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
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- 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
89% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Pitches offer ample space, with woodland and field options available. Guests praise the friendly, helpful staff, the farm's animals and activities, and the beautiful woodland setting. Amenities are generally clean, including compost toilets, though some found them basic. Noise from overhead planes is a recurring concern, as are ground conditions in some areas. The site's eco-friendly ethos and family-friendly atmosphere are appreciated.
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Last updated 16/06/2026
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The ground was appalling, 4cm down is solid brick. can't get pegs in.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Adequate space for car and gazebo. Not bothered by staff.
Disliked No response from emails sent
Told us to keep noise strictly to a minimum, but didn't mention loud music from two pubs either side of the fields. So loud you can hear the words.
The ground was appalling for camping, 4cm down it's layered with bricks. You can't get tent pegs in. It broke every peg we brought.
No place to put your rubbish or recycling.
Farm was small and disappointing.
Very close to air port so expect low flying planes noisy throughout the night.
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From the manager: Hi Liane,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We’re pleased to hear that you appreciated the space on your pitch and the relaxed approach from our team during your stay.
We’re sorry to hear that some aspects of the site were not what you expected. We do monitor our inbox daily and unfortunately cannot find any emails received from you, though we appreciate this may have been frustrating at the time.
We are also sorry to hear that the music disturbed your stay. The music you could hear was coming from an off-site venue in the village rather than from our campsite itself.
We are really sorry to hear you were so disturbed by planes going overhead. They don’t come over all the time, but do pass overhead when the wind is coming from the west. As we are around 20 miles from Luton Airport they are normally not too loud, although they can be heard more on still days.
Regarding the ground conditions, some areas of the field can naturally be firmer than others depending on weather conditions and pitch location, although we are sorry to hear this caused difficulties with your tent pegs during your stay.
We do appreciate all feedback and will take your comments on board as we continue to improve the experience for our guests.
Site was immaculate, owner very helpful…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Site was immaculate, owner very helpful and view was amazing
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Martine, thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness of the site, the beautiful views, and the helpful service.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback and hope to welcome you back again.
great site, lots to do for little children. Under the flight path.
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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From the manager: Hi, thank you for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear our team could help arrange your pitch close to your friends staying in the cabin — we always try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible.
We’re very sorry for the confusion around farm access included with camping. We appreciate you highlighting this and will review the wording on the website to make this clearer for future guests so nobody purchases unnecessary tickets.
We are really sorry to hear you were so disturbed by planes going overhead, they don’t come all the time but come over us when the wind is coming from the west and normally not too loud as we are 20 miles from Luton, but can be heard if it’s a still day.
Thank you again for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience, we hope to welcome you back to the farm.
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.
Lots of space for each pitch,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lots of space for each pitch, and friendly hosts.
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From the manager: Hi Clare, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are so happy to hear your enjoyed your stay and the farm. We hope we can 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.
Features
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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.92739°N
0.09653°W
Nearest transport
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
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.
