Best for: Families, couples and dog owners wanting a New Forest caravan or lodge holiday near New Milton.
Accommodation Types: Static caravans, lodges and cottages, with selected hot tub and dog friendly options.
Highlights: Indoor pool, outdoor pool, 9 hole golf course, Beauty treatment rooms, soft play, adventure golf, Highcliffe Beach and Paultons Park.

Hoburne Bashley sits at the end of a tree lined drive in a wooded New Forest setting, near New Milton. The park has static caravans, lodges and cottages with selected accommodation offering hot tubs, dog friendly options and extra space for relaxing family breaks. 

Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, fitness suite, adventure golf, soft play, restaurant, shop, tennis, nature trail and a fantastic 9 hole golf course. Highcliffe Beach, Beaulieu, Paultons Park, Hurst Castle, Lymington and New Forest walks. This park has always been a family favourite for over 62 years with an outstanding reputation.

Why it’s a top pick: A large New Forest park with pools, 9 hole golf course, with the coast nearby and woodland walks.

Best for: Couples and small groups wanting a quiet woodland lodge break with privacy and space.
Accommodation Types: Cabins and lodges, many with hot tubs.
Highlights: Forest setting, private decks and hot tubs, wildlife, walking trails.

Blackwood Forest is set within a large Forestry England woodland near Micheldever, with cabins positioned among trees along winding forest tracks. Each lodge is spaced apart with its own parking and outdoor decking, creating a more private feel than a traditional holiday park layout.

Winchester is around 15 minutes by car for the cathedral and historic streets, while the South Downs National Park is about 20 minutes for walking routes and viewpoints. The forest itself includes marked trails, and deer are regularly seen moving through the woodland, especially early morning and evening.

Why it’s a top pick: Well suited to couples and small group holidays near Winchester, Hampshire, looking for a quieter woodland lodge break with privacy and hot tubs.

Best For: Peaceful breaks, families, New Forest caravan and lodge holidays.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges
Highlights: Quiet setting, outdoor pool, access to wider Shorefield facilities

Forest Edge Holiday Park is a small, quiet park on the edge of the New Forest, offering caravans and lodges in a relaxed woodland setting. With an outdoor pool, play areas and simple on-site amenities, it’s well suited to low-key family breaks and couples seeking a calm base.

Guests also have access to the fuller facilities at Oakdene Forest Park nearby, including an indoor pool and entertainment. With easy reach of forest trails, Ringwood, Bournemouth and the south coast, Forest Edge is a convenient base for exploring the region. Ringwood is around 5 minutes by car for shops and pubs, while Bournemouth is about 20 minutes for the beach and seafront. Full facilities including an indoor pool, gym, bar and restaurant are available at nearby Oakdene Forest Park, around 5 minutes away.

Why it’s a top pick: Forest Edge Holiday Park works well for visitors wanting a quieter park with access to both the New Forest and the Dorset coast.

Best for: Family caravan holidays by the coast in Hampshire with pools, activities and entertainment on site.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor pools, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar, play areas, beach nearby.

Hayling Island Holiday Park is located on Hayling Island off the Hampshire coast, with accommodation arranged across a large park linked by internal roads leading towards the main facilities. The centre of the park includes indoor and outdoor heated pools, a restaurant and bar, entertainment space and play areas grouped together in one area. 

The seafront is around 1 mile away with a traditional promenade and beach, known for watersports including kitesurfing. Havant is about 10 minutes by car for shops and rail links, while Portsmouth is roughly 25 minutes for the Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower. 

Why it’s a top pick: Great for family holidays on Hayling Island, Hampshire, with pools, entertainment and easy access to the beach and seafront.

Best for: Touring and camping stays near the coast with a quieter setting and access to full leisure facilities nearby.
Accommodation Types: Grass, hardstanding and fully serviced touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: 8 acre parkland setting, play area, shop, access to Shorefield leisure complex, woodland and coastal routes.

