When can I check in and check out of Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Please check-in at #2 and do not disturb the neighbours at #1, which is not connected to the business despite being opposite the site's main gate. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?

From $17.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Hector powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

From £19 (£19) 1 night, 2 adults

5 people maximum

This pitch is sheltered by trees and is 20metres from a chicken coop called Hector's House with one bantam cockerel two hens and two chicks. No other pitches are within seