Hill Farm Camping
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- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
Site type
25
6
6
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its stunning location, friendly and hospitable owners, and abundant activities for all ages. Visitors consistently praise the clean facilities, the presence of various animals (especially alpacas), and the welcoming atmosphere. The site is described as spacious, well-maintained, and ideal for family breaks, with many guests expressing a strong desire to return. No significant dislikes were reported, with minor comments focusing on practicalities like toilet distance or wind exposure.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Amazing campsite, Alan and Ruth are incredible!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything, the location, the animals and the hosts are incredible.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely welcome to a lovely site. The Emu had taken a shine…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Lovely welcome to a lovely site. The Emu had taken a shine to our caravan and was trying to escape! Ruth and Alan are great. There was a pool set up for the kids as well as badminton, archery and so many animals. The two alpacas roam free which we enjoyed. Alan kept bringing out something new for the kids to ride on and they had a wonderful time. Beautiful views and lots of space. We were only there two nights but felt a bit sad to leave. Gem of a place and we will be back. Thank you.
Disliked Nowhere to empty our caravan loo which was not a big problem as only there two nights.
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Even more amazing than last year. Alan and Ruth (the owners/organisers) are…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Even more amazing than last year. Alan and Ruth (the owners/organisers) are amazing as well.
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Lots of pitches too choose from. Friendly hosts. Parks for children dotted…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lots of pitches too choose from.
Friendly hosts.
Parks for children dotted around site.
Animals, Games, Pool.
Trailer rides.
Clean facilities (bath room)
Everything you need on site co op 5 mins drive away.
River and pond with lots of wildlife.
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A fantastic site - the perfect set up for families.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Everything! This is the perfect camp site for a family, with so much for the kids to do. From swings and slides, archery to swing ball, a volley ball net to a swimming pool, a dirt track for bikes to a zip line. As well as all these activities, there are the friendly animals to see too, including wallabies, alpacas, an emu and chickens. Plenty of entertainment for hours! The facilities are brilliant and extremely clean, with everything you could need for a baby/child. There is endless space to camp, and at times it felt like we were the only ones there. You could stay under the trees by the stream or camp on top of the hill in the sun. Ruth and Alan were very accommodating, they really have thought of everything to make it a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We will certainly be returning with a group of friends and their little ones - thank you!
Disliked Nothing.
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Absolutely fantastic campsite. Toilets/showers were spotless. The camp was quiet and surrounded…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Absolutely fantastic campsite. Toilets/showers were spotless. The camp was quiet and surrounded by a beautiful landscape. The grounds are spotless and there are lots of activities and walks to do. We really enjoyed being shown around on the quad bike! But most of all we loved the animals. We will certainly be staying again next year.
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Amazing campsite with immaculate facilities.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked What an amazing campsite and hosts. The site was beautiful, plenty to do, the showers and toilets were immaculate. We were a group of dads with kids (both young snd teenagers). We camp ever year and wish we had found this sooner, will definitely be back next year! Plenty of space with enough privacy between other campers. Thank you Alan and Ruth for a great stay and your hospitality.
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful location on top of a hill with amazing sunset views with…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful location on top of a hill with amazing sunset views with lots of space to find your own pitch. Facilities were really clean and there were a great range of activities. There's even full 4G signal everywhere. Ruth and Alan were super friendly as were the lovely alpacas and other animals!
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Excellent site with a lovely host,clean facilities & beautiful scenery
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked This was an amazing trip. We stayed for 1 night and we had a great time. We were welcomed by Alan who was so helpful and accommodating and made us feel so welcomed. There were lots of areas for the children to play and everything was really well laid out. The toilets and facilities were really clean and it was such a lovely experience for us all. We will definetely be coming back
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Amazing place, great for families, kids were really happy
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely everything about it, lovely couple that run this please, animals, the games
/toys/equipment on site to keep kids occupied and the site itself, Absolutely amazing spot and definitely place to come back to.
Disliked We loved evrrything
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Features
No 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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Dedicated quiet space Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hill Farm Camping
Mill Road
Great Bardfield
Braintree
Essex
England
CM7 4QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.94878°N
0.45766°E
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 25.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 29.5 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 29.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Audley End House and Gardens 11.2 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 12.8 mi
Colchester Zoo 17.1 mi
Imperial War Museum Duxford 17.3 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 19.3 mi
National Trust
Paycocke's 10.9 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 11.2 mi
Melford Hall 14.5 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 18.2 mi
Bourne Mill 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 1.4 mi
SPAINS HALL 2 mi
SALING HALL 3.1 mi
SALING GROVE 3.5 mi
Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 4.8 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hill Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hill Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hill Farm Camping? Anyone who hasn’t had their fill of wildlife on site can meet rhinos and tigers at Colchester Zoo (40 minutes’ drive). Your younger offspring will likely enjoy an hour clambering around the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm Camping? From £50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.