The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm

Peaceful site on a farm just 20 minutes by train from central London
White-water rafting, go-karts and a zoo within a 20-minute drive
Pre-erected bell tents; tennis and golf within five minutes' walk

Fancy a speedy weekend break from London? The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm fits the bill, with totally rural surroundings in Hertfordshire, yet just 20 minutes by train from the big smoke – and what’s more, the level grass site is located in the middle of an old working farm. So what could be better for a quick getaway from London? Wooden utility blocks with hot showers and flushing loos? Masses of space to spread out, so you won’t feel on top of your neighbours? Or the fact that your well-behaved canine pals can share your holiday too? Perhaps it’s the views? The upper heights of the Old Quarry boast some smashing views of the surrounding area, in a rare and peaceful landscape you don’t find very often so close to London. And it really is close – on clear nights you can even see The Shard and other city-centre skyscrapers far in the distance. It’s five minutes’ drive into Cuffley to pick up basics for the barbecue from the small supermarket – but there’s no real need to spark up the grill, though, as there is a foodie pub within five minutes’ walk. You can leave the car by your pitch and have a proper night out without worrying about driving back to base.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Luxury Peaceful Wild camping

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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm

Northhaw Road East

Hempshill Brook

Cuffley

Hertfordshire

England

EN6 4QZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.7007°N
-0.12141°W

Nearest transport

Bus

6.2 mi Gracemead House

7.9 mi Bus Station

9.4 mi Golders Green

Rail

0.7 mi Cuffley Rail Station

1.3 mi Crews Hill Rail Station

2.8 mi Gordon Hill Rail Station

Ferry

11.1 mi Camden Lock Waterbus

11.5 mi London Zoo Waterbus Stop

12.7 mi Little Venice Waterbus Stop

Airport

15.4 mi London City Airport

16.5 mi London Luton Airport

21 mi 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

If you’ve brought the kids on your Hertfordshire mini break, you won’t know where to start. Treat them to tractor rides and soft play at Willows Activity Farm (25 minutes' drive), let them pet goats and guinea pigs at Paradise Wildlife Park (15 minutes), or head off excess energy on the white-water rowing courses at Lee Valley White Water Centre (15 minutes) or go-kart races at Rye House Kart Raceway (25 minutes). For more sedate games of tennis, there’s a club at Cuffley, within five minutes’ walk of the campsite, and a golf course there too – and in fact you can hone your swing at numerous courses within half an hour’s drive. Fancy a country walk with a bit of history thrown in? National Trust-owned Morven Park has a stately white mansion and several acres of woodland to explore, while the 17th-century house at Forty Hall and Estate features a decorative-arts museum and landscaped gardens to wander. Both are 10 minutes' drive away.

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 5.5 mi

Hatfield House 5.6 mi

Willows Farm Village 7.6 mi

Royal Air Force Museum Hendon 8.6 mi

Kenwood House 9.2 mi

National Trust

2 Willow Road 10.2 mi

Fenton House 10.2 mi

Sutton House 11 mi

Shaw's Corner 11.2 mi

George Inn 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

TRENT PARK 2.8 mi

GOBIONS (GUBBINS) 2.9 mi

FORTY HALL 3.1 mi

MYDDLETON HOUSE 3.2 mi

WROTHAM PARK 3.6 mi

Local events

All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 12.1 mi

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near The Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm? If you’ve brought the kids on your Hertfordshire mini break, you won’t know where to start. Treat them to tractor rides and soft play at Willows Activity Farm (25 minutes' drive), let … Read more