When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?

From $24.63 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm

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Pitches are separated by strips of long grass

Sunflower field across the drive from the pitches

Pitches are backed by native hedgerows and trees

Say hello to the farm's friendly pygmy goats

Mown pitch looking over the barley fields

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Off-grid camping on a small family farm at Castle Hedingham in Essex
Colne Valley Railway five minutes’ drive; Lavenham 25 minutes
Dog-friendly with access to footpaths; pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk

Looking for an off-grid adventure in Essex? Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm should see you right. This back-to-basics pop-up site is set on a family farm just outside the pretty village of Castle Hedingham; accessed via a quiet country lane, the camping meadow is bordered by trees and hedgerows, with mown pitches neatly delineated by two-metre strips of long grass. A 15-minute walk skirting the grounds of Hedingham Castle (do have a look around while you’re there) leads you to the village centre, where you can admire timber-framed houses, drink a pint or two in the traditional village pub and pick up treats for your barbecue from the friendly village shop. The farm is also on the public footpath network, so it couldn’t be easier to explore the local area on foot or exercise any dogs holidaying with you. You can find a wider range of shops in the neighbouring village of Sible Hedingham (five minutes’ drive) or the market town of Halstead (10 minutes), where there are also restaurants and takeaways.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 15 July to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Site types & availability

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth

Calculated area: 49m²

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Campervan or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7m width × 7m depth

Calculated area: 49m²

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Tent, (Motorhome not allowed), (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From GBP 12 (GBP 12) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm

Rosemary Lane

Castle Hedingham

Halstead

Essex

England

CO9 3AJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.99549°N
0.61017°E

Nearest transport

Coach

12.8 km Tesco Store

21.8 km The George

Rail

9.7 km Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station

11.3 km Bures Rail Station

12.8 km Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station

Ferry

35.5 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

35.5 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

43.4 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

26.7 km London Stansted Airport

38.2 km Cambridge Airport

47.9 km London Southend 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Colne Valley Railway (heritage train ride and museum): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough’s House (artist’s residence): 15 minutes - Lavenham (half-timbered village): 25 minutes - Bury St Edmunds (cathedral and shopping): 50 minutes - Colchester (castle, priory and museums): 40 minutes - National Trust - Ickworth (art collection): 45 minutes - Ipswich (waterfront restaurants): 50 minutes - Cambridge (colleges and museums): an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	33.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	34.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	42.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	43.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	44.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

East Anglian Railway Museum 12.7 km

Colchester Zoo 21.3 km

Colchester Castle Museum 23.1 km

firstsite 23.3 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 25.4 km

National Trust

Melford Hall 12.3 km

Paycocke's 14.7 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 15.3 km

Lavenham Guildhall 17.9 km

Thorington Hall 22 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELCHAMP HALL 5.5 km

The Belchamps 5.8 km

GOSFIELD HALL 6.9 km

Gosfield - Great Cobham Hall - Beazley End - Gosfield 7 km

Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 7.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Colne Valley Railway (heritage train ride and museum): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough’s House (artist’s residence): 15 minutes - Lavenham (half-timbered village): 25 minutes - Bury … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm? From $24.63 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.