Woodlands Camping

View prices & book 9.5 211 reviews
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  • Small pop-up site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
  • A 20-minute drive from Winchester; half an hour from Marwell Zoo
  • Spacious pitches on a working farm; campfire wood for sale
Splendid Hampshire countryside views and plenty of peace and quiet are what’s on offer at Woodlands Camping. This small-scale pop-up site is just on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park about five minutes’ drive south of the village of Ropley. If you’re after clubhouses, arcades and on-site entertainment you’ll want to look elsewhere: this site on a working farm is all about the fresh air, the rural peace and the lovely views. The folk that run the site have deliberately limited the number of pitches available in order to ensure plenty of space for everyone, and kept the amenities to just the essentials of toilets, showers and a washing-up area. There’s a ‘leave no trace’ policy in place here, with guests all encouraged to do their bit to preserve the environment around them (and that stretches to being asked not to feed the farm’s horses, as much as they might bat their eyelashes at you in hope…) Campfires and barbecues are permitted but you’ll need to keep them in a suitable container off the ground; there’s wood available to buy on site from locally managed woodland. Pick up supplies for your barbecue (or picnics while you’re out exploring the countryside) at the village store, or head to the bigger supermarkets in Winchester or Petersfield, both about 20 minutes’ drive away.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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93%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would come again!

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dan P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Very relaxed campsite. Open fires in raised pits were allowed which is always a huge plus for the evenings. Lots of space for the kids to run around and not over booked.

Disliked: There were a few toilet issues - doors getting stuck and people locked in, blockages etc, but all were dealt with quickly. Would have been nice to have had better access to running water at toilets and washing up area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Mark A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great site if you’re looking for a back to basics experience. Lovely field (The Meadow) with horses in the next one, red kites flying over every morning. Plenty of space, toilets if you need them and in the warm weather a decent Joolca shower that does the trick. No Wi-Fi but don’t care about that and was aware when booked, only gave one star as there isn’t an option to say there isn’t Wi-Fi. We had a great time and if we are in that neck of the woods again would definitely stay again.

Disliked: Only had two nights there as we had to go back to work on Monday 😔

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, clean and quiet

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alexandra H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The clearing was beautiful and quiet. Very picturesque. Loved having a picnic bench too. Lots of wildlife including some very friendly rats. This is a leave no trace site and it seems everyone sticks to the rules.

Disliked: Only one of the eco toilets was ever open and this had a broken lock, So very difficult to use with no way to hold the door shut. Not sure why the other was kept locked. Some previous guests had thrown the toilet rolls into the toilet and by Sunday there was no toilet roll left. One of the evenings noise continued quite loudly from the other field well past 10pm, was quiet the rest of the days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, relaxed, owner nice and helpful.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Clearing primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: The fact we could have a fire. woodland around, could hear owls, Open to sky shower, relaxed. Would like to be in the original field that we booked next time although the one we were is was fine it was a long walk to the shower and to carry the washing up to the sink so would go back but would like the smaller field next time.

Disliked: That we didn't get ti be in the field we had booked. Toilet and washing up far away if in big field. Also it was very rainy (no falt of campsite) Maybe a rough shelter could be built in the middle of the field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious and quiet…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matthew H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Spacious and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site, with plenty of open space, great not to be…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Charlotte D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nice quiet site, with plenty of open space, great not to be looking onto another pitch. The owner was really friendly and helpful. The toilets were clean and within easy reach of our pitch. Shame it rained, but we will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful basic campsite, pretty level. Portaloo toilets were clean and well maintained.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rebecca W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful basic campsite, pretty level. Portaloo toilets were clean and well maintained. Justin was very friendly & always around site, tidying, cleaning & maintaining the area. Would definitely return.

Disliked: Would be good to have hot water for washing up & another sink or two. Similarly another shower or two.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, nice warden…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful, nice warden

Disliked: No toilet brush in loos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant small quiet campsite - would recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Liz W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Clearing primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: It was lovely and secluded but lit where necessary. A very quiet campsite and Jason was lovely

Disliked: The rain!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thanks for coming and your feedback, hope to welcome you again in the future.. other weather types are (sometimes) available, :) J

Nice place, simple and straightforward

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Meadow primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Quiet and calm. Working equestrian business, close to nature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thanks for coming and glad that you enjoyed the peace and quiet...J


Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

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

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

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

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Woodlands Camping

The Plantation

Woodlands

Ropley

Hampshire

England

SO24 0JH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05708°N
-1.09721°W

Route directions

It is best to access the site via The Plantation. Use what3words (crinkled.snacks.situated) rather than the postcode.

Nearest transport

Bus
8 mi Dragon Street
8 mi Dragon Street
9.3 mi Broadway Guildhall
Rail
7.6 mi Petersfield Rail Station
8.7 mi Alton Rail Station
9 mi Liss Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
16.7 mi Warsash Ferry Landing
17 mi Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.6 mi Southampton 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

That South Downs location means lots of scope for walks and bike rides in gorgeous scenery. If you don’t know where to start, perhaps head for popular spots like the Queen Elizabeth Country Park or Harting Down (both about a half-hour drive) or park in West Meon (10 minutes) for a walk on the 10-mile Meon Valley Trail. There are plenty of options for different days out too: literary fans may like to drop in at Jane Austen’s House (15 minutes), while those with more of a scientific outlook explore the exhibits at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium (15 minutes). National Trust estates at Hinton Ampner (15 minutes) and Uppark (half an hour) are worth visiting as well. The exotic animals, activities and adventure playgrounds make Marwell Zoo (half an hour) a top pick for family outings, and there are plenty of interesting things to seek out in Winchester (20 minutes) too. For a more relaxed outing, maybe a steam-powered ride on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line (15 minutes) will fit the bill?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Hillhead 17.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lee-On-Solent 18.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eastney 19 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southsea East 19.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Beachlands West 19.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 3.5 mi

Jane Austen's House 7.1 mi

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 7.3 mi

Winchester Cathedral 9.4 mi

Uppark House and Garden 11.6 mi

National Trust

Hinton Ampner 2.5 mi

Winchester City Mill 9.2 mi

Uppark House and Garden 11.5 mi

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 16.3 mi

The Vyne 17.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRAMDEAN HOUSE 1.4 mi

Battle of Cheriton, 1644 2.2 mi

Cheriton and the Civil War Battlefields 3.4 mi

Cheriton - Gander Down - Tichborne - Cheriton 3.4 mi

OLD ALRESFORD HOUSE 3.8 mi

Local events

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

    Fareham, England 11.4 mi

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

    Basingstoke, England 13.1 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)

    Chichester, England 20.1 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)

    Farnborough, England 20.6 mi

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

    Newport, England 25.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in Hampshire?

  • Does Woodlands Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodlands Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodlands Camping? That South Downs location means lots of scope for walks and bike rides in gorgeous scenery. If you don’t know where to start, perhaps head for popular spots like the Queen Elizabeth … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodlands Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodlands Camping? From $31.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.