Martha's Down

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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 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 10 to

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 297 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

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, quiet campsite offers spacious, flat spots & spotless restrooms. Guests rave about scenic views & convenient access to villages, pubs, shops, and Stonehenge. Despite occasional wind & limited shade, most visitors plan return trips for the peaceful vibe, friendly hosts, and great value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant relaxing site

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything about Martha’s is wonderful. Clean T’s and S’s, beautiful views and 5 mins down to the local pub. Can’t get any better.

Disliked Wind and rain.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Scenery and it was nice and quiet.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Scenery and it was nice and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secure access Clean toilets and shower cubicles Neat and tidy site Very quiet even…

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Katy E.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Secure access
Clean toilets and shower cubicles
Neat and tidy site
Very quiet even though only a few minutes to main road network

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'd go again :-)

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean Toilets, quiet, lots of room.

Disliked heavy gate leaver.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location, nice clean facilities, stunning view!

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked We all liked it all. The location is perfect and the view is stunning. It was so peaceful, not crowded with clean loos and showers. The walk to the village is easy and we ate at one of the pubs. The pub garden was dog friendly with lots of shade too. There is a bridleway just at the bottom edge of the field so you can have a good walk with dogs or without.
The village shop was convenient and friendly and ideal for any last minute purchases.
We all had an amazing time and we will be back. Thank you so much.
You will need what.three.words as per the website to find it. (or we did anyway!)

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite plenty of space easy access from the A303 a short…

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Michael B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great campsite plenty of space easy access from the A303 a short walk to Hinton, The Lamb Inn was great for a drink.
Showers and toilets clean and plenty of hot water, we would stay again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host, plenty of space between tents, and immaculate toilet/shower facilities. Excellent…

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Ash D.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly host, plenty of space between tents, and immaculate toilet/shower facilities. Excellent location only a short distance from Stonehenge.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy showers and loos Easy access to fresh water Friendly, peaceful and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Clean and tidy showers and loos
Easy access to fresh water
Friendly, peaceful and convivial atmosphere

Disliked Not disliked but it was very hot - maybe a shady gazebo area would be useful?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Needs a little farm shop on site if possible, for essentials.

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Tina B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very well-kept field had loo's, showers, water, and electric. very clean.
very clear booking instructions online .

Disliked NO -shade whatsoever.
No group booking discount

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent find. Will definitely return.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Beautiful clean toilets and showers. Flat field with amazing views. Lovely walk to two pubs in the village.

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…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poole Harbour Rockley Sands 26.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poole Harbour Lake 27.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Durley Chine 28.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 28.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Pier 28.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $33.82 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.