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General
- Small pop-up site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
- Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
Splendid Hampshire countryside views and plenty of peace and quiet are what’s on offer at Woodlands Camping. This small-scale pop-up site is just on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park about five minutes’ drive south of the village of Ropley.
If you’re after clubhouses, arcades and on-site entertainment you’ll want to look elsewhere: this site on a working farm is all about the fresh air, the rural peace and the lovely views. The folk that run the site have deliberately limited the number of pitches available in order to ensure plenty of space for everyone, and kept the amenities to just the essentials of toilets, showers and a washing-up area.
There’s a ‘leave no trace’ policy in place here, with guests all encouraged to do their bit to preserve the environment around them (and that stretches to being asked not to feed the farm’s horses, as much as they might bat their eyelashes at you in hope…) Campfires and barbecues are permitted but you’ll need to keep them in a suitable container off the ground; there’s wood available to buy on site from locally managed woodland.
Pick up supplies for your barbecue (or picnics while you’re out exploring the countryside) at the village store, or head to the bigger supermarkets in Winchester or Petersfield, both about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Check availability at Woodlands Camping…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
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Max. persons: 4 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Ground type: Forest floor
Car
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent or Campervan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Tents for hire
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Dragon Street
— 8.0 miles
Dragon Street — 8.0 miles
Broadway Guildhall — 9.3 miles
- Train stations
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Petersfield Rail Station
— 7.6 miles
Alton Rail Station — 8.7 miles
Liss Rail Station — 9.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
— 16.7 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing — 16.7 miles
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal — 17.0 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 13.6 miles
It is best to access the site via The Plantation. Use what3words (crinkled.snacks.situated) rather than the postcode.
Local attractions
That South Downs location means lots of scope for walks and bike rides in gorgeous scenery. If you don’t know where to start, perhaps head for popular spots like the Queen Elizabeth Country Park or Harting Down (both about a half-hour drive) or park in West Meon (10 minutes) for a walk on the 10-mile Meon Valley Trail.
There are plenty of options for different days out too: literary fans may like to drop in at Jane Austen’s House (15 minutes), while those with more of a scientific outlook explore the exhibits at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium (15 minutes). National Trust estates at Hinton Ampner (15 minutes) and Uppark (half an hour) are worth visiting as well.
The exotic animals, activities and adventure playgrounds make Marwell Zoo (half an hour) a top pick for family outings, and there are plenty of interesting things to seek out in Winchester (20 minutes) too. For a more relaxed outing, maybe a steam-powered ride on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line (15 minutes) will fit the bill?
Must see
- Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' (3.5 miles)
- Jane Austen's House (7.1 miles)
- INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium (7.3 miles)
National Trust
- Hinton Ampner (2.5 miles)
- Winchester City Mill (9.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2:30 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Woodlands Camping cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Woodlands Camping will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Cash
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Woodlands Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodlands Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Woodlands Camping? That South Downs location means lots of scope for walks and bike rides in gorgeous scenery. If you don’t know where to start, perhaps head for popular spots like the Queen Elizabeth … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodlands Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
