Martha's Down

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View from our pitch
View from our pitch
Pitching field
Gorgeous skies
Camping pitches
Plenty of space for little monkeys
Grass pitches
Family site
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Pitching field
Gorgeous skies
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  • Family- and dog-friendly rural site two minutes' drive from the A303
  • Within half an hour's drive of Stonehenge, Longleat and Salisbury
  • Two village pubs and village shop 15 minutes' walk away
Fancy a bit of wild-style camping but without a wild and complicated journey to get there? Make for Martha's Down, in a cracking Wiltshire countryside spot a couple of minutes’ drive from the A303, just south of Chicklade. Such a handy location makes this a top spot for cross-country stopovers, but those that choose to stick around for a little longer should be richly rewarded with fine views (as it’s in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and places to go for day trips (what with Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Stonehenge, Stourhead and Longleat all being within a half-hour drive…) The vibe here at Martha’s* place is ‘wild-style’ rather than completely wild camping – that means all the relaxed atmosphere and peace of a rural site but with the added comfort of hot showers and ample toilets (there’s also a chemical waste disposal point if you’re in possession of your own toilet facilities). This is a place that’s keenly family friendly, so it allows well-behaved dogs and has a strict quiet time from 10pm to 8am that all guests are asked to keep to. Family gatherings round a barbecue are most welcome too: there’s a village shop 15 minutes’ walk away for picking up the bits, although you may just choose to stick around in the village to eat at one of the two pubs instead. (*Martha being, of course, the owners’ favourite sheep that they hand-reared after she was orphaned as a lamb. See if you can spot her now among the small flock of ewes on site…)

Campground type

Tent sites 32
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 403 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests rave about the gorgeous natural scenery, amazing views, and tranquil vibe. Facilities, especially restrooms and showers, are consistently clean and well-kept. The owner's helpfulness is a frequent highlight, with many appreciating the roomy sites and dog-friendly setup. Nearby pubs and country walks are also recurring perks. Many use it as a convenient stopover spot.

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Wide open skies , distant views,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Wide open skies , distant views, clean and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it. Peaceful lovely scenery. All…

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 Mark G. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved it. Peaceful lovely scenery. All round great place to camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely is like wild camping with…

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Gail B. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Definitely is like wild camping with toilets and hot showers. Beautiful location with spectacular views. Nice town nearby to walk to

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space, limited no of…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Plenty of space, limited no of pitches, clean facilities,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Super basic. Very clean. No frills.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything. Really quiet site. Clean facilities. Calm, peaceful and relaxing environment

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find. Basic facilities but…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Easy to find. Basic facilities but clean and well looked after. Great views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Paisible, sanitaires pratiques et eau chaude…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Paisible, sanitaires pratiques et eau chaude

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Great area for stargazing Spartain but high…

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Ian W. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great area for stargazing
Spartain but high standard

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Clean showers and toilets…

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Rob B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean showers and toilets

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful hidden gem

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Sarah B. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Just returned from our second stay at Martha's Down, we love it. So peaceful, a perfect location and clearly well looked after.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Martha's Down

Chicklade Road

Hindon

Wiltshire

England

SP3 5SU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.10342°N
2.12612°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.4 mi Market Place
7.4 mi Market Place
7.4 mi The Town Hall
Rail
3.6 mi Tisbury Rail Station
7.5 mi Warminster Rail Station
8 mi Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
27.7 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
27.9 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
29.6 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
25.9 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

Whether you’re taking the dog for a wander or sloping off for a well-earned pint in the pub you’ve come to the right place for country walks – there are oodles of paths to pick from in the local area. If you'd rather pedal, have a chat with the folk at local outfit Cranks and Planks for e-bike hire. For a rather grander backdrop to your rambles, aim for the gorgeous gardens at Stourhead (15 minutes’ drive) or the lakeside Old Wardour Castle (20 minutes) – this latter is in a ruined state but still intact enough for youngsters to play at being knights. Surely no visit to this area would be complete without stopping by at Stonehenge (20 minutes) to see the ancient circle up close, and taking a stroll around Salisbury (half an hour) to explore its market and gaze up at the cathedral’s 123-metre spire. A full day out should certainly be planned at Longleat (20 minutes) as well – alongside the drive-through safaris are friendly farm animals, a mini railway to ride on, a castle-themed playground and one of the biggest hedge mazes in the world (plus a very smart house with formal gardens and art collection, if that’s more your thing…)

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 3.4 mi
  • Budgens 5 mi

Family days out

  • Weaveland Road Park 3.2 mi
  • Sutton Veny Play Area 5.1 mi
  • Codford Playpark 5.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Weaveland Road Park 3.2 mi
  • Sutton Veny Play Area 5.1 mi
  • Codford Playpark 5.1 mi

Public transport

  • The Square 0.6 mi
  • Primary School Shelter 4.1 mi
  • Corton Turn 5 mi
  • Corton Turn 5 mi
  • The Garage 5 mi
  • The Garage 5 mi
  • The Grove 5 mi
  • The Grove 5 mi
  • Toran Restaurant 5 mi
  • Toran Restaurant 5 mi

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Must see

Stourhead House and Garden 8.4 mi

Longleat 8.7 mi

Wilton House 11.8 mi

Stonehenge 13.9 mi

Old Sarum 14.2 mi

National Trust

Philipps House and Dinton Park 6.1 mi

Little Clarendon 6.4 mi

Stourhead 8.5 mi

Mompesson House 14.4 mi

Stonehenge Landscape 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hindon - Wessex Ridgeway - Tisbury - Greenwich 0.6 mi

FONTHILL 1.8 mi

The Green and Around West Knoyle 3 mi

Chilmark - Monarch's Way - Fonthill Bishop - Ridge 3.6 mi

HATCH HOUSE 3.6 mi

Local events

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)

    Glastonbury, England 20.3 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 29.4 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 Martha's Down have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Martha's Down dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Martha's Down? Whether you’re taking the dog for a wander or sloping off for a well-earned pint in the pub you’ve come to the right place for country walks – there are oodles of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Martha's Down?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call the site just before arrival with your name and registration number so you can be given the gate access code.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Martha's Down? From $37.49 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.