Lytton Lawn Touring Park is set across 8 acres of tree lined parkland near Milford on Sea, with pitches arranged across open grass and hardstanding areas connected by simple internal tracks. Facilities on site include a shop, play area and shower blocks, with access to the Shorefield Country Park leisure complex around 7 minutes away.

Milford on Sea is around 1 mile for the beach, clifftop walks and pubs, with views across the Solent towards the Needles. Lymington is about 10 minutes by car for the marina and ferry to the Isle of Wight, while Hurst Castle can be reached along the coast from Milford.

Why it’s a top pick: Great for touring and camping holidays near Milford on Sea, Hampshire, combining a quieter park setting with access to full leisure facilities and the nearby coast.

Best for: Family holidays on Hayling Island with pools, entertainment and the seafront a few minutes away.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges.
Highlights: Indoor pool, bar and restaurant, sports court, adventure playground, seasonal activities.

Mill Rythe Coastal Village is on the western side of Hayling Island near the harbour, with accommodation grouped around the main leisure areas and parking kept alongside the units. The indoor pool, restaurant, bar, sports court and playground all sit within the centre of the park, which keeps most of the day to day activity in one part of the site.

The seafront is around 5 minutes by car, while Funland Hayling Island and Beachlands are about 10 minutes for arcades, rides and the promenade. Hayling Billy Trail runs across the island for walking and cycling, and Portsmouth is roughly 25 minutes for the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays.

Why it’s a top pick: Mill Rythe Holiday Park is a strong choice for family holidays on Hayling Island, with entertainment on site and easy access to the beach, harbour and island attractions.

Best for: Families, couples and dog owners wanting a Hampshire coast park between Highcliffe and the New Forest.
Accommodation Types: Static caravans, lodges, chalets and apartments, with hot tub and dog friendly options available.
Highlights: Direct beach path, clifftop views, indoor pool, outdoor pool, adventure golf, soft play, The Coast House and New Forest  nearby.

Hoburne Naish sits on a 100 acre cliff top site in New Milton, with views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. The park has static caravans, lodges, chalets and apartments, with upgraded lodge stays, hot tub options and dog friendly accommodation.

Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, fitness room, adventure golf, soft play, playground, amusement arcade, tennis courts, sports area and The Coast House for food and drinks. Highcliffe Beach is reached by the park’s beach path, while Lymington, Hurst Castle, Beaulieu and the New Forest shape the main days away from the park.

Why it’s a top pick: A full Hampshire coastal caravan park with beach access, pools and the New Forest to explore nearby.

Best for: Family holidays and group breaks in the New Forest with on site activities and direct access into woodland.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, cabins and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor pools, spa and gym, restaurants and bars, cycle hire, alpaca walks and forest activities.

Sandy Balls Holiday Village covers around 120 acres near Fordingbridge, with accommodation spread through woodland and open clearings linked by internal roads and forest tracks. The main hub at Village Square includes pools, restaurants, bars and activity spaces, with additional facilities and activity areas spread across the site. 

Direct access leads into the New Forest for walking and cycling, with routes used for bike hire and guided activities from the park. Fordingbridge is around 5 minutes by car, while Paultons Park is about 20 minutes and Bournemouth around 30 minutes for the coast. 

Why it’s a top pick: Well suited to family holidays and group breaks near Fordingbridge, Hampshire, combining forest based activities with a full range of leisure facilities on site.

Best for: Family holidays by the Solent with sea views and a quieter coastal setting.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges.
Highlights: Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, entertainment, direct shoreline access.

Solent Breezes Holiday Park faces directly onto the Solent near Warsash, with accommodation arranged along gently sloping ground towards the water and open views across to the Isle of Wight. The main facilities sit in a central cluster, including an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and entertainment space, with paths leading down towards the shoreline.

A pebble and shingle beach runs along the edge of the park, with tidal views across the Solent. Warsash is around 5 minutes by car for the harbour and maritime walks, while Hamble le Rice is about 10 minutes for marinas and waterfront pubs, and Southampton around 25 minutes for shopping and ferries.

Why it’s a top pick: Solent Breezes Holiday Park works well for guests wanting a quieter Hampshire coastal park with sea views, shoreline access and family facilities.