Woodlands Camping
From GBP 25 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written 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
Pitch types & availability
The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
6 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 25 1 night, 2 adults
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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 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 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Nice location but no useable facilities
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Nice area, lots of things to do locally. Ground was dry (finally!) and the site was not too busy so we had plenty of space.
Disliked: Road to get onto the pitches was very very bumpy and narrow. Facilities were not good - the shower was dirty and unusable. We were also told there was water but couldn’t find it. Owner was not to be found.
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Spacious, clean campsite, but try to pitch away from the generator.
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The Meadow unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Jason, the owner, is friendly, and was on site most of the time. He asked us to pitch near the facilities, as most of The Meadow has been boggy for a few weeks. The Meadow is slightly sloping, but some areas are fairly level. The site is very spacious site with plenty of space between other pitches. It is very clean and tidy. The site is sometimes peaceful. There are nice views across the valley, and you can sit and watch the wildlife come and go. The facilities (Portaloos) are frequently cleaned. The composting toilets were not in use, so can't comment about them. The shower looks uninviting, but it works well. There is a nice pub nearby (The Fox).
Disliked: Sadly, on two evenings, there was a generator running until well into the evening, which disturbed the peace & quiet. There is nothing mains-powered on the site, so don't know why the generator needs to run for so long. There isn't really any running water on site. There is a water container in The Clearing for campers to take water from. It would be useful to have a proper tap in The Meadow. We went out and bought some 5 litre containers of water. We would advise you to bring your own drinking water, if you can. The Portaloos ran out of handwashing water on Sunday morning. As the owner states in the welcome message: 'Definitely not for everyone.' It's a lovely site, but be prepared for basic facilities.
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Lovely quiet campsite connected to a bluebell wood and overlooking the country…
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Lovely quiet campsite connected to a bluebell wood and overlooking the country side. Amenities were basic but clean.
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Lovely site, in the field we were in there was a picnic…
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Lovely site, in the field we were in there was a picnic bench for each pitch. Nice ad quiet.
Disliked: Shame we weren't forewarned to take wellies, owner said they had cancelled the previous 3 nights for people due to ground conditions but they hadn't offered this to us despite the weather having continued to be awful, given the option we could have changed dates, lack of this meant we could not park in the field we were in meaning traipsing of kit through very wet muddy ground and having to pack up and abandon the last night.
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Great site, good facilities and nice site manager.
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Jason, the site manger, is a genuinely lovely host and was one of the highlights of my stay. The site was clear of litter and unnecessary buildings. The tent pitches are far away from each other that it feels quite secluded. In the spring/summer months, i have no doubt it will be a lushly green area. Lots of trails and pubs in the local area if you enjoy a good walk. A composting toilet, a simple heated shower and a sink with a water store; all the facilities you need.
Disliked: The parking area for cars could be a little more accessible and there could be some clearer signage to the site from the main road, although the “what3words” were very helpful in getting there, as was the site manager.
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Jason is a great guy. We got there on a boggy Wednesday…
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Jason is a great guy. We got there on a boggy Wednesday & were told that the fields were too wet to use, but were offered another place by the owners workshop! 😆 As we were hell bent on getting out in the van for the first time, we accepted...not the most picturesque location, but Jason made sure we were OK & making do...I have to give 5* simply because of the welcome we had & Jason's help...can't comment on the facilities as we didn't really get to use them!
Disliked: Not a lot...apart from the cr*p weather
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Small, but perfectly formed basic site.
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Beautifully secluded, quiet, spot. There are a couple of (composting) toilets, a tap and a shower but that's it for facilities!
Disliked: Nothing!
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A great site with on site loos and water
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Very quiet and peaceful spot in the countryside
Disliked: The toilets are a bit awkward to use
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Loved it.
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: I visited with my adult son, the QUIET site allowed us to just sit around our camp fire enjoying cooking and a few beers and chatting about our lives. The absence of music was very pleasant as was being able to listen to the birds. We will be back to the site in the near future.
Disliked: Nothing !
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A peaceful night
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The Clearing unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site
Liked: Peaceful. Compost toilets. Friendly person greeted me.
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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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Bush
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
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 sites
Location
Woodlands Camping
The Plantation
Woodlands
Ropley
Hampshire
England
SO24 0JH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
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
Local events
- Wickham Festival (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Fareham, England 18.3 km
- CarFest (Friday 23 August 2024 – Friday 23 August 2024)
Basingstoke, England 21.2 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
Chichester, England 32.4 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 22 July 2024 – Monday 22 July 2024)
Farnborough, England 33.2 km
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 20 June 2024 – Thursday 20 June 2024)
Newport, England 41.5 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.
Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?
- 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 $48.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.