Tributes to a couple who died in a campervan in the New Forest
They had been attending a cider festival earlier this month
Last updated 22nd Oct 2025
The family of a couple who died in a campervan while attending a cider festival in the New Forest have paid tribute to the "vibrant, kind and devoted" pair.
Paramedics and police were called to the vehicle parked in Pound Lane, Burley, in the New Forest on October 12th where the two bodies were found.
Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed the identities of the deceased as Christopher Coll, 45, and Kayleigh Coll, 38, from Blandford Forum, Dorset.
A force spokesman said the deaths were being treated as "unexplained but not suspicious" and a file was being prepared for the coroner.
A spokeswoman for New Forest Cider said that the couple had attended its craft cider festival held during the weekend.
Mr Coll, who ran Mystacoll's Spirit which sold handcrafted copper art, crystals, clothing and jewellery, had posted on Facebook ahead of the cider festival: "Huge excitement for us as we set up our marquee today ready for the @newforestciderfestival in Burley this weekend!!!"
The family of the couple, who had four children, said in a statement released through police: "It is with deep sadness that we confirm the tragic deaths of Chris and Kayleigh Coll, who passed away while attending a local festival.
"Chris and Kayleigh were much-loved by everyone who knew them - vibrant, kind, and devoted to their family.
"Their loss has left an immeasurable void in the lives of all who loved them.
"Our priority now is to protect and support their children and allow our families the privacy and time we need to grieve.
"We kindly ask that the public and press respect our privacy and refrain from speculation or intrusive reporting during this deeply painful time.
"The families are cooperating fully with the authorities as they complete their investigations.”