Runway's End Outdoor Centre

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  • Peaceful site by Basingstoke Canal between Farnborough and Aldershot
  • A 15-minute drive from Birdworld, 45 minutes from Marwell Zoo
  • Secure site with facilities designed to be accessible for all guests
Safety, accessibility and activity are the watchwords for stays at Runway's End Outdoor Centre, a quiet Hampshire site next to the Basingstoke Canal between Farnborough and Aldershot (and less than 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of either). This is a place where parents can relax and let the nippers have a bit of freedom: the relatively compact site is entirely surrounded by fencing (with a key-coded access gate for added security) and kept car-free so there’s plenty of safe space to roam about a bit. There’s a spacious grass area for playing games, and various activities can be booked ahead (such as archery and climbing). As well as being designed with utmost security in mind, this is a place that’s also been set up to be fully accessible. Showers, toilets and washing-up facilities are a short walk from the pods and pitches, and all amenities are linked by flat paths to make everything easy to get around. And getting out is just straightforward: stroll or cycle out from the site onto the canal towpath and you can follow it for 32 miles along the water’s edge. The local area is also full of military history attractions and museums to visit, along with family-friendly attractions such as animal parks and an open-air pool. Junction 4 of the M3 is about 10 minutes’ drive from the site, so it’s easy to get down here from London, or head up for a day trip with a journey of around an hour by car (traffic permitting, of course).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 April 2025
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue 1 Apr 2025 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 22 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers praise the spacious, well-maintained pitches and the beautiful, secluded woodland setting. Facilities, including toilets, showers, and washing-up areas, are generally described as clean and plentiful, with hot water. Staff are consistently noted as friendly and helpful. Activities like archery and caving are highlighted positively, though one reviewer found activity prices expensive. Some recent feedback noted issues with shower cleanliness and pod mattresses, which the manager has addressed. Mobile and WiFi coverage is reported as very low.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good location, adequate well maintained facilities…

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7 out of 10
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 philippa r. 2 reviews

Camping pod

Liked Good location, adequate well maintained facilities

Disliked Lots of noise late into the evening (loud music played as part of group activities)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed in a pod. Perfect for what we needed. Great site

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Beautiful, peaceful site.
Stayed in one of the pods and was perfect for what we needed.
Great toilet/cleaning facilities.
My 6yr old had the best time camping in the woods.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An enjoyable stay in a well run site.

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Andy W. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, good facilities, very friendly and helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place To camp!!!!

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10 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Nichola J. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Loved everything!
Tidy campsite!
Easy check in
Clean pitches & quiet!!!

Disliked Leaving!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a very pleasant stay…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Geovanny D. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked We had a very pleasant stay over the long weekend and this camping site was excellent for what we were looking for. Relaxing, plenty of space good facilities and the weather helped a lot as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, woodland pitches, good for groups.…

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Robert L. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Quiet, woodland pitches, good for groups. Friendly & helpful staff, good facilities.

Disliked Midges.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's a beautiful place, very compact,…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked It's a beautiful place, very compact, friendly staff, amenities (showers / toilets, fridge).

Disliked Not for those who want camping in the wilderness.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, other than above, I can give 9.5 out of 10.

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9 out of 10
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 Abdulhamid S. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Quietness

Disliked Very low mobile phone coverage, very low wifi coverage near pods.
So, almost without internet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, great facilities and very clean

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 Sarah A. 4 reviews

Camping pod

Liked The facilities are great, clean toilets, showers, fridge/freezer and washing up facilties. Option to buy fire wood and use fire pits. There is also a communal fire pit behind the pods. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Its is a very quiet peaceful site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent staff.

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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trevor L. 1 review

Rosemary yurt

Liked Had a wonderful time lovely setting and right near the canal so scenic and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Runway's End Outdoor Centre

