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Hollands Wood Campsite, New Forest

Hollands Wood Campsite, New Forest
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Prices From £19.30 per night (Two Adults) BOOK NOW

Hollands Wood is the perfect retreat for both mind and body. Celebrity broadcaster and environmental campaigner David Bellamy described this site as one of his 'Paradise parks'. Set amongst 22 hectares of beautiful oak woodland - the ideal backdrop for relaxation or an action-packed break - you can see why. Visit once and you'll want to come back again and again.

It's not easy to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Finding the time and the place to 'get away from it all' is a challenge for each of us. This is where Hollands Wood steps in; to help you disconnect, step back and take a deep breath of fresh air - a spa for the mind and body.

Giant oak trees surround the pitches at Hollands Wood, sunlight pierces the canopy, and rich green hues colour the landscape as far as the eye can see. With the natural features of the land still in place, pitches weave through the treelines, amongst the ferns and into slightly more open land, giving plenty of camping options. 

Stay at our Hollands Wood campsite and you’ll find out what peace and quiet really means. Surround yourself with green space and relax in one of Hampshire’s, if not the UK’s, most serene places, complete with ancient woodland and historic New Forest ponies roaming freely.

When you’re done resting take off into the forest surrounding the site. Go by bike or on foot and enjoy the 143 miles of track and paths running throughout the glorious woodlands.

Nearby villages include the beautiful Brockenhurst with its abundance of restaurants, pubs and shops. The expansive picnic site at Balmer Lawn, next to the Lymington River, is a popular choice for both visitors and residents, and has provided an idyllic setting for countryside lunches for many years.

With its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, Hollands Wood is perfect for all campers. It's the place to surround yourself with the incredible oaks and green space of the New Forest, the place to temporarily turn your back on the outside world – go on, book with us today!

Please note: Organic toilet fluid is preferred at this campsite and rock pegs are recommended.  

Any barbecues used on our sites should be specifically designed and used only for the purpose of cooking food (i.e not firepits). They should be robust, secure and able to be raised off of the forest floor, there should no damage or marks left on the ground where they have been used. In support of the New Forest Action Plan we are asking campers not to bring disposable barbecues for their stay. We are also reminding campers that outside of our sites no barbecues of any kind are now allowed anywhere in the New Forest.

Please do not feed, pet or approach the animals in and around the campsite; they may look friendly but are unpredictable and can bite and kick. Please keep all food sealed and out of reach of the ponies

Facilities available at Hollands Wood Campsite, New Forest

This campsite has facilities including toilets, showers, dishwashing facilities and more. Organic toilet fluid is preferred at this campsite and rock pegs are recommended. 

Please note this site does not offer electricity.

Directions to Hollands Wood

  • Leave the M27 at junction 1, then at the roundabout take the 1st exit on to the A31 (signposted Cadnam, Lyndhurst, A337, A336).
  • At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A337 (signposted Lyndhurst).
  • At the T-Junction in Lyndhurst turn left onto the A35 (one way) signposted All Traffic.
  • Turn right on to the A35 (one way) signposted Lymington, Brockenhurst.
  • Keep in the left hand lane then continue forward onto the A337 (signposted Lymington, Brockenhurst). The campsite is on the left before you reach the Balmer Lawn.
  • Turn left at the Camping sign - Hollands Wood - as you enter the 30mph speed limit on the edge of Brockenhurst.

Note: Please do not use the postcode for satnav directions.

Public transport around Hollands Wood

Trains

South West trains:
Brockenhurst is on the Weymouth to London- waterloo mainline with over 100 trains a day stopping at the station.
Places to visit on this line include Winchester/Christchurch/Bournemouth and Poole.

Buses

The nearest bus stop is just a couple of minute’s walk from the site. The bus route is the Bluestar number 6 which runs between Southampton and Lymington. The journey to Lymington takes around 25 minutes.

New Forest tour bus

The tour bus is a great way to see the New Forest and runs between late June and mid September. It is a hop on hop off service.

The New Forest and surrounding area offers visitors to Hollands Wood campsite 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 or simply sample some of the local food and drink on offer in one of the area’s many tea rooms, pubs and restaurants.

With the forest in such close proximity, you’ll never be short of things to do. Here are a few ideas to get you started:


patio tables and chairs outside restaurantThe Huntsman Restaurant, Brockenhurst
A 13th century coaching inn full of character, charm, drink and food. A perfect countryside treat after your busy day in the forest.

Address: Brockenhurst, SO42 7RH
Tel: 01590 622 225
 

 
cyclists on the old railwayForest Leisure Cycling
Cycle hire from Forest Leisure Cycling, in Burley, the perfect base for easy access to the New Forest Trails, with rides and bikes for all ages!

Open 7 days a week.
Tel: 01425 403584


hurst-castle-panoramicHurst Castle 
Discover the fortress built by Henry VIII. Take a short ferry ride or trek along the 1.5 mile sea road to get to the magnificent castle. 
Tel: 01590 642500




family on bikesTrax Bike Hire
One of the best ways to see the New Forest is by bike. Take a look at Trax Bike Hire now for your New Forest holiday. Trax offer wide choice of bike to suit all age ranges and abilities.

Tel: 01425 618562


peppa pig worldPaultons Family Theme Park, Home of Peppa Pig World
Perfect for families, Paultons Family Theme park is a great day out. Paultons Park is host to more than 60 additional rides and attractions.

Address: Paultons Park, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 6AL
Tel: 023 8081 4442


people in canoesThe New Forest Activity Centre
Try some exciting outdoor activities such as archery, bushcraft or family combat games, or take part in a full day of adventure.

Address: New Forest Activities, Hazel Copse Farm, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7WA
Tel: 01590 612377


the three tuns buildingThe Three Tuns Inn, Bransgore
A cosy retreat in the heart of the New Forest, with a log fire for the winter and a beautiful terrace.

