Morelands Copse Camping

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Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Beautiful valley views
Grass pitches with picnic tables
Grass pitch area with picnic tables
Spacious grass pitches
Main field with fantastic views
Main field pond view
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Beautiful valley views
Grass pitches with picnic tables
Grass pitch area with picnic tables

  • Peaceful off-grid Hampshire site with South Downs views
  • Marwell Zoo 15 minutes' walk away; 15 minutes' drive to Winchester
  • Four acres of countryside, natural habitats and low light pollution
Guests from all over have been to Morelands Copse Camping, and they often end up staying for longer than they planned, or quickly returning. So what is it that inspires such enthusiasm? Well, the location’s a pretty good start – it has four acres of secluded and private Hampshire countryside, with views over Hensting Valley and the South Downs National Park, and stunning sunsets are also common. There’s also a real emphasis on preserving natural habitats here – the grounds are made up of an open field next to wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands, and nearly a kilometre of native hedgerows have been planted to create new wildlife habitats. All of this provides an ever-changing backdrop of colour throughout the season, but one constant is the lack of light pollution that allows for some stunning stargazing on clear nights. The site is off-grid and low-impact, but it does have some simple facilities, including portable toilets and a (rather fun) Wrigley tin shower with a bucket on a pulley for that real wild camping vibe. A number of activities are available, including arts and crafts using the supplies and materials provided in the crafts den, but it's worth noting that only well-behaved children aged seven and over are allowed on site. There’s also an honesty shop for gas and a few other bits and bobs – other supplies can be picked up in either Eastleigh or Winchester (around 15 minutes’ drive away). Alternatively, walk to one of the local pubs (there are two within 20 minutes' stroll) for a meal and a couple of drinks. The closest bus stop is only 15 minutes' walk away too.

Campground type

Tent sites 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 7 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Facilities/activities including Bushcraft are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9

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PeacefulForest

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This charming, back-to-nature campsite offers a peaceful, off-grid experience in beautiful woodland surroundings. Guests praise the friendly hosts, spacious pitches, and lovely on-site animals. The honesty shop, communal kitchen, and fire pits are popular touches. While facilities are basic, many find them clean and adequate, with some noting recent improvements. A few guests experienced issues with signage and toilet facilities, which managers have apologized for and are working to address. Overall, a highly recommended, tranquil retreat.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/3/2026

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 Alvaro Zacarias Christopher Antunes A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic stay, beautiful countryside, animals and a fantastic host couldnt fault it!!! We will be coming back again with the family ")

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Super friendly! Well looked after area…

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 Dylan R. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Super friendly! Well looked after area all ran by volunteers with money going towards charity. Pub 10 min walk away is great and two big fluffy dogs on the campsite.

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Super friendly and quiet campsite! Lovely…

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Louisa H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Super friendly and quiet campsite! Lovely views as well. Toilet was one of the cleanest we’ve seen. The lit up woodland walk was a highlight of ours. Would definitely come back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Happy with our stay, owner was super accommodating, 10/10 :-)

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved the place, so spacious and well thought out, the communal kitchen and campfire areas are so cool! We are looking to come back and stay in the shepards hut next time as it looks real cosy
In there. Love how you can camp on fields or even in the woods! Overall great
Experience.

Disliked Not so much a dislike however so disappointing it’s a campsite for over 7 year olds, we would have really loved to bring our children.

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Lovely view and great location ,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely view and great location , fantastic host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

-They run as a charity. - Super…

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simone karl b. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked -They run as a charity.
- Super friendly host
- Have essentials if you need them
- Lovely walks right from the campsite
- Great views
- Can have a fire &/or BBQ

Recommend to friends Visit again

highly recommend, this is what I'd call a real campsite.

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 Steve P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked friendly staff offered us a choice of good pitches, nice for tents with some even ground.
quite peaceful environment with some beautiful woodlands and wildlife.

Disliked track entering onto the field was a little deep, fine for the normal car but maybe think twice on taking a low suspension sports car, also sat nav turned us of early, maybe better signs onto site.

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really peaceful, great scenery and a…

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D L. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked really peaceful, great scenery and a good local pub. Lovely lady that runs it

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ethan b. 1 review

George's shepherd's hut (woodland, adults only)

Liked Yes

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Quiet and peaceful site…

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Andrew M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Quiet and peaceful site

Disliked Toilet facilities need daily check / top up etc - shower toilet out of action by the Sunday

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet 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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Morelands Copse Camping

Hensting Lane

Fisher's Pond

Eastleigh

Hampshire

England

SO50 7HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.99417°N
1.29714°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.7 mi Broadway Guildhall
5.9 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
5.9 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
2.3 mi Shawford Rail Station
2.9 mi Eastleigh Rail Station
3.9 mi Chandlers Ford Rail Station
Ferry
8.3 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
8.4 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
9.4 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
Airport
4.1 mi Southampton Airport
27.8 mi 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

There’s a lot of fun to be had simply knocking about on site – the site is fenced so dogs can sniff about safely. That said, this is also a great area for outings. For a spa day, head to the hotel in Marwell, five minutes' walk away. The excellent Marwell Zoo, accessible with a 15-minute walk or five-minute drive, is near for a day among the giraffes, tigers and hippos, too. This location on the edge of the South Downs National Park also clearly lends itself to walks, bike rides and other outdoor activities – and there’s more of all that in the nearby New Forest National Park (20 minutes’ drive) too. For a complete change of scenery, you might instead fancy city strolls in either historic Winchester (15 minutes) or down in Southampton (25 minutes), where both Solent Sky and SeaCity Museum are handy rainy-day options.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Calshot 12.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hillhead 12.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lee-On-Solent 13.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 14.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 15.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Winchester Cathedral 4.7 mi

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 4.7 mi

Southampton Maritime Museum 8.2 mi

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 8.7 mi

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 11 mi

National Trust

Winchester City Mill 4.6 mi

Hinton Ampner 7.2 mi

Mottisfont 11 mi

Uppark House and Garden 17.8 mi

Newtown Old Town Hall 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 2.3 mi

Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 2.8 mi

Upham - Street End 2.8 mi

CRANBURY PARK 3 mi

COMPTON END 3.1 mi

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Fareham, England 7.9 mi

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

    Southampton, England 8.1 mi

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

    Brockenhurst, England 16.4 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026)

    Newport, England 20.1 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026)

    Chichester, England 25.7 mi

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 Morelands Copse Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Morelands Copse Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Morelands Copse Camping? There’s a lot of fun to be had simply knocking about on site – the site is fenced so dogs can sniff about safely. That said, this is also a great area … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Morelands Copse Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Morelands Copse Camping? From $33.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.