Church Farm
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- Among fields and woods on a working farm in Hertfordshire countryside
- Free farm entry for farm trails, woodland play and daily activities
- Café, bakery, shop and pub, all serving fresh produce from the farm
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £33.90 (£33.90)
View prices & bookPrimitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £35.90 (£35.90)
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4 people maximum
Dimensions: 8ft width × 10ft length
Arrival daysFrom £165 (£165)
View prices & bookBell tent
5 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £265 (£265)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, spacious site with great facilities & farm focus. Praised woodland pitches, animal encounters, shop/cafe. Friendly staff. Some noted flight noise & extra costs for supplies/activities.
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Really liked the speed of check in and the information booklet you…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really liked the speed of check in and the information booklet you are given on arrival.
The site was clean as were the toilet facilities (I had my reservations as they were compost toilets but needn't have worried)
Lovely being able to walk the farm trail which is also included in your pitch price.
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Would definitely come back as the disliked bits were just a one off
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Loved the outdoor showers and the locations
Disliked Mass amount of flies and for my stay was kept up by fellow campers
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From the manager: Hi Richard, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Sorry you were kept up by other campers, we do have a night security team onsite who can be contacted next time if you are being disturbed, their number is one your vehicle pass and information booklet. We hope to welcome you back to the farm.
Was amazing…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Was amazing
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From the manager: Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to the farm :).
Fab
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Farm was cool.
Size of fields,amount of toilets,shop ,cafe,pub all lovely
Disliked Hot tap required near shower
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From the manager: Hi Colin,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we have passed on your feedback comments to the relevant department to look into. We hope we can welcome you to the Farm again.
Fab
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Quiet ,tranquil view.
Good amenities.
Nice shop and pub and farm.
All I needed with lots of space too.
Very happy
Disliked Needs a hot water feed to a sink near each shower
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From the manager: Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and have passed on your recommendations to the team. We hope to welcome you back to the Farm.
Great site, great staff, well looked after.
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked Absolutely loved camping in the woods and exploring the farm. My kids loved feeding all the animals and collecting eggs with the farmer. And Beards Wood was a great camping spot. Really brilliant stay! Basic but good facilities and lovely staff!
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From the manager: Hi Marianne,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and the extra activities. We hope to welcome you back to the Farm again.
6th visit and will be back a 7th time soon
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Peaceful and relaxing short break location. Perfect for a mental reset after a crazy few months at work. Lots of space and with no light pollution it’s an awesome place for stargazing
Disliked Nothing. It’s great
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From the manager: Hi Allan, thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again.
Everything was amazing. The food. The staff. The location. It was perfect…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked Everything was amazing. The food. The staff. The location. It was perfect x
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From the manager: Thank you for leaving a lovely review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back to the Farm again.
Loved camping In the woods! Composting toilets and eco ethos really makes…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked Loved camping In the woods! Composting toilets and eco ethos really makes this place stand out.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the review Kristy, fantastic pictures! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.
Being able to camp beneath trees, have a traditional camp fire as…
Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)
Liked Being able to camp beneath trees, have a traditional camp fire as well as enjoying the various trails and areas to explore on the farm.
Disliked Cafe didn't open until 9am
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From the manager: Thank you for taking your time to leave a review, its really appreciated.
Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Church Farm
Ardeley
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
England
SG2 7AH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.92739°N
0.09653°W
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
Must see
Knebworth House 10.1 km
Hatfield House 20.1 km
Wrest Park 23.4 km
The Shuttleworth Collection 23.8 km
RSPB The Lodge Nature Reserve 23.9 km
National Trust
Shaw's Corner 15.6 km
Wimpole Hall 24 km
Wimpole Home Farm 24 km
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate 31 km
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 31.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
THE GARDEN HOUSE, COTTERED 2 km
Cottered - Ardeley - Wood End - Roman Road - Cottered 2.1 km
BENINGTON LORDSHIP 3.9 km
JULIANS 5.1 km
River Beane, Bramfield and Watton-at-Stone 8 km
Local events
- All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 44 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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Church Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Church Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Church Farm? Take the woodland trails on the site to spot the wildlife of the area, such as kites circling the skies, bats flitting in the trees, and barn owls hooting at night as … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Church Farm?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Church Farm? From $62.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.