New Forest camping holidays tempt you to some of the UK's best landscapes and most amazing wildlife. With wild horses roaming, it's no wonder that this is a top Hampshire destination. And then there's visitor attractions like Beaulieu, a chain of cosy villages like Lymington or Brockenhurst and some great castles. Get set for a holiday to remember with lovely campsites in the New Forest at the heart of this fairytale landscape.
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
4.72 /5
Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
A 5 star dog friendly park set within 40 acres of countryside by the New Forest and in reach of the South Coast.
4.79 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Family and dog friendly camping. Five minutes to Brockenhurst with miles of walking and cycling routes from site.
4.8 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
4.67 /5
New Milton, Hampshire
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.64 /5
West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping near the Jurassic Coast, in easy reach of the New Forest.
4.63 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
4.85 /5
Burley, Hampshire
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
4.5 /5
Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire
Dog friendly camping and touring by the New Forest and Paultons Park, ideal for Salisbury and naval Southampton.
4.59 /5
Exbury, Hampshire
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
4.68 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire
Family friendly outdoor activity centre set in the New Forest. Enjoy paddleboarding, bike hire, archery and more!
4.41 /5
Damerham, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
A quiet, 25-acre rural campsite on the edge of the New Forest, just ten minutes to Fordingbridge. Groups welcome.
4.71 /5
Ashurst, Hampshire
Family friendly campsite in the New Forest. Within a ten minute walk of pubs, a train station and scenic trails!
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
4.79 /5
Sherfield English, Romsey, Hampshire
Family and dog-friendly glamping in en-suite safari tents by the New Forest and Paulton's Theme Park.
4.9 /5
Blackfield, Hampshire
Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.
4.58 /5
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Small and peaceful, family-run site near Fordingbridge, five minutes from the New Forest. Family and dog friendly!
4.6 /5
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Fritham, Hampshire
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Almost wild camping and touring, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Set in the New Forest, great for wildlife spotting!
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Peaceful, almost wild camping in a secluded spot in the New Forest. Spot free-roaming wild animals onsite!
Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
5-star glamping within the New Forest. Featuring luxury safari tents and shepherd's huts overlooking the lake!
4.81 /5
Fritham, Hampshire
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
4.5 /5
Ringwood, Hampshire
Charming shepherd's hut and gypsy wagon, ideal for couples and families. Perfect for exploring the New Forest.
4.96 /5
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Rustic, off-grid glamping experience close to the New Forest. Meet all the farm animals!
Bockhampton, Christchurch, Dorset
Family friendly bell tents in rural Dorset. Just five minutes from the New Forest and 20 minutes to Bournemouth.
5 /5
Wimborne, Dorset
The seaside resorts of the south coast and the beautiful New Forest are within easy reach of this tranquil site.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire
Set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland, Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Solent.
Ringwood, Hampshire
Back to nature camping at a New Forest family park with a pool, gym, restaurant, entertainment and fab activities.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Camping, touring and glamping in the heart of the New Forest. Direct access to walking trails with visiting deer!
With its stunning mix of ancient woodlands, heathland, rivers and valley mires, the New Forest National Park is a very popular holiday destination for people who love camping and the outdoors. This scenic park is home to a variety of wildlife and is famous for the animals that wander freely and graze the land, including the iconic new forest ponies, cattle, donkeys and, at certain times of the year, pigs. The park also boasts pretty villages and an unspoilt coastline. What more could you ask for?
The New Forest’s highlights include
The real reason visitors flock to the New Forest is the stunning landscape. Essentially it’s crammed with chocolate box style cottages hidden away among the ancient trees, so the views to be had are spectacular.
Hatchet Pond, Balmer Lawn, and Bolton's bench are all popular picnic sites in the heart of this beautiful space. The impressive Knightwood Oak is the largest and most famous oak tree in this national park.
With all the fun happening inland, it is easy to forget that the New Forest has a coastline to be enjoyed. Lepe County Park has a great beach, a welcoming seaside café and stunning views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
The ancient seaport of Lymington, the market town of Ringwood and the quaint village of Buckler's Hard are all lovely days out, offering period architecture and historic sights.
The New Forest is best enjoyed by getting out of the car and getting active. There are a huge number of walking routes in the park to suit everyone from self-declared couch potatoes to fitness freaks. Cycling is a very popular way of exploring the forest - there are over 160km of well-marked cycle routes in the park and it is easy to hire a bike in any of the towns.
Horse riders enjoy open access to the majority of the park and there are a number of riding stables based here. Plus, it won’t take you long to find a wild pony to watch, horses rule the roost in these parts.
The region has a good selection of golf clubs and courses all set in picturesque surrounds.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there are numerous restaurants, pubs and tea rooms in the New Forest featuring dishes using fresh local produce. Several Taste Trails allow you to sample the delicious cuisine while exploring the beautiful environment.
The area is home to several vineyards and breweries but above all New Forest Cider deserves a mention as it produces traditional cider the old fashioned way. Travellers in the village of Burley can taste the unpasteurised cider from barrels, chock full of local English apples, before they buy.
The village of Beaulieu is home to one of the UK's most popular attractions and makes for a really great day out. Admission to Beaulieu allows you to visit the famous National Motor Museum, the beautiful Palace House and Gardens, Beaulieu Abbey and the World of Top Gear so it really is a car lover’s paradise.
As if there wasn’t enough motoring in the area already, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum and Beaulieu National Motor Museum each house an incredible collection of vehicles guaranteed to excite fans of racing, Top Gear and James Bond.
There are fabulous gardens to explore at both Furzey Gardens and Exbery Gardens, plus a steam railway to get you in the retro spirit.
There are a host of historical attractions lying just outside and easily accessible from the National Park. Hurst Castle and Highcliffe Castle are both historical highlights.
Lyndhurst is very much the centre of activity in the national park and there you can browse the New Forest Centre and Museum.
Also nestled in Lyndhurst is the Church of St Michael and All Angels, where Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, is buried. Why not pay your respects for her colourful journey.
Animal loving children will enjoy the New Forest Wildlife Park, New Forest Deer Safari, and New Forest Reptile Centre, all located within the national park. Also worth a visit is the nearby Marwell Zoo and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre.
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary delicvers on its promise to bring you up close with these shy creatures, and you can wander among deer and spend the day enjoying the landscape.
Paultons Family Theme Park is filled with fun rides, games and attractions. Young ones attached to Peppa Pig will especially love Peppa Pig World, featuring play areas and rides for younger children.