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Have just been to Ashurst and Aldridge Hill with our two kids - how good are these sites - ponies walking around and at Aldridge Hill there's a stream running through the middle so take your wellies!  Ashurst was busy - it was half term - you can bike to Brockenhurst off road from Aldridge Hill and there's a bike trail right from Ashurst.

There's also a couple of pubs within walking distance from Ashurst.

Give the forest sites a go - they're great!  Oh and really cheap!

Deb

HI

Alot depends on whether you have your own loo or not and what time of year  you are going.

Longbeech is a good basic spot. peaceful with ponies wandering free.(DONT leave any food in your tent or they will help themselves!!) Theres no EHU there.

Setthorns is lovely but again there are no loos and it can get busy.

Holmsley has all facilities and is quite big. Out of season you should find it an ideal spot.

Dependant on when you plan to visit, most forestry commision sites have quiet corners to pitch up in.

Hope this is of help.

Hi all, I am also looking for a good site in the new forest. We have very basic needs like, toilets & showers, washing up area. No EHU. I have 2 children ages 3 & 5(nearly 6!). We just want a nice peaceful place with no dogs (3 year old is petrified of them, and last year dogs made her life hell on a camp site in Norfolk)

Don't want one of the 'park' holidays, ie, swimming pool, bar, entertainment etc
Too many sites listed without any detail, so I'm getting really confused.............

Quote: Originally posted by Lisa Is Mad on 20/6/2006

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Hi all, I am also looking for a good site in the new forest. We have very basic needs like, toilets & showers, washing up area.
Too many sites listed without any detail,

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I agree with Loopy. both Ashurst and Holmsley can get very busy and noisy at the height of the season.

Best to stick to the smaller Forestry commision sites for peace and quiet.

Look up Harrow Wood. thought not IN the forest it is in a nice village close by.