Woodlands Camping
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 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 flashlight with them as parts of the 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, Mar 1 to
Pitch types & availability
The Clearing primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBell 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 £85 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Brilliant small quiet campsite - would recommend
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The Clearing primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: It was lovely and secluded but lit where necessary. A very quiet campsite and Jason was lovely
Disliked: The rain!!!
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From the manager: thanks for coming and your feedback, hope to welcome you again in the future.. other weather types are (sometimes) available, :) J
Nice place, simple and straightforward
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The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Quiet and calm. Working equestrian business, close to nature.
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From the manager: thanks for coming and glad that you enjoyed the peace and quiet...J
Beautiful quiet campsite, very peaceful. Clean and tidy. Jason is very friendly.…
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The Clearing primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful quiet campsite, very peaceful. Clean and tidy. Jason is very friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Disliked: A little pricey for what is on offer. Washing up facilities could be better.
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From the manager: Thanks for visiting and your comments i really appreciate your feedback... (to call the sink 'washing up facilities' is a bit fancy for what it actually is! having said that it wasn't there at all 2 weeks ago :)
Great campsite, would highly recommend.
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The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Very friendly host (Jason), and a great campsite. Clean toilets and shower, and huge field so we never felt close to any other guests.
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From the manager: thanks for your comments, glad you enjoyed the site.. its lovely that people can come and find themselves the space that they need...hope to welcome you again soon, J
Wonderful hidden gem in the heart of Hampshire
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The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Wonderful, picturesque surroundings. Great woodland setting. Facilities are brilliant and eco-friendly. Easily within reach of South Coast, Petersfield, Winchester and Guildford
Disliked: It was cold but can’t hold the campsite responsible for that
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From the manager: thanks for coming, hope to welcome you again soon, maybe when its a bit warmer J
Peaceful field next to horse enclosures. Nice walks around the farm for…
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The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Peaceful field next to horse enclosures. Nice walks around the farm for the dog. Basic off grid facilities, but clean and presentable. Didn’t see anyone from the farm so left alone. Allowed a campfire. Field level enough if you stay a couple of meters in from the fence line. We didn’t bother with levellers. Very little phone coverage so no Spotify but nice to be away from tech.
Disliked: Little pricey for one night off grid as had to join a club, but as it was our first outing in the camper on the last weekend of the Easter holidays we were grateful to get somewhere last minute that was a lovely setting.
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From the manager: hello thanks for visiting i really appreciate you choosing to come and it is a lovely spot to find especially for a first park up really happy to be that part of your journey..Now that you are a member it gives you access to lots of other sites around the country that you can book direct with so hopefully you'll be making a nice saving and supporting smaller sites.. thanks again and look forward to welcoming you in the future...
Clean, friendly, wild and secluded
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The Clearing primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: This site was both beautiful and secluded. Lots of wildlife, clean facilities and friendly staff.
Disliked: Not easy to find.
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From the manager: Thanks for coming and now you know where we are hopefully you'll be back soon... :)
Nice location but no useable facilities
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The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
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 primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
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 primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked: Lovely quiet campsite connected to a bluebell wood and overlooking the country side. Amenities were basic but clean.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Tents for hire
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.05708°N
-1.09721°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 18.3 km
- CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)
Basingstoke, England 21.2 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 32.4 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)
Farnborough, England 33.2 km
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Thursday, June 20, 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Camping? From $43.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.