Dog-friendly camping in North Wessex Downs AONB

Hillside hikes, canal cruises, and ancient monuments are among the highlights of this AONB.

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North Wessex Downs AONB

95% (643 reviews)

Popular camping styles for North Wessex Downs AONB

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Star Hosts in North Wessex Downs AONB

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Agatha Hut

4 units · Glamping6 acres · Abingdon, England

'Agatha' is our oak finished hut. Close to village amenities including village shop and gastro pub, but sitting in glorious parkland overlooking an ancient oak tree. 'Agatha' has a spot of luxury about her!!! Cocoon yourself in bed with the windows open to listen to the birds singing!! 'Agatha' has everything to ensure you enjoy a peaceful break getting back to nature without skimping on style! Complete with kitchen area, shower room and log burner. Hunker down without compromise.

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The Barn KT9

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Greater London, South East England

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

Stockbridge View Campsite

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Stockbridge, England

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

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Woodlands Camping

8 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

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Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

12 top dog-friendly campsites in North Wessex Downs AONB

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Radcot Leisure on Thames

46 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Oxfordshire, South East England

A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge

Stockbridge View Campsite

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Stockbridge, England

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

Penn Meadow Farm

100 units · Motorhomes, Tents145 acres · Beaconsfield, England

Suddene Park Farm

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents550 acres · Pewsey, Wiltshire, South West England

Pitches with countryside views at a livery centre in rural Wiltshire

Cotswolds Camping

71 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Charlbury, Oxfordshire, South East England

Simple camping surrounded by all the delicious Oxfordshire and Cotswolds village food offerings

The Barn KT9

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · Greater London, South East England

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

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Hollington Park Glamping

6 units · Glamping10 acres · Hampshire, South East England

Pod and bell tent glamping in the Berkshire woods on the edge of the North Wessex Downs

Chalky Downs

36 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Traditional tent camping in a stunningly-located South Downs farm, just down the road from buzzing Brighton

Woodlands Camping

8 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

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Sweet Hill Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Dorset, South West England

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

Evelyn’s Garden

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Wantage, England

Evelyn’s Garden is a 2 acre pony paddock right on the path of the famous ridgeway walk. At its highest point, rested in a 100acre organic farm, It hosts an en excellent view point over the meadows of Sparsholt. Free roaming piglets, piggies, cows and horses. A quiet wild site with no light or noise pollution. Just fellow stargazers and sunset chasers as your neighbours! We have 4 bell tents and a converted Horsebox to choose from, with full facilities inside the conversion, and basic facilities if you choose one of our bell tents! No showers or washing facilities, just a drinking water tap, and composting loo! Get as close to wild and back to the very basics, next your your firepit, family and friends! Logs available for sale at the site, and griddles / basic BBQ utensils to cook with No electric hookups with bell tents Solar power if you book our horse box.

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Otters Camping at Beale Park

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Berkshire, England

A simple campsite in a field on the banks of the River Thames

Dog-friendly camping in North Wessex Downs AONB guide

Overview

Miles of rolling countryside await in the North Wessex Downs, but this AONB also has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. White chalk horses gaze down from the hillsides, ancient stone circles lie in the valleys, and lively market towns pepper the riverside. Explore the natural landscapes on foot, by bike, or on horseback; cruise the canals by boat or kayak; or escape to a tranquil campsite by the waterfront or in the forest. May through September is the most pleasant time for camping, but the weather can be temperamental even in summer, so pack for all-seasons.

Where to go

Wiltshire

Most of the North Wessex Downs lie within Wiltshire, where you can hike, cycle, or horseback ride across open chalklands. Visit the UNESCO-listed Avebury stone circle, explore the Great West Way heritage trail, or marvel at the Wiltshire White Horses, giant chalk drawings etched onto the hillsides. To the south, the world-famous Stonehenge is an easy detour, and there are more hiking opportunities in the surrounding Salisbury Plains.

Hampshire

Downton Abbey fans won’t want to miss a visit to Highclere Castle—the real-life Downton Abbey—in the southeast corner of North Wessex Downs. Explore the surrounding farmlands by bike, stop off at pretty Hampshire villages, or stay at quiet country campgrounds. To the south, the cathedral city of Winchester and the New Forest National Park are less than an hour’s drive.

Berkshire

Newbury and Reading are the gateways to the eastern downlands, where the hillside towns are dotted with thatched-roof cottages and traditional pubs. Take a leisurely boat cruise along the Kent & Avon Canal, stop to browse the markets in Hungerford, or hike the 20-mile Lambourn Valley Way.

Oxfordshire

The northern borders of the North Wessex Downs spill over into Oxfordshire, where highlights include the market town of Wantage and the Uffington White Horse. Continue north to visit the university city of Oxford or take a road trip along the winding country lanes of the Cotswolds, another AONB.