Please note that this site doesn't provide toilets or showers and so guests must bring their own facilities.

Located ten minutes from the National Motor Museum Beaulieu, Matley Wood Campsite offers an almost wild camping experience in the serene New Forest National Park. Tents and tourers with their own facilities can pitch up on non electric grass pitches with the option to find your preferred spot amongst the trees. Look out for visiting wildlife such as ponies and donkeys, and enjoy exploring the great range of nearby walking and cycling trails.

Peaceful location with pick your own style pitches and wandering wildlife, including ponies!

Just ten minutes from National Motor Museum Beaulieu and the New Forest Wildlife Park

Almost wild camping site with spacious pitches, welcoming dogs and families!

About Matley Wood Campsite

Surrounded by ferns, open grasslands and ancient trees, this peaceful, family friendly site allows guests to immerse themselves in the outdoors. Set in a central New Forest location, there is no better spot for walking, cycling and wildlife watching. Smaller than many other sites in the area, there are just 40 non electric grass pitches onsite. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, RVs and motorhomes, each measures 9m x 9m and allows up to six guests. You will also be able to pick your own spot amongst the trees as pitches are unallocated. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. If you want to enjoy a spot of al fresco cooking, you are welcome to bring your own charcoal or gas BBQ along, you will just need to ensure it is raised from the ground. Campfires, fire pits and disposable BBQs are prohibited. Dogs are also welcome onsite, with up to three four-legged friends permitted per pitch. Check in is at neighbouring site Denny Wood. Please note, all guests must have access to their own chemical toilet as there are no toilets and showers onsite.

Matley Wood Campsite is open from 20/05 to 29/09.


Facilities and amenities

Please note, the site offers no toilet or shower facilities so your own chemical toilet is required.

The village of Lyndhurst can also be found a five minute drive away with a Co-op, The Fox and Hounds pub, plus other other eateries and shops.

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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

Matley Wood Campsite,

Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7FZ

Coordinates

50.8656, -1.5347 | SU 32 7

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Matley Wood Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 41 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

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


Seasonal Pitches

Pitches available for seasonal use.


Matley Wood Campsite reviews

4.86 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.86
Location
5
Value for money
4.93
Service
4.86
Facilities
4.5
Cleanliness
5

Lovely forest site

Mary D

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Motorhome - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Lovely forest site. Has chemical disposal and drinking water. 45 min walk to Lyndhyrst and beautiful walks from the site. Nice and peaceful.

A very nice campsite

miriam c

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Single Axle Caravan - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

A very nice, back to basics, campsite. Great to be surrounded by old mature trees.

Excellent place to stay

Andrew M

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Motorhome - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Excellent place to stay. Lovely walks. Wildlife was lovely to see and would recommend it to anyone.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 1pm until 8pm, check out is before 11am on your last day. Please note, check in is at neighbouring site Denny Wood.

Yes, up to three dogs are allowed per pitch.

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 and gazebos are permitted for a nightly charge, pup tents are free of charge.


The New Forest and the surrounding area offers visitors a great 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.

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is a ten minute drive away, a great attraction for all the family. Visitors can enjoy access to both the Abbey and Palace House, along with many exhibits including the World of Top Gear!

If travelling with little ones, the popular Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World is a 15 minute drive from the site. Home to an adventure park, water kingdom, animals, rides, shows and attractions, there is plenty to keep the kids busy for the day.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • New Forest Wildlife Park (10 minutes)
  • Longdown Activity Farm (10 minutes)
  • Solent Sky (25 minutes)
  • Hengistbury Head Beach (30 minutes)
  • Boscombe Pier (40 minutes)
The listing for Matley Wood Campsite was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 3:17 PM

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