Address: Bransgore, BH23 8JH
Tel 01425672232


sign for ringwood breweryRingwood Brewery, Ringwood
Take a tour around Ringwood Brewery and try their four locally brewed Best Bitter and Fortyniner ales.

Address: Ringwood, BH24 3AP
Tel: 01425 470303
 
 
 For Rainy Days
 
 

New-Milton-Leisure-CentreNew Milton Leisure Centre
A relaxed sauna session, a few laps in an indoor pool or a range kids activates are on offer at New Milton Leisure Centre and they’re all a great way to get out of the rain.

Address: Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6RR
Tel: 023 8028 553
Prices From
£19.30 per night (Two Adults) BOOK NOW

At a Glance

  • Open 1st April - 27th September 2021
  • Toilets and showers available
  • 600 pitches
  • Grass only pitches
  • Close to village of Brockenhurst
  • View our pricing guide and seasonal dates

Contact Details

Hollands Wood Campsite, New Forest Lyndhurst Road Hampshire SO42 7QH
01590 622967

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We had a excellent time in the forest nice and relaxing Campsite Facilties all good
Unit Type: Tent
Holland’s Wood, just a brilliant campsite.
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Absolutely great campsite and you can park/pitch in a place of your choosing. Stayed here many times over the last 30 years. So nice to see the New Forest horses, donkeys, cows pigs roaming freely around. Staff are great. Toilet blocks are normally very clean and tidy….only not clean when some campers decide not to clean up their own mess…this is not acceptable. Other than that, highly recommended.
Unit Type: Motorhome
Great camping weekend
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2nd time camping with Camping In The Forest, and 1st time at Hollands Wood. The staff on arrival were very friendly and knowledgeable, they gave us lots of information and leaflets about the site and local area. The site itself is very big with plenty of space for tents, cars and large caravans. We camped looking over the heath where we could see ponies and cows. A very relaxing stay with clean facilities, great staff and good views. Would definitely recommend and will be going back in future.
Unit Type: Tent
Great campsite
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Really great campsite, friendly staff, a bit noisy if you pick a pitch near the main road, walking in woods is magical
Unit Type: Tent
Fabulous location, pity about some fellow campers
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I can't fault the location and facilities. Our dog is socialised with deer, horses and cattle, and having a friendly pig wander up to introduce herself to our cockapoo was magical. I had noted some comments on other reviews about noise from the nearby road so we deliberately chose to be on the eastern side of the site and we only occasionally heard anything. Although we are double vaccinated, my wife is having medical treatment that means she is immunocompromised, so we were careful to select a pitch that was away from others. But then after dark a motorhome parked right next to us, way inside the 6m that the campsite insists on for fire safety, and although I explained that my wife was vulnerable, declined to move. So we moved a few metres further away. And then after we had gone to bed the guy ran his engine for almost half an hour, presumably to charge the leisure battery. He did the same in the morning, waking us up. So we moved 100m down the site as I didn't want to see his face again. I noticed another motorhome also running the engine in the morning and I guess this is because the site doesn't offer EHU and they don't have solar. It should be made plain on booking that running the engine is not acceptable due both to noise and pollution. And stress that six metres MEANS a minimum of six metres, not three. Perhaps a six metre gap should be painted on the tarmac at reception and pointed out to incoming campers so they realise what this means. But rant over; we loved the site despite cloudy weather and some drizzle, and will be back when it reopens in the spring.
Unit Type: Camper Van
Beautiful site, helpful staff and good clean facilities
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Beautiful site nestled in the New Forest with lovely open field adjacent. No pitch numbers but plenty of spaces to pitch nestled in amongst the trees. Staff were friendly and helpful and good clean shower/toilet blocks. Walking distance into Brockenhurst and multiple walks from the campsite into the New Forest.
Unit Type: Tent
Good site
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We had a lovely time very peaceful place to stay
Unit Type: RV Motorhome
Lovely campsite.
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Good facilities, friendly staff, large forest with plenty of pitches to choose from. Brilliant spot in the New Forest with the horses, pigs and deer free roaming through the site is a wonderful experience.
Unit Type: Tent
Holland’s Wood
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Great place to camp , beautiful area. Clean facilities . Very helpful wardens. As this is a major cycling area I think electric battery cycle charging should be made easily and cheaply available. You advertise on site for batteries to be charged but at £5 a pop found this too pricey.
Unit Type: Motorhome
Was not happy with Check-in experience
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As it was my first time camping in the UK I contacted the site via telephone to get confirmation that my booking was done correctly. It turned out I had made a mistake on the pitch I had booked so I needed to make some amendments and extra bookings which was all paid for over the phone (good thing I called). On arrival, and after a 3 hour drive, we arrived before the offical check-in and was told we will need to pay few pounds each so we opted to drive to the village up the road to buy our food supplies and kill time. Upon return, the check-in took more than half an hour because they couldn't find my bookings on their systems (despite the email confirmations I was showing them). At the time I couldn't help feel they were trying to avoid taking the ownership of this mess-up and it felt like they were suggesting that I must have made a mistake and I might have to pay again. After a lot of back and forth they managed to find my bookings. They had booked them under the wrong date! For what should have been a 5 minute process this was a terrible experience and first impression considering the long drive we had all just finished and the fact we were hungry. Now, they refunded me £18 as they said I overpaid; however, without my knowledge or consent they proceeded to debit me a further £13 to which I had to call them about. I was told they did not calculate how much I was due back correctly. Given the palava we went through they should have left this as a token of good will or could have at least informed me to explain what they were doing. I did not receive a phone call or email about this. Customer service experience was terrible but other than this, we enjoyed our stay.
Unit Type: Tent