Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Old-fashioned freedom on the edge of the New Forest: kids can cycle the forest tracks, meet the alpacas and swim indoors or out, and ponies wander just beyond the gate. Book a hot-tub lodge rather than a caravan for the nicer version, and add a day at Paultons Park for Peppa Pig fans.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Playground
- Pool
- Outdoor play
- Bikes
- Farm animals
- Nature activities
- Family dining
- Family rooms
- Dog friendly
- Spa
- Best for
- Families wanting the New Forest with pools on site
- Ages
- All ages
- Kids' club
- Family entertainment and events programme
- Pool
- Indoor pool plus seasonal outdoor pool
- Family rooms
- Hot-tub lodges, caravans and glamping tents
- Outdoors
- Forest cycling, alpaca walks, river walks, New Forest pony spotting
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
Paultons Park – Home of Peppa Pig World ↗
~12 miles · ~15 mins
Theme park · nearby attraction
Peppa Pig World is the draw for little ones, but the wider park has dinosaur land, gardens full of birds and rides that step up gradually as children grow. It sits on the edge of the New Forest, so it pairs well with a countryside weekend.
~15 miles · ~15 mins
Theme park · nearby attraction
An Alice-in-Wonderland themed park with gentle rides, a hedge maze and big indoor play zones, perfect for toddlers and young children. Good backup for rainy days near Bournemouth and the New Forest.
~16 miles · ~30 mins
Wildlife park · nearby attraction
Specialises in British and European wildlife, with otters as the stars plus wolves, bears and owls among the trees. Feeding talks run through the day, and it sits right in the New Forest beside plenty of luxury stays.
Beaulieu – National Motor Museum ↗
~20 miles · ~30 mins
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
Famous film and TV vehicles, a monorail over the grounds, a palace house and abbey and lovely river walks. One ticket fills a day in the New Forest, near several luxury hotels.
The Needles Landmark Attraction ↗
~26 miles · ~45 mins
Adventure park · ideal day trip
A chairlift down to Alum Bay's coloured sand cliffs, sweet-making demonstrations and boat trips out to the Needles rocks. Children love filling sand bottles; a classic Isle of Wight day.
~27 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
A conservation zoo in parkland near Winchester, with snow leopards, rhinos and giraffes, a road train to save little legs and several good adventure playgrounds. It is calmer than the big city zoos and works nicely alongside a Hampshire countryside stay.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre ↗
~33 miles · ~45 mins
Wildlife park · ideal day trip
A rescue centre for chimpanzees, orangutans and gibbons, with large wooded enclosures and keeper talks that explain each animal's story. Children are captivated by the chimp troops, and there is a huge adventure playground for afterwards.
~35 miles · ~45 mins
Wildlife park · excellent toddler activity
A small primate and wildlife rescue centre where talks introduce each rescued monkey, owl or meerkat. Short and gentle enough for toddlers, it is a good rainy-morning add-on to an Isle of Wight break.
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Family facilities
- Highchairs
- Play area
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.