Nestled in the New Forest National Park, Ashurst Campsite provides an ideal family friendly base for days of exploring. Just a five minute stroll from pubs and a train station, along with popular attractions and Southampton within a 15 minute drive, you will be in easy reach of everything you need for a great stay. Non electric grass and hardstanding pitches welcome tents and tourers alike, with cosy bell tents for glampers!

Family friendly camping, touring and glamping in the picturesque New Forest National Park

Surrounded by wildlife and scenic trails, within a five minute walk of pubs and a train station!

Just five minutes from the New Forest Wildlife Park, 15 minutes to Beaulieu and Southampton

About Ashurst Campsite

Situated on the edge of Ashurst and dotted with ancient oaks, this family friendly campsite offers a true forest experience. Surrounded by the scenic trails and wildlife of the New Forest, yet just 15 minutes from Southampton and attractions like Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World, you truly get the best of both worlds. The site boasts 210 standard non electric pitches, ranging from open spaces to peaceful secluded spots amongst the trees. Each pitch measures 9m x 9m for up to six guests, with the option of grass pitches for tents and tourers, along with hardstanding just for tourers. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. If you want to leave the tent pegs at home, opt for the cosy bell tents that sleeps up to two adults and two children. Inside you will find a double bed, two single beds, LED lighting, flooring, a cool box, cutlery and crockery. Outside will be a picnic bench, along with a coal BBQ and utensils for cooking up a delicious dinner. Please note, bedding and cook equipment are not provided. Campers are also welcome to bring along their own BBQ, as long as it is raised from the ground and either gas or charcoal. Fire pits and disposable BBQs are prohibited. The site is dog free to protect nesting ground birds. Please note, the campsite is located just off the A35 so guests pitching near the road may experience a little noise.

The site is open between April and September, grass pitches are available from 16th April and bell tents from 23rd May.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilites include toilets and showers, a launderette, and dishwashing facilities.

The village of Ashurst is just a five minute stroll awaywith shops, pubs and restaurants. The New Forest, Ashurst pub and train station are situated five minutes from the site with direct trains to London and Bournemouth, stopping at Southampton. The Happy Cheese is also within a ten minute walk.

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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

Ashurst Campsite,

Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Hampshire, SO40 7AR

Coordinates

50.8872, -1.5280 | SU 33 9

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Ashurst Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 218 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches

170 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.

Non electric hardstanding pitches

45 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.


Seasonal Pitches

Pitches available for seasonal use.


Ashurst Campsite reviews

4.78 /5

22 reviews

95%

would recommend

Overall
4.78
Location
4.82
Value for money
4.68
Service
4.91
Facilities
4.64
Cleanliness
4.86

Perfect spot!

Cathy C

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

A great place to stay amongst the trees, ponies and cows. Lovely places to walk, also walkable to local pubs, close to the New Forest Wildlife Park. Great facilities and nice and clean. Hard standing was perfect and we could pick our own place amongst the trees. Only small issue with that is you need to leave something to reserve your pitch if going out for the day, our pitch had gone when we returned. Not a problem when the site is quiet as plenty of space elsewhere and we should have left something to be fair. Not sure what amongst the ponies, cows and rain! Will definitely return!

First time weekend camping with my daughter

Ricky W

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Wonderful atmosphere in a perfect, spacious setting. From the very beginning, reception and staff were pleasant and helpful. The location was great and the park had everything we needed, even a phone charging station. I had some car trouble, and they even came to help get me started and wouldn't accept any cash or donations.

Loved Ashurst as a family holiday

Billy S

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Single Axle Caravan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesAug 2024

We loved staying at Ashurst campsite because it was in the heart of everything. Shops, woodlands and bike paths. We especially loved the staff, they were really nice and easy to approach. We especially enjoyed the fact that there was a bike shed that was locked overnight so all our bikes were safe. We will definitely be back next year.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 1pm until 8pm, check out is before 11am on your last day.

Sorry, no dogs are permitted on site.

Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues must be raised off the ground, charcoal and gas only and extinguished by 9pm. Disposable BBQs are not permitted. BBQs may be banned in hot and dry weather, due to surrounding woodlands.

The site does not accept group bookings unless by prior arrangement.

Awnings are permitted for a small nightly charge, pup tents are free of charge. Sorry, gazebos are not allowed.


The New Forest and surrounding area offers visitors a whole range of fun activities and family days out to enjoy. You can go horse riding and cycling in the forest or head a little further afield to one of the area's many attractions.

Forest trails are accessible on foot directly from the site and Matley Heath, an expanse of heathland with numerous tracks for walking and cycling, is within an hour's walk.

The popular New Forest Wildlife Park is within a five minute drive and great for family days out. See a wide range of animals including badgers, otters, deer and owls, along with a range of adventure playgrounds for letting the little ones burn off some energy!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Longdown Activity Farm (5 minutes)
  • Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (10 minutes)
  • SeaCity Museum (15 minutes)
  • National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (15 minutes)
  • Hurst Castle (30 minutes)
The listing for Ashurst Campsite was last updated on November 23rd, 2024 at 7:12 AM

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