Wildlife-watching campsites near Fordingbridge

Looking for a camping experience near Fordingbridge, England, where you can indulge in wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 5180 options specifically tailored to your preferences, you'll have plenty of choices to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching your own tent, staying in a cabin, or glamping in a yurt, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with average prices per night starting at just £15, and options as low as £7, you can find something that fits your budget too. Don't just take our word for it - check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), and Digeddi Wildlife Camping (38 reviews). Plus, popular facilities like pets, showers, and cooking equipment are available, and you can also enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, wind sports, and boating. Start planning your wildlife-filled camping adventure today!

92% (854) • 345 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Fordingbridge

Looking for a camping experience near Fordingbridge, England, where you can indulge in wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 5180 options specifically tailored to your preferences, you'll have plenty of choices to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching your own tent, staying in a cabin, or glamping in a yurt, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with average prices per night starting at just £15, and options as low as £7, you can find something that fits your budget too. Don't just take our word for it - check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Sweet Hill Farm (66 reviews), Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), and Digeddi Wildlife Camping (38 reviews). Plus, popular facilities like pets, showers, and cooking equipment are available, and you can also enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, wind sports, and boating. Start planning your wildlife-filled camping adventure today!

92% (854) • 345 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Fordingbridge

1. The T Barn

99%

(90)

91km from Fordingbridge · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

2. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

64km from Fordingbridge · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

3. The Barn KT9

97%

(271)

113km from Fordingbridge · 22 units · Tents, Glamping

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

4. The Yellow Submarine!

100%

(1)

78km from Fordingbridge · 1 unit · Glamping

Stay in the only Yellow Submarine Glamping in the UK! Our Yellow Submarine is comfy and cosy and lots of interactive fun. Its a unique, magical (and totally land-based!) experience! The Yellow Submarine is complete with Radar, Giant Octopus Detector, Shark Warning System, Anti-Whale-Bump technology and a special cool space for Mums' wine. There are buttons to press, and knobs and dials and gauges and lights and real portholes. Look through the Periscope to check for any Sharks, Whales, Dolphins and Sea Monsters lurking nearby. There's a Galley Kitchen with Hob, Fridge, Sink, Crockery, Cutlery, and all the bits and bobs you'll need. Outside you'll find a BBQ & Firepit. When not deep under the Ocean, you'll find the Yellow Submarine at Petruth Paddocks - the best fun Free-Range Camping in Somerset. The vibe is as chilled as a rather good Prosecco thanks to the cucumber-cool Jules and the team there. There's a Family Field with an activity area where kids are free to clamber on old cable reels, sleepers, tractor tyres and an old Land Rover. You’ll find a great food shack serving delicious Paninis, Loaded Chips, Baked Potatoes, and brekky rolls in the morning and get your caffeine hit with proper coffee, or great tea, iced milkshakes and hot choccy! Veggy / dairy free available too! ‘Kev the Ice-Man’ has the most delicious flavours of Marshfield’s Ice Cream, and the most wonderful Stone-Baked Pizzas are on Friday evenings from June - end August with Vegan & dairy-free options available. A small shop in Reception sells the essentials - drinks, snacks, toiletries and a few other bits and bobs! In the Village nearby; 6 great Restaurants 5 lovely Take-aways (some deliver) 8 fabulous pubs plus lots more a short drive away Local stores, farm shops, supermarkets In the area; Buses, Bike / E-Bike hire, Taxis, Trains 9 Gorgeous Beaches Marshes, Lakes, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, RSPB / Nature Reserves, Animal Parks and Zoos, Landscaped Gardens, Culture, Historical Landmarks and the Paranormal! Whooooooo! Local activities; A Shooting Range, Yachting, Kayaking, Horse Trekking, Alpaca Experiences, Activity Centres, Ballooning, Gliding, Racing, Karting, a Steam Railway Walking, Running, Cycling, River activities, Wild Swimming, Carboot and Local Market, Cakery, Softplay, Gym and Leisure Centre… Phew!

5. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%

(48)

133km from Fordingbridge · 3 units · Glamping

Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.

6. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods

92%

(13)

138km from Fordingbridge · 3 units · Glamping

The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.

7. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

51km from Fordingbridge · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

8. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(218)

90km from Fordingbridge · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

9. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

111km from Fordingbridge · 3 units · Glamping

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

10. Small Trees Campsite

97%

(38)

19km from Fordingbridge · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts

11. Quaint Farm in a National Park

100%

(26)

71km from Fordingbridge · 2 units · Glamping

Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way. Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you! Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.

12. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

136km from Fordingbridge · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

13. Kingsmead Camping

99%

(96)

96km from Fordingbridge · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

14. Splatt Farm Gardens

100%

(7)

95km from Fordingbridge · 1 unit · Tent

Classic, simple, farm camping for families near the Quantock Hills

15. Tom's Field (New Forest)

99%

(44)

4.2km from Fordingbridge · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand

16. Farrs Meadow

96%

(141)

20km from Fordingbridge · 31 units · Tents, Glamping

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

17. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%

(26)

129km from Fordingbridge · 3 units · Glamping

Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow

18. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%

(57)

96km from Fordingbridge · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

19. Bredy Farm

87%

(63)

68km from Fordingbridge · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends

20. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

97%

(122)

96km from Fordingbridge · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Damith

1 week ago

2 nights at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

We stayed at Nancy's (70s’ caravan). The interior was the cosiest I could ever ask for. Minimalist but essential amenities made our stay enjoyable. The camping site offers good views, especially for watching a splendid sunset if the weather is right. Campsite facilities are well-maintained and spotless. Its location is very close to Evesham, making it easy to find shops, pubs, and access roads to other nearby destinations. Don't miss paying Shakespeare a visit if you haven't done so yet 😉

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Hugh

November 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

Had a lovely stay at Peter and Celia’s farm. Despite the weather not being on my side the views were beautiful over rolling hills and woods. Both Celia and Peter were very welcoming and helpful. I’d definitely stay again if I’m in the area

Abbie

October 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

What an amazing place! Thanks so much for having us. Cant tell you how relaxing it was having space for our dog to run about off lead, she LOVED it. Views are incredible too!

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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Victoria

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!

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Abi

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers. Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need. There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing! Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here. (There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.) The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.

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sherrie

October 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

This was my third visit this year and we pitched up in a different location to before. The choice of where you want to pitch up is endless and every area of the pitch gives you complete privacy with stunning views. If you have a dog then this pitch is perfect for them to enjoy open space. Peter and Celia are amazing hosts with great communication. The pitch is really easy to access and find, we were fine with our 7m camper. I highly recommend this Hipcamp.

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Charlie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend

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Ryan

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Liam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Had such a great stay at The Barn!! Such a lovely campsite and it has everything you need for a relaxing stay! There are great walks in the local area and the on site cafe had amazing pastries! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break!

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Nick

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Farrs Meadow

David was an amazing host, extremely helpful and gave excellent advice. Facilities are not luxurious but erfectly adequate and what you want from a remotr campsite. Even though the wind blew hard we were well protected.

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Millie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Great campsite, really peaceful, beautiful views and great amenities.

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

We had 42 acres to ourselves with a sunset and fire, what more could you want

A view of the hut from one of the surrounding footpaths.

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Emily

September 2025

1 night at Quaint Farm in a National Park

Matt met us on arrival and helped carry our bags to the The Shepherds Hut which is well fitted out , nicely decorated , lovely and clean, and well equipped. Nice hot shower and towel rail. Electric fire and also a log burner should you need it for the cold weather,The bed was so so comfy and the oat biscuits and eggs were delicious !! All windows had lovely views. Ivan & Sylvia S xxx

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Alec

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!

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Issy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Lovely, small campsite on working farm. Each pitch comes with a fire pit and bbq which is a nice touch. Great cafe on site and food trucks/ street food on certain days. We’ll be back!

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Craig

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Awesome set up, with thoughtful amenities like BBQ, BBQ utensils, camp fire pit, wood, hammocks, seats, etc. After it rained, we were treated to a wonderful rainbow display. The coffee and pastries in the morning were a treat.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Today, on the northwest edge of the New Forest, the town acts as a popular gateway into the national park and is a practical base for any camping holiday, with all the amenities you need and plenty of independent shops and cafés besides. As always, we've been out in the campervan or popping up the tent, to uncover the very best campsites in the area.