Ashurst Campsite
4.78 /5
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 a cosy bell tent 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 tent 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.
There are 217 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
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.
45 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
Other accommodation
Seasonal Pitches
Pitches available for seasonal use.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Ashurst area
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)
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