Camp beside the Ridgeway at a charity-run centre with a tea room, a beechwood and huge Vale views.
Our verdict
A charity-run haven on the Ridgeway itself: tea room, beechwood and the best-value view in the Vale.
| Distance from SN7 | 10 miles |
|---|---|
| County | Oxfordshire |
| Price band | £ what the bands mean |
| Open | Spring to autumn |
| Tents | Yes |
| Campervans & motorhomes | No |
| Electric hook-up | No |
| Campfires | No |
| Swimming pool | No |
Court Hill sits a few steps from the Ridgeway on the downs above Wantage, five reclaimed barns rebuilt around a courtyard by a charitable trust, with a small, quiet camping field attached. The view north over the Vale of White Horse is the kind you plan whole walks around, and here it comes with your breakfast.
The rules keep it special: no vehicles on the grass (kit is carried from the car park), campers' facilities in their own block, and the tea room serving cakes and cooked breakfasts. King Alfred's cycleway passes the gate, Wantage is two miles downhill, and the beechwood is made for den building.
Why children love it
- The Ridgeway a few steps away for chalk-track walks and kite flying
- Tea room breakfasts and cake as a reward for summit efforts
- A small beechwood for dens and shade
Days out nearby
- The Ridgeway National Trail (on the doorstep)
- Wantage market town and King Alfred's statue (2 miles)
- Uffington White Horse (15 minutes)
Know before you go
- It books out to school and DofE groups, always phone before travelling.
- Kit is carried from the car park, pack in crates not loose bags.
- Evening meals can be pre-booked at the centre on some dates.
The honest bit
Tents only, carried in from the car park, and groups sometimes book the whole place. Phone ahead rather than turning up hopeful.
Camping weather this week
Live 7-day forecast for Wantage, straight from Open-Meteo.
Quick answers
Are campfires allowed at Court Hill Centre?
No, open campfires are not part of the offer at Court Hill Centre. A raised BBQ is usually fine, but check the site's current rules when you book.
Does Court Hill Centre have a swimming pool?
No. The nearest pool site in this guide is Lincoln Farm Park, about 14 miles away. Court Hill Centre makes up for it outdoors.
How far is Court Hill Centre from Faringdon and Oxford?
Court Hill Centre is about 10 miles from Faringdon (SN7) and roughly 19 miles from Oxford city centre. Distances are approximate road miles.
When is Court Hill Centre open?
Court Hill Centre is typically open Spring to autumn. Dates shift a little year to year, so confirm with the site before travelling.
Peg & Lantern is an independent guide and takes no commission. Details last checked July 2026; facilities and opening dates change season to season, so always confirm directly with the campsite before travelling. Photography is illustrative, not of the campsite itself.
