calshot spit with beachside pitches offering panoramic views over the Solent

Just 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park, great for walking, cycling and wildlife spotting

About Calshot Activities Centre

This campsite provides an ideal base to explore the New Forest, enjoy watersports, tour the Tudor castle or simply relax on the beach and watch the world, and boats, go by. Tents and tourers of up to 6m x 9m are welcome on any other site's non electric and electric pitches, all located over the Calshot spit. Guests can choose between the road and creek side, or Solent and beachside pitches with stunning views out onto the open water. For those seeking local activities and amenities, the campsite is situated within one of the largest outdoor activity centres in the UK which offers a variety of adventure sports and indoor and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Small BBQs are welcome, but must be raised off the ground and no wood burning fires are allowed. Dogs are allowed.

The creekside pitches are open all year. The beachside pitches are only available in the peak season.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include toilets and showers, along with an onsite cafe and soft play. The site offers indoor activities such as a climbing wall and zip wire, along with outdoor activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddlesports, all at an additional cost.

The nearest pub and shop to site are the Jolly Sailor and Premier Fawley Express, both a ten minute drive away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Calshot Activities Centre,

Calshot Road, Calshot, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1BR

Coordinates

50.8156, -1.3083 | SU 48 2

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Calshot Activities Centre is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 44 accommodation options on-site

11 x Creek Side Pitches

Non electric pitches located by the creek measuring 8m x 9m, for tents and tourers up to 6m x 9m.

8 x Solent Pitches

Non electric pitches facing the Solent for tents and tourers, allowing units up to 6m x 9m.

11 x Road Side Pitches

Grass pitches located by the central road with optional electric and accessible pitches. Pitches allow tents and tourers of up to 6m x 9m.

14 x Beachside Pitches

Pitches with optional electric and views from the beach, suitable for tents and tourers up to 6m x 9m.



Interested in staying at Calshot Activities Centre?

Call 02380 892077 to book.

Unfortunately Calshot Activities Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Check-in is from 1pm. Check out is due at 11am on your final day.

Each pitch must be occupied by a Camping Access Pass holder

Units must not exceed 6m wide and 9m long and your camping unit, including any awnings, must fit within this space.


Located in an outdoor activity centre, there is plenty onsite to keep you busy. In the Hangar you will find a wige range of indoor activities including a climbing wall, obstacle course, a slope for indoor skiing and an indoor velodrome.

If water sports are more your thing, there are sailing, windsurfing, paddlesports and powerboating lessons on offer, great for thrill seekers!

For those wanting a day out with the kids, Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (30 minutes) is full of rides and attractions for hours of fun. You can ride on rollercoasters, meet the characters and even meet animals in the zoo.

The New Forest National Park (20 minutes) is great for those wanting to explore the outdoors. With stunning walking trails, great cycling trails and wonderful wildlife spotting opportunities, it is perfect for a day out in the open air.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Lepe Country Park (10 minutes)
  • Buckler's Hard (20 minutes)
  • National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (20 minutes)
  • Longdown Activity Farm (25 minutes)
  • Ninja Warrior UK Adventure - Southampton (45 minutes)

Interested in staying at Calshot Activities Centre?

Call 02380 892077 to book.

Unfortunately Calshot Activities Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Calshot Activities Centre was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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