Postern Hill is a back to basics campsite offering 150 spacious grass pitches set in the idyllic Savernake Forest. Pitches are suitable for tents and touring units, with or without electric hook up. Family and dogs are welcome, with many walking and cycling trails from site. Malborough is just a 20 minute walk away with shopping and eateries, with Stonehenge within a 35 minute drive too. This campsite is a true back to nature experience!

Set in ancient Savernake Forest, with multiple walking and cycling trails straight from site

Family and dog friendly campsite with spacious pitches, choose where you pitch up!

20 minute walk to Malborough, with onsite forestry activities including foraging and willow weaving

About Postern Hill Campsite

Set in the heart of ancient Savernake Forest, this site's unique location offers a truly peaceful experience in the great outdoors. The surrounding area is fully protected to ensure future generations to come. This is an ideal site for exploring the Wiltshire area and enchanting forest. Tents and tourers are welcome on the site's grass pitches. Guests can pick between non electric grass pitches or electric grass pitches. All of the pitches allow units of up to 8m x 5m and six guests. Campers can choose their own pitch! This site also offers summer and winter seasonal pitches. During the summer months, there are onsite activities such as free arts and crafts for the kids, guided woodland walks, foraging and more. Guests can also enjoy easy access to a wide variety of forest walks and cycling trails, with exclusive discounts for campers on many of the local attractions. Sorry, no campfires allowed. Dogs are welcome free of charge, with a maximum of three per pitch. Please note, the campsite gates are locked between 10pm and 7:30am when no vehicle access is permitted in or out. The site does not accept arrivals after the gates are locked.

Postern Hill Campsite is open from 03/01 to 05/10 in 2024 and from 24/02 to 01/11 in 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a toilet block with hot and cold running water. There are no showers onsite, though there is a leisure centre a five minute drive away that provides showers at a reasonable price for campers. Other facilities dishwashing facilities, a DVD and book swap and a coffee machine. There is a reception for advice on the local area.

Tesco is just a ten minute walk away, and a 20 minute walk will take you to a range of shops, restaurants and traditional pubs in the picturesque market town of Marlborough.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Working in Partnership with Forestry England, the new operators of Postern Hill Campsite took ownership in April 2023. At Postern Hill we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional customer service, and the best possible experience when it comes to exploring the great outdoors.

Our vision is to be the go-to destination for everything outdoor enthusiasts are looking for and we aim to help you make the most of your Wiltshire holiday adventures.

Our team is made up of experienced customer service professionals with years of camping know-how who are passionate about what they do, and like nothing more but to encourage more people to switch off - get out in the fresh air and nurture the love of our nations great Forests, we're here to support you every step of the way.

We hope to welcome you soon,

Rachel and Chris


Map and address

Park address

Postern Hill Campsite,

Salisbury Hill, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4ND

Coordinates

51.4109, -1.7181 | SU 19 68

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Postern Hill Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 161 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

115 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches, suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Measuring 8m x 5m, without electric.

46 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches, suitable for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes, measuring 8m x 5m. With 10 amp electric hook up.


Postern Hill Campsite reviews

4.85 /5

13 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.85
Location
5
Value for money
4.77
Service
5
Facilities
4.54
Cleanliness
4.92

Our stay at Postern Hill

Neil L

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Excellent campsite, well maintained, well run, clean and staff very helpful. Good recycling facilities and information provision. My only wish is that there were showers.

Lovely site

Mel P

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

This site was just as it was described - and that, in itself, makes a refreshing change. You really can choose your own spot and there are plenty of nooks to park up and have a good distance between campervans and motorhomes. A lovely warm welcome, a quiet site and a forest on the doorstep. A return visit will definitely be made.

Lovely forest site

Sara C

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Motorhome - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

A lovely warm welcome from the Manager when we arrived at this well kept & beautiful location in the forest. Lovely spacious areas to pitch up all within easy access to water, chemical disposal facilities etc. Nice little walk into Marlborough through the woods. Will definitely be going back.

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

01/01/2024

Until

31/12/2025

Details

Book a 1, 2, 3 or 4 night midweek stay and get 10% off.

Terms

New bookings only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

FAQ

Check-in is available from noon until 9pm in the summer or 7pm in the winter. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Yes, up to three dogs can join you. Please just make sure they are kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended.

Open fires are not permitted. Charcoal only BBQs are allowed but must be raised off the ground.

Yes, one of each is allowed on each pitch. Awnings and pup tents are free of charge and gazebos are a small extra fee. Please add these at the point of booking.

Group bookings of 6+ pitches and hen/stag parties are not accepted, unless by prior arrangement.

One vehicle may be parked on the pitch. All extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Each electric pitch comes with a 10 amp electric hook up.


There are plenty of trails straight from site that weave through the forest, perfect for the keen walkers and cyclists! The site also hosts foraging workshops where you can identify, pick and taste a range of wild species! The site also has a Forest School, dream catcher making, willow weaving, leaf printing and woodland jewellery.

The site is just a 20 minute walk from the village of Malborough, stroll through the streets, try out the range of eateries available or browse the shops on offer!

Fyfield Down National Nature reserve (10 minutes) is great for further exploration of the area, hike to The Devil's Den to see some neolithic history!

Local attractions include:

  • Avebury Stone Circles (15 minutes)
  • Rockstar Climbing (25 minutes)
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway (30 minutes)
  • Cotswold Country Park (40 minutes)
  • Stonehenge (40 minutes)
The listing for Postern Hill Campsite was last updated on September 9th, 2024 at 3:08 PM

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