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New Forest Roundhills Campsite
My review in this UK National Park.

My New Forest Roundhill campsite review will let you discover just what you can see when you decide to visit this stunning UK National Park.

Latest news!If you are thinking of booking luxury camping in the New Forest Eurocamp are NOT providing this service for 2012. There will be NO Ready tents at Roundhills for 2012.
Another huge change for 2012: The Roundhill Information Centre will not be available for 2012.

New Forest Roundhills info centre antler display.

As soon as you drive into this lovely campsite with its lake setting you know you are in for a treat.

The site was managed by Irene and Dave and their team, literally hours of hard work went into making this site a very deserving David Bellamy Gold Award 2011 winner.

The Roundhills Information Centre was a fascinating place to explore and absorb all the wildlife and history facts that Irene and Dave have put together for you.

New Forest Roundhills wlidlife puzzle.

Here is an example of Irene and Daves dedication to this site. They took photos of the animals around the campsite and then Dave made them into handmade puzzles for children to play with.

There was a lovely display of Fact Books

  • Insects of the Forest - find out about a swamp spider!
  • Mushrooms will show you what a Stinkhorn looks like>
  • Birds has beautiful pictures of Goldcrests and other birds which visit the area.
  • Butterflies and Moths Purple Hairstreak are about too
  • What, when, where Log what you have seen to share with others.

New Forest Roundhills campsite nature events

As you can see there was lots of information when you stayed at this beautiful New Forest campsite - and lots of it you could actually participate in! Great value for your pitch price?

Irene and Dave offered so much for your stay here! I believe they will managing the

Ocknell and Longbeech campsite for 2012, and although I have got to confirm it, I hope they will set up another information facility like this one at their new campsite.

Anyway, lets explore all their hard work from last year and hope they offer the same again.
Apart from the wonderful antler display, as you entered the tent deer hides were hanging from the ceiling which really added atmosphere to the tent.

All around the walls were beautifully displayed and put together boards telling you about the deer, butterflies and other animals and wildlife you are likely (or lucky enough!) to encounter during you stay.

New Forest Roundhills deer board

New Forest Roundhills Countryfile visit - great fun!



This site is so great the Countryfile team visited in 2011 and filmed a programme which went out in early May to record the stunning dawn chorus.

Here are just some of the information displays you could see:

  • True Stories discover who "Brusher" Mills was
  • New Forest pony and the Verderers facts and photos
  • New Forest Keepers who are they and how do they deal with forest fires etc
  • WW2 History -there was a wartime camp here which was linked to R.A.F.Beaulieu

    New Forest Roundhills butterflies board apparently there was a cinema and gym on site, an operations block, WAAF and sick quarters with an 8 bed ward , a NAAFI and Cpls Club all lodged in wartime Nissan huts. Loads to explore here then!

    Unfortunately, although the water tower still exists don't arrive expecting to take in a film - war time era or not!

  • Finally, there is a resident ghost! Bronze or iron Age soldiers are meant to wander the site on the 3rd or 4th of each month! You have been warned!

Roundhills is a beautiful New Forest campsite and my review was a joy to do.

It is a green site - once you arrive in your car there is no need for you to use it again during your stay - a bike can be delivered to your tent or caravan or ready tent and off you go.

I hope you really enjoy your stay at New Forest Roundhills camping ground and that you pick up lots of fascinating information from the wonderful staff and Information Centre.