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Topic: `cheap` tent camping in the New Forest??!

grizzlydoris

08/5/2013 at 1:37pm
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Is it even possible?!

We've a large tent and two kids and are looking for somewhere to pitch up for a fortnight. So many people have told us how beautiful the New Forest is but my initial investigations are only finding expensive holiday parks. Does anyone have any hidden gems they'd be willing to share please? We'd love somewhere with a decent shower block, a play area would be a huge bonus but not essential.

Please help!!!! Thank you!

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grizzlydoris

08/5/2013 at 2:16pm
Location: Cambridgeshire
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....and when I say "cheap" I mmean an absolute max of £20 per night please. :O/

Thanks :O)

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Suzac

08/5/2013 at 3:52pm
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One of my favourite sites in the New Forest is Long Meadow Campsite near Brockenhurst.It is part of the New Forest Showground but completely seperate.Great location for exploring the Forest but snag is £24-50 a night peak season but only £17-00 per night off peak.

See here

Meant to mention - got a feeling that they were building a new shower block this year.

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grizzlydoris

08/5/2013 at 5:46pm
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Thank you. It does look quite nice but sadly too expensive for us. :O(

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arsenaldes

08/5/2013 at 5:58pm
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Unfortunately its a very popular area and with it comes a price tag especially if you are looking at the school holiday period. Hopefully someone will come up with something.

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daveslisa

08/5/2013 at 6:04pm
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How old are your children?

Don't know if this site would be any good as you don't pay for under 5's

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4783

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grizzlydoris

08/5/2013 at 6:18pm
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Thank you all. I know how popular it is which is why I was hoping someone here had a hidden gem. Never mind.

Kids are 5 & 8 so that would double our price at Avon Tyrrell. Thanks anyway.

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onlyjustbegun

08/5/2013 at 11:20pm
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Hi this site isn't right in the forest but not too far away, I am sure it's in your budget the owner is friendly and they hire fire pits. The toilet blocks are fairly new and are clean no play park though about a 10 min drive from a lovely country park called moors valley.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=6079

chicaguapa

09/5/2013 at 7:49am
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A few miles in the other direction, in Southampton, is brand the new campsite at Fairthorne Manor. It's £22 a night in the school holidays and has a toilets, showers etc. No EHU though. We've not stayed there, but have seen the site and it looks lovely.

chicaguapa

09/5/2013 at 8:13am
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There's 33% off the Camping in the Forest campsites if you book before 31 May. Various T&Cs but they should be on the website. Not sure of that brings the price below £20 night though.

***If you book before 31st May, you can take 33% off your break at ANY TIME THIS YEAR, excluding Bank Holidays! Terms and conditions apply, click here for full details.

Whether you are looking for a Spring break, Summer relaxation or an Autumn getaway, don't hesitate, book now using code CITF3304 to get your 33% off!***

bobsbabes

09/5/2013 at 8:22am
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Are there any cs sites in the area ?

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novicemummy

09/5/2013 at 1:16pm
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Thank you for posting the offer chicaguapa, I'd discounted the Camping in the Forest sites as being a bit pricey but this makes them a very reasonable £13 per night off season and we'll be booking a weekend soon!

mattsurf

09/5/2013 at 11:20pm
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There is a caravan club site in Salisbury, not sure if they allow tents

Salisbury is at the top end of the new forest. The site is on Hudsons field, which is a big public park, and right next to old Sarum Castle. There is a cycle track into the centre of Salisbury 3/4 of a mile away

Even though I live in Salisbury, I have not visited the site before, so cannot comment about facilities and prices

Fairywings75781

10/5/2013 at 10:49am
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I have booked to go here in August

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=1643

Not far from the New Forest

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10/5/2013 at 10:53am
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Hi Fairwings75781, just a quick reminder

Important: When posting details of a camp site, please ensure you link to their UKCampsite.co.uk listing, not direct to their website, to enable reviews etc to be read and left!

Cheers Ratty

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