| The New Forest Holmsley campsite is like many | | | | - Launderette |
| others found within the New Forest. It was once the | | | | - Payphone |
| site of a World War Two airfield. This means there | | | | - Recycling facilities |
| are ample concrete bases for tents and caravans and | | | | - Pre pitched caravans available |
| motorhomes and also that you wont be sploshing | | | | As well as all these facilities there is the World War |
| about in mud to get to the shop or toilets and showers! | | | | Two history factor of the site. |
| Surely a bonus? | | | | During World War Two the Holmsley South Airfield |
| It could be described as being in a really ideal location | | | | was here. All these New Forest airfields were |
| for a family - I once heard it portrayed as having its | | | | absolutely crucial to the success of the Allied forces. |
| head in the New Forest and its feet in the sea! What | | | | Nearby is a magnificent memorial to all the 12 New |
| this means is that without leaving the area of the | | | | Forest airfields and it is beautifully represented by a |
| campsite you can happily set off as a family along flat | | | | front propeller blade of a WW2 aircraft. |
| paths across the New Forest on your bikes, or go on | | | | If you are interested in WW2 and what part the New |
| a lovely walk which will take in all the beauty of the | | | | Forest played in the successful outcome I've got lots |
| surrounding New Forest. | | | | of pages on just this, with details of the New Forest, |
| If you fancy some seaside days out, then the lovely | | | | WW2 and the wartime memorials you can visit when |
| local villages of Milford on Sea, Mudeford (which is | | | | you stay in this beautiful area. |
| great for crabbing - you only need a simple line and | | | | The skies in the New Forest are big and wide. Good |
| you will catch a crab!), Christchurch, Bournemouth and | | | | weather will mean you will really enjoy your stay - the |
| Poole are all close at hand and can easily be reached | | | | nightimes are also great too, as the star formations |
| by car. | | | | are just beautiful to see. |
| If the weather shines it really is hard to beat - we've | | | | I hope you think of visiting the New Forest Holmsley |
| spent many a day just "chilling out" against a "groyne", | | | | campsite, and that your camping stay whether in a |
| with the dog in the shade trying to keep cool, when | | | | tent, caravan or motorhome is just wonderful. Look out |
| she wasn't having a good old swim! | | | | for the stunning wildlife in this beautiful area and be |
| Here's what New Forest Holmsley campsite has to | | | | prepared to see New Forest ponies, donkeys, cows, |
| offer: | | | | deer and even the odd pig! |
| - 600 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes | | | | I've recently visited the New Forest Holmsley campsite |
| - Toilets and showers fully refurbished for 2007 | | | | and the nearby New Forest Airfields Memorial and it |
| - Childrens Play Area | | | | was a great place to see. There is so much to offer a |
| - Disabled facilities | | | | family or a couple wishing to enjoy the beautiful New |
| - Forest store | | | | Forest and the nearby coast. If you want to find out |
| - Dogs welcome | | | | more then visit my New Forest Life travel Guide. |
| - Baby changing facilities | | | | There is just so much for me to share with you, of |
| - Seasonal pitches available | | | | what living in this beautiful area is like. |