Woodlands Camping

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Campervan pitch
Livery yard at the plantation
Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
The clearing

  • Small Greener Camping Club site on the edge of the South Downs
  • 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 Greener Camping Club site is set within 200 acres of woodland just on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park and 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

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • 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.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Feb to

Pitch types & availability

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

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everything - basic facilities clean and tidy . spacious pitches - just…

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Gary s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked everything - basic facilities clean and tidy . spacious pitches - just the thing for us . and jason always about and so helpfull - will be back soon

Disliked going home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Jason was super friendly and helpful and the place was immaculate.

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Mimi S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Remote, peaceful location in a beautiful clearing in the woods.

How showers, clean loos and super close to some lovely walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite. So quiet and well kept. Jason is an amazing manager.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked Beautiful campsite. So quiet and well kept. Jason is an amazing manager.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay for a young family, nice field walks surrounding campsite

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Emma D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Dreamy setting, nice walks and good facilities

Disliked Nothing

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very good place peace and quiet I will come back there often…

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Katarzyna W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked very good place peace and quiet I will come back there often and recommend to my friends I had a very good rest

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Great site

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Emily K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spaciousness of the site. Rustic facilities. Friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked the peace and beauty of the site. it was very…

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Matt W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We liked the peace and beauty of the site. it was very relaxed and quiet.

Disliked We would have liked bigger spaces (with cut grass) for ball games and lights int he toilets

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Beautiful site surrounded by meadows and woodland

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Emma S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked * Fantastic spot which is easy to get to by car
* Spacious pitches (large enough for three 2-person tents or one large tent), surrounded by trees and big enough to have your own sense of "space", rather than being crammed together.
* Opportunity to have a campfire or barbecue (you can either book a pitch with a firepit option or bring a portable BBQ, so long as it's elevated off the ground)
* Amenities, the toilets in particular, were clean and easy to access
* Owner was very friendly and helpful (you "check in" remotely but he happened to be at the site when we arrived)
* The site is surrounded by woodland, perfect for an evening walk (we even spotted a deer!)

One of the nicest sites I've been to - ours was a quick and easy drive, but the site itself was sheltered from the noise of the road. Would happily come here again. 🏕️🔥

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant camp site to go to!

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Cenek B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Littlewood non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked Spacious, the forest-based pitch had a great atmosphere and was well shielded from wind.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Jason (our 'host') is well organised and passionate

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Juliet S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked peaceful, spacious, calm

Disliked We couldn't find any hot water for washing up - though perhaps it was us????

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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

Woodlands Camping

The Plantation

Woodlands

Ropley

Hampshire

England

SO24 0JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05708°N
1.09721°W

Route directions

It is best to access the site via The Plantation. Use what3words (crinkled.snacks.situated) rather than the postcode.

Nearest transport

Coach
8 mi Dragon Street
8 mi Dragon Street
9.3 mi Broadway Guildhall
Rail
7.6 mi Petersfield Rail Station
8.7 mi Alton Rail Station
9 mi Liss Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
16.7 mi Warsash Ferry Landing
17 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.6 mi Southampton Airport

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

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?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hillhead 17.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lee-On-Solent 18.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 19 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 19.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 19.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 3.5 mi

Jane Austen's House 7.1 mi

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 7.3 mi

Winchester Cathedral 9.4 mi

Uppark House and Garden 11.6 mi

National Trust

Hinton Ampner 2.5 mi

Winchester City Mill 9.2 mi

Uppark House and Garden 11.5 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 16.3 mi

The Vyne 17.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRAMDEAN HOUSE 1.4 mi

Battle of Cheriton, 1644 2.2 mi

Cheriton and the Civil War Battlefields 3.4 mi

Cheriton - Gander Down - Tichborne - Cheriton 3.4 mi

OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE 3.8 mi

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    Basingstoke, Hampshire 13.1 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)

    Chichester, West Sussex 20.1 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 20.6 mi

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, West Sussex 27.4 mi

  • Reading Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Reading, Berkshire 28.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • 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.