Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
Housing one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, many of which are rare.
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Once the royal hunting forest of William the Conqueror and now a beautiful National Park, Black Knowl Club Campsite has an open, peaceful aspect while being conveniently located within walking distance of Brockenhurst. The Hampshire caravan site is in a wonderful setting in the forest and in October at night, stags can be heard roaring in the forest, along with owls and other forest creatures. The town offers plenty of good quality restaurants, places of interest and shopping treats to keep everyone in the family happy on their holiday.
Black Knowl Club Campsite opens onto over 140 miles of lovely walking track for you to explore in the Forest whether on foot, cycle or horseback. For those with an interest in local history, The Lyndhurst Museum and Visitors' Centre will shed more than enough light on the rich and fascinating past of the Forest. Other nearby attractions include The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Exbury Gardens and The New Forest Reptile Centre. For those who dream of taking to the open sea, cruise ships can be viewed on the nearby Solent. You can reach the Isle of Wight via Lymington Ferry and visit Lepe Country Park by the sea with a cafe (seasonal and weekend openings) and children's play area and BBQ area for hire. If you fancy some retail therapy, the Southampton and Bournemouth shopping centres are within easy driving distance from the caravan park and will leave you spoilt for choice.
If you are fancying a take away, Brockenhurst has a great choice. Details of all restaurants, take aways and days out are available in our Information Room.
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Housing one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, many of which are rare.
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Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. From A337 (Lyndhurst – Lymington): in Brockenhurst (0.25 mile past Balmer Lawn Hotel) take 2nd right opposite Careys Manor Hotel into Grigg Lane (B3055, Sway, New Milton). In about 0.25 mile continue across staggered crossroads into Sway Road. In 200 yards (past petrol station on the right) turn right into The Rise (signposted Rhinefield, Burley). Continue to T-junction and turn right into Rhinefield Road. Continue for 1 mile (passing Forest Park Hotel). Within 0.25 mile turn right into Aldridge Hill passing Beachern Wood car park. Continue on tarmac road (speed ramps). In 0.75 mile turn sharp right. The site is in 200 yards. Note: only approach Brockenhurst on A337. Do not use main st or short cuts due to width restrictions.
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First time here since the refurbishment,previous visits were with the round building which I felt was perfectly adequate. I agree with comments on the new all singing and dancing toilet cistern system particularly when having a movement the flush functioned before I had finished,considering the site fees I did wondered if the club were offering bidets as well. The cistern system engineer was onsite again during our visit and I wonder if although the club is putting its environmental hat on,which costs us the members money,about saving water is that offset by how much it is spending on maintaining this new cistern system,lever actuating flushing water had always seemed to work well in the past and there when wanted unlike this system that obviously has a mind of its own.Plus the old system could be repaired by the wardens should it be required. The previous comment about the access road is not the clubs responsiblity but the Forestry Commissions,that said the road is perfectly usable albeit as with most club site entrances where care needs to be taken. Not sure about the growing trend noticed on site of larger motorhomes who now use a full size free standing tent and car on the pitch,site states no tents also what about vehicle spacings. Again as per previous comments speed on site although clearly signed is a problem,people choose to ignore this issue until unfortunately something happens.Recently I was tailgated on site when staying at the 5mph. Wardens do a excellent job and are very accomodating. Noticed the grass edges of the hardstandings being trimmed something although in need of it I have not seen on any of the sites we have visited this year.
Comment from the Club
We are sorry to hear about your disappointment with the facilities at Black Knowl.
As a Club it is important we take our Environmental responsibilities seriously and as such we are operating a 'trial' at this site to understand how we can reduce the use of water; an increasingly precious resource.
Our trial is very much test and learn and we are working with our partner to tweak the offering until we can optimise it for member experience, operational efficiency and reducing water consumption and therefore they are regularly visible on site to achieve this and supporting our site team. Sensor tap technology is very much the norm now but we are learning how to use it effectively and we have already increased flow rates, simplified the sensor toilet flush, increased the time the water flows and removed the push buttons that were in the showers. We have had some mixed reviews with some very happy with the trial and others less so and we are working to manage this and improve week by week. Our trial is supported by a partner who is as keen as us to see the results in terms of water reduction and a great member experience and is supported by grants from the water companies.
I hope this helps give you confidence in what we are doing and we hope that you will give it another chance and hopefully you will see an improvement.
To find out more about our Sustainability trials please visit camc.com/sustainability
They have replaced the toilet flushes with some electronic sensors that simply don't work. The site was 100% full but the facilities were continuously breaking. The toilets either don't flush at all with a nice present in them, or flush repeatedly when you are sat on them assuming not already an out of order sign. We ended up using our own. £60+ GBP a night and had to use own loo. What a rip off. Why on earth the club felt the need to needlessly waste members money fixing something that was not broken adding unnecessary complexity. The wardens were clearly fed up commenting that at least they could fix the normal toilets and taps, these need specialists! Whom were out everyday that we were there. Sensor taps are no better and don't believe they save water given they were still running after you dried your hands and were leaving (assuming of course yiu could get them to switch on in the first place). Once on it either for 2 seconds or 2 hours on a lottery style basis! You may as well stay at one of the many nearby sites costing far less with working facilities or use your own. If this how the club is spending (sorry, wasting) members money I am afraid we won't be renewing our membership. Avoid. Overpriced with terrible not fit for purpose facilities.
Comment from the Club
We are sorry to hear about your disappointment with the facilities at Black Knowl.
As a Club it is important we take our Environmental responsibilities seriously and as such we are operating a 'trial' at this site to understand how we can reduce the use of water; an increasingly precious resource.
Our trial is very much test and learn and we are working with our partner to tweak the offering until we can optimise it for member experience, operational efficiency and reducing water consumption and therefore they are regularly visible on site to achieve this and supporting our site team. Sensor tap technology is very much the norm now but we are learning how to use it effectively and we have already increased flow rates, simplified the sensor toilet flush, increased the time the water flows and removed the push buttons that were in the showers. We have had some mixed reviews with some very happy with the trial and others less so and we are working to manage this and improve week by week. Our trial is supported by a partner who is as keen as us to see the results in terms of water reduction and a great member experience and is supported by grants from the water companies.
I hope this helps give you confidence in what we are doing and we hope that you will give it another chance and hopefully you will see an improvement.
To find out more about our Sustainability trials please visit camc.com/sustainability
Katia
Reviewed on 09/07/2024 12:13