Popham Airfield

Charles Church Spitfires Ltd, Coxford Down, Micheldever, Hampshire, SO21 3BD

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Club rating

5

19 guest reviews

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Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Scenic views

Why stay here ...

Popham Airfield CL is in the heart of the North Hampshire countryside close to the A303 and M3 Junction 7 and the A34, easily accessible from all directions. Just 40 minutes to Southampton or Portsmouth ferries, 15 minutes to Winchester and 1 hour to London. Micheldever station is just one mile away from the site with trains to London and the South coast.

The pitches are backing onto woodland to the north of the airfield which is active 364 days of the year from 08:30 until 20:00. These are grass pitches with slight inclines and with plenty of space to roam around the airfield.

Popham has two grass runways of 900 metres should you friends want to fly in and we are home to more than 100 aircraft and two flying schools with trial flights available.

Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and there are a few safety rules offered to guests which can be downloaded from our website just to keep you safe. This document also has site security information you will need if you arrive after 6pm. Popham pilots are a friendly bunch and will be happy to show you round their aircraft if you ask first.

Airfields are not the quietest places in the world but there is no night flying and the CL location is in the quietest part of the estate and tucked away from the A303 traffic. A number of events take place at Popham which means we are often fully to capacity, check our website for events before booking.

Nearby ... Bombay Sapphire Gin factory is 5 miles away and there is a bus service from Micheldever for the tour, Blackwood Forest centre is 2 miles away with woodland walks, Highclear Castle (Downton) is 12 miles to the north. The Roman town ruins and amphitheatre at Silchester is 18 miles to the north to explore. The south downs and the south coast are also easy to access from Popham.

We hope you enjoy a memorable stay at Popham.

Facilities on site ...

  • Dog walk from site
  • TV reception: good

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Useful Info

Latest arrival time: 6:00 PM

Latest departure time: 12:00 PM

4.33 acres

Sloping pitches

Levelling blocks required

Lawned site

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Postcode:
SO21 3BD
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GPS:
Lat 51.191656 / Lon -1.243845
OS field ref:
SU534443
OS map ref:
185

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Basingstoke, Winchester
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest port: Southampton (25 miles)
  • Nearest train station: Micheldever
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

5

19 guest reviews

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ScreenNameE8504B8CE5

Reviewed: 22/09/2024 19:45

A real Gem

This is a must visit CL site. Super large field, closely mown, with well spaced pitches backing onto a wooden area with views towards the runway. Arrangements for water, wates and rubbish are good and there is a toilet block adjacent the airport operation. We enjoyed a stroll... Show more

ScreenName7C45F6C962

Reviewed: 20/09/2024 07:57

Great CL with added interest

Booked in for 3 nights, and would have preferred longer. The pitches and site area are a good size and water and elsan points nearby and well maintained. Grass cut short. Good signposting through airfield to CL site. We were soon welcomed by the airport manager, and had a good chat with... Show more

MartinLisaVerrex

Reviewed: 07/06/2023 13:47

Super

We stayed here for one night to break up our journey from Dover to Devon. Beautiful location, surrounded by countryside and abundant wildlife (rabbits, red kite, partridge). Very spacious pitches, although bear in mind there is no electric hook up, and levelling ramps are required due to slightly sloping ground.... Show more

ScreenNameE8A6F380D4

Reviewed: 13/06/2022 20:14

Excellent Airfield CL

Great weekend. Epitome of how a UK Airfield should be. Don't turn left down Steventon Rd, wait till 'Popham Airfield' sign on the wall, then follow the Caravan signs. Lovely field, short grass & the three essentials for a CL with the five well marked pitches with a wood behind. Bonus... Show more

ScreenName48CABC1016

Reviewed: 16/04/2022 14:00

Absolutely brilliant CL, highly recommended

Stayed here a few times in the late summer / autumn of 2021 and absolutely loved it !! All 5 pitches are spacious and clearly marked. Water and waste all easily accessible and being just off the sliproad on the A303 makes it an ideal stopover when enroute... Show more

HeidiVan

Reviewed: 15/04/2022 11:04

Excellent CL

This is a super CL with lots of space and a friendly welcome. Pitches are located near a copse away from the airstrip and buildings. They are level and well-drained. There is a good café at the airfield and there are toilets open for use too. There is... Show more

ScreenName7C3806E1EE

Reviewed: 20/11/2021 16:45

Highly recommended

Just want to say what a wonderful site this is! The staff are most welcoming and very helpful. Trouble is I'm a bit reluctant to say how wonderful this site is because everyone will be wanting to go! The management are wonderful and even had a tour of the hangers.... Show more

Turnerra

Reviewed: 11/11/2021 20:57

Lovely CL

We've used this CL several more times this year following on from our previous stays (and review), and it has now become our go to site when we want to get away without having to travel too far from home. The site is mainly level but does have a very... Show more

ScreenNameBAC2D4AD3F

Reviewed: 02/10/2021 13:13

Fantastic CL

We love Popham and have visited 3 times this year. The 5 pitches are very well spaced, grass is kept very short and the elsan, grey water and fresh water points are very clean. There is plenty of wildlife in the area and the pitches back onto a copse. You also have... Show more

stephendiane

Reviewed: 14/09/2021 12:23

Excellent Site

It's a very laid back and easy going site with much action during the day from light aircraft movements. Having said this, it is not noisy by any means and can keep you interested in the activities all day. The airfield cafe' offers great food and drinks... Show more

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Most recent reviews

ScreenNameE8504B8CE5

Reviewed: 22/09/2024 19:45

A real Gem

This is a must visit CL site. Super large field, closely mown, with well spaced pitches backing onto a wooden area with views towards the runway. Arrangements for water, wates and rubbish are good and there is a toilet block adjacent the airport op...