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Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

4.41 /5

15 reviews

Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire

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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. Lodges available all year round.


Facilities and amenities

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.

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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

Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre,

Avon Tyrrell, Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire, BH23 8EE

Coordinates

50.8015, -1.7384 | SU 18 0

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Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 111 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Pet Friendly) at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

30 x Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Pet Friendly)

Max 6 people

Non electric grass tent pitches in the New Forest woodland measuring 8m x 8m, suitable for tents only. Dogs welcome.

Non Electric Lake View Grass Pitches  at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

27 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.

Electric Grass and Earth Tent Pitches  at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

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.

Electric Grass Lake View Pitches at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

31 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.

Electric Hardstanding and Grass Motorhome Pitches (Pet Friendly) at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

6 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Motorhome Pitches (Pet 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.


Six Berth Lodges at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

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 at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

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 at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

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 at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

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.


Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre reviews

4.41 /5

15 reviews
Overall
4.41
Location
4.6
Value for money
4.2
Service
4.2
Facilities
4.47
Cleanliness
4.6

Amazing stay, would highly recommend!

Jordan E

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Pet Friendly)Sep 2023

Really great stay, perfect location and very child friendly, with lots to do on site. Will definitely be back next summer for a longer stay!

Fantastic campsite.

Shelby L

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Twin Axle Caravan - Electric Grass Lake View PitchesSep 2023

We loved Avon Tyrell! From the start, helping us with some electric issues, lots of clean facilities, lots of bookable activities which both kids and adults enjoyed! Amazing atmospheres at the community campfires and even a little shop. We also loved seeing the deer that live on site and all the nature surrounding us.

Fantastic place to camp and enjoy outdoor activities

Benjamin B

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Large Tent - Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Pet Friendly)Sep 2023

Fantastic place to camp. My wife and I + 2 kids (3 & 7 years old) + 2 friends and their 5 year old daughter all camped the weekend in the lakeside area. The campsite was beautiful, set among trees and by a lake. There are lots of great activities to do and if we'd had longer there, we'd have tried more. Our friends did canoeing and paddle boarding. My son (7yrs old) and I did the tree top trail while my wife and our 3 yr old daughter played in the on site playground and had a relax and coffee/ice lolly in the café. We were allowed to and did bring our own BBQ, which was well used for cooking and as a fire-pit at night time. The campsite is only 15-20 mins drive from some beautiful beaches. Good crowd staying there, everyone was friendly and quiet once it was past 10-11pm. We would happily recommend this to others and are considering coming back again, maybe we'll try the archery and abseiling next time :)

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 1pm until 9pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before 10am on your final day.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome onsite in the pet friendly areas.

Yes, you are welcome to bring along your own BBQ, just make sure it is raised from the ground. Communal campfires are also available to hire across the site with fire wood and coal available to purchase.

The site map can be found here.

Yes, there is a cafe onsite selling refreshments, pizza and other meals.

Yes, there is a small shop onsite selling basics.

Yes, free WiFi is available onsite at the cafe and near the main house.

Guests are welcome to bring an awning and pup tent free of charge and a gazebo for a small fee.


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)
The listing for Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre was last updated on March 28th, 2024 at 6:36 AM

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