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Woodhouse Farm

Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer

Woodhouse Farm is a laidback site in the Essex countryside conveniently located around 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Colchester. Whether you're here to visit the Roman capital of Britain, fancy heading to the serene green landscapes of Dedham Vale (from five minutes) or are after days along the coast (roughly 25 minutes), this low-key spot is in a prime location for it all. The site has access to the Essex Way walking route and is home to a scheduled monument in the form of earthworks from an Iron Age hillfort that guests are welcome to visit. The site managers are also happy for guests to go and meet the animals, but please make sure that you arrange a time to go with the farmer for everybody's safety and convenience. This spacious site has its main pitching area near a lake, so for safety reasons managers will try to place groups with young children further away from the water and those with adults and older kids closer by – just let them know which is best for you when booking. There are also some wild-style pitches dotted around the farm which may be available depending on the time of year and harvest (these are further away from the facilities, so please ensure you select the pitch you require). The farm is about a mile from the village of Great Horkesley, where local amenities include a pub and post office.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Woodhouse Farm

Woodhouse Lane

Great Horkesley

Colchester

Essex

England

CO6 4BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.92439°N
0.86786°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.7 km Stanwell Street

7.4 km Valley Road

7.5 km Valley Road

Rail

3.1 km Colchester Rail Station

4.9 km Colchester Town Rail Station

6 km Hythe (Essex) Rail Station

Ferry

17.1 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

17.2 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

26.7 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

41.2 km London Southend Airport

42 km London Stansted 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: - Essex Way (in the immediate vicinity) - Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: five minutes' drive - Colchester Castle: 10 minutes - Colchester Zoo: 20 minutes - Mersea Island: 30 minutes - Dovercourt beach: 30 minutes - Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park: 30 minutes - Clacton-on-Sea Pier: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brightlingsea	16.4 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Mersea	17.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Jaywick	23.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	24.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	25.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Castle Museum 4.4 km

firstsite 4.6 km

Colchester Zoo 7.2 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 7.7 km

Christchurch Mansion 25.1 km

National Trust

Bourne Mill 6.1 km

Thorington Hall 7.5 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.1 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 14.2 km

Paycocke's 14.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SEVERALLS HOSPITAL 2.2 km

Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 3.2 km

A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 3.9 km

Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 3.9 km

Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Woodhouse Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Woodhouse Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Woodhouse Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Essex Way (in the immediate vicinity) - Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: five minutes' drive - Colchester Castle: 10 minutes - Colchester Zoo: 20 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Woodhouse Farm?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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