When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?

From $15.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm

View prices & book Last booked 5 days ago

Pitches are separated by strips of long grass

Pitches are backed by native hedgerows and trees

Mown pitch looking over the barley fields

Say hello to the farm's friendly pygmy goats

Sunflower field across the drive from the pitches

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Off-grid camping on a small family farm at Castle Hedingham in Essex
Colne Valley Railway five minutes’ drive; Lavenham 25 minutes
Dog-friendly with access to footpaths; pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk

Looking for an off-grid adventure in Essex? Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm should see you right. This back-to-basics pop-up site is set on a family farm just outside the pretty village of Castle Hedingham. Accessed via a quiet country lane, the camping meadow is bordered by trees and hedgerows, with mown pitches neatly delineated by two-metre strips of long grass. A 15-minute walk skirting the grounds of Hedingham Castle (do have a look around while you’re there) leads you to the village centre, where you can admire timber-framed houses, drink a pint or two in the traditional village pub and pick up treats for your barbecue from the friendly village shop. The farm is also on the public footpath network, so it could hardly be easier to explore the local area on foot or take your dogs out for a walk. There's a wider range of shops in the neighbouring village of Sible Hedingham (five minutes’ drive) or the market town of Halstead (10 minutes), which also has restaurants and takeaways.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jul 15 to Tue, Sep 30 2025

Campsite types & availability

Primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth

Calculated area: 49m²

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Class B motorhome or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 7m width × 7m depth

Calculated area: 49m²

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Class B motorhome, Tent, (RV not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From £12 (£12) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

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 Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm

Rosemary Lane

Castle Hedingham

Halstead

Essex

England

CO9 3AJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.99549°N
0.61017°E

Nearest transport

Bus

8 mi Tesco Store

13.5 mi The George

Rail

6 mi Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station

7 mi Bures Rail Station

8 mi Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station

Ferry

22 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

22.1 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

26.9 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing

Airport

16.6 mi London Stansted Airport

23.8 mi Cambridge Airport

29.8 mi London Southend 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: - Colne Valley Railway (heritage train ride and museum): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough’s House (artist’s residence): 15 minutes - Lavenham (half-timbered village): 25 minutes - Colchester (castle, priory and museums): 40 minutes - National Trust - Ickworth (art collection): 45 minutes - Bury St Edmunds (cathedral and shopping): 50 minutes - Ipswich (waterfront restaurants): 50 minutes - Cambridge (colleges and museums): an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	20.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	21.5 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	26.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	27.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	27.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

East Anglian Railway Museum 7.9 mi

Colchester Zoo 13.2 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 14.3 mi

firstsite 14.5 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 15.8 mi

National Trust

Melford Hall 7.6 mi

Paycocke's 9.1 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 9.5 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 11.1 mi

Thorington Hall 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELCHAMP HALL 3.4 mi

The Belchamps 3.6 mi

GOSFIELD HALL 4.3 mi

Gosfield - Great Cobham Hall - Beazley End - Gosfield 4.4 mi

Ridgewell - Tilbury Green - Great Yeldham - Ridgewell 4.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available site on arrival.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

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

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
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.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Colne Valley Railway (heritage train ride and museum): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough’s House (artist’s residence): 15 minutes - Lavenham (half-timbered village): 25 minutes - Colchester … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm? From $15.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.