Save Postern Hill Campsite campaign after closure plans

A meeting has been arranged to discuss what can be done to save Postern Hill Campsite, which is due to close on Sunday, October 6.

This decision comes after management firm Sherwood Pines Camping Ltd chose not to renew its lease on the site amidst financial performance issues.

Forestry England says it has not yet decided what the future of the site will be.

The meeting has been organised by Milly Carmichael and will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 27, at The Horseshoe pub in Mildenhall.

Milly has been a regular at the campsite over the last few years and says it is a “special” place for many in the area.

Postern Hill Campsite (Image: Newsquest) She added: “There is something really special about being able to go up the road for a couple of nights, meet friends and family, and stay in the forest without any technology.

“It’s a really special place, it’s beautiful and you can really connect with nature there.

“It has been a refuge for many people, and I know some close to me who are really sad about this.”

Like many living in Marlborough and the surrounding villages, Milly fears the closure of the campsite would be a blow for tourists and locals alike.

She said: “I feel very sad and angry because I don’t really understand why, we haven’t been given a chance to help make it financially viable.

“It would be a huge loss for tourism, the next campsite is 15 miles from Marlborough, so I feel aggrieved there was no consultation.

“People say it has allowed them to visit family, others live there for most of the season or come from far away, and some even just use it to have a night out in Marlborough.”

Whether the campaign to save the campsite takes off will depend on the level of interest at the meeting, but many have already expressed support on social media.

Milly added: “I’ve been notified by a few people that they want to see what we can do and I have asked Forestry England if they will come as well.

“To start a campaign you don’t need dozens of people, you just need a small group of committed people so what I’m hoping for is people who want to raise awareness.

“I really hope something can be done to save the site because it would be a terrible loss.”