Kingfisher Caravan Park

Kingfisher Caravan Park spreads across flat grasslands edged by a river and trees on Browndown Road in Gosport, a quick turn off the A32 or B3334 for those driving from Fareham or the M27 at junction 11.

Tourers find over 80 hard-standing pitches with 16-amp electric hook-ups, while statics come in standard, deluxe or super deluxe models for hire. Open year-round for caravans and campers, it shuts statics from mid-February to early March.

Pitches start at around £30-£40 per night including electric, though some visitors note the cost feels steep without options to opt out. Holiday home rentals vary by season: £565-£600 from mid-May to early July, peaking at £610-£640 through summer until September.

Facilities include free hot showers, toilets and covered washing-up areas, plus a 24-hour laundry with washers and dryers accessed by code from the office or bar. Gas cylinders sell on-site, and the clubhouse offers free Wi-Fi.

Dogs stay welcome on leads, with an animal walk leading to Stokes Bay’s pebble beach 500 metres away, where views stretch to the Isle of Wight.

Footpaths connect to Alver Valley Country Park for hikes or cycles, and a bus stop outside links to Gosport ferry for Portsmouth trips.

The family-run clubhouse opens daily to residents and passers-by, pouring real ales, ciders and over 30 gins alongside bar meals like grills and specials. It seats 40 in the restaurant, earning a five-star hygiene rating, with breakfasts on weekends from 9:30am.

Evenings bring quizzes on Mondays and Sundays, bingo Wednesdays, and live bands or discos Saturdays. A kids’ room has games and puzzles, and the site hires cots. Rules keep things orderly: no hose pipes for washing vehicles, empty waste at designated points, and supervise children. In wet winters, vehicles park off-grass, and awnings skip November to February.

Bookings go via phone on 02392 502611 or the website, with reception handling arrivals from 9am to 11pm. For first-timers, pair a stay with beach walks or visits to the nearby Diving Museum; locals often use it for affordable coastal breaks or family gatherings in the free-hire venue space.

Accessibility shines with ramps and disabled facilities, winning awards back in 1999. Payment covers card or cash, and parking fits all rigs.

On UKCampsite.co.uk, the park scores 7/10 from 120 reviews, with praises for friendly staff, clean facilities, spacious pitches and a lively clubhouse serving good food. Complaints focus on dated shower blocks, erratic water temperatures, high prices and road noise.

Recent feedback includes an August 2025 visitor calling it “tired and expensive at £38” (5/10), while a July 2025 stay highlighted “helpful hosts and easy access to Portsmouth” (8/10). Facebook shows 88% recommendation from 298 ratings, noting the welcoming bar.