The Firs

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  • Spacious bell tent on a rural Wiltshire smallholding
  • A 20-minute drive to Salisbury and 30 minutes to Stonehenge
  • Sole use of the site, with barbecues and covered kitchen provided
No need to pick your way around other people and their kit at this secluded site: book your patch at The Firs, in the village of East Grimstead, and you’ll have half an acre of well-kept Wiltshire meadow all to yourselves. That generous offering gives you plenty of space for all manner of outdoors time… whether you’re up for gallivanting around in nature or lying back to watch the world go by (hammocks, deckchairs and picnic benches are artfully spread around the site to aid with the latter). Those who’d rather get up and ramble should venture off to Bentley Wood, a couple of miles away, a sprawling forest that's home to some of the UK’s rarest butterfly species. Wiltshire is renowned for its prehistoric landscape, but why leave the modern world behind? The swish bell tent is stacked with top-notch facilities, with access to a piping hot shower and a private loo. The site was designed with outdoor cookouts in mind, so there’s no need to bring the kitchen sink as facilities are provided. Outdoor chefs can choose between a gas and coal-fired barbecue, and there’s also a covered kitchen, complete with cooking equipment, for when you need protection from the elements. A stack of firewood is also thrown in to help keep you toasty on chilly evenings under the stars.

Site type

Rent a tent 1

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups 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

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

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

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Firs

Long Drove

East Grimstead

Wiltshire

England

SP5 3RZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.05294°N
-1.67602°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.8 km Millstream Coach Park
11 km Red Rover
11.3 km Canada Corner
Rail
3.1 km Dean Rail Station
9.3 km Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station
9.3 km Salisbury Rail Station
Ferry
25.8 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
25.9 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
28.1 km Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal
Airport
24.9 km Southampton Airport
32.5 km Bournemouth International 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

History (in the form of a famed cathedral and the 18th-century Mompesson House) sits cheek-by-jowl with a range of shops and places to eat in Salisbury (20 minutes’ drive). If you fancy a car-free jaunt, the city is also easily accessible from the site by bus. Prehistoric Stonehenge (half an hour) is a must-see, of course, but were you aware that there’s also a second Neolithic site – Woodhenge – about the same distance away? If ancient druids are your thing, you might also want to venture up to Avebury Stone Circle (around an hour). For tiddler-pleasing days, head over to Paultons Park (half an hour) for rides and an audience with Peppa Pig, or aim for the wilder beasts that roam the plains of Longleat Safari Park (just under an hour). If you fancy filling a day or two with rural rambles (and maybe a pub lunch or two along the way), cross into Hampshire for the trails and taverns of the New Forest. First-timers may like to get their bearings at Lyndhurst’s New Forest Heritage Centre (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Highcliffe 35.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle 35.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Bay 35.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Friar`S Cliff 35.9 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Christchurch Avon Beach 36.2 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Salisbury Cathedral 8.6 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 9.7 km

Old Sarum 9.7 km

Breamore House 11.9 km

Wilton House 13 km

National Trust

Mompesson House 8.7 km

Mottisfont 9.7 km

Stonehenge Landscape 16.7 km

Little Clarendon 21.6 km

Philipps House and Dinton Park 22.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pepperbox Hill - Dean Hill - Whiteparish - Pepperbox Hill 3.8 km

LONGFORD CASTLE 6.1 km

TRAFALGAR HOUSE 6.1 km

Bourne Hill House Gardens 8.2 km

THE MOOT AND MOOT HOUSE, DOWNTON 8.3 km

Local events

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 – Tuesday, 30 July 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 24.7 km

  • CarFest (Friday, 23 August 2024 – Friday, 23 August 2024)

    Basingstoke, England 34.5 km

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)

    Fareham, England 38 km

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 20 June 2024 – Thursday, 20 June 2024)

    Newport, England 47.4 km

  • Isle of Wight Walking Festival (Saturday, 11 May 2024 – Saturday, 11 May 2024)

    Newport, England 47.6 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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  • Does The Firs have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Firs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Firs? History (in the form of a famed cathedral and the 18th-century Mompesson House) sits cheek-by-jowl with a range of shops and places to eat in Salisbury (20 minutes’ drive). If you fancy … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Firs?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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