Postern Hill Campsite
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- Family camping on tree-shaded pitches in Wiltshire’s Savernake Forest
- A 35-minute drive Stonehenge, and an hour to Longleat Safari Park
- Forest walks and bike rides from site; Marlborough 20 minutes' walk
Campground type
Tourist board rating
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- 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).
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Apr 10 to
This campground is a member of Forestry England group.
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £19.80 (£19.80)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £28.20 (£28.20)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful woodland campsite has friendly, helpful staff and direct access to Savernake Forest for great walks. Guests love the spacious, level sites and proximity to Marlborough. Basic but clean facilities are appreciated, though some said they need updating. The relaxed vibe and natural setting are big draws, making it a repeat favorite.
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Stunningly beautiful forest location
Powered grass campsite
Liked Fantastic location, set in the beautiful Savernake Forest but just a 15 minute walk into Marlborough town centre.
Disliked Lack of showers limits length of stay.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Genuine Forest site, absolutely stunning
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Great site as described
Primitive grass campsite
Liked A lovely friendly welcome & explanation of the site, facilities & where I could pitch.
Including likely quieter areas as I was travelling solo.
A lovely site as described- loos were clean & regularly checked, washing up area. Water. Hookups available. Waste disposal.
Access direct to Forrest walking paths from site.
Some noise from the main road running nearby.
Adding a shower facility to this site would make it even better! Site as described, facilities clean bur a bit tired
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, will stay again
Powered grass campsite
Liked Everything, site easy to get to, pitches good, toilet and waste facilities good and clean.
Site staff polite and welcoming.
Site was really peaceful
Disliked Not a dislike as such, but would be better with on site showers
Recommend to friends Visit again
The very nice lady at the reception, who gave us some lovely…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The very nice lady at the reception, who gave us some lovely advice about where to eat best.
Disliked It’s a bit disorientating at night due to the lack of light
No showers but we knew that in advance
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Fantastic campsite. The staff were lovely and very accommodating! The site was…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Fantastic campsite. The staff were lovely and very accommodating! The site was beautiful and the facilities were fab! The other people camping there were great too. Everyone was very friendly and respectful !
Disliked I do wish they had showers. I’d be staying for a lot longer if they did.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very good. Would stay again but at a quieter time of year. Great find
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Generally a quiet campsite, friendly staff, lovely walks and night time noise was very minimal.
Disliked A little busy but you are able to set up in quieter places.
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We will be back.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely location.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Level pitches.
Walks from site.
Accessible easily into Marlborough.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Yes it’s very clean and very nice people that look after it well done
Primitive grass campsite
Liked What a beautiful place it’s easy to get to with lots of space to park up it’s so nice that the woods are right next door for walking the dog and all the kids love riding there bikes around lovely and relaxing quiet place I’ll be coming back
Disliked Not a dislike just I think it could do with a little bigger shop
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The forest! Very beautiful. Price was very good. Staff very kind, welcoming…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The forest! Very beautiful. Price was very good. Staff very kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the local area and forest!
Disliked Nothing all fab.
There is no phone signal but that isn't related to the campsite.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Postern Hill Campsite
Postern Hill
Marlborough
Wiltshire
England
SN8 4ND
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.41069°N
1.71698°W
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
Must see
West Kennet Long Barrow 5.8 mi
Avebury Stone Circle 6.1 mi
Silbury Hill 6.1 mi
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway 11 mi
Wadworth Visitor Centre 12.7 mi
National Trust
Avebury Manor and Garden 6.2 mi
Avebury 6.2 mi
Ashdown House 9.9 mi
Heelis 11.1 mi
The Buscot and Coleshill Estates 16.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Marlborough - Wernham Farm 0.8 mi
MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE 0.8 mi
TOTTENHAM HOUSE AND SAVERNAKE FOREST 2.5 mi
Lockeridge Woodland Walk 3.2 mi
OARE HOUSE 4 mi
Local events
- CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
Basingstoke, England 23.9 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Postern Hill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Postern Hill Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Postern Hill Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Postern Hill Campsite? From $26.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.