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Ashurst, Hampshire

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Nestled in the New Forest National Park, Ashurst Campsite provides an ideal family friendly base for days of exploring. Just a five minute stroll from pubs and a train station, along with popular attractions and Southampton within a 15 minute drive, you will be in easy reach of everything you need for a great stay. Non electric grass and hardstanding pitches welcome tents and tourers alike, with cosy bell tents for glampers!

Why you'll love it at Ashurst Campsite


Family friendly camping, touring and glamping in the picturesque New Forest National Park

Surrounded by wildlife and scenic trails, within a five minute walk of pubs and a train station!

Just five minutes from the New Forest Wildlife Park, 15 minutes to Beaulieu and Southampton

About the site


Situated on the edge of Ashurst and dotted with ancient oaks, this family friendly campsite offers a true forest experience. Surrounded by the scenic trails and wildlife of the New Forest, yet just 15 minutes from Southampton and attractions like Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World, you truly get the best of both worlds. The site boasts 210 standard non electric pitches, ranging from open spaces to peaceful secluded spots amongst the trees. Each pitch measures 9m x 9m for up to six guests, with the option of grass pitches for tents and tourers, along with hardstanding just for tourers. There are also pitches available for seasonal use. If you want to leave the tent pegs at home, opt for the cosy bell tents that sleeps up to two adults and two children. Inside you will find a double bed, two single beds, LED lighting, flooring, a cool box, cutlery and crockery. Outside will be a picnic bench, along with a coal BBQ and utensils for cooking up a delicious dinner. Please note, bedding and cook equipment are not provided. Campers are also welcome to bring along their own BBQ, as long as it is raised from the ground and either gas or charcoal. Fire pits and disposable BBQs are prohibited. The site is dog free to protect nesting ground birds. Please note, the campsite is located just off the A35 so guests pitching near the road may experience a little noise.

"The location was great and the park had everything we needed"

Ricky W

"Set in the heart of the New Forest with ponies and cattle wandering through"

Molly F

"A gem of a campsite"

Natalie Q

"This campsite is perfectly located and set in stunning countryside"

Matt B

The site is open between April and September, grass pitches are available from 16th April and bell tents from 23rd May.

Tripadvisor cert. of Excellence

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Glamping

Laundry

Near pub

Peaceful

RV pitches

W.C. disposal

Site facilites include toilets and showers, a launderette, and dishwashing facilities.

The village of Ashurst is just a five minute stroll away with shops, pubs and restaurants. The Happy Cheese is also within a ten minute walk.

The New Forest, Ashurst pub and train station are situated five minutes from the site with direct trains to London and Bournemouth, stopping at Southampton.


Map and address

Park address

Ashurst Campsite,

Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Hampshire, SO40 7AR

Coordinates

50.8872, -1.5280 | SU 33 9

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Ashurst Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 218 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

170 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.

45 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 9m x 9m pitches without electric. Suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.


Seasonal Pitches

Pitches available for seasonal use.


Ashurst Campsite reviews

4.78 /5

25 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.78
Location
4.84
Value for money
4.68
Service
4.88
Facilities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.88

excellent location and facilities

Lisa C

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025

excellent campsite. helpful and efficient staff. great clean and working facilities, lovely peaceful location but close to pubs, trains and buses

Just brilliant

Sally T

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2025

We are just back from 3 nights at Ashurst and have had a fantastic time. The location was excellent with pub and shops in walking distance. Main road links right on your doorstep and a good walk takes you into beautiful Lyndhurst. I was a little worried on how close the road was and the noise we might have, but other than the odd motorbike, we couldn't hear the road at all and the trains did not disturb us either. The staff are so friendly and helpful, cannot fault them. All in all, it was a great few days.

New Forset splendour

David M

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2025

Rustic pitches on the edge of the New Forest. Great walks in the forest and close to 2 pubs serving food and drink. Toilet block with washing up area very clean with an abundance of hot water. Very near to a train track but to be honest, we hardly noticed. New Forest ponies wander around the site, so be aware that there are rules on how you pitch with wind breaks etc to allow safe passage if one walks into your camp.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 1pm until 8pm for camping and touring, and from 3pm until 8pm for bell tents, check out is before 11am on your last day.

Sorry, no dogs are permitted on site.

Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues must be raised off the ground, charcoal and gas only and extinguished by 9pm. Disposable BBQs are not permitted. BBQs may be banned in hot and dry weather, due to surrounding woodlands.

The site does not accept group bookings unless by prior arrangement.

Awnings are permitted for a small nightly charge, pup tents are free of charge. Sorry, gazebos are not allowed.

Sorry, bedding or towels are not included. Please bring your own.

There isn't WiFi at this site, sorry!

No, there isn't a shop onsite however, Ashurst Village is a five minute walk away and offers plenty of shops.

Sorry, the site does not have a cafe or restaurant onsite. The New Forest pub is five minutes from the site, serving several pub classics!

You can find a copy here.

A five minute walk will take you to Ashurst bus station and Ashurst New Forest train station.

Yes, the site operates a quiet policy after 10pm! Please ensure there is also no vehicle movement between 10pm and 7:30am.

Sorry, the site does not allow this.

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Things to do on site and in the Ashurst area

The New Forest and surrounding area offers visitors a whole range of fun activities and family days out to enjoy. You can go horse riding and cycling in the forest or head a little further afield to one of the area's many attractions.

Forest trails are accessible on foot directly from the site and Matley Heath, an expanse of heathland with numerous tracks for walking and cycling, is within an hour's walk.

The popular New Forest Wildlife Park is within a five minute drive and great for family days out. See a wide range of animals including badgers, otters, deer and owls, along with a range of adventure playgrounds for letting the little ones burn off some energy!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Longdown Activity Farm (5 minutes)
  • Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World (10 minutes)
  • SeaCity Museum (15 minutes)
  • National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (15 minutes)
  • Hurst Castle (30 minutes)
The listing for Ashurst Campsite was last updated on April 24th, 2025 at 1:13 PM

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