Rushmere Farm

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  • Family-friendly site on an organic farm in South Downs National Park
  • Marwell Zoo 25 minutes’ drive; Southsea Beach 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; pizza oven; workshops; communal fridge
For a holiday with a low impact on the environment, head to Rushmere Farm, a small site with undesignated pitches on the south-western edges of South Downs National Park, about 10 miles north of Portsmouth (25 minutes’ drive). The owners, who grow cereals organically, will be happy to give you a tour of the facilities, so guests can learn more about regenerative farming methods and the oat-based drink produced on site. If the kids are groaning at the idea of having to learn anything while on holiday, reassure them that there are heaps of more child-friendly activities on and around Rushmere Farm. Running around on the camping field, for starters (that works for the family dog, too); getting messy with flour as they help to prepare pizzas for dinner (there’s a pizza oven); or joining a woodworking session. The surrounding area has no shortage of excellent hiking destinations, with Old Winchester Hill (a nature reserve known for its butterflies and assorted birdlife), plus woodland walks in Catherington Lith Nature Reserve and Forest of Bere, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Then there’s the seaside: pebbly Southsea Beach (35 minutes) is a top spot to sample fish and chips (or an ice cream) as you gaze across the water at the Isle of Wight. The site has basic toilets and showers, plus a washing-up area and a communal fridge freezer. The nearest shop is a half-mile away (five minutes, or 10 minutes on foot) or, for more choice, you can head into Waterlooville (10 minutes), which also has a handful of pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 1
Motorhome pitches 4
Tent pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 33 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulRemote location

91% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, rustic campsite set in a lovely rural location with beautiful views. Visitors appreciated the eco-friendly ethos and the communal cooking and washing-up facilities, including a fridge, freezer, and pizza oven. The facilities are described as basic but clean and adequate, with some noting the charming character. Some found the approach roads narrow. The manager notes the site is best suited for those seeking a nature-friendly experience rather than modern conveniences.

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Lovely quiet spot

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Daniel B.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet, rustic and very peaceful location. Booked very last minute for the night and all very relaxed, just drove in, parked up. No sign of owners, saw a sign for self check in but couldn't work it out, no bother as plenty of space.
Loved the cooking facilities although didn't need to use them. Cottages looked nice too.

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Julie L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Liked the peaceful, simple nature of the site, whilst still having everything you need!

Disliked Not being able to have a campfire next to your tent but respect the reasons for that. There was a communal area where you were allowed a fire.

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Excellent site

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Tina L.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Lovely location

Disliked Kids playing football close to vans

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Pleasant little campsite

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Charles T.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice hot shower, amenities such as a large undercover seating area, fridge and washing up area. Quiet location with good views.

Disliked Quite tight narrow roads on the approach

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Charming, rustic, site.

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mary a.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Communal fridge, cooking equipment, and eating area is such a good idea.
Very eco friendly.
Peaceful and tranquil.

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Tables and buckets for most pitches…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Tables and buckets for most pitches

Disliked No hot water apart from kettles (which was handy for a cuppa). Toilets ( which had no sinks apart from the trough outside) set apart from camping area and pitches were a bit confusing. Supposed to phone when arrive but no reply so text. Asked owners for help but had no reply, didn't hear or see anything of them apart from reply text to say thank you to aforementioned message.

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Lovely place

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Rachel B.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite surrounded by horses in the fields, great facilities and very peaceful!

Disliked Nothing :)

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was a nice area.

Disliked The number of campers in one small field felt too crowded. Only one shower was not enough.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Tapashee D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The utilities are very clean and there are a wide range of things to use such as gas, fridge and freezer, washing machines, stove etc.

Disliked The foot bin was a bit unhygienic but understandable as there were a few problems with the bins. The tent pitch was also a bit small.

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Clean facilities, plenty of room, dog friendly, peaceful ✌️

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Ross M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty of room as only 5 (i think) pitches, toilets & shower are clean + fridge, freezer, kettles & pizza oven in the shared kitchen area.
Large field opposit which was perfect for evening dog walk.
Great location for me as only 20min away from my Mum so can combine camping with family visit. Will definitely be back!

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Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Rushmere Farm

The Cattleyard

Pit Hill Lane

Waterlooville

Hampshire

England

PO7 4SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92605°N
1.0734°W

Route directions

If the ground is dry, please drive through the yard (between the cottages and the shepherd's hut) and into the immediate camping field. There, you can choose an area with enough space for seven other people, or if it's cramped, the site will open up the next field. If the ground is wet, please contact the site before driving into the field. Those with campervans can park on the hardstanding in the yard.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Cowplain Shops
3.3 mi Cowplain Shops
3.4 mi Precinct
Rail
5.6 mi Rowlands Castle Rail Station
5.8 mi Portchester Rail Station
5.8 mi Cosham Rail Station
Ferry
8 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
9.1 mi Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
9.1 mi Eastney Ferry Landing
Airport
12.6 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

Residents at Marwell Zoo (25 minutes’ drive) include snow leopards, pygmy hippos, Humboldt penguins and other vulnerable species. The Tropical House, which recreates a rainforest habitat, is home to free-flying birds from Brazil, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. When visiting Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (25 minutes), don’t miss Nelson’s ‘HMS Victory’, which took part in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, and the sail-like Spinnaker Tower, with a glass walk and far-reaching views across the harbour, the city and the Isle of Wight. A museum displays the wreckage of the ‘Mary Rose’, said to have been Henry VIII’s favourite ship, which was raised from the seabed in 1982. Collections at National Trust - Hinton Ampner (half an hour) range from 18th-century Italian paintings and period furniture to delicate ceramic figurines and plates. In addition to elegant gardens with sharply manicured topiary, there are acres of parkland with views across the South Downs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eastney 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 10.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Beachlands West 10.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 10.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Portchester Castle 6.3 mi

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum 8.3 mi

Uppark House and Garden 8.3 mi

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 8.9 mi

Gunwharf Quays 9.1 mi

National Trust

Uppark House and Garden 8.1 mi

Hinton Ampner 8.7 mi

Winchester City Mill 13.8 mi

Bembridge Windmill 16.7 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hambledon and the Murder Stone 0.5 mi

Hambledon - The Birthplace of Cricket 0.6 mi

Hambledon - South Downs Way - Monarch's Way 2 mi

Soberton - Droxford 3 mi

Horndean - Blendworth - Finchdean - Chalton 3.5 mi

Local events

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

    Farnborough, Hampshire 27.3 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 Rushmere Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rushmere Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rushmere Farm? Residents at Marwell Zoo (25 minutes’ drive) include snow leopards, pygmy hippos, Humboldt penguins and other vulnerable species. The Tropical House, which recreates a rainforest habitat, is home to free-flying birds from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rushmere Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    From 01 May to 30 September, please pick any available pitch.

    Outside of these dates, please call on arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rushmere Farm? From £19.50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.