1 Forge Lane

Aldershot

Hampshire

England

GU11 2RE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.26457°N
0.76981°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi Bus Station
1.9 mi Kingsmead Bus Termini
1.9 mi Kingsmead Bus Termini
Rail
1.3 mi Aldershot Rail Station
1.8 mi North Camp Rail Station
2.2 mi Ash Vale Rail Station
Ferry
15.8 mi Weybridge Ferry Landing
15.8 mi Shepperton Ferry Landing
20.3 mi Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing
Airport
18.8 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
19.4 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
19.5 mi London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Away from the target practice and climbing wall on site, it’s possible to launch canoes or kayaks for an outing on the canal next door, or you may like take a 10-minute drive for a bit of skiing or snowboarding at Alpine Snowsports Aldershot or an outdoor dip at Aldershot Lido. If the area’s military connections pique your interest, head over to Aldershot Military Museum (five minutes’ drive) to try out a tank and have a go on the World War II assault course. Those who prefer peaceful times can instead take a step back in time at the Rural Life Centre (20 minutes) for activities with a vintage vibe. Eagle-eyed animal enthusiasts will no doubt spot the signs for the excellent Marwell Zoo (45 minutes) in the local area; once you’ve taken a wander there, bump up the creature-spotting tally with a trip to Birdworld (15 minutes). Sticking to the historic highlights? Pay a visit to lovely Loseley Park (25 minutes) or plan a day out strolling the streets of Winchester (40 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Thamel Restaurant 1 mi
  • The Queen Hotel Pub 1 mi
  • The Trafalgar Inn Pub 1 mi
  • PizzaExpress Restaurant 1 mi
  • Nando's Restaurant 1 mi
  • Turquaz Restaurant 1 mi
  • Seoul Sarang Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Thakali Cuisine Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Sushi Moto Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Byanjan Restaurant 1.1 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 1 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 1 mi
  • Aldershot Halal Meat & Grocery Supermarket 1 mi
  • China Oriental Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Quality Superstore Supermarket 1.1 mi
  • Rushmoor Superstore Supermarket 1.2 mi
  • BJ's News Off-licence 1.2 mi
  • Booze Booze Booze Off-licence 1.2 mi
  • Worldwide Food Centre Supermarket 1.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Queen's Parade park 0.5 mi
  • Parade Park Play Area Playground 0.6 mi
  • Princes Gardens park 1 mi
  • H Jones Crescent Play Area Playground 1.1 mi
  • Napier Gardens park 1.1 mi
  • Municipal Gardens park 1.2 mi
  • Redan Hill Gardens park 1.3 mi
  • East End Park Aldershot Playground 1.4 mi
  • The Close park 1.4 mi
  • Queens Road Recreational Ground Play Ground Playground 1.5 mi

Family days out

  • Portable Airship Hangar Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Historic 24ft Low Speed Windtunnel Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Historic 4ft x 3ft Windtunnel Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Heritage Quarter Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
  • Historic 8ft x 6ft Transonic & 11 1/2 ft Low Speed Windtunnels Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
  • High Score Amusement arcade 2 mi
  • Tweseldown Race Course (Horses) Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
  • Farnham Castle 3.5 mi
  • Farnham Castle 3.5 mi
  • Chimera VR Amusement arcade 4 mi
  • Birdworld Zoo 6.6 mi
  • Mizen's Railway Theme park 8 mi
  • Odiham Castle 8.3 mi
  • Guildford Castle 8.8 mi

Public transport

  • St. Andrew's Church 0.5 mi
  • St Andrews Church 0.5 mi
  • Steele's Road 0.5 mi
  • Hertford House 0.6 mi
  • Prince's Avenue 0.6 mi
  • Lakeside Road 0.6 mi
  • Hospital Road 0.7 mi
  • Farnborough Air Show Temp Stop 0.7 mi
  • Hammersley Road 0.8 mi
  • Union Buildings 0.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Army Golf Course 0.4 mi
  • Vybe Bar & Nightclub 1 mi
  • The Wellington Centre Shopping centre 1.1 mi
  • The Arcade Shopping centre 1.1 mi
  • Power Lounge Nightclub 1.1 mi
  • Gold Valley Springlakes Fishing 1.7 mi
  • Solartron Retail Park Shopping centre 1.7 mi
  • Princes Mead Shopping centre 1.9 mi
  • Frimley Lodge Pitch and Putt Golf course 3.1 mi
  • Farnham Park Golf Course 3.2 mi

Local services

  • Aldershot Centre for Health Hospital 0.7 mi
  • Tesco PFS Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • HSBC Cashpoint 1 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 1 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 1 mi
  • Tesco Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Princes Gardens Surgery Doctors 1 mi
  • Tesco Bank/RBS Cashpoint 1 mi
  • Aldershot Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 1 mi

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Must see

Birdworld 6.4 mi

The Look Out Discovery Centre 8.6 mi

Jane Austen's House 13.1 mi

RHS Garden Wisley 13.3 mi

The Savill Garden 13.5 mi

National Trust

West Green House Garden 7.4 mi

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf 8.4 mi

Shalford Mill 9.3 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 10.5 mi

Winkworth Arboretum 10.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

MILITARY CEMETERY, ALDERSHOT 1.3 mi

FARNHAM PARK 3 mi

Fleet - Crookham - Dogmersfield - Winchfield 3 mi

MINLEY MANOR 3.7 mi

MOOR PARK 3.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Runway's End Outdoor Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Runway's End Outdoor Centre dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Runway's End Outdoor Centre? Away from the target practice and climbing wall on site, it’s possible to launch canoes or kayaks for an outing on the canal next door, or you may like take a 10-minute … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Runway's End Outdoor Centre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    The site works on a self check-in basis. You will receive a code to access the site after booking.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Runway's End Outdoor Centre? From £36.20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.