Situated by a marina on the River Hamble, Mercury Yacht Holiday Park offers a wonderful waterside getaway, ten minutes from Southampton. Tents and tourers can pitch up on grass pitches with optional electric, with cosy bell tents and floating marine lodges for glampers. Enjoy food and drink from the onsite restaurant and bar, with the beauty of the New Forest National Park and the Lee on the Solent beach within a 25 minute drive!

Runner up of Best Caravan Park South East England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards

Great facilities including a launderette and a bar and restaurant with waterside views

Family and dog friendly park situated at a marina on the River Hamble with links to great walks!

Situated just ten minutes from Southampton, 25 minutes to the New Forest National Park

About Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park

An ideal base for exploring Hampshire, the park is well situated for reaching the many attractions in Hamble and the surrounding areas. Immerse yourself in the history of the area by visiting the ancient city of Winchester, Portchester Castle or Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. For nature lovers, the New Forest is just a 25-minute drive away or Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve is even closer. This intimate site has 35 spacious 10m x 10m grass pitches, each with the option of an electric hook up and excellent onsite facilities. For fun-loving adults or those with children, there are many opportunities to get on the water and discover the joys of the South Coast. Manor Farm and River Hamble Country Park are just up the road and Paulton's Park Home of Peppa Pig World is also close by. The onsite Gaff Rigger restaurant and bar has amazing views and is open all day. Unwind with a coffee or enjoy a delicious meal with the family either inside or al fresco. For something a bit different, two of the three delightful bell tents offer a glamping experience for up to four people. They are well equipped with cooking facilities and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The family bell tents contain one double and two single beds with all bedding and towels provided. The couples bell tent has one double bed, with bedding and towels. This site also offers stylish floating Marine Lodges and comfortable furnished caravans available to book.

Camping and touring is available from March to November, bell tents are available from May to October and the marine lodges are available all year round.

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Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include toilets, showers and a launderette. The Gaff Rigger Bar and Restaurant is located at the marina, open all day for food and drink. Slightly further afield, Hamble Village contains a great selection of pubs, restaurants and takeaway options.

For picking up the essentials, there is a Co-op in Hamble Village. Alternatively, a large superstore is a five-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


A note from the site themselves...

We look forward to welcoming you to Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, we hope you enjoy your stay with us and we're always on hand if you need any assistance.


Map and address

Park address

Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park,

Satchell Lane, Hamble-Le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4HQ

Coordinates

50.8696, -1.3145 | SU 48 8

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Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 35 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

29 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)

Max 6 people

Grass pitch, sized around 10m x 10m with optional electric. Suitable for tents, campervan, motorhomes and RVs. One unit per pitch. Distance between awnings and adjoining caravan no less than 3m.


2 x Marine Lodges

Max 4 people

Floating marine lodges at the harbour, with an open plan living area, double bed, double sofa bed, kitchen and ensuite. Enjoy watching the wildlife from a private decking area with outside seating.

Static Caravans

Max 6 people

Fully equipped static caravans with private facilities, sleeping either four or six guests.


Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park reviews

4.79 /5

78 reviews

97%

would recommend

Overall
4.79
Location
4.82
Value for money
4.65
Service
4.83
Facilities
4.72
Cleanliness
4.92

"One of the loveliest sites we've stayed at ... As soon as I got there I knew it was going to be good"

Louise F - Aug 2024

"This is the cleanest and most well-run site I've ever visited"

Lorraine T - Jul 2024

"This is on our go-to list for last minute weekends away, as so close to home, yet in another world"

John M - Sep 2023

"An excellent site and very well-kept. Very clean, toilets and showers were 10/10"

Amanda E - Aug 2023

"Great park ... probably one of the best we have stayed at"

Neil P - Aug 2023


Very pleasant site

Mike L

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VW-Type Campervan - Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)Sep 2024

A very pleasant site, though not much on the way of facilities in the immediate area, other than the quite pricey restaurant next door. We would be happy to use the site again.

Site's response

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again soon.

Lovely site

Pamela G

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VW-Type Campervan - Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)Sep 2024

Excellent, well kept site. Staff were friendly on arrival and very welcoming. Facilities were good, including heated bathrooms. Lovely 20 min walk into Hamble for food at The Bugle. Would definitely stay again.

Site's response

Very glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again sometime.

Enjoyed so much we stayed an extra night

Jean L

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Motorhome - Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)Sep 2024

Lovely, well kept site - good walk in to Hamble Le Rice as no buses from site but the exercise did us good - will return.

Site's response

Thank you Jean, what a lovely comment. We look forward to your return.

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 1pm until 8pm for camping and touring and from 4pm until 8pm for glamping. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day of camping and by 10am on your last day of glamping.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay, just please keep them on a lead.

Raised BBQs are welcome onsite perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings. Sorry, campfires are prohibited.

Yes, The Gaff Riger Bar and Restaurant is located at the marina, it is open all day and serves a variety of food and drink.

You can bring an awning for a small fee, however this should not be used for sleeping accommodation. Gazebos and pup tents are not permitted.


Being just a ten minute drive outside of Southampton city centre, there is plenty to keep you busy. Head to Westquay and explore the great array of shops, or visit the SeaCity museum and learn all about the details of the Titanic. Southampton is also home to the Mayflower Theatre, the largest on the south coast.

When the weather warms up, there are plenty of nearby beaches to head to. The Lee on the Solent beach is a 25 minute drive away with an expansive shoreline and plenty of spots to pick up fish and chips or an ice cream.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Hamble Village (5 minutes)
  • Manor Farm and River Hamble Country Park (5 minutes)
  • Royal Victoria Country Park (5 minutes)
  • Tudor House Museum (20 minutes)
  • Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve (25 minutes)
  • Portchester Castle (25 minutes)
  • Paulton's Park Home of Peppa Pig World (25 minutes)
  • New Forest Wildlife Park (25 minutes)
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (30 minutes)
  • Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (30 minutes)
  • Winchester City (30 minutes)
  • Marwell Zoo (35 minutes)
  • Mottisfont Abbey (40 minutes)
  • Beaulieu and Buckler's Hard (45 minutes)
  • National Motor Museum (45 minutes)
  • Exbury Gardens (45 minutes)
The listing for Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 7:16 AM

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