Woodlands Camping
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- 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
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, 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 campground/park: 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 campground/park 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 building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
Open from Sat, 1 Feb to
Pitch types & availability
The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 27.50 (GBP 27.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 85 (GBP 85) 2 nights, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
We had a perfect weekend at Woodlands Camping. If you're in to…
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: We had a perfect weekend at Woodlands Camping. If you're in to tranquility, woodland walks, fire pits and being at one with nature, then it is the place for you. Jason, who runs it, is very friendly and helpful. We have no negatives from the experience.
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Good but wouldn’t go back due to the interaction with the owner.
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: We loved the campsite, very quiet and peaceful! Toilets were nice and loads of good walks to do from the site.
Disliked: We were told not to drive up the small hill with us all in the car to avoid skidding - granted we didn’t follow these instructions as it was raining a lot so we were all in the car at that was on us. The owner saw us at the top of the hill (we had no issues driving up it) and he got really angry and started swearing at us… which was a bit of an unwarranted reaction and made us leave the site not feeling great.
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From the manager: Thanks for your visit and i appreciate your feedback. It can be a little frustrating that seemingly intelligent people can't follow instructions to please allow the driver to get the car out before the other four people get in the car to avoid skidding or getting stuck and helping to reduce any damage to the land....and as you stated 'granted we did not follow the instructions'! were not 'at the top of the hill ', and unfortunately did cause some easily avoidable damage..i'm glad that otherwise you enjoyed the site and would be welcome back anytime.
Great site overall, mildly tainted with pricing structure though.
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Cleanliness and ease of access, very quiet and as described in terms of location and environment. Communication and details via Jason were very clear and prompt.
Disliked: Website states £12 for logs and cites ‘unlimited’ but we had to pay twice for 2 bags. Misleading. Also membership to a club with a separate one time fee is mandated to stay here.
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From the manager: thanks for your feedback, and glad that you enjoyed the site . The person making the booking must be a member of the GCC and Just to clarify that the Logs are priced 'per bag' not a single fee for 'unlimited logs', misunderstood rather than misleading . hope to welcome you again soon..J
Peaceful site with friendly staff, only downside was water out o order
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Peaceful. Nobody around for miles and a small area with few other people
Disliked: No running water: broken
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From the manager: Thanks for your visit, im sorry that the water but this was an unfortunate and rare situation beyond our control.
Overall it is one of the nicest campsites we have been to!
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: This is such a lovely campsite - beautiful scenery, can’t hear anything but the owls and grasshoppers, very peaceful, so much space across several acres and not overcrowded. Perfect off grid camping. Easy to find and a short drive to some great local pubs and villages. The owner was also very helpful and responsive before and during the stay. The cooking equipment provided with the bell tents was really useful and we cooked all our meals over the fire.
Disliked: The shower was a bit cold on one of the mornings but that was to be expected at such a rural spot and we didn’t mind at all. (And The shower was warm on the first day). The fire wood was a little expensive compared to other sites. The beds in the glamping tents were a bit uncomfortable and quite small if you are a tall person.
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Great camping or camper van spot. Nothing bad at all.
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Great welcome, really good communication and directions. We spent hours wondering in the massive woodlands and chilled on the meadow where we had pitched our tent. Fire wood provided with fire pits so no filled the car with dirty fire pit etc. Showers on site with modern portal ops and a container with decent toilet. Had phone signal and 4G so good for work or family calls. Great location we are definitely staying again. Thanks Tony
Disliked: Nothing to mention at all.
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Beautiful quiet spot. Most spotless portaloos I have ever seen!
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Can't recommend enough. Beautiful quiet spot. Lovely walks, the most spotless portaloos and facilities I have ever seen - the loos were even scented! Jason was very helpful. We will return
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Secluded site with clean facilities
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Peaceful clean location, Jason was always on hand to answer any questions. Unique outdoor showers were an added experience.
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Location was great, not too busy, safe place for kids to run…
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Location was great, not too busy, safe place for kids to run around. Jason was very helpful upon arrival and always available to answer questions about facilities, etc. We had no issues throughout our stay!
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Would recommend for a chilled campsite
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Spacious campsite Good local pub for food Good walks with dogs Feel of the campsite is friendly, relaxed and campsite owner really cares that you have a good stay Facilities good for toilets and shower
Disliked: Maybe need another washing up station
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Woodlands Camping
The Plantation
Woodlands
Ropley
Hampshire
England
SO24 0JH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.05708°N
-1.09721°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Hillhead | 28.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lee-On-Solent | 29.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eastney | 30.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southsea East | 31 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beachlands West | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 5.7 km
Jane Austen's House 11.4 km
INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 11.7 km
Winchester Cathedral 15.1 km
Uppark House and Garden 18.7 km
National Trust
Hinton Ampner 4.1 km
Winchester City Mill 14.7 km
Uppark House and Garden 18.5 km
Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 26.2 km
The Vyne 27.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRAMDEAN HOUSE 2.2 km
Battle of Cheriton, 1644 3.5 km
Cheriton and the Civil War Battlefields 5.4 km
Cheriton - Gander Down - Tichborne - Cheriton 5.4 km
OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE 6.2 km
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 campgrounds
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan 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: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Camping? From $49.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.