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Thames View Camping

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path

Views of the Thames? Yes, very much so – Essex site Thamesview Camping is right on the banks of the mighty river, looking out over Coal House Fort in one direction and the Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park. A mere hour’s journey from London (by car or public transport – the rail station is a 15-minute walk away), this is a prime spot for those seeking an easy escape from the capital, or guests hoping to mix up a city break with some rural fresh air. Waterside footpaths, cycle routes, birdwatching and fishing are all popular activities here, as is simply looking out over the water to see what you can see (there’s a colony of seals out there, and you may also spot Benny the Beluga swimming about…) As this family-run space is primarily focused on the area’s natural attractions, it’s no surprise that the team have set it up to be as eco-friendly and peaceful as possible. No loud music is allowed here, and guests are encouraged to be mindful of the environment and each other, keeping dogs under control and following the countryside mantra of ‘leave no trace’. A local wildlife guide is on hand if you want to get to know your surroundings a little better. Campfires are welcome too (or essential, some might say) and the folk on site can help out by selling you locally sourced firewood with virtually no carbon footprint. Other supplies for campfire cookery can be picked up a mile away in East Tilbury (or you could skip the cooking and head to the local pub, 10 minutes’ walk away, instead…)

Site type

Open all year

Please note

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).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
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

Bell tent

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels, bed linen, duvets and pillows.

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 4 x Bring your own bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Campers' kitchen
Car parking by site/unit
Cooking equipment
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Fire ring
Lanterns/fairy lights
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Bed linen not provided

Extras

Greener Camping Club membership (compulsory)

£12 (£12) per stay
Already a Greener Camping Club member? (1 max)

-£12 (-£12) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £120 (£120) 2 nights, 2 adults plus taxes or fees £12 (£12)

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

5 min walk along the river wall will take you here to see migrating birds

The estuary pathway, over the sea wall next to the campsite.

Flat pitches. Clean toilets.…

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Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
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Cleanliness	6
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Marc R. May 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Flat pitches. Clean toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches complete with firepit and bench. Lovely walks nearby and peaceful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Spacious pitches complete with firepit and bench. Lovely walks nearby and peaceful site with wonderful setting and wildlife around

Disliked: The toilets, not necessarily something to put me off coming back but wouldn't be my first choice of site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, only stayed for 1 night to check it out, but…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Scott W. May 2025

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Great site, only stayed for 1 night to check it out, but couldn't fault the place, pitch nice and big with picnic bench and firepit. Will be returning and recommend to everyone looking for a back to nature camping experience.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, great dog walks…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Marie P. May 2025

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Beautiful location, great dog walks

Disliked: Very faded lock on Thames Gate

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing quiet place we enjoyed the walks. Next to a bird pond…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Amazing quiet place we enjoyed the walks. Next to a bird pond enjoyed bird watching. Definitely going back
Clean

Disliked: Fire wood was expensive.

Shower was not working my last day.

When we were intially booking it showed that visitors were allowed and where to leave by 21:30 after we got our booking confirmation it stated that no visitors allowed. There’s some misinformation on the booking page then.

On Saturday evening there is a large family that came, the campsite states strictly no music but this family was playing their music, while we did not mind the music we were a bit disappointed after they continued to make some noise after the quiet hours and this went on for hours till they left disrupted our sleep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi, Firewood is £9 for a huge net (much cheaper than forecourt prices and we have to buy them in)
Very sorry other guests were playing music which is definitely against the rules. If it was reported to us at the time we would have dealt with it,
The booking states visitors are allowed with approval. We charge day rates for visitors who are also using our facilities. We have three showers not sure all were not working? very strange.
Thanks for coming though and hope to see you again. All the best.

Recommend. It's an area with lots of hidden gems and lots to offer.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Very peaceful

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for the great review, much appreciated.
All the best.

Very pleasant well-kept site. Eco-friendly toilets were excellent.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Patrick M. Apr 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Neat well-spaced, well-separated and level pitches.
Hot showers.
Fire pits and picnic tables were appreciated.
Peace and quiet - no road noise at least.

Disliked: Some campers ignored the rules and were noisy until late and played music quite loudly. I'm glad we weren't too close!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Patrick, Thanks for taking the time to leave a ten star review. If we was alerted to the noise and music we would have dealt with it there and then. You can call on us anytime if there are problems. Sorry it happened. All the best.

Will recommend this place to everyone.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Hugo B. Apr 2025

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Such a fantastic place to stay, very tidy , my kids loved the fire pit…

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So happy you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the review. All the best

Lovely sunset views

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

James L. Apr 2025

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely campsite. Quiet with views for a great sunrise and sunset.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review. Much appreciated

Great site. Wonderful wildlife. Peaceful evenings and mornings.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Samuel R. Oct 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Great site. Wonderful wildlife. Peaceful evenings and mornings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Thames View Camping

Princess Margaret Road

East Tilbury

Essex

England

RM18 8PL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.47077°N
0.42578°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.2 km Bus Station

11.1 km Bus Station

11.2 km Bus Station

Rail

1.8 km East Tilbury Rail Station

4.9 km Stanford-le-Hope Rail Station

5.1 km Tilbury Town Rail Station

Ferry

4.7 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal

4.9 km Gravesend Pier

24.8 km Woolwich Arsenal Pier

Airport

22.1 km London Southend Airport

26.4 km London City Airport

31.3 km Biggin Hill 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

Start local by exploring the Thameside Nature Discovery Park, next to the site – footpaths and bike trails crisscross the 120-acre site with lots of wildlife to spot in this Site of Special Scientific Interest. Alternatively, give your legs a really good stretch with a walk on the 27-mile Thames Estuary Path, which runs alongside the site. Stop by at the Coalhouse Fort (15 minutes’ walk) for a touch of glamour – it’s regularly used as a film location (perhaps most famously for Batman Begins). The Thames opens out into the sea, of course – and not that far away, either. Set off for a seaside day with outings to Canvey Island (25 minutes’ drive) or Southend-on-Sea (40 minutes). Both have indoor attractions too, which is handy for less clement days – Canvey Island Transport Museum and Southend’s Sea Life Adventure are good picks for such times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Leigh Bell Wharf	17.4 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Poor	N/A
Southend Chalkwell	18.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Southend Westcliff Bay	19.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southend Three Shells	21 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Southend Jubilee	21.5 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rochester Castle 10.4 km

Rochester Cathedral 10.6 km

Dickens World 10.7 km

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 11.1 km

Red House (The National Trust) 20.5 km

National Trust

Owletts 9 km

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 9.2 km

St John's Jerusalem 14.8 km

Rainham Hall 17.2 km

Red House 20.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHORNE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/07/2000) 3 km

CLIFFE POOLS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/10/2001) 3.6 km

GRAVESEND CEMETERY 6.1 km

Wealdway Wander 7.6 km

NORTHWARD HILL (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/01/1997) 8.5 km

Local events

All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 33.1 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

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

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 30 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 15 consecutive nights.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Hired accommodation: £50.00 ($89.74) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.

Extras

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

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

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).

General

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 30 day(s) before your arrival.
There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the notice board instead.

General

This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

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

Sites

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 9:30 p.m..

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £30.00 ($53.84) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Thames View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Thames View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Thames View Camping? Start local by exploring the Thameside Nature Discovery Park, next to the site – footpaths and bike trails crisscross the 120-acre site with lots of wildlife to spot in this Site of … Read more