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
Campground 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 building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Site types & availability
9.9/10
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely spot, super friendly owners & loads to do for everyone. Clean facilities, cute animals (alpacas!), and a great vibe. Spacious, well-kept, perfect for families. Loads want to come back. Minor grumbles about loo distance or wind, but no major dramas.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
We loved our first camping experience here!
Power optional grass site
Liked The location and atmosphere was perfection. As it was hilly, there were pretty areas to explore that you couldn't see from your pitch so that kept wanderings interesting. There is also a countrywalk outside of the site.
Friendly alpacas walking around us was amazing.
Toilets and showers were really smart and modern.
Disliked I came here with my nearly 12 year old and the games and activities were I'd say on a under 10s level. But she still enjoyed herself and wants to come back next year. I'd just say you need to come with friends if you have an older child.
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Good facilities, lovely scenery, animals, friendly…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Good facilities, lovely scenery, animals, friendly owners
Disliked Nothing in particular
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Highly recommend and will be returning
Power optional grass site
Liked Very family friendly.
Plenty for children to do.
Clean and modern toilets and shower.
Well looked after site.
Other campers were respectful.
Easy to find.
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Perfect site for children
Unpowered grass site
Liked Beautiful site with so much to do for children. My son enjoyed archery, something he’d not done before and splashing about in the stream. We stayed 2 days and never left site. Alan and Ruth and so friendly & helpful. We will definitely return
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An incredible campsite run by people that love what they do.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Everything - an amazing campsite
Disliked If I'm being REALLY picky, could have done with another/bigger fridge.
Also the recycling bins need to be labelled more clearly.
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Excellent site, friendly staff.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Range of activities -
Archery, frisbee golf, golf, basketball net, swing ball, large paddling pool, badminton, football etc. play areas (slides and swings) zip wire, hill sledging. Little Bike pump track.
Animals - free roaming Alpacas. Opportunity to go in with the Emu - stroke, learn about. Poo picking in with the wallabies. Chickens & tortoises to look at too.
Opportunities to go out on the quad bike trailer - lots of fun, up and down the hills. Grass surfing was cool too!
Disliked A lot of hills to enjoy a ‘traditional’ bike ride with smaller children. Though without the hills a lot of the other fun wouldn’t have had been had.
Other fun outweighed the traditional bike rides.
Initially thought it was quite pricey - but was worth every penny.
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Amazing site with clean facilities and friendly owners
Power optional grass site
Liked What a find , ourselves and 3 grandchildren aged 5 6 and 9 absolutely loved Hill farm. There's so much for the children to do. Alan and Ruth were the perfect hosts. We will definatly return.
Disliked No chemical waste disposal but wasn't a problem as we used the site facilities which are modern and clean.
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Absolutely everything. Ruth and Alan were…
Power optional grass site
Liked Absolutely everything. Ruth and Alan were brilliant with our grandchildren going above and beyond what we expected. We normally go on days out when we take the kids away but didn’t need to whilst at Hill farm as there is so much to do we only left the site once for food shopping. There is so much more to this place than what’s advertised, it’s a real gem.
Disliked Having to leave!!!
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Facilities clean and sanitary! Pitches are clean and spacious!
Power optional grass site
Liked Everything!
Whats not to like, you have everything and anything to keep the kids entertained!
We’ve been to many sites none as good as this. Alan and Ruth are caring, hardworking owners who make you feel part of the family.
The place is beautiful, never felt so relaxed. It’s safe for the kids to be independent.
The rides on the quad trailer were our children’s highlight everyday!
Miss it already and can’t wait to book and come back at every opportunity next year!!
Disliked Having to come home 🥺
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Would recommend to friends and family kids & we had the best time
Power optional grass site
Liked Loved every bit we stayed two nights with our 6 and 2 year old was our first ever time camping and had the best time. Alan’s quad bike made my 2 year olds trip giggling away on the back. My 6 year old had so much fun made so many friends and enjoyed collecting woods going down to the river riding her bike on the hills it was brilliant! Thank u we will definitely be returning again!
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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 Laundry 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 sitesThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Dedicated quiet space Site 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 +0100 (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 | 38 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 41.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 47.5 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 48.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Audley End House and Gardens 18.1 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 20.6 km
Colchester Zoo 27.6 km
Imperial War Museum Duxford 27.8 km
Colchester Castle Museum 31.1 km
National Trust
Paycocke's 17.6 km
Coggeshall Grange Barn 18.1 km
Melford Hall 23.4 km
Lavenham Guildhall 29.2 km
Bourne Mill 32.1 km
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 2.2 km
SPAINS HALL 3.2 km
SALING HALL 4.9 km
SALING GROVE 5.6 km
Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 7.7 km
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 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 caravan Arrive: noon – 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 $143.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.