Runways End Outdoor Centre - Hampshire County Council

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Campsite, Brilliant Staff & Amazing Family Memories

The campsite is brilliantly laid out with a number of pitches, which gives it a spacious and relaxed feel without ever feeling overcrowded.

There are also options to stay in glamping pods or yurts if traditional camping isn't your thing.

The facilities were absolutely fantastic - spotlessly clean and really well maintained throughout our stay.

What really made this place stand out though was the staff. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, but a special mention has to go to Zac. He was polite, professional, extremely helpful and very accommodating throughout our stay. Zac genuinely went above and beyond for us and made an already brilliant trip even better.

A fantastic campsite with amazing staff, excellent facilities and plenty to do. We'll definitely be returning and would highly recommend Runway's End to anyone looking for a family camping getaway."

We had this amazing Google review come through recently. We're so incredibly pleased to see such kind words about our site, and very proud of our lovely Zac for getting a well deserved shoutout!

Thank you for a great review! ⛺

Our lovely instructors Oli and Becky spent some time yesterday litter picking around Basingstoke Canal!

We're very pleased to being doing our part in The Big Paddle Clean Up 😎

Planned Maintenance Notice ⚠️

From 5:00pm on Friday 22 May to 11:00pm on Monday 25 May 2026, Hampshire County Council will be carrying out planned maintenance to their data centre.

During this time:

• Our website will be unavailable
• We will not be reachable by phone
• You can still send enquiries via email

You can still make bookings for some of our most popular products and accommodation options here:
Half Day Adventures: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/runwaysend/course/action-adventure-half-days
Guided Canoe Tours:
https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/runwaysend/course/guided-canoe-tours
Camping and Pod Stays:
https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_East/Hampshire/aldershot/runways_end_outdoor_centre/
Yurt Stays: https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/runwaysend/yurts

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this work.

🌄 Are you a DofE Expedition Assessor and Supervisor?

Help us shape unforgettable expedition experiences for young people!

As part of Hampshire Outdoor Centres - the Learning Outdoors Team are growing their team to support Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE expeditions across Hampshire and beyond.

✨ Put your outdoor skills to great use
✨ Inspire, support and celebrate young people
✨ Enjoy flexible work that fits around you

If you’re an experienced outdoor professional (or working towards it) and want work that’s genuinely rewarding, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with the Learning Outdoors Manager – Debbie Barry, by emailing: [email protected]

https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/learning-outdoors

Due to scheduled maintenance, our online payment system will be down on Tuesday 31 March 2026, between 6pm and 10pm.

Don't worry, we’ll be back up and running as normal the very next day, however if you need any help, just give us a call on 01252 344421.

Thanks so much for your patience!
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Due to scheduled maintenance, our online payment system will be down on Monday 16 February. To make things easier, we recommend booking ahead of time where you can.

Don't worry, we’ll be back up and running as normal the very next day, however if you need any help, just give us a call on 01252 344421

Thanks so much for your patience! 💛

Half term activities have arrived at Runway's End! 🏹

Our half day adventures are the perfect way to keep kids happy during the school holidays with activities such as caving, climbing and archery.

Book now! https://hampshireoutdoorcentres.cinolla.com/runwaysend/course/action-adventure-half-days

LAST CHANCE!

Save up to 20% on activities at Runway's End and experience a new adventure this year. Offer ends 2 Feb. Applies to selected activities & gift vouchers only. Subject to availability.

Find out more and book: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/runwaysend/activities

2026 is the year to try a new adventure, and at Runway's End we have up to 20% off activities to kick start your journey. Offer ends 2 Feb. Applies to selected activities & gift vouchers only. Subject to availability.

Find out more and book: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/runwaysend/activities

Kick start 2026 with exciting experiences at Runway's End! Book now to save up to 20% on activities. Offer ends 2 Feb. Applies to selected activities & gift vouchers only. Subject to availability.

Find out more and book: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/runwaysend/activities