Church Farm
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- Among fields and woods on a working farm in Hertfordshire countryside
- Free farm entry for farm trails, woodland play and daily activities
- Café, bakery, shop and pub, all serving fresh produce from the farm
Site type
22
25
150
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- 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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
22 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33.90
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35.90
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Cabin
4 people maximum Dimensions: 8ft width × 10ft length
Arrival daysFrom £165
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Bell tent
5 people maximum Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £265
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This eco-friendly farm campsite offers spacious pitches in woodland or field settings, with friendly staff and a wealth of farm animals. Facilities, including compost toilets and hot showers, are generally clean. Families appreciate the on-site activities, farm shop, and nearby pub. However, some visitors noted noise from aircraft due to its location under a flight path, and occasional issues with larger groups or rubbish disposal.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
great site, lots to do for little children. Under the flight path.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked were flexible to allow us to camp near our friends who were in a hut not a tent pitch
Disliked the website is not clear that you get free access to the farm if you camp there so we spent a lot of money on unnecessary tickets. Under the Luton flightpath so can be a bit noisy with planes at night.
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Beautiful! Definitely worth a visit!
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Beautiful woodland setting; free unlimited access to the farm; an orchard, herb garden and tunnels of growing fruit and veg to explore; pub right next door; on-site crafts sessions and beauty treatments available; small essentials/gift shop, and a cafe. All staff were super friendly and helpful. I made my own candles at the House of Craft and Calm on-site and the lady running it was super lovely. Prices very reasonable considering the beautiful location.
Disliked The outdoor shower hut was surprisingly not too cold, however the water was so hot that it damaged my skin and scalp and due to the temp I wasn't able to actually stand under the stream, just basically splash myself.
Access to the farm was great, however you weren't allowed to pet any of the animals and often couldn't get nice photos of them either due to the electric fences getting in the way. Couldn't hand-feed them either, just drop food in a tube to slide down into a trough.
I found the map I was given to be a little confusing.
The pub was very close-by but never seemed to be open whenever I walked past, despite the opening hours on Google stating they should have been open.
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From the manager: HI Amy,
Thank you so much for your feedback about your stay – we’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the woodland setting, the farm access, and the activities on site. We will pass your comments on to the team.
I’m sorry to hear that a few aspects didn’t meet expectations. Regarding the outdoor showers, we do aim to maintain a comfortable temperature, but they can occasionally fluctuate. Our team are always happy to assist if this happens, and we also have indoor showers available on the main site for a more consistent experience. Sorry for any inconvenience caused during your stay.
In terms of the farm, we completely understand your comments. For health and safety reasons, we don’t allow petting or hand-feeding of the animals. The fencing is in place to protect the animals (for example from wildlife such as foxes), and we’ve added bunting to make the boundaries more visible while still allowing guests to view them safely.
Thank you as well for your feedback on the map – we’ll review this to see how it can be made clearer for future guests.
With regards to the pub, we’re sorry for the inconvenience caused. It should have been open in line with its advertised hours, so we will be looking into this with them directly.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as it helps us continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Excellent Eco Site!!
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Lots of space and pitches available. Complex is great with farm animals to meet and shop / cafe on site. Staff very friendly
Disliked Nothing!
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From the manager: Hi Matthew, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back to the farm.
Great family site
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Great campsite with lots of activities for children. Camped in the woods which was full of birds so excellent to wake up to their singing. Amenities are plentiful and staff welcoming
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the woodland camping and all the activities for children. We hope to welcome you back to the farm.
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked .
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From the manager: Hi Lee, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back.
Great experience for a true camper.…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Great experience for a true camper.
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From the manager: Hi Phillip, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back to the farm.
Good people…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Good people
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From the manager: Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back to the farm.
Very nice place visit, really welcoming…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Very nice place visit, really welcoming and helpful when arrived, lots of farm animals to see aswell as wildlife, plenty space pitch up of my choosing, was given map of area places to walk and see, will definitely be going again 😃
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From the manager: Hi Stuart, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we do hope we can welcome you back.
Excellent site, friendly staff
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Everything…..
Peace and quiet, wonderful piece of woodland. Bird song and a
Squirrels…
Excellent and friendly staff….
Wild camping with the bonus of shower and toilet facilities …
Farm animal noises….moos’ and bahhaas’
Disliked Nothing…..
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From the manager: Hi Rob, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we do hope we can welcome you back to the farm.
Friendly staff, lots to do for…
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)
Liked Friendly staff, lots to do for kids, good facilities.
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From the manager: Hi Rick, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope we can welcome you back to the farm.
Features
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Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Church Farm
Ardeley
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
England
SG2 7AH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.92739°N
0.09653°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Knebworth House 6.3 mi
Hatfield House 12.5 mi
Wrest Park 14.5 mi
The Shuttleworth Collection 14.8 mi
RSPB The Lodge Nature Reserve 14.9 mi
National Trust
Shaw's Corner 9.7 mi
Wimpole Hall 14.9 mi
Wimpole Home Farm 14.9 mi
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate 19.3 mi
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 19.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
THE GARDEN HOUSE, COTTERED 1.2 mi
Cottered - Ardeley - Wood End - Roman Road - Cottered 1.3 mi
BENINGTON LORDSHIP 2.4 mi
JULIANS 3.2 mi
River Beane, Bramfield and Watton-at-Stone 5 mi
Local events
- All Points East (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
London, Greater London 27.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Church Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Church Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Church Farm? Take the woodland trails on the site to spot the wildlife of the area, such as kites circling the skies, bats flitting in the trees, and barn owls hooting at night as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Church Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Church Farm? From £33.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.