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 with cold water 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
Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

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

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

  • 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.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units 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.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 56 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Reviewers describe a peaceful, rural campsite with beautiful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. Facilities are generally considered clean and adequate, though some note a rustic feel. Guests appreciate the communal kitchen and cooking areas. Access via narrow lanes is mentioned, and a few reviewers noted issues with hot water in showers or for washing up, though this is not consistently reported. The site is recommended for those seeking a quiet getaway with basic amenities.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site - perfect for my…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great site - perfect for my stop over, everything as described and perfectly out of the way - would stay again for longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite field was nice and…

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Joy M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked The campsite field was nice and small and had lovely scenery
The facilities were clean. There was a lovely atmosphere and it was great to see the families getting together and cooking in the communal spaces
If it rained there was a large open barn to sit in and for the children to play.
You were welcome to use the pizza oven and gas hob and fridge and freezer too.
Great campsite. We bought some lovely organic food from the shop which was delicious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the peace and quiet so…

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Louise W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Loved the peace and quiet so close to Portsmouth. The site has basic but clean facilities and the shower was fabulous. Had a lovely relaxing weekend break.

Disliked Nothing about the site itself but sadly I am a magnet for insects and got bitten - my fault for not preparing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great rural camping with lots of facilities

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Joanne H. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet location on a farm, lovely scenery, fantastic facilities - large barn with tables and chairs, wash-up area, open barn with cooking facilities and a fridge, toilets and shower (these were very spacious with a bench for putting your things on). My car wouldn't start when I was due to leave (probably due to the heat) and Rosie who was cleaning the chalets helped me jump start it - she saved my day and I'm very grateful to her.

Disliked The camping field was quite small but I was alone so didn't need space for games like I do when I'm with the children. It was the most I've ever paid for a campsite (but also the best I've stayed at).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it. It may not suit everyone who like home comforts

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Daniel H. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet
Rural
Pub/coffee shop/groceries 20 mins (steep hill though)
No fussing (can't do this or that)
Very...... RUSTIC!

Disliked Insect bites!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Een sympathieke camping op een prachtige plek.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked De sfeer
De barn
Het uitzicht
De natuur
‘s nachts was het pikdonkder

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to camp.

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Matt C. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent location, nice and quiet, and facilities as described.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet rural campsite with everything you…

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 Colin P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Quiet rural campsite with everything you need!
We only stayed one night (Sunday) and we were the only ones there.
Toilets/shower and wash facilities are exactly as you’d expect for a farm/campsite, functioning accessible and clean.
We stayed onsite and never ventured off but we knew there is a village a short walk away.
Will definitely return for another relaxed and chilled out stay.
We didn’t see any of the staff/owners but we didn’t need to. We had all we need with us and the toilets were cleaned and replenished.
No WiFi (obviously) but we had full mobile 5G signal at all times.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Serene, beautiful small site with facilities…

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Sue-Anne V. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Serene, beautiful small site with facilities as advertised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant, quiet countryside campsite, good toilet…

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Location
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Value for money
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ben B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pleasant, quiet countryside campsite, good toilet and shower facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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, leaving enough space for five other pitches, or if it's cramped, the site will open up the next field. If the ground is wet, please call the site.

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

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 14.7 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.

Offers

Motorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass campervan pitch

  • 5% off

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  • 10% off

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Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

  • 5% off

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  • 10% off

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Motorhome or campervan pitch
Electric grass campervan pitch

  • 5% off

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  • 10% off

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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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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, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.