Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre
Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre
4.36 /5
Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre is set in the glorious New Forest National Park, 20 minutes from Bournemouth. Campers and tourers can pitch up on grass pitches with the option of electric, and being in the woodland or by the lake. You won't be short of things to do, from kayaking on the scenic lake to high ropes in the tree tops and bushcraft in the forest. Grab a bite to eat at the onsite cafe or hire a bike to explore your wonderful surroundings!
Family friendly outdoor activity centre with paddleboarding, high ropes, archery, climbing and more!
Set in the New Forest National Park with woodland and lakeside pitches, plus dog friendly areas
Great onsite facilities including bike hire, a shop and café - just 15 minutes from Avon Beach
About Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre
If you're on the hunt for a fun-filled but relaxing family getaway in the New Forest, this could be the perfect spot. Combining picturesque surroundings with exciting outdoor adventures, you are sure to have a stay you won't forget. Tents and tourers are welcome across the spacious site with a range of pitches allowing up to six guests each. Tent campers can pick between the 8m x 8m non electric (pet friendly) and 7m x 9m electric pitches set in the shaded woodland area, ideal for sheltering from the sun. If you would rather be by the lakeside, there are also both 8m x 9m non electric and electric grass pitches available, each suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Tourers also have the option of 8m x 9m hardstanding and grass pitches (dog friendly), each with a 16 amp hook up. In addition to tents, caravans and campervans, there is a selection of lodges nestled into the woodland landscape. Lodges sleep from 6-14 people and come fully equipped for a comfortable stay. If you want to enjoy a night in the outdoors, bring along your BBQ, just ensure it is raised from the ground. There are also communal fire pits available to hire across the site, with fire wood and coal available to purchase. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome in the pet friendly areas.
Camping is available for weekends from March to July and then September to October. Camping is also available for the school holidays during Easter, May and August and October. Lodges available all year round.
Site facilities include well-equipped amenity blocks with free-to-use hot showers, a baby-changing room, washing-up facilities and communal fixed BBQ areas.
There is a small shop which stocks the basics, along with the onsite Café Explore, open for refreshments throughout the year (day and times vary), with pizza and fish and chips available on selected nights during summer. Free WiFi is also available at the Café and near the main house.
Other facilities include shared fridges/freezers, bike hire, a large fire pit area (extra charge), a play area, frisbee golf targets and picnic shelters. There is a great range of bookable (extra cost) activities available, along with two fishing lakes. These include high ropes, climbing, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, archery, bushcraft and more.
Bransgore is also a five minute drive away with a good selection of pubs and shops including a Co-op.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 105 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Dog Friendly)
Max 6 people
Non electric grass tent pitches in the New Forest woodland measuring 8m x 8m, suitable for tents only. Dogs welcome.
22 x Non Electric Lake View Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches with a view of the lake measuring 8m x 9m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Sorry, no dogs.
10 x Electric Grass and Earth Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass tent pitches in the New Forest woodland with 16amp electric measuring 7m x 9m, suitable for tents only. Sorry, no dogs.
30 x Electric Grass Lake View Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 16 amp electric and a view of the lake measuring 8m x 9m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Sorry, no dogs.
6 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Motorhome Pitches (Dog Friendly)
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with a grass area in the New Forest woodland measuring 8m x 9m with 16 amp electric. Suitable for motorhomes, caravans and campervans. Dogs welcome.
Other accommodation
4 x Six Berth Lodges
Max 6 people
A set of top lodges (Ripley, Shirley, Burley and Ytene), each with a twin room and two bunk rooms to sleep a further four. There's one shower room, a galley kitchen and a good lounge/dining area.
Avon Lodge
Max 14 people
A 14-berth lodge with 7 twin bedrooms. It's the largest and most popular lodge and has a large balcony and access to WiFi. There are two shower rooms, one ensuite, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a balcony.
Black Firs Lodge
Max 12 people
A 12-berth lodge, this has modern fittings and furnishings, with a superb open plan living area. There are four twin bedrooms and a bunk room to sleep four, plus two shower rooms.
Whitefield Lodge
Max 14 people
A 14-birth lodge with a twin room and three bunk rooms each with two sets of bunk beds, as well as two shower rooms.
4.36 /5
87%
would recommend
"Beautiful location, so many activities, lovely helpful staff. Can't wait to return!"
Jessica B - Oct 2023
"There are plenty of lovely tracks to walk and the New Forest is just outside the entrance"
Geoff W - Sep 2023
"Perfect location and very child friendly, with lots to do on site. Will definitely be back"
Jordan E - Sep 2023
"Fab mix of old, young, groups and couples. Enough going on but quiet enough for us to just chill out"
Catherine H - Sep 2023
Loved it, a few tweaks would make it even better
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Clare C
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Great site, took the dog for a long morning walk around the blue and red cycle trails which were deserted at 6:30am. Surrounded by trees which was blissful! Signposting was a little confusing and made it feel like I was on a UK Youth only site when they clearly take the general public too. The lady on the desk was civil but I felt like I was inconveniencing her. Gorgeous new facilities block. Could do with better signage & night-time lighting. As a single female, I felt a little uneasy trying to find the toilet in the dark listening to some very loud smoking bikers close by. I would definitely stay again if I had my husband with me.
Great site
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Adam B
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Great site with helpful staff.
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David E
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Cafe is very poor. Overpriced and rude staff.
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Things to do on site and in the Christchurch area
There are lots of fun and exciting things to do, and with helpful staff offering a fuss free experience. As you're in the New Forest, there are numerous walks and cycle rides (with bikes to hire, and all-ability bike trails to use), and good nearby beaches off site too.
Why not take the opportunity to try something new and book one of the Go Adventure sessions for archery, climbing, high ropes, kayaking, paddleboarding and more. Pre-booking is recommended and places are subject to availability.
There are also two well-stocked fishing lakes with a good variety of fish including carp, tench, eels, bream, roach, rudd and perch - some up to 30lb.
Nearby attractions include:
- Adventure Wonderland (20 minutes)
- Oceanarium (25 minutes)
- Peppa Pig World (30 minutes)
- Beaulieu Motor Museum (35 minutes)
- Splash Down (40 minutes)
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