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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre

87%

would recommend

Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire

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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre is set in the 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!

Why choose Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre


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 the site


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.

"Everything was great"

Daniela M

"Perfect location and very child friendly, with lots to do on site"

Jordan E

"Amazing atmosphere"

Shelby L

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.


Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Bike hire

Communal BBQ

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Fishing

Kids playground

Peaceful

Watersports

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.


Map and address

Park address

Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre,

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

Coordinates

50.8015, -1.7384 | SU 18 0

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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 105 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

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.

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.

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.

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.


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.


Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre reviews

4.39 /5

39 reviews

87%

would recommend

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Denis L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Dog Friendly)Jul 2025

This location is truly remarkable. It is immaculate, tranquil and offers stunning natural beauty. The service is consistently reliable, the staff are always friendly and helpful.

Generally good

Melanie B

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Large Tent - Non Electric Lake View Grass Pitches Jul 2025

My honest review is this is a generally good campsite, depending on what you like. When it's busy, it's loud, and not secluded pitches at all. The shared bathrooms can get a little grubby. Also, it's under a flight path and while flights aren't constant and regular, the times the planes go over is extremely disruptive, going into the early hours of the morning. Great for families and serves as a good base for fun local places to visit.

Lovely stay - first time camping for my children

Jade Y

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches (Dog Friendly)Jun 2025

Had a lovely, last minute stay and first time camping for my 1 and 2 year old. Staff friendly and accommodating. Were pretty much the only people there. Unfortunately, my 2 year old wasn't old enough to do any activities and bike hire was shut, but overall, a lovely night away for Father's Day. My 2 year old didn't want to leave. Both of my children and myself loved watching the low planes go over as they were landing, a little loud but didn't keep anyone awake, so was fine. Definitely will be returning.

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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 firewood 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.

Sorry, the site caters for families and couples only, and does not accept group bookings or single sex bookings of more than five people. Hen and stag parties are not accepted

Thorney Hill Crossroads bus stop is a 20 minute walk from the site. The nearest train station is Hinton Admiral, which is less than a 15 minute drive away.

Yes, there are two well-stocked fishing lakes onsite for guests with a rod licence, although rods and fishing equipment are not provided. Booking is required either in advance or on the day and there is a cap on availability.

Yes, the site operates a quiet policy between 10pm and 7:30am.

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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)
The listing for Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre was last updated on January 1st, 1 at 12:00 AM

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