Postern Hill Campsite

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  • Family camping on tree-shaded pitches in Wiltshire’s Savernake Forest
  • A 35-minute drive Stonehenge, and an hour to Longleat Safari Park
  • Forest walks and bike rides from site; Marlborough 20 minutes' walk
Peace and quiet are the watchwords at Postern Hill Campsite, a woodland park bordering ancient Savernake Forest in Wiltshire, with plenty of flora and fauna to keep an eye out for. Spacious and wonderfully private, the level grass pitches are shaded by ancient oak, beech and sweet chestnut trees, or carved into the bushes. Wherever you pitch up, you’ll be instantly surrounded by nature – you might spy deer among the trees, and there are often owls hooting after dark. In summer, the park is a hotspot for rare and protected bats. Full of registered trees, Savernake Forest has the largest beech avenue in Britain and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, thanks to its diversity of wildlife. And the forest is right next to the pitches, so you can make the most of the easy walking (dogs love this place too) and cycling trails in the 4,500-acre woodland and its valleys. Tranquillity may reign on site, but Postern Hill is only 20 minutes’ stroll from the pretty market town of Marlborough, where you can pick up picnic supplies and other foodie treats from delis or farm shops, and graze in a selection of quality pubs, cafés and restaurants. The big-hitting historic attractions of Stonehenge and Avebury are close by too. One last thing: please note that there are no showers at this campsite.

Site type

Tent pitches 90
Touring caravan pitches 90
Motorhome pitches 90
Open now
Opens 10 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 10 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 447 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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Forest

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Postern Hill Campsite offers a peaceful woodland setting with direct access to Savernake Forest, perfect for nature lovers and dog walkers. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the spacious, well-maintained pitches. The campsite's proximity to Marlborough town centre is also a significant advantage. While most visitors highlight the positive aspects, a common point for improvement mentioned is the lack of showers, though this is clearly advertised and not an issue for shorter stays.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wonderful site with friendly staff

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10 out of 10
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Vanessa S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The space, all the trees, friendly and welcoming staff, brilliant access to the ancient forest, peace, dog friendly, level pitching.

Disliked Although the toilet block is perfectly clean and functional it is small and could do with updating.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you love the forest you’ll love it here.

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Michael H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely loved everything about our stay—from the moment we arrived to the moment we left, it was just a fantastic experience. While the setup is simple, it’s all part of the charm—back to nature in the best possible way. Falling asleep to the sound of owls and taking peaceful late-night walks was truly magical. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, making the whole stay even better. Already looking forward to coming back soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, on the edge of a magnificent forest.

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Andrew S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Pitches, location, facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The site was clean and…

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C G.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The site was clean and well maintained. Toilets were adequate, although could facilitate a shower block as Ashurst provided. There is more than enough space for everyone.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunningly beautiful forest location

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Mark B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic location, set in the beautiful Savernake Forest but just a 15 minute walk into Marlborough town centre.

Disliked Lack of showers limits length of stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Genuine Forest site, absolutely stunning

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Kev H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site as described

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A lovely friendly welcome & explanation of the site, facilities & where I could pitch.
Including likely quieter areas as I was travelling solo.
A lovely site as described- loos were clean & regularly checked, washing up area. Water. Hookups available. Waste disposal.
Access direct to Forrest walking paths from site.
Some noise from the main road running nearby.
Adding a shower facility to this site would make it even better! Site as described, facilities clean bur a bit tired

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, will stay again

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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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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David D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything, site easy to get to, pitches good, toilet and waste facilities good and clean.
Site staff polite and welcoming.
Site was really peaceful

Disliked Not a dislike as such, but would be better with on site showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

The very nice lady at the reception, who gave us some lovely…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The very nice lady at the reception, who gave us some lovely advice about where to eat best.

Disliked It’s a bit disorientating at night due to the lack of light
No showers but we knew that in advance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite. The staff were lovely and very accommodating! The site was…

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9 out of 10
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Freya S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite. The staff were lovely and very accommodating! The site was beautiful and the facilities were fab! The other people camping there were great too. Everyone was very friendly and respectful !

Disliked I do wish they had showers. I’d be staying for a lot longer if they did.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good. Would stay again but at a quieter time of year. Great find

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8 out of 10
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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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Generally a quiet campsite, friendly staff, lovely walks and night time noise was very minimal.

Disliked A little busy but you are able to set up in quieter places.

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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Postern Hill Campsite

Postern Hill

Marlborough

Wiltshire

England

SN8 4ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.41069°N
1.71698°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi Ladbrokes
0.9 mi Lloyds Bank
6.2 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
5.3 mi Pewsey Rail Station
5.5 mi Bedwyn Rail Station
8.9 mi Hungerford Rail Station

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

Time-travel back to prehistory with the world-famous standing stones at Stonehenge (35 minutes’ drive), and then have a poke around the interactive exhibitions at the smart visitor centre. Quieter but just as impressive are the sprawling neolithic stone circles at Avebury (15 minutes), which you can wander around at leisure. Move forwards to the 19th century with a guided tour of Wilton Windmill (summer only); it has a scenic picnic area with spectacular Wessex Downs views. In Pewsey Vale (both 15 minutes), walk a section of the White Horse Trail and see how many of Wiltshire’s famous chalk horses you can spot. To up the activity levels, Rockstar Climbing Centre (25 minutes) has indoor facilities for novices and experts alike. Marlborough Leisure Centre (five minutes) has an indoor pool and squash courts – both places make great options for the occasional rainy day. And if you’re holidaying with family, a day at Longleat Safari Park (an hour) should keep everyone happy, with drives through lion and tiger enclosures, lake cruises to see the gorillas and sea lion feeding sessions.

Must see

West Kennet Long Barrow 5.8 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 6.1 mi

Silbury Hill 6.1 mi

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 11 mi

Wadworth Visitor Centre 12.7 mi

National Trust

Avebury Manor and Garden 6.2 mi

Avebury 6.2 mi

Ashdown House 9.9 mi

Heelis 11.1 mi

The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Marlborough - Wernham Farm 0.8 mi

MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE 0.8 mi

TOTTENHAM HOUSE AND SAVERNAKE FOREST 2.5 mi

Lockeridge Woodland Walk 3.2 mi

OARE HOUSE 4 mi

Local events

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

    Basingstoke, Hampshire 23.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Postern Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Postern Hill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Postern Hill Campsite? Time-travel back to prehistory with the world-famous standing stones at Stonehenge (35 minutes’ drive), and then have a poke around the interactive exhibitions at the smart visitor centre. Quieter but just as … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Postern Hill Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Postern Hill Campsite? From £19.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.