The site is ideal as abase to explore the New Forest National Park.. Lyndhurst is within 30 minutes walk (use the route via Emery Down to avoid the A337) and the information centre in the centre of the town is worth a visit. There is a footpath at the rear of the site which via a few lanes takes you to the Trusty Servant pub at Minstead. There are lots of walks in the Forest within a short drive of the site suggest you download the Newforest app with walks to find those that meet your taste. The site is quiet with only occasional noise from the road . Levelling blocks are provided but the site is relatively level. We were on the site with our caravan after a period of heavy rain but the site drained quite quickly with no standing water which was a bonus. Motorhomes might find the pitches opposite the entrance gate a bit slippy in these conditions and Bob and Anne tend to place these on the two hardstanding areas adjacent to the entrance. Note all of the pitches are hardstanding. I noted that one review mentioned that the site did not cater for children because of the signs saying No Ball Games. We were there with our Daughter in her caravan and the two granddaughters. The site was perfect with no complaints from the two girls who thoughly enjoyed themselves. We enjoyed the peace and quiet the site provided. As for shopping Lyndhurst has a reasonable sized Tesco express/local and there is a large Morrisons at Totton.In short this is an ideal base to explore the New Forest and yes we will return. Thank you Bob and Anne you have a fantastic site.