Debden Park

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Grassy pitches
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  • Adults-only site surrounded by 30 acres of peaceful parkland
  • A 10-minute drive to Audley End House and Gardens; Cambridge 35 mins
  • Within walking distance of village pubs, farm shops and cafés
Hello, 30 acres of peaceful parkland and goodbye noisy kids… Debden Park is an adults-only site with grass parklands and a quiet location in Essex with views over Debden Lake. With running water and a compost toilet, all folks who set down here should be set for a peaceful getaway. There’s a public footpath that goes from Debden Park to the villages of Debden, Widdington and Newport. With each route taking around half an hour or so (avoiding the roads) and the end destinations having at least one excellent pub, this is bound to keep you quite occupied. For good coffee and locally sourced snacks, the site runs Ninas Farm Café, which is a 15-minute walk (or a two-minute drive) from the site and open on weekends and bank holidays from 9am to 3pm. For fresh farm eats, there are many farm shops around too (including one 40 minutes’ walk away). The site has direct road access, making it easy to get out to historical properties such as Audley End House and Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) or to Cambridge (35 minutes) for grand architecture, bookshops and river punting activities. If you are going to the concerts at Audley End House, the owners advise you to arrange your transport well in advance, as it's almost five miles away, and the area doesn't have many taxis. It's a little too far to walk but easy to get to by car or bike (for experienced cyclists). Debden Park has views of (not access to) the lake. It runs a farm with horses, sheep and pheasants, so well-behaved dogs are welcome (as long as they are kept under close control at all times). There are basic facilities (no showers or electricity), but a gorgeous, untouched setting and good 4G signal (usually).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 3
Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, spacious and clean adult-only campsite, ideal for attending concerts at Audley End. Visitors praise the friendly and exceptionally helpful owner, Lynne, and the quiet, natural surroundings offering beautiful countryside views. While basic, the well-maintained compost toilets and water supply are appreciated. The site's rural location means transport to local venues may require advance planning.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Tranquility

Disliked No showers. Expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect campsite

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Tas H.

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Liked Brilliant campsite.
Lynn was a fantastic host, a credit to the site and she made us feel very welcome!
Facilities, simple and just one compost toilet which was always clean.
Lovely little cafe 15 minute walk away.
Charming location! We’ll be back!

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Lots of spots to choose from…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lots of spots to choose from so could feel quite secluded
Compost toilet one of the best I've seen
Pub in walking distance & also small cafe
Friendly host!

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Peaceful few days to unwind and switch off.

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Lyn Gravett B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything! Peaceful, beautiful views, lovely folks managing it - we had a great time. Basic but clean and well maintained composting toilet: Felt like a world away from the every day.
Location wise it’s a lovely cross country walk to several great pubs/places to eat and close to the wonderful Saffron Walden/Audley End. Had a fabulous weekend.

Disliked Nothing - all info clear on the site (as in minimal services) so was fully aware of what was/wasn’t available.

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marvelous location, spacious field with a…

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Axel P.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked marvelous location, spacious field with a lot of privacy. use of the compost toilet is a must. Really nice host and very good coffee and pasties at Ninas Farm shop (20 minutes walking)

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Wild camping at its best. Picturesque, quiet site with spotless loo.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, delightful hosts, good value.

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Nice place but if you have a dog, probably not for you.

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corey p.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Host was lovely
Very quiet
Beautiful area
Nice pub within walking distance

Disliked We were the only ones in the field and we had to keep our puppy on the lead at all times.
I understand it's a rule but I feel like a well behaved puppy in a corner of an empty field should be ok, but the host did cycle over to my area and insist he be on a lead, which of course we abided to.

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Martin O.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked What a wonderful place, very peaceful. I wish I had more time to explore but I was quite content sat down, surrounded by the natural beauty.

A warm welcome from the hosts and everything as described, spotless facilities.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The site was spacious and tidy, and had clean and well-equipped facilities. The owners were very friendly, and also accommodating if your information changed after booking.

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Nick J.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very simple as is our preference.
Good welcome when we arrived
There are several footpaths and one to the local pub about 20 minutes
Will come again

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Adults only

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Location

Debden Park

Debden Road

Saffron Walden

Essex

England

CB11 3RZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.97831°N
0.24325°E

Route directions

Please note that the site should be accessed from Newport because turning into the site is easier coming from the Newport side due to the angle. Turn onto Debden Road, travel for just over one mile and on the sharp left-hand bend where you see the black and white chevron road sign, Debden Park is immediately on the right. The site doesn't have a postcode so they suggest you follow the What3words location: pocketed.vital.comforted.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 mi Coach Station
6.2 mi Coach Station
6.2 mi Coach Station
Rail
1.2 mi Newport (Essex) Rail Station
2.4 mi Audley End Rail Station
4 mi Elsenham Rail Station
Airport
6.1 mi London Stansted Airport
16.3 mi Cambridge Airport
27.4 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Saffron Walden (market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Audley End House and Gardens (early 17th-century country house with tours, playgrounds and walks): 10 minutes - Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement with a toy museum): 15 minutes - Hatfield Forest (National Trust ancient royal hunting forest): half an hour - Cambridge (city with museums, a Gothic chapel and activities on the river Cam): 35 minutes.

Must see

Audley End House and Gardens 3.1 mi

Imperial War Museum Duxford 9.4 mi

Fitzwilliam Museum 16.2 mi

Scudamore's Punting Company 16.3 mi

Kings College Chapel 16.5 mi

National Trust

Wimpole Home Farm 16.8 mi

Wimpole Hall 16.8 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 17.9 mi

Paycocke's 20 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 20.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHORTGROVE HALL 1.5 mi

QUENDON HALL 1.8 mi

Saffron Walden - Newport - Wendens Ambo - Audley End 3.1 mi

THE MAZE, SAFFRON WALDEN 3.1 mi

AUDLEY END 3.2 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 Debden Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Debden Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Debden Park? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Saffron Walden (market town): 10 minutes’ drive - Audley End House and Gardens (early 17th-century country house with tours, playgrounds and walks): 10 minutes - Mountfitchet … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Debden Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Debden Park? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.