Hill Farm Camping
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- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
Campground type
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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.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Site size: Min 20.0m width x 20.0m depth (65.6ft width x 65.6ft depth) Calculated area: 400.0m² (4305.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 20.0m width x 20.0m depth (65.6ft width x 65.6ft depth) Calculated area: 400.0m² (4305.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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Wonderful relaxing site
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Liked: Alan was very welcoming and friendly, the site views were beautiful and the animals were gorgeous. You won’t be disappointed
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will be returning
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Liked: Everything! Alan was lovely nothing was too much bother. Loved being so close and hands on with the animals. The site was immaculate with amazing views.
Disliked: Nothing
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Alan is very friendly and welcomed us warmly. His hospitality and openess…
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Liked: Alan is very friendly and welcomed us warmly. His hospitality and openess really made our stay memorable. We stayed on top of the hill with beautiful view and open space. The animals walk around the field, lots of activities and is fun not only for kids but adult too! Toilets and farm itself if very clean with everything you might need. Alan also allowed us to borrow his quad bike and we were allowed to go for a trip around the farm. Thank you, we will be back :)
Disliked: Nothing
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Attractive site with a lovely view and lots of space, good facilities,…
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Liked: Attractive site with a lovely view and lots of space, good facilities, nice people and nice animals. Easy walking distance to village with pubs and a shop.
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Outstanding in every way.
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Liked: Everything. We were greeted by Alan who extremely welcoming. His hospitality really did make the stay something like nothing we've experienced before and the family friendliness really did make such a difference when compared to other places we have stayed. The Farm is in a beautiful & peaceful location with plenty of space around. It has a beautiful river located at the bottom of the field and the area is filled with wildlife. It has immaculate Shower & toilet facilities, washing up area and fridge freezer. The grounds are beautifully maintained with a natural pond that at the edge of the field. Our children, Aged 2 & 5 had an amazing time, with so much thought in to making this a family friendly retreat, from the Play area & sand pit, to Zip-line & outdoor activities, not fogetting the friendly animals that meet and greet you. The farm is a short walk tp the local village, with local shops, butchers and pub & just a 10 minute drive to Finchingfield where you can enjoy more of the areas beauty. Hill Top Farm really is a beautiful and family friendly spot and the hospitality of the owners really did add to our already perfect stay.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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One of the best sites we have visited so far. Alan and…
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Liked: One of the best sites we have visited so far. Alan and Ruth made us feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for us. My little boy made use of the games and slide/swing/sandpit set. My husband and I braved the zipline which was great fun! Alan gave us a tour of the site on the trailer. Lovely stream at the bottom of the site and also a wildlife pond. Pitched with a great view of the sun setting. We all enjoyed the animals- sally the dog, cats, chickens, wallabies, alpacas and Emi the Emu. We will definately be returning!
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Amazing and friendly staff , clean facilities, beautiful views
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Liked: I can’t fault Ruth and Alan one bit they go above and beyond for every single guest ,the camp site and toilets are always clean and tidy , honestly I don’t think now I’ve found this campsite that we will go anywhere else we absolutely love it there , Ruth and Alan are such amazing hosts who make you feel right at home we can’t wait to book for next summer
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Lovely quiet campsite, great views. Lots of games for the kids to…
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Liked: Lovely quiet campsite, great views. Lots of games for the kids to play. Lovely friendly animals. Alan and Ruth were great managers of the site.
Disliked: Only downside was the wind as it’s an exposed site on a hill.
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Great site and great staff will definitely be staying here again.
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Liked: Alan and Ruth were great, very friendly and great with the kids. Great site loved having the animals roam about was great for the kids to get up close to them . Amenities were always clean and good standard. Activities were plentiful and kept the kids entertained.
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The site is spacious and very well kept, room to spread out…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The site is spacious and very well kept, room to spread out and certainly not overcrowded. The loos and washing facilities are immaculate, there’s outdoor games and things for the younger children to play. The farm has animals which we liked a lot, all very friendly and a lovely addition to camp life. Rides on the quad trailer around the land were very well received by the children, in fact it was certainly a highlight for them. We had a lovely stay and would recommend.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike, it is exactly as described on pitch up and was just what we wanted.
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Features
No 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Dedicated quiet space Disabled facilities Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Well-lit pathNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
Hill Farm Camping
Mill Road
Great Bardfield
Braintree
Essex
England
CM7 4QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.94878°N
0.45766°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| West Mersea | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 25.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 29.5 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 29.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Audley End House and Gardens 11.2 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 12.8 mi
Colchester Zoo 17.1 mi
Imperial War Museum Duxford 17.3 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 19.3 mi
National Trust
Paycocke's 10.9 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 11.2 mi
Melford Hall 14.5 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 18.2 mi
Bourne Mill 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 1.4 mi
SPAINS HALL 2 mi
SALING HALL 3.1 mi
SALING GROVE 3.5 mi
Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 4.8 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hill Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hill Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hill Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Little Monsters House of Fun: 15 minutes' drive - Great Notley Country Park: 15 minutes - Saffron Walden (for the museum and Bridge End Garden): 25 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm Camping? From $53.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.