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Stonehenge Campsite

Berwick St James, Wiltshire SP3 4TQ, UK

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Rural, friendly camping and if you're planning on seeing Stonehenge, it's the perfect place to reside.

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Cool Camping campsite review:

You know you have a winning campsite, when you're sitting pretty, neighbouring one of England's most iconic landmarks. Toweringly beautful and enormously overwhelming, the Stonehenge monument is a definite stellar reason to come to this neck of English woods.

The other reason is the site itself – a camping hub for travellers, hippies, families and couples, all looking for a peaceful place to rest their heads. And rest your head you shall, after you embark on many of the stunning nearby walks through the surrounding idyllic, rural Wiltshire landscape.

At night time, the stars come out and evoke your hidden sentiments as they glisten directly above your campfire. You'll quickly learn that Stonehenge campsite is the place for swapping stories with other campers whilst sipping a hot chocolate at the communal fire pit till the sun rises.

**The Cool Camping team has not finished reviewing this truly magnificent looking campsite, but rest assured we will ASAP. Please use this temporary review as a basic guideline until a full Cool Camping review is written.

Cool factor:

Well, Stonehenge on your doorstep is a definite bonus, but also the peaceful community feel to the entire site.

The downside:

You get a bit of noise from the A303 if the wind is from North West.

Who's in?:

Tents, campervans, caravans, families, dogs - everyone really.

Onsite fun:

Campfires (in designated pits) & barbecues allowed. The site has 35 mixed pitches in total and 12 electric hook ups for tents and caravans. There are 2 tent fields: the 2 acre campfire field and the 1 acre meadow/family Field. Both fields belong to a 9 acre small holding, where you will find horses, Jacob sheep, (lambs in the summer) and chickens. There are no set number of pitches per field, however both are suitably spacious. The campfire field has 9 electric hook ups, 2 water points and extra porter loos. There is one heated shower and toilet block comprising of 2 showers, 3 sinks and 6 toilets. Plans for a new eco-friendly shower block are underway for 2012. Warning: The site can get extrememly busy (over 100 tent pitches) during the Summer Solstice Festival (17th-23rd June 2012).

Offsite fun:

Being one of England's premier tourist attractions, Stonehenge is a definite must. The prehistoric monument also manages to attract tens of thousands of people every year for the Summer Solstice Festival. Lots of soul searching with thousands of peaceful sunworshippers as you all watch the sun rise on the longest day of the year. Something the kids will never stop talking about is Longleat House Safari Park (01985 844400). Home to an African array of stunning wildlife, including lions, cheetas, wilderbeests, elephants and of course the infamously cheeky Longleat monkeys. Warning: keep your windows shut when the monekys are about, as they have been known to dabble in the art of the five-finger-discount.

Food & drink:

Fresh morning eggs are sold onsite, however, the Berwick Farm Shop sells practically everything the camper could ever need. And we weren't joking when we said the location of this site is perfect , you've got 8 (yes 8) stellar nearby pubs to choose from. Top picks are the Boot Inn at Berwich St James (01722 790243) and the Bell Inn at Winterbourne Stoke (01980 620445).

If it rains:

Dance like a crazy person amongst the Stonehenge rocks. Or you could (more sensibly) take refuge in the stunning Salisbury Cathedral.

The damage:

For 1 tent, 2 people and 1 car - £9-15 depending on season.

Open:

Open all year.

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Stonehenge Campsite

Adam T

- Visited on: 10/11

5

Stayed for 2 weeks and loved the tranquil atmosphere of the area. It has been given a David Bellamy award for it's eco friendly approach and you can tell with lots of hedges and plants that have been planted to make the place look like you are staying within a nice little corner of nature. It's also in a lovely part of the country with great views, and nearby public footpaths with some nice walks leading of course to Stonehenge (great walk) and also to some local pubs that have good beer and home cooked food. Facilities are fine, just what you need, and an excellent deal including electricity and water, all you need. The owner William is very friendly and helpful when you need it. Definitely be back again!

Stayed in: other

Review submitted on: 02/11/11
Stonehenge Campsite

cpcr

- Visited on: 09/11

4

An eco friendly, fresh, new site! Lots of space for our motorhome and a great pitch for our camping family. William, the site owner, was extremely helpful and friendly, with local info, advice and good ideas for us tourists.

A stones throw from The Henge, the campsite is in a great countryside location with several local villages and great pubs in easy walking distance, we enjoyed both...the walks and the pubs!

The site has good basic facilities for cooking and washing up, toilets and a shower block, which we were told is to be improved imminently.

William is aiming for the David Bellamy Conservation Award and has set inplace more than the minimal recycling requirements, new native hedgerow throughout the site with a wild area to encourage wildlife.

We will return!!!

Stayed in: campervan

Review submitted on: 26/09/11

They say

Beautiful mixed 15 + Pitch family run campsite - one of the best campsites in Wiltshire and the Salisbury area.The nearest touring camping site to Stonehenge; The World Heritage site near Salisbury, Amesbury & Wilton in Wiltshire (SP3 4TQ).

The 15 pitch campsite and caravan park is beautifully landscaped ( Over 5,000 hedging plants, shrubs & trees have been planted) 5 luxury hardstandings,17 EHUs, hot showers & heated WC block

The site is secluded and peaceful with woodland all around which is full of wildlife and bird song in the morning. On the Campfire Field & Meadow Field we have 10 campfire pits where we have space for 20 -40 Pitches for hire between 19 March & 30 September

Availability:

We always have space so just do £10 deposit on line and just come!

Special Winter Offers - 1 October to 30 March

Mid week 3 Days £35
Midweek 5 days £55
7 Day Special £80
Groups get 10% off for 2 day stays

See full details @ www.stonehengecampsite.co.uk

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Getting there

From Stonehenge, head west on the A303 for 3 miles. Take 1st left in Winterbourne Stoke onto the B3083 and head south for half a mile. The site is on your left.

Public transport:

Salisbury is the closest train station and from there you can either catch the No 2 bus or get a cab to the site.