Aldersroot
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- 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
Campground type
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass caravan site
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Gorgeous site for off grid explorers in a quiet rural setting.
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Liked: The lake was beautiful! The whole place was very peaceful and made for a relaxing break. I was actually travelling for work but feel like I’ve had a holiday as well. Mark, the owner is very friendly and welcoming and he has clearly put a lot of love into designing Aldersroot.
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Everything was sustainable and eco friendly. It was spotless
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Liked: Absolutely loved everything! Will be come a regular!
Disliked: Nothing!
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Staff committed and very helpful creating a relaxed atmosphere.
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Liked: We loved our stay at Aldersroot. It is a haven for folks like ourselves who wish to learn more about Permaculture and live a more sustainable lifestyle whilst enjoying the simple pleasures of birdsong and sheep grazing around your tent. Facilities are basic and made from recycled materials wherever possible. Do not expect a neat and tidy ‘seaside resort type site’. Camp between the trees and bracken, be woken up by a song thrush and watch out for animal burrows. You are a visitor in their home. As a mature Botanist I was impressed by the owner’s understanding of how to create an environment that promotes biodiversity and a legacy for future generations.
Disliked: We liked everything about the site. Be aware that you may need to carry your kit/water to the camping pitches, although help was at hand. Facilities are basic but clean.
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Green all around
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Liked: Nice spot with good local produce and friendly owner. Very good off grid camp site with some luxury options. Love the sauna.
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Absolutely loved staying at Aldersroot. Very close to London and still has…
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Liked: Absolutely loved staying at Aldersroot. Very close to London and still has an incredibly secluded feeling. Great variety of woods/lake rather than the usual golf lawn style campsite. This is an ideal place to just chill out, cook, have a fire and watch nature - we made friends with the sheep/alpacas while there as well. Chris was hosting and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay, we'll definitely be back.
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Almost wild camping. Beautiful surroundings, running water and compost toilet and apparently…
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Liked: Almost wild camping. Beautiful surroundings, running water and compost toilet and apparently there will soon be a sauna you could book! Folks who run it were super friendly and chilled and seeing the lama and sheep added to the fun! A 5-15 min drive to some pubs and a good farm shop.
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Really easy to get to from London via public transport but don’t…
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Liked: Really easy to get to from London via public transport but don’t follow Google maps as it suggested a bus that didn’t exist! The owner can advise on this. Really beautiful space with lots of secluded spots and some very friendly lambs. The staff were really welcoming and I’d go back again!
Disliked: The road nearby meant it wasn’t completely silent but this didn’t bother me.
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A lovely site. Pretty much just nature, a tap, and some logs!
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Liked: Mark the host was great, he's done loads of camping himself and he made sure I was set up as soon as I got there then just left me to it. The location is great, just outside the M25 in ancient farming and woodland. There is a nice pub and shop in the village which you can walk to easily though the fields. Kelvedon Hatch bunker is just a few steps away, I didn't go to it this time but it really couldn't be nearer if you plan on seeing it. I had an espresso pot which I left behind, Mark contacted me and he arranged for me to easily pick it up (I live pretty nearby) so that was great. Plenty of space to set up a tent and a tarp. The bus stops right at the properties entrance (the stop sign is smashed up but you can see it, and they stopped for me - buses every hour into Brentwood) so a great stop over when backpacking! The alpacas and sheep are cute! The giant radio tower in the village is creepy! Lots of nature and a very quiet site!
Disliked: more an FYI - I got lost walking for a bit and got to the village shop just after six pm and it looked long shut, so make sure you have all you need before then. Also, if you look at maps of public rights of way there is supposed to be a footpath adjacent to the copse to the north, leading to a public bridleway into the village. It seems this all got fenced off to control deer. This deer proof fencing sounds like it restricts access but I didnt double check. However the footpath Mark pointed out, through the fields along the road was a very simple, pleasant walk, and doesn't sound like it has any issues with right of way / is well worn & doesn't intrude into crops etc (all but the roadside edge of these fields has the deer proof fencing on its eastern boundaries so its the only viable walk to the village afaik) Oh, there is no signage on the road for the farm - there really should be something to identify it from the road outside, so you know you've arrived?
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Lovely camping space up on a hill overlooking the lake. Surrounded by…
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Liked: Lovely camping space up on a hill overlooking the lake. Surrounded by nature with a visit from some particularly cute lambs and the friendly farm dog ‘Digger’. Perfect location just outside of London super convenient for a weekend away without having to drive very far! Took us 35 mins to drive from east London! Would also recommend the additional fire pit! No signal on the campsite but not an issue as you don’t tend to go camping to be on your phone!
Disliked: Not much!
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A large spacious site with beautiful views of the pond and trees.…
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Liked: A large spacious site with beautiful views of the pond and trees. Great hospitality and made to feel very welcome. The friendly alpacas are a bonus.
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Features
No dogs allowed
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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearbyLocation
Aldersroot
Priory Ponds Farm
Ongar Road
Kelvedon Hatch
Ongar
Essex
England
CM15 0LA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.67386°N
0.26426°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Leigh Bell Wharf | 30.7 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Southend Chalkwell | 32 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Southend Westcliff Bay | 33 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southend Three Shells | 34.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Southend Jubilee | 35.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lee Valley Regional Park 17.9 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 21.4 km
Discover 23.6 km
Greenwich Heritage Centre 23.9 km
Firepower - The Royal Artillery Museum 25.2 km
National Trust
Rainham Hall 18.2 km
Eastbury Manor House 19.3 km
Sutton House 25.9 km
Red House 26 km
St John's Jerusalem 29.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WEALD PARK 5.3 km
BLAKE HALL 5.9 km
HILL HALL 7.7 km
WARLEY PLACE 8.9 km
COOPERSALE HOUSE 9.5 km
Local events
- All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
London, England 26.3 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Essex?
- Does Aldersroot have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Aldersroot dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Aldersroot? There’s a fair amount of history to digest in this leafy corner of Essex. You can learn about all things industrial at The Museum of Power (40 minutes’ drive), housed in an … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Aldersroot?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Aldersroot? From $48.74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.