Foxlease
UK England South East England Hampshire Lyndhurst
Owned by the Girlguiding since 1922, Foxlease, a white-walled Georgian manor on the edge of Lyndhurst town, has clearly reaped the benefits of the sixth law of Girlguiding: ‘to respect all living things and take care of the world around you’. Beyond the house, lawns merge gradually into great oak, ash and birch trees and wildlife sings its constant song, from birds nesting in the woods to the rustling of squirrels, darting from trees to undergrowth. It’s the same as it ever has been since the home was first built in this central New Forest setting. And it’s the ideal scene for a campsite.
Today, you needn’t be a fully signed up Guide to pitch your tent in Foxlease’s sweeping 65-acre grounds. The estate, with various different camping meadows, welcomes families from far and wide, too, opening up its tent-only campsite.
While the campsite is ensconced in the very heart of the national park, it only takes around 10 minutes to walk into the centre of Lyndhurst, the New Forest’s largest town and home to the main visitor centre. The town offers rainy-day cafés and hideouts, as well as bike shops, where you can pick up a set of wheels and head out in search of New Forest ponies. There’s a vast network of car-free trails in the national park and, with a picnic packed, a bike is often the wisest way to explore as a family. After all, any good Guide knows the second law is to use your time and ability wisely. Spending a while cycling in the outdoors should definitely be high on that list. And a few days camping at Foxlease? That’s certainly time well spent.
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- A low deposit of 30% to secure your booking
- Balance due 30 days before your holiday
- Complete flexibility to move bookings up to the end of 2021 in the event of Coronavirus restrictions
- Due to the flexibility provided we are unable to offer refunds
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Facilities
You will be allocated a specific pitch upon arrival and these will be clearly marked.
Other family ‘bubbles’ may be booked to camp on the same site during your stay. Each family ‘bubble’ will have an allocated area. We ask that you always respect the current government guidelines on social distancing whilst on your campsite.
Suitable For
Tents, couples, families, and well-behaved dogs – yes.Nearby
It takes just 15 minutes to walk the ½-mile into the centre of Lyndhurst. It's the largest and most central of the New Forest's towns and, as a result, is the main base to get yourself equipped.Food & Drink
A short walk away, you'll find The Crown Stirrup (023 8028 2339) pub. For everything else, head into Lyndhurst, where the Fox & Hounds pub (023 8028 2098) is particularly good, while The Greenwood Tree (023 8028 2463) and Tea Total (023 8028 4585) offer lighter bites with a cuppa.Opening Times
Open all year round.Why book with Cool Camping?
- Coronavirus Booking Guarantee
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
- Instant booking confirmation
- Trusted for over 10 years
- A chance to win prizes in our regular competitions
The Owner Says
Foxlease is a hidden gem in the heart of the New Forest, it is one of the four Training and Activity centres owned by Girlguiding. The Foxlease Estate was gifted to Girl Guiding in 1922 by Mrs Archbold Sanderson. Girlguiding is extremely grateful and lucky to have this wonderful centre, with continued support to the Girlguiding Charity we are able to share this centre.
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We give them a space to have fun.
There are many things to do in the New Forest, from exploring new place, spending the day at the beach, walking or cycling the plentiful tracks or relaxing the the village of Lyndhurst. Our site has direct access to the forest, and Lyndhurst is a 15 minute walk.
Our campsites are fully equipped with showers and toilets. Each campsite offers beautiful views either into our woodlands or over green fields. Foxlease is completely secluded, so a proper camping experience is sure to happen.
If you are after camping fun but don't want to cook all the time, there are plenty of option in the surrounding area. There is a local pub within walking distance that offers cooked meals.
Social Distancing Measures
You will be allocated a specific pitch upon arrival and these will be clearly marked.
Other family ‘bubbles’ may be booked to camp on the same site during your stay. Each family ‘bubble’ will have an allocated area. We ask that you always respect the current government guidelines on social distancing whilst on your campsite.
Please do not enter other family spaces at any time. There is plenty of open space around the site that you can use for games and exploration within your bubble.
This site offers our Coronavirus Booking Guarantee
Pitches
40 un-designated grass pitches.Standard Shared Facility Pitch
Standard Private Facility Pitch
Location
Contact Foxlease, Clayhill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7DE
Getting There
Trains to Brockenhurst take approximately 1¾ hours from London Waterloo, or slightly less to Southampton Central. Take a taxi from there or get a bus. The Wilts and Dorset buses number 56 and 56A run to Lyndhurst, stopping opposite the entrance to Foxlease. These buses run 7 days with some evening services. National Express coaches also run from London Victoria to Lyndhurst.
Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 10 reviews
Don't let previous mixed reviews put you off!
Wonderful stay, highly recommend!
Beautiful site, perfect location
Not quite ready for young children
Basic but peaceful
Not at all like the pictures
Spacious and safe
Urban forest experience
Expansive grounds with access directly to forest
Amazing couple of weekends
Why book with Cool Camping?
- Coronavirus Booking Guarantee
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
- Instant booking confirmation
- Trusted for over 10 years
- A chance to win prizes in our regular competitions
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