Woodlands Camping

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Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
Sunny days in the wildflower meadow
The clearing
Spacious pitch
Mayday 2
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The clearing
Spacious pitch
Mayday 2

  • Small Greener Camping Club site on the edge of the South Downs
  • A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
  • Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
Splendid Hampshire countryside views and plenty of peace and quiet are what’s on offer at Woodlands Camping. This small-scale pop-up site is just on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park about five minutes’ drive south of the village of Ropley. If you’re after clubhouses, arcades and on-site entertainment you’ll want to look elsewhere: this site on a working farm is all about the fresh air, the rural peace and the lovely views. The folk that run the site have deliberately limited the number of pitches available in order to ensure plenty of space for everyone, and kept the amenities to just the essentials of toilets, showers and a washing-up area. There’s a ‘leave no trace’ policy in place here, with guests all encouraged to do their bit to preserve the environment around them (and that stretches to being asked not to feed the farm’s horses, as much as they might bat their eyelashes at you in hope…) Campfires and barbecues are permitted but you’ll need to keep them in a suitable container off the ground; there’s wood available to buy on site from locally managed woodland. Pick up supplies for your barbecue (or picnics while you’re out exploring the countryside) at the village store, or head to the bigger supermarkets in Winchester or Petersfield, both about 20 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Motorhome sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Open from Mon, 1 Feb to

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Accommodation

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 160 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, eco-friendly spot for a back-to-basics escape. Generous, tidy sites and natural surroundings are a hit, as is the friendly host. Facilities are clean and functional, with woodland walks and fire pits loved by many. Ideal for a quiet, nature-focused break.

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Great location with good on-site facilities.…

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 Paul S. 1 review

The Meadow unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location with good on-site facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was a really relaxed, 'back…

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Anonymous

Littlewood unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked This was a really relaxed, 'back to basics' campsite. I used a woodland pitch, which gave me all that space that I needed. I slept in a hammock, but was also able to put up a tent for storage. The facilities are basic, but clean and functional, and clearly environmentally sustainable. Don't expect pristine, expect basic with a low environmental impact. I would definitely return.

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Peaceful and nice surroundings, good walks…

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Simon A. 1 review

The Meadow unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Peaceful and nice surroundings, good walks in the area

Disliked Shower wasn`t the best but didn`t really bother us as we were expecting the rusticness of the place

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful stay at Woodlands Camping

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 Shannon N. 1 review

Littlewood unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked We had a great stay at Woodlands Camping! Check in was smooth and easy with all the info from Jason beforehand. We loved our woodland pitch, it was super spacious and kept us cool during hot weather. The toilets, showers, wash up area were great too. If you're looking for a peaceful campsite in a beautiful location and a back to basics experience, I'd highly recommend! We hope to return in the future :)

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Peaceful woodland camping . Friendly host.…

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Anthony A. 1 review

Littlewood unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked Peaceful woodland camping . Friendly host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place to relax and enjoy the country side.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

The Meadow unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Exactly as described - no frills Nature, simplicity, views, dawn chorus ,

Disliked Canine chorus

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great time with my daughter and love the woodland camping

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Sam D. 1 review

Littlewood unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked Woodland camping with a fire pit

Disliked Could do with more wheeled barrows as the one available was in use so had to carry kit a long way from the car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very helpful and welcoming. Well run and…

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Anonymous

The Meadow unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very helpful and welcoming.
Well run and organised campsite, with facilities that are exactly as advertised.
Great walks in the area and campsite was relaxing and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Solitary campsite…

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Anonymous

The Clearing unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Solitary campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The areas is beautiful, lots of…

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Maeve O. 1 review

The Clearing unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The areas is beautiful, lots of nature walks, and great that it's so dog friendly, our Bernese had a fantastic time. Facilities all good too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 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 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)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Surf school 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

It is best to access the site via The Plantation. Use what3words (crinkled.snacks.situated) rather than the postcode. Please note that access to Woodlands Camping is via a shared access track through an active equine site. The speed limit is restricted to 5mph.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.9 km Dragon Street
12.9 km Dragon Street
14.9 km Broadway Guildhall
Rail
12.3 km Petersfield Rail Station
14 km Alton Rail Station
14.4 km Liss Rail Station
Ferry
26.8 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
26.9 km Warsash Ferry Landing
27.3 km Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
21.9 km 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

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 Country Park or Harting Down (both about a half-hour drive) or park in West Meon (10 minutes) for a walk on the 10-mile Meon Valley Trail. There are plenty of options for different days out too: literary fans may like to drop in at Jane Austen’s House (15 minutes), while those with more of a scientific outlook explore the exhibits at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium (15 minutes). National Trust estates at Hinton Ampner (15 minutes) and Uppark (half an hour) are worth visiting as well. The exotic animals, activities and adventure playgrounds make Marwell Zoo (half an hour) a top pick for family outings, and there are plenty of interesting things to seek out in Winchester (20 minutes) too. For a more relaxed outing, maybe a steam-powered ride on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line (15 minutes) will fit the bill?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hillhead 28.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lee-On-Solent 29.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastney 30.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southsea East 31 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beachlands West 31.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Fareham, England 18.3 km

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

    Southampton, England 27.9 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 33.2 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 41.7 km

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Reading, England 45.8 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.

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.

    For the Littlewood pitches, from 1 October to 31 March guests must arrive by 4pm to access these while still daylight.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Camping? From $57.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.