SANDY Balls has had a festive makeover with a host of enchanting activities being held across its park. Away Resorts, which runs the New Forest holiday park, has spruced up five of its 25 parks.

Staycation review: Relax and get back to nature at Sandy Balls Holiday Park My children couldn't get enough of the resident alpacas, while my partner struggled to get me out of the arcade!

Nestled in woodland on the crest of a ridge overlooking one of the most unspoilt panoramas in the New Forest, Sandy Balls Holiday Park is an idyllic place to stay. Its bucolic Old English ...

More than 200 excited children had a fun-filled day out on at Sandy Balls holiday centre near Fordingbridge on October 17, 1990. They came in coaches to swim, go on a treasure trail, paint, make ...

Ernest Westlake set up an alternative youth initiative to the Scout Movement – The Order of Woodcraft Chivalry – in 1916, three years before he purchased Sandy Balls.

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Having experienced the charm of this picturesque park, I can say that Sandy Balls offers a lovely blend of natural beauty, outstanding facilities, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.