The Little Wilderness
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- Hertfordshire wild camping-style pitches with added facilities
- A five-minute drive to Whipsnade Zoo; Warner Bros. Studio 25 mins
- Small café on site, plus activities for kids and families
Site type
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3
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Sun, 21 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
Reviews
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Had a lovely night stay. The sight does actually exist, we didn’t…
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Liked: Had a lovely night stay. The sight does actually exist, we didn’t find it on our first drive by but I pulled over and called Rachel who guided me back. Great facilities and a lovely lady.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly host, bonus barn with toilets and wash facilities.
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Liked: The whole set-up was perfect. There was a great converted barn that hosted activities and also housed the 2 clean toilets, sink, shower facilities and if you really wanted to be lazy a kettle and washing machine! If you are looking to legally "wild camp" this is a great site as there are big unplotted pitches and lots of privacy and you are close to nature but if you do require clean toilets, washing facilities and even a friendly welcoming host that offers quizzes, discos and morning yoga then this is ideal. I think we saw "Matt R" a previous reviewer leave and then arrive during our visit so ignore his review - this site absolutely does exist and is wonderful.
Disliked: The grass in the wild meadow was a bit long but it soon squashed down and these are definitely first world problems. What more do you want for this nightly rate!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious
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Liked: Spacious field, nice toilets. Electric kettle. Borrowed a barbecue to sit our disposable one in which made it much easier. Friendly hosts. I like that it is a basic campsite - no need for lots of extras.
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Do not book!
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Liked: Campsite did not exist. Had to make alternative arrangements, do not book!
Disliked: Campsite did not exist. Had to make alternative arrangements, do not book!
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Do not book!
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Liked: Campsite did not exist. Had to make alternative arrangements, do not book!
Disliked: Campsite did not exist. Had to make alternative arrangements, do not book!
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Friendly welcome and pretty site.…
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Liked: Friendly welcome and pretty site.
Disliked: Traffic noise from busy main road.
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Liked: N/a
Disliked: Couldn’t get in or contact via phone number.
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From the manager: Hi I’m really sorry three network have done something horrific to my phone and I have been trying to sort it out for ages!! Many apologies!!
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site cafe
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
The Little Wilderness
Gade Plas
Hemel Hempstead Road
Dagnall
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
England
HP4 1QR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81622°N
-0.5364°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo 2.3 mi
Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban 9.5 mi
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 11 mi
Woburn Abbey 11.8 mi
Willows Farm Village 12.1 mi
National Trust
Ashridge Estate 2.2 mi
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 2.4 mi
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate 3.4 mi
Ascott 9.3 mi
Shaw's Corner 11.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ASHRIDGE 1.6 mi
Duchie's Pieces and Aldbury Round 3 mi
Aldbury - Bridgewater Monument - Ivinghoe Beacon 3 mi
Aldbury Circular Walk 3 mi
Ivinghoe Beacon and the Ashridge Estate 3.1 mi
Local events
- Rewind South (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 23.7 mi
- Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Tuesday 2 July 2024)
Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 24.7 mi
- British Summer Time (Friday 5 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024)
London, Greater London 26.6 mi
- Formula 1 British Grand Prix (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)
Silverstone, Northamptonshire 26.9 mi
- All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
London, Greater London 28.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Hertfordshire?
- Does The Little Wilderness have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Little Wilderness dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Little Wilderness? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Whipsnade Zoo: five minutes’ drive - Ivinghoe Beacon walking trail: five minutes - National Trust - Ashridge Estate: 10 minutes - Dunstable Downs: 10 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Little Wilderness?
Camping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 2:30 p.m. If the gate is closed on arrival, please open it and drive to the left of the building and pick a pitch.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Little Wilderness? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.