Stuarts Wood

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  • Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
  • Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
  • Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
Flock to the forest for a secluded stay amid the towering oak trees at Stuarts Wood. This pretty much wild site is set on the 800-acre Apps Estate, a working arable farm, and is a top place for a wildlife-watching weekend away as it’s a 10-minute drive from the bird hide at Hanningfield Nature Reserve. The park is also peaceful – guests drop cars 200m away from the pitches, carrying their belongings to and fro in the provided wheelbarrows so vehicle noise doesn’t disturb the ambience. Continuing the laidback vibes, campfires are permitted on base and, when not building blazes, visitors can wander around the woodland trails or on the historical Pilgrims Way route in the surrounding countryside. The coast is also close enough for a day trip – check out the beaches around Southend-on-Sea 35 minutes away. If you’d like to have food prepared by others, walk towards one of the pubs near the park – there are a few within a half an hour’s amble. Alternatively, fill a bag up with local produce at the farm shop in Stock (five minutes’ drive) and cook it alfresco at your pitch. As you’ve probably already realised, Stuarts Wood is a simple sort of site, so expect long-drop loos in the woods and not much else but a warm welcome and running water. The park operates a ‘love the farm, leave no trace policy’, so please take what you bring with you back home at the end of your stay.

Campground type

Tent sites 7
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Stuarts Wood

Great Preston Lane

Stock

Essex

England

CM4 9RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.65913°N
0.4762°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 km War Memorial
2.3 km War Memorial
5.4 km The Chequers
Rail
5.2 km Billericay Rail Station
5.7 km Wickford Rail Station
6.4 km Ingatestone Rail Station
Ferry
22.4 km Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
24 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
24.4 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.6 km London Southend Airport
29.7 km London Stansted Airport
34.2 km London City 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

Check out Chelmsford (15 minutes’ drive) from this park – the city’s a historical haven with hotspots including the 18th-century Hylands House’s multiple acres of parkland and the medieval Chelmsford Cathedral. The Essex Regiment Museum, showcasing military bits and bobs including weapons, uniform and medals, is also nearby (15 minutes) to excite folk who find poking around in the past the most satisfying way to spend some time. A little out of the city is the RHS Garden Hyde Hall (20 minutes), just the place for glimpsing views from the hilltop setting or to rove around the rose-filled green areas. For a wilder landscape, head to Hanningfield Nature Reserve (10 minutes), an 870-acre reservoir edging old woodland that’s covered in bluebells during springtime. And for a change of scenery? Set off for the busy beachside resort of Southend-on-Sea for bucket and spade sessions or hours at the machines in the amusement arcades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 18.1 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 19.2 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Southend Westcliff Bay 20 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Three Shells 21.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Southend Jubilee 22.5 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 6.8 km

Dickens World 28.9 km

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 29.7 km

Rochester Castle 30 km

Rochester Cathedral 30.1 km

National Trust

Rainham Hall 25.3 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 27.1 km

Paycocke's 27.4 km

Eastbury Manor House 29.5 km

Owletts 30.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HYLANDS PARK 6.4 km

DANBURY PARK 8.4 km

RIFFHAMS 9.5 km

Danbury - Great Graces - Little Baddow Hall - Danbury 9.6 km

South Woodham Ferrers Circular Walk 9.9 km

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    London, England 38.4 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 Stuarts Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stuarts Wood dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Stuarts Wood? Check out Chelmsford (15 minutes’ drive) from this park – the city’s a historical haven with hotspots including the 18th-century Hylands House’s multiple acres of parkland and the medieval Chelmsford Cathedral. The … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stuarts Wood?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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