Camping in Savernake Forest

With ancient oaks and tangled woodlands, this fairy-tale forest is one of Wiltshire’s best.

95% (1988 reviews)

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Savernake Forest

95% (1988 reviews)

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Rose

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lordington Park Camping

Lovely campsite and happened to be very quiet which suited us. Would definitely recommend

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Really nice campsite and a fantastic shop and cafe. No cars field much better than the area for campers (which has no view), but other than that (if you are in a van) this is a gem of a site.

Weekend Trip to Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Such a peaceful lovely stay, didn’t want to leave! Can’t wait to return

Weekend Trip to The Old Airfield

Lovely site with great facilities in a very picturesque area. Really good for a base for nice walks through the new forest, highly recommend especially the pizza and cocktails are a great touch.

Weekend Trip to Farrs Meadow

We had an incredible time - thank you so much. What a beautiful place

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

We had a fabulous night camping at SV. The walk down to the village was easy, where there's lots of shops, gelato, coffee shops and we fed the fish in the stream. The facilities onsite were a great standard, with hot showers and stocked kitchen and freezer for storing or borrowing ice blocks. The picnic benches were all around the site, which was a bonus to have one to ourselves.

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

Took our kids for their first camp trip, only one night but the place was perfect. Highly recommend

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Abbey Farm was excellent. The price was outstanding for what was on offer with the facilities and the site had so much open space it was great. Only slight issue was the shower was actually too hot to stand under

2 nights at Lordington Park Camping

Great site, very quiet and peaceful, all facilities were kept to a high standard and I would definitely come again!

2 nights at Woodlands Camping

Beautiful spot, quiet and peaceful. Great woodland to explore. Will definitely return there

3 nights at Abbey Home Farm

Absolutely perfect, though not for everyone, luckily! Peaceful - meadows, birds, clover, butterflies, grasses, insects, moonlight. Spent a good while searching for the green woodpecker, but could only hear her. Couldn't drag myself away from the campsite!

1 night at Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Me and Syd (campervan😀) loved Sallys great location peaceful and church bells what’s not to like 👍

1 night at Wookey Farm

Very cool campsite, peaceful and quiet. Local pub was lovely

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

Very beautiful place to stay with stunning views! everyone on the campsite were really lovely, I would definitely recommend to anyone who were thinking about going for a couple of nights! I will say Saturday night was definitely a little louder past 10pm but nothing you couldn’t sleep through! Dave was also very accommodating, checked up with everyone regularly and had help with the front gate.

1 night at Woodlands Camping

Stayed over Sunday to Monday and we only saw one other van. The Clearing is a lovely area surrounded by trees with facilities a minute away. It’s all basic but clean and functional. We will definitely go again.

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

Great campsite in a meadow, very peaceful and well thought out.

Weekend Trip to Wookey Farm

Wide open campsite, loads of space so don’t feel crowded at all with some lovely views of the Mendip. Facilities were good. The site has a river running around it - which is great for kids (and adults) - it’s never too deep and lovely to refresh yourself in.

Amanda

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Great location by the river, the bell tents were well spaced out and spacious inside.

Weekend Trip to Radcot Leisure on Thames

Lovely site for a group of friends with walks and water activities to enjoy. Facilities are basic and not the cleanest but still fine for a small site. People were so friendly on site, very happy and welcoming place. Will definitely be back!

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

Myself a group of friends visited for the summer solstice this year. We were impressed by the excellent facilities and the overall feel of the campsite. We will definitely be revisiting!

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The T Barn

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

95%

(147)

Muddycreek Farm (New Forest)

50 units · Tents12 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A 28 day August pop-up, offering traditional Hampshire camping on a New Forest Pony farm

96%

(70)

Harry's Meadow

63 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents40 acres · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate

Cornbury Rise Camping

20 units · Tents6 acres · Chipping Norton, England

Whether you’re heading to the Cotswolds for early August’s Wilderness Festival at Cornbury Park, the almost-endless walking options or simply a peaceful weekend escape, Cornbury Rise Camping, edging the pretty market town of Charlbury, covers all bases. There’s no fuss – just back-to-basics camping in the middle of lots of Cotswolds action, with the welcome addition of easy parking and rail access too. Bear in mind that this is off-grid camping with simple facilities: grass pitches, portable loos, fresh water and cold-water showers. Starry skies on clear nights and open space to unwind are added bonuses, but please note there is no electricity. Pitch up in the meadow set on a gentle rise, surrounded by ancient hedgerows and farmland, and you’ll wake up to birdsong, the sound of church bells in the distance and views over the rooftops of one of the Cotswolds’ most attractive market towns. From your pitch, wander into Charlbury (10 minutes’ walk) for supplies or a pint at one of the village pubs, discover re-wilding woodland on strolls through Wychwood Forest, or take the short drive to Chipping Norton (15 minutes’ drive) and a certain very well-known farm shop. As well as attending gigs at the Wilderness Festival from your pitch (half an hour’s walk), a stay at Cornbury Rise Camping puts you in pole position for exploring the Cotswolds National Landscape. Historic Burford (20 minutes’ drive), with its combination of mellow-stone cottages and half-timbered houses, is popular for its antiques shops, while Stow-on-the-Wold (half an hour) centres on a vast market square surrounded by a labyrinth of lanes packed with indie boutiques and eateries. See how the other half once lived with a look around the Palladian mansion at Ditchley Park (10 minutes, guided tours by appointment only). Alternatively, spend the day discovering manicured gardens, strolling vast tracts of woodland and touring numerous historical displays at humongous and lavish Blenheim Palace (15 minutes), the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Those of you with a taste for the finer things in life have your pick of Michelin-starred Cotswold restaurants, gourmet pubs and a store filled with organic produce at Daylesford. And let’s not forget the (almost) obligatory visit to Diddly Squat.

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South Allenford Farm

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents2000 acres · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England

15 units · Tents13 acres · Andover, England

Spring Hill Wild Camping is a camping site set in the beautiful Hampshire village of St Mary Bourne. Within easy walking distance of the two local pubs, the well stocked village shop and a pick-your-own fruit farm with cafe and play areas. The campsite aims to be a low impact, environmentally friendly site, providing only the basic necessities for camping; well maintained toilets and clean water. If you are looking for hot showers and a pool, this is not the campsite for you. If you are looking for beautiful views, countryside walks and open fires Spring Hill Wild Camping is the campsite for you.

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Radcot Leisure on Thames

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

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

86%

(128)

The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England

A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast

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Penn Meadow Farm

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents145 acres · Beaconsfield, England

Penn Meadow Farm is a beautiful 145 acre, family farm, nestled perfectly into the Chiltern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re just a 5 minute walk across our grassy fields to the oldest free-house pub in England (The Royal Standard of England) Say hello to our resident alpacas, sheep, pigs, pigmy goats, flock of 250 sheep and of course our lovely boarder collies. We aim to be a very relaxed spot to be able to rest for a few nights and maybe enjoying a nice camp fire in the evening. The site includes; Showers and Toilet block with toilet paper stocked. Open family pitches for you to choose where you want to set up Running drinking water Shared open kitchen Fires allowed BBQ's allowed To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety, please follow these rules: Supervise children: Always supervise your children and ensure they do not wander off alone. Clean up after yourself: Dispose of all waste properly in the designated bins and leave no trace behind. Wash any items you use and return them to where you found them. Respect other campers: Be courteous to fellow campers and respect their privacy and space. Pets: If you bring pets, ensure they are well-behaved, kept on a leash or have impeccable recall, and cleaned up after. Do not allow your pet to enter another camper's space. Quiet time: Maintain quiet hours between 11pm and 7am. All music must stop by 10pm, and noise should be minimal after 11pm. Campfires: Penn Meadow Farm allows fires; please use existing scorched areas if possible rather than creating new ones. Never leave any fires unattended and ensure they are completely extinguished when finished. Wipe your feet prior to entering the Bell tents to remove any coal that may have become attached. Cars/vehicles: Cars and vehicles can be on the field but should move minimally and always under 5mph. Car stereos should not be used for music entertainment. Drugs and Alcohol: Drug use is prohibited, and violators will be asked to leave. Consume alcohol responsibly, and do not drive or move your vehicle after consuming alcohol. We do not typically book Large non-family groups unless they are seeking a calm and peaceful stay. These groups must have authorization prior to the visit.

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Shotover Country Park Wild Camping

1 unit · Tent7 acres · England

Our 7 acre property is a mixture of woodland and meadows with a fresh water spring and several fruit and nut trees. It is wild and mysterious with amazing sunsets and we are just a stones throw away from Shotover Country Park, which is the real Narnia. C S Lewis lived on the edge of Shotover woods and so we can fairly assume that Shotover is the inspiration for the Narnia trilogy. Shotover Country Park is one of Oxfords best kept secrets and consists of 280 acres of freely accessible woodland and open countryside. It is a paradise for dog walkers, horse riders and cyclists and also has natural sandpits for children to enjoy. We will be offering woodland rides from this location in 2026 as we need to do some fencing work first.

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Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Warwickshire, England

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

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Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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(30)

Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

51 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents25 acres · Trowbridge, England

We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.

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Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

15 units · Tents18 acres · Frome, Somerset, South West England

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

Shire Camping

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · England

Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.

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Wookey Farm

45 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Somerset, South West England

Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep

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Woodlands Camping

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents200 acres · Ropley, England

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

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Teddy's Farm

95 units · Glamping, Tents18 acres · Hampshire, South East England

Family-friendly pop-up camping in the heart of the New Forest.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Camping in Savernake Forest guide

Overview

Towering beech trees, ancient oaks, and twisted roots provide a dramatic backdrop for woodland walks in Savernake Forest. Enjoy nature walks or leisurely bike rides along the tree-lined trails, venture off-road to explore the wooded glades, then find a shady picnic spot beneath the trees. Highlights include Capability Brown’s Grand Avenue, the bluebell woods at Little Frith, and the Big Bellied Oak, one of the country’s oldest trees. There’s no camping in the forest itself, but there is a campsite right by the northern entrance, where you can pitch your tent or park your caravan within strolling distance of the forest trails.

When to go

These woodlands are photo-ready at any time of year. Visit in spring when bluebells and wildflowers blanket the forest floor, or in fall when the autumn leaves transform the trees into a sea of red, yellow, and orange. Summer (July-Aug) weekends can get busy—make an early start to avoid the crowds and snag a picnic bench. The trails can get muddy when it rains, so wellies or hiking boots are a good idea.

Know before you go

Savernake Forest is located about a 10-minute drive south of Marlborough along the A346. The main entrance is at Postern Hill at the northwest end of the park, where free parking is available.
There is no entrance fee to visit the forest.
The forest has picnic and barbecue areas, and restrooms (open from Easter through October only). There are no other facilities within the park, so bring everything you need with you.
There are some paved paths in the forest that are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

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