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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.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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

Bus

2.9 mi Stanwell Street

4.6 mi Valley Road

Rail

1.9 mi Colchester Rail Station

3.1 mi Colchester Town Rail Station

3.7 mi Hythe (Essex) Rail Station

Ferry

10.6 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

10.7 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

16.6 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

25.6 mi London Southend Airport

26.1 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

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	10.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Mersea	11 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Jaywick	14.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	15.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	15.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Castle Museum 2.7 mi

firstsite 2.8 mi

Colchester Zoo 4.4 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 4.8 mi

Christchurch Mansion 15.6 mi

National Trust

Bourne Mill 3.8 mi

Thorington Hall 4.7 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 6.9 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 8.8 mi

Paycocke's 8.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SEVERALLS HOSPITAL 1.4 mi

Colchester - West Bergholt - Essex Way - Braiswick - Colchester 2 mi

A Walk Around Colchester, Essex 2.4 mi

Colchester - Hythe - Wivenhoe - Alresford 2.4 mi

Fordham Heath - Ford Street - River Colne - Essex Way - Fordham Heath 2.5 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

Conditions apply - see campsite 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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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