The Old Airfield
4.58 /5
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
The Old Airfield is a family-fun campsite set on an old RAF base in the south eastern corner of the New Forest, located near Burley and four miles from the sandy beaches at Mudeford and Highcliffe. There are spacious grass pitches for campers with tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as 20 glamping bell tents. Observe the famous New Forest ponies right from your pitch and go for picturesque countryside walks.
An idyllic family-friendly site in the the New Forest, look out for the famous ponies
A spacious site with beautiful local wildlife and observe rare foliage and fauna
Great facilities with food vans for breakfast, pizza and more!
About The Old Airfield
This peaceful site set in the heart of the New Forest is the perfect pocket of countryside for you and your family. Situated a few miles from the ancient village of Burley on a 1940s RAF airstrip, you'll feel nostalgic as you unwind amongst nature. There are spacious grass pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, none of which have electric hookup. Additionally, there are 20 glamping bell tents for those wanting a little added luxury. Composting toilets, hand-washing basins and a new shower block with hot showers (and good pressure!). There are designated washing up areas and drinking water points and firepits are available to hire, with seasoned logs for sale. On weekends, a breakfast truck visits the campsite and there is barista-style coffee, too, along with a pizza oven and other food trucks. You'll be surrounded by flora and fauna that fall into the Special Area of Nature Conservation, making this a great place for nature watching. Venture out for walks and explore the countryside as you wind your way through the New Forest. Remember to look out for the famous ponies! Dogs are welcome and with this being in the idyllic New Forest, it's a great escape for your four-legged pals.
The site is open for weekends in June and July and between 19th July and 26th August.
There are 247 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 2 people
Unallocated grass pitches with no electric. Turn up and choose where's best for you. Suitable for tents only.
202 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Spacious unallocated grass pitches with no electric. Turn up and choose where's best for you. Suitable for tents and campervans.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Burley area
Explore the beautiful New Forest, perfect for anyone looking to get out and about in nature and it is recommended to use a bike. There are endless walking trails right from your tent, some of the New Forest's most popular cycle tracks, and plenty of places for den building and tree climbing in the site's own little copse.
Further afield is the south coast seaside, where you can explore the dramatic cliffscape of Lymington or Mudeford.
Nearby Bolderwood is one of the most beautiful forests in the area where you can watch the fallow deer being fed, there are also many walks in the woods for all abilities and a large picnic area amongst the tall trees, alongside which is a New Forest information centre.
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