Sunnydale Farm
Hampshire
A small farm campsite three miles from Southampton city centre
About Sunnydale Farm
Sunnydale Farm sits on the eastern edge of Southampton, close enough to the city centre for an easy bus ride in but rural enough to feel like a proper break from urban life. The site is set on working farmland and keeps a deliberately simple, low-key character, with grass touring pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes rather than a large-scale holiday park experience.
Facilities are geared towards self-sufficient campers, with electric hook-up available on touring pitches, a shower and toilet block, and drinking water points around the site. Dogs are welcome on leads, and the farm setting means there is space for children to run around away from busy roads, though there is no dedicated playground or shop on site, so a car or the nearby bus service is useful for stocking up.
The farm's location makes it a practical base for visiting Southampton's museums and waterfront without paying city-centre hotel prices, while still being within reach of the New Forest and the Hamble estuary for day trips. It suits couples and families who want a straightforward, no-frills touring pitch rather than a facilities-heavy holiday park.