Camping sites & Campgrounds in Chelmsford, England

The Meadow at Waples Mill

• 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

Stocks Farm Camping

• 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

Aldersroot

• Wild camping on private Essex parkland 10 minutes’ drive from Ongar
• Epping Forest District Museum and Gibberd Garden half an hour’s drive
• Adults-only off-grid pitches, communal firepit and watersports lake

Southey Creek Glamping

• Cosy Essex glamping accommodation on an arable farm near Mundon
• A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 40 minutes to West Mersea beach
• Adults-only pods with private decking; vineyard and wildlife on site

Gosfield Lake Resort

• 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

Hill Farm Camping

• 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

Baddow Hill Alpacas

• Alpaca Farm Countryside Retreat: A Rustic Haven Amidst Nature's Charms

Scotties Farm