Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park
View prices & book- Peaceful secluded park over a 30-acre wildlife haven
- Bournemouth and Christchurch 20 minutes' drive
- Woodlands walks, pitch and putt, library and boules all available
Site type
Tourist board rating
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar 2024 to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass site (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered concrete and grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookAstro Turf powered concrete and grass site (large)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered concrete and grass site (XL)
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 14.0m depth (32.8ft width x 45.9ft depth) Calculated area: 140.0m² (1506.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced concrete and grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £42 1 night, 2 adults
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Emma's Glade unpowered grass tent or campervan site (no pets, wild)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookAstro Turf powered concrete and grass tent or campervan site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £34 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.5m length (10.8ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 8.3m² (88.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod (large, no pets)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.0m width x 4.0m length (9.8ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookLodge
2 people maximum Dimensions: 3.0m width x 4.0m length (9.8ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBeach yurt (no pets)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookShepherd's hut
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 2.4m width x 6.1m length (7.9ft width x 19.8ft length) Calculated area: 14.5m² (156.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £90 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Astro Turf powered concrete and grass tent or campervan site
Liked: One of the best sites we have stayed in and we look forward to retuning.
Disliked: Had a bit of Roundabout's tour to find the site then noticed that a Tree's branches were obscuring the entrance sign.
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Excellent site, all areas were very clean.
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Liked: We loved the park from the minute we arrived, a really nice welcome. With the park being adults only it felt so tranquil. Easy accessible for days out. We can't recommend this place enough.
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From the manager: Thank you. We hope you will come and stay again soon. Many thanks
Sizeable pitch, level. Liked the setting, 10 mins easy cycle to…
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Powered concrete and grass site
Liked: Sizeable pitch, level. Liked the setting, 10 mins easy cycle to castle main cycle path. Nice bar on site.
Disliked: -
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From the manager: Thank you. The Castleman cycle path is a great asset to the park. Do come again soon.
Great set up, well stocked shop, good selection of drinks at the…
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Emma's Glade unpowered grass tent or campervan site (no pets, wild)
Liked: Great set up, well stocked shop, good selection of drinks at the bar, large clean facilities, great walks on site, very friendly staff, welcoming and attentive management.
Disliked: Only 3 smoking tables at the bar.
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Excellent site
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Powered concrete and grass site
Liked: We loved everything one of the best sites we have stayed in Welcoming, lovely friendly people , the sun shone for us Toilets and showers spotless , nice big pitches well defined Lovely dog walk we will be back
Disliked: Guests not respecting cleanliness of toilets and showers such a shame when the staff work hard to keep them nice
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From the manager: Thank you Rita. We really appreciate your review. We do keep the toilets and shower blocks as clean as we can, and it would be so lovely if guests kept the standard they would like to see. Luckily most guests are very respectful. Do come and stay again soon.
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Emma's Glade unpowered grass tent or campervan site (no pets, wild)
Liked: Wonderful campsite, liked the spacious pitches with scattered oak trees and a pond round the corner. The bar and shop were well equipped and the food vans a great idea. Facilities were modern and clean.
Disliked: Would be nice if the bar stayed open another hour or 2.
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From the manager: Thank you for the top score. Emma's glade is a lovely camping spot. We do only open the bar between 4pm and 8pm on purpose. We are a campsite that is part of Tranquil parks. The bar is for a early evening 'sun-downer drink'. If we stayed open till later we would become more of a pub, and that is not what we are trying to create. Hope this makes sense. Many thanks
Lovely site, will come again
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Astro Turf powered concrete and grass tent or campervan site
Liked: Large pitches, good showers, direct access to walks, peaceful, food vans on site in the evenings
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you Carol. Come again soon.
We We would highly recommend this site. We will return again.
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Powered concrete and grass site
Liked: Excellent sized pitches with good toilet block facilities, a useful site shop and bar, makes a very nice welcome. Very helpful and friendly staff, a clean site which blended into beautiful surroundings. Dog friendly, a large open forest area dedicated for dogs and waste bins. Useful information but with plenty of leaflets on local walks, cycling and other attractions.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. So glad you had such a great stay.
Spacious pitches, loved the takeaways and the bar on site. Clean and…
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Fully-serviced concrete and grass site
Liked: Spacious pitches, loved the takeaways and the bar on site. Clean and well-looked-after facilities
Disliked: wifi signal
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Look forward to a return visit !
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Liked: Everything! Well laid out. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent facilities. Tucked away off the beaten track. Loved the bar and mobile food waggons.
Disliked: Not being able to stay longer !
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From the manager: Thank you so much Alan. You will have to book for longer next time. 😊
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
Pétanque
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Local produce
Off licence
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent sites
Themes
Bush
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans
Motorhome service point
Water hook-up points for caravans
Location
Back of Beyond Touring
Camping and Glamping Park
234 Ringwood Road
St Leonards
Dorset
England
BH24 2SB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.82864°N
-1.85407°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Bournemouth Manor Steps | 12.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier | 12.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bournemouth Fisherman`S Walk | 12.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Bournemouth Pier | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bournemouth Southbourne | 13 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Adventure Wonderland 6 km
The Bournemouth Balloon 12.1 km
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 12.4 km
Bournemouth Pier Beach 12.6 km
Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium 12.6 km
National Trust
Kingston Lacy 12.7 km
White Mill 14.8 km
Brownsea Island 17.2 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 21.6 km
Corfe Castle 25.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 2.5 km
Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 5.6 km
Throop Mill - Parley Green - Nature Reserve - Berry Hill 7.5 km
AVON TYRRELL 8.8 km
Burbush Hill - Dur Hill - Whitten Pond - (New Forest) 9.9 km
Local events
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)
Brockenhurst, England 19.2 km
- Tankfest (Friday, 28 June 2024 – Friday, 28 June 2024)
Wareham, England 31.2 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 2024)
Dorchester, England 32.3 km
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Wareham, England 32.7 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 41.9 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Dorset?
- Does Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? Back of Beyond has Avon Heath and Moors Valley Country Parks, Ringwood and Avon Heath within simple cycling distance (hire a bike on site); Bournemouth and Poole a little further on and, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. April to October arrivals are allowed between 2pm - 7pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park? From $58.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.