Living up to its name - which means 'beautiful place' - this village is nestled in the heart of Hampshire's New Forest. Its heritage dates back over 800 years, but today it's all a-buzz with family friendly attractions. Get lost in its ruined abbey, meet the costumed guides at the Palace House and set the sat-nav for the National Motor Museum with its F1 cars and Top Gear exhibits. It's all at your fingertips from these Beaulieu campsites.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (3.1 miles)
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
4.67 /5
Blackfield, Hampshire (4.1 miles)
Family friendly with exciting on-site activities. Bell tents available. Close to Lepe Beach.
4.58 /5
Lyndhurst, Hampshire (4.4 miles)
Peaceful, almost wild camping in a secluded spot in the New Forest. Spot free-roaming wild animals onsite!
Exbury, Hampshire (4.8 miles)
Enjoy stunning views of the Solent at this back-to-basics family campsite, located just 150 yards from Lepe Beach.
4.68 /5
Lyndhurst, Hampshire (4.9 miles)
Almost wild camping and touring, ten minutes from Beaulieu. Set in the New Forest, great for wildlife spotting!
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (5 miles)
Family and dog friendly camping. Five minutes to Brockenhurst with miles of walking and cycling routes from site.
4.8 /5
Ashurst, Hampshire (5.9 miles)
Family friendly campsite in the New Forest. Within a ten minute walk of pubs, a train station and scenic trails!
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (6.2 miles)
Back to basics site in the New Forest, five minutes to Brockenhurst. Streamside location with visiting wildlife!
Southampton, Hampshire (7.2 miles)
Family friendly park at a marina on the River Hamble with an onsite restaurant. Ten minutes to Southampton.
4.79 /5
New Milton, Hampshire (7.5 miles)
Secluded, simple campsite in the woodland of the New Forest. Surrounded by wildlife and walking trails.
4.64 /5
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (7.9 miles)
A relaxed site with good old fashioned campfire camping in the New Forest, perfect for a family getaway
4.79 /5
Freshwater, Isle of Wight (9.2 miles)
A family run park in the rural West Wight with sea view pitches. Pet friendly, set in beautiful Freshwater.
4.8 /5
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (9.4 miles)
Family and dog friendly glamping cabins on the Isle of Wight. Onsite farm park, aqua park, restaurant and more!
Fritham, Hampshire (10.2 miles)
Back to basics camping and touring in the New Forest. Surrounded by free roaming wildlife and walking trails.
4.5 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (10.4 miles)
Peaceful campsite on a former airfield in the New Forest. Onsite shop and play park, just 15 minutes to the beach!
4.85 /5
Fritham, Hampshire (10.5 miles)
Peaceful and tranquil back to basics campsite in the New Forest surrounded by ancient beechwood. For adults only.
Burley, Hampshire (10.9 miles)
An idyllic family friendly campsite in the heart of the New Forest, spacious grass pitches and close to beaches.
4.5 /5
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (7.7 miles)
Set in 8 acres of well-maintained parkland, Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views of the Isle of Wight and Solent.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (4.9 miles)
Tent camping in the New Forest National Park, walking distance to Brockenhurst. Onsite archery and rock climbing.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire (5.8 miles)
Camping, touring and glamping in the heart of the New Forest. Direct access to walking trails with visiting deer!
Calshot, Southampton, Hampshire (6.4 miles)
A tent and touring site located by an activity centre, with beachside pitches and views over to the Solent.
Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire (6.7 miles)
Set on the Lymington coast with superb views of the Needles from a range of tent and touring pitches. Dog friendly.
Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire (7 miles)
Open all year round. Portsmouth and Southampton Ferry Terminals are a 15-20 mins drive from this dog friendly site.
Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight (7.6 miles)
A family friendly site close to Newport, with nine acres of unspoilt meadow to enjoy at one price all season.
Bouldnor, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (7.6 miles)
Family run, camping and touring site, near the Isle of Wight's coastline, close to the ferry terminal at Yarmouth.
Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight (7.8 miles)
Dog friendly rural camping and luxury glamping on the Isle of Wight, perfect for peace, quiet and Cowes' beaches.
Cranmore, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (7.8 miles)
A sustainably focused site with geodesic domes, hammocks, ready pitched tents and back to basics woodland camping.
Warsash, Southampton, Hampshire (7.9 miles)
More than just a ferry stopover for Southampton and Portsmouth, this is a quiet and friendly campsite.
Milford on Sea, Hampshire (8.8 miles)
Deluxe treehouses with en-suites and hot tubs set on a New Forest park, near a beach with swimming pools and more.
Freshwater, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (9 miles)
Luxury en-suite and off grid safari tents set in private meadows, just a mile from Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
Newbridge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (9 miles)
An award-winning, family owned holiday park set in 17 acres of countryside on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (9.3 miles)
Unique glamping with 360 degree views and amazing sunsets, close to Yarmouth and The Needles on the Isle of Wight.
Burley, Hampshire (10.7 miles)
Nestled in fields with direct access to the New Forest, family and dog friendly glamping bell tents
Southampton, Hampshire (10.7 miles)
Family friendly camping for tents and campervans, bordered by the River Hamble with boat hire and pizza weekends.
Ower, Romsey, Hampshire (10.8 miles)
Relaxed, spacious, family friendly camping in the New Forest, 'wildish' camping with proper facilities.
Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight (10.9 miles)
Unique and quirky family friendly glamping site within easy reach of Carisbrooke in the heart of the island.
Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset (12 miles)
This small family park offers a base from which you can explore the unspoilt New Forest and surrounding areas.
Beaulieu is an attractive Hampshire village with a whole treasure trove of attractions that really help it stand out.
Love cars? Then zoom to the Beaulieu National Motor Museum which houses more than 250 vehicles and even has beautifully engineered F1 race cars under its roof. You'll have a hoot wondering around the World of Top Gear exhibit, be wowed by past British Land Speed record attempts and then have a potter around an entirely accurate 1930s mechanic's garage. Even better, get the kids along on a summer weekend or during the school holidays to hear the purr of a few classic engines firing into life.
Don't miss the chance to visit Palace House. What once served as the 13th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey is now one of the ten Treasure Houses of England. Rich in history, it's packed with artefacts and the gardens are a lovely place for a stroll in the sunshine.
Next to tick off on your list should be Beaulieu Abbey, still bearing the scars of Henry VIII's destruction in the 1500s. Walk through its tranquil archways, get stuck into the story of the Cistercian Monks who founded Beaulieu Abbey and get to know falconry on the estate.
This deep in the luscious New Forest, you'll find there are more outdoor activities than you could possibly count. Hire a bike and wend your way between its picturesque villages, or get inspired by all the history and try out your archery skills. You might prefer to turn up the adrenaline with some kayaking, canoeing and speed boat tours. If you love the idea of laser tag inside a hall, you'll find Battlefield LIVE an even bigger thrill - it's the same setup but with the fun of hiding behind real trees, ducking beside real hills and getting plenty of fresh air.
The nearby village of Buckler's Hard is also a fantastic place to visit, with a maritime museum and fun cruises on the Beaulieu River to tempt you. If your little tigers need a day out nearby, take them to meet the four legged friends at the New Forest Wildlife Park.