Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
4.79 /5
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.
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.
Other accommodation
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Southampton area
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)
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