Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

Located five minutes from the New Forest and Avon Beach, Summers Camping by Pitching It is an eco friendly pop up site offering a great base for Dorset adventures. There are non electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes, along with unfurnished bell tents. There are pubs within a five minute walk too, perfect for evenings offsite. Bournemouth is just 15 minutes away too!

Family and dog friendly pop up campsite, great for a traditional camping experience

Within a five minute walk of country pubs, a 40 minute stroll to a train station and the New Forest

A five minute drive to Avon Beach and Christchurch Harbour, 15 minutes to Bournemouth

About Summers Camping by Pitching It

Situated between the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast, this ten acre campsite is well located for days of exploring. You will find glorious beaches within a five minute drive, with the seaside attractions of Bournemouth just a 15 minute drive away too! There are 10m x 10m non electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes. Up to six guests are permitted per pitch, with rural countryside views around the site. Eco-friendly facilities including compost loos are nearby. If you want to leave the tent pegs at home, opt for a stay in one of the colourful, unfurnished 5m bell tents. Each tent allows up to four guests, and you will still need to bring along all of your own camping gear, beds and bedding. There are also two pubs within a five minute walk! If you would rather cook up your own tea, raised BBQs are allowed onsite. Dogs are welcome here too, with up to two pups permitted per pitch.

Summers Camping by Pitching It is open from 12/07 to 11/08 and 14/08 to 05/09.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include three compost toilets and showers, along with a sink for washing up.

For picking up any essentials, there is Premier a ten minute walk away. The Oak Inn and The Bear of Burton are within a five minute walk too. Christchurch train station is a 40 minute walk or 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


Map and address

Park address

Summers Camping by Pitching It,

Sionna Camping, Summers Lane, Burton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH23 7JB

Coordinates

50.7489, -1.7601 | SZ 16 94

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Summers Camping by Pitching It is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 77 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only. Shared eco-friendly facilities nearby.


15 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches without electric. Suitable for motorhomes and campervans up to 7m only. Shared eco-friendly facilities nearby.

12 x Bell Tents

Max 4 people

Unfurnished 5m bell tents. Bring all of your own camping equipment, beds and bedding except the tent. Shared eco-friendly facilities nearby. Pets welcome.


Summers Camping by Pitching It reviews

3.81 /5

22 reviews

77%

would recommend

Overall
3.81
Location
4.68
Value for money
4.05
Service
3.77
Facilities
3.14
Cleanliness
3.41

Summers Camping

Jill W

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

A big field with basic facilities but a warm welcome from Rob. Plenty of space and relatively quiet.

It had the basics

Simone O

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

The campsite was easy to find and not far from shops and a pub. We were aware that this is a pop up campsite so didn't expect anything posh. There were 3 compost toilets and 3 showers housed in a makeshift block. I'm quite use to basic camping and was not phased by the toilets. However, due to very high winds, the structure started falling apart as it was very flimsy. It was a bit scary showering and wondering if the door was going to fly off. It was advertised there would be coffee and food vendors there on occasions, but never saw them. I had read in other reviews that this seemed to be the same for others. However, would consider staying there again as the location was ideal for what we wanted.

Budget

Debbie E

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

First time camping in our sixties, great.

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FAQ

You are able to check in from noon until 9pm for camping and touring, for glamping check in is available from 2pm until 9pm. Check out is due before 11am for camping and touring and 10:30am for glamping.

Yes, up to two dogs are welcome to join you on your stay- one is even included in the price of your booking! The site asks that dogs be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended. Do note that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Open fires are only allowed if they are in a raised fire pit, BBQs must also be raised from the ground. Fuel for fires must be purchased onsite.

Groups are welcome but do note that hen and stag parties are not accepted.

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed. Do note that you can bring either a gazebo or awning, you are not permitted to bring both. Be sure to select when booking.


Avon Beach is only a five minute drive away, a sand and pebble beach that is perfect for days of swimming or sun tanning. Enjoy an ice cream or fish and chips with charming beach huts and a scenic boardwalk to enjoy.

Bournemouth is also within a 15 minute drive, a great spot for traditional seaside fun. Visit the famous Bournemouth Pier, unwind on the sandy beach or take a trip to Oceanarium.

The New Forest National Park can be reached within a 40 minute walk, home to scenic trails and free-roaming wildlife. For car lovers, a trip to National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (35 minutes) is a must!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Highcliffe Castle (5 minutes)
  • Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (10 minutes)
  • Boscombe Pier (15 minutes)
  • Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (30 minutes)
  • New Forest Wildlife Park (30 minutes)
The listing for Summers Camping by Pitching It was last updated on September 10th, 2024 at 8:06 AM

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