Camping at Wilton, Near Marlborough and Hungerford
A campsite in the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is always going to be one that’s got lovely views – but Wilton Windmill Camping has something else to throw into the mix. As the name suggests, this Wiltshire pop-up site is next to a windmill – the only working windmill in the south-west of England, in fact, sitting on top of a hill where it can be seen from all pitches on site.
You might be able to wander up there for a closer look, although the building’s opening hours are limited. There’s plenty more to see and do nearby, anyway – including walks in a gorgeous forest that was once Henry VIII’s hunting ground, wildlife spotting at Wilton Water and the chance to see the world’s oldest working beam engines.
Wilton Windmill Camping
Facilities
Simple facilities on site include shared toilets and showers, a washing-up sink, a wifi connection and a communal firepit for those campfire evenings. Pitches are nicely spacious, and there’s enough room to play games of rounders, frisbee and the like too. You’ll be allowed to bring barbecues along (please use the blocks provided for freestanding barbecues to avoid damaging the grass) – but you just might fancy the five-minute walk to the local gastropub for dinner instead?
Nearby
Longleat, Stonehenge, Bath and Legoland are among the other attractions you can fit in while you’re here if you don’t mind a bit of a longer journey. Speaking of journeys, getting in and out should be fairly straightforward here, as the site is only about a mile away from the A338 for easy connections from the M4.