Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

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  • Wildlife haven with easy access to London
  • Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
  • London travel cards available to buy
In a wildlife haven among the traffic-free trails of the 1,000-acre River Lee Country Park – and all only 40 minutes by train from central London: have a stay at Greater London's Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone to escape the city for a weekend, or to use the site as a nifty rural base for getting into the urban for day trips. (Either way, do take quite a bit of time to get around the country park for ambling, pedalling and wildlife watching among its rare resident species). Lee Valley Campsite has a play area, a shop selling essentials and one-day travel cards for London, a launderette with ironing facilities, and heated showers and toilet blocks. Dogs are welcome. The site also has free wifi – just the ticket when researching which museum or shopping area to get to in London first...?

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 65
Motorhome pitches 65
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 17
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including washing machine and hair dryer are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 31/01.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

95%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent place to stay with young children or older children.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lisa F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland cabin (no pets)

Liked: The camp the the facilities. We had beautiful weather which made it even better.
Can't fault the place will be back again for a 4th visit.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely come back again.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Katie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Nice and quiet. Nice clean facilities. Great walks. Cuckoos. Easy access to London. Good value

Disliked: Could do with a few more toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site in a great location with friendly and helpful staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Stuart R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Site is spotless and facilities are excellent. Staff are very accommodating to my needs and very helpful. I’m very new to camping and the support had been great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Accueil, indications, propreté, eau chaude, salle de lessive, bus direct du camping…

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 9
Wifi 7
David B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Accueil, indications, propreté, eau chaude, salle de lessive, bus direct du camping

Disliked: Pas de possibilité de laisser sa voiture garée quelque part sur place le dernier jour après le check-out

Recommend to friends Visit again

The accommodation the cleanliness of the site especially the toilets and showers…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Lee D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cocoon T camping pod (no pets, twin)

Liked: The accommodation the cleanliness of the site especially the toilets and showers and all the staff were really helpful and pleasant

Recommend to friends Visit again

site was nice but blocked up smelly toilets let it down

Overall 2/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland cabin (no pets)

Liked: site was nice

Disliked: the main block of toilets , disgusting , always blocked up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dem Kind hat es Spaß gemacht…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Petra D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Dem Kind hat es Spaß gemacht

Recommend to friends Visit again

Struttura molto buona con servizi puliti, personale cordiale

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Laura M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Campeggio comodo per visitare Londra. C'è un pullman il 215 che fa capolinea proprio davanti. Personale cordiale e gentile. Bagni, docce e spazio per lavaggio piatti riscaldati. Locale con 2 lavatrici e 2 asciugatrici

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to get to, and has a bus service just outside the…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Keith B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Easy to get to, and has a bus service just outside the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, welcoming staff - a wonderful quiet stay.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Excellent facilities, welcoming staff - a wonderful quiet stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lee Valley Campsite

Sewardstone

Sewardstone Road

Chingford

Essex

England

E4 7RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.65505°N
-0.00695°W

Route directions

By car: the campsite is on the A112 between Chingford and Waltham Abbey to the south of the M25. Leave M25 at Junction 26 and follow signs. By bus: 215, 379 and 505 services from Chingford. Underground Station: Walthamstow Central. By underground: take the Victoria underground line from London going north. The underground stops at Walthamstow central. From here, catch the 215 bus.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.8 mi Stratford Bus Station
7.9 mi Stratford Bus Station
7.9 mi Stratford Centre Burtons Court
Rail
1 mi Brimsdown Rail Station
1.4 mi Enfield Lock Rail Station
1.5 mi Ponders End Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 mi Camden Lock Waterbus
10.2 mi East India Pier
10.4 mi Canary Wharf Pier
Airport
10.7 mi London City Airport
19.9 mi London Stansted Airport
22.2 mi London Luton 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

Get to London fast for day trips from this family-friendly site via train, bus and Tube, or stay in the countryside to investigate the walking paths and bike routes of River Lee Country Park and nearby Gunpowder Park; both also have regular activities and events to keep all ages entertained. Waterwise, take a boat out or float along on a river cruise at the Lee Valley Boat Centre, or up the adrenaline a notch with a spot of whitewater rafting at the Lee Valley White Water Centre just down the road from the site. Too much for you? Have a leisurely paddle on the lake with the kids. Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone is also within easy reach of Waltham Abbey's Lee Valley Park Farms, a good option for a family day out with its four adventure play areas, events including pig and lamb racing, and many creatures to meet including llamas and reindeer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 29.4 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 2.2 mi

Discover 8 mi

Kenwood House 9 mi

Geffrye Museum 9 mi

Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green 9 mi

National Trust

Sutton House 7.7 mi

Eastbury Manor House 9.5 mi

2 Willow Road 9.7 mi

Fenton House 10 mi

George Inn 11 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

An Introduction to Epping Forest 1.6 mi

Connaught Water - Strawberry Hill Pond – Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge 1.9 mi

MYDDLETON HOUSE 2.6 mi

FORTY HALL 2.8 mi

COPPED HALL 4.1 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    London, Greater London 8.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone? Get to London fast for day trips from this family-friendly site via train, bus and Tube, or stay in the countryside to investigate the walking paths and bike routes of River Lee … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    Between 01/05 and 30/09, arrivals are until 8pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone? From £19.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.