Book Family Friendly Campsites in Takeley, Essex
13 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Takeley
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Wimbish Hall Cabins
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Luxury log cabins on an Essex farm 10 mins’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Cambridge 40 minutes’ drive; Audley End Miniature Train 15 minutes
- Private hot tubs and decking; laundry cabin; lake views and livestock
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Hill Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- 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
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Stocks Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs within five to 10 minutes’ walk
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Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Surrounded by Hertfordshire and Essex countryside
- Half an hour by train from London
- Bike hire, countryside views, playground and shop
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Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
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Foxholes Farm
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England- Smart safari lodge with lake view, hot tub and barbecue provided
- A five-minute drive to Hertford; 20 minutes to Hatfield House
- Free entry to on-site farm park; discount on farm shop purchases
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Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
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The Meadow at Waples Mill
Dunmow, Essex, England- Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
- Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires
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Glamping at Redricks Lakes
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England- Dog-friendly family glamping site in the Hertfordshire countryside
- Horse riding and climbing nearby; on the border of Essex and Cambridge
- Lakes for swimming and canoeing; water park; café and bar
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Finchingfield Camping
Finchingfield, Essex, England- Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a working lavender farm
- A 25-minute drive from Audley End; an hour's drive from London
- Pitches cut into a wildflower meadow; a mile from Finchingfield's pubs
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Black Grove Farm
Ware, Hertfordshire, England- No-frills eco site in rural Hertfordshire, a 10-minute drive from Ware
- Hertford 15 minutes’ drive; Knebworth House half an hour
- Dogs welcome; communal fridge; shared areas for socialising
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Ayurveda Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
- A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
- Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site
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Pightle Farm
Elmdon, Essex, England- Rural setting on a farm with fabulous Essex and Cambridgeshire views
- A 10-minutes drive to the IWM Duxford, and 30 minutes to Cambridge
- Dog-friendly pitches; pub in 15 minutes’ walk, shops 10 minutes’ drive
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Forest Side Glamping
Takeley, Essex, England- Tents with cosy decor and a peaceful setting near Hatfield Forest
- Five minutes’ drive to Hatfield Forest, and 15 to Bishop’s Stortford
- Tent kitchen and showers on site; forest walks, pubs and shops nearby
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Dairymeade Farm Glamping
Dunmow, Essex, England- Peaceful glamping on a farm with three lakes in rural Essex
- A 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport; 45 minutes from London
- Off grid site with well-equipped bell tents
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The Rare Breed Yurt
Dunmow, Essex, England- Spacious, well-appointed yurt in a fenced meadow near Dunmow
- Colchester Zoo and Hylands House within a half-hour drive
- Rare-breed animals to meet; firepit, hammock and football goal
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Toad Abode
Ware, Hertfordshire, England- Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
- Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
- Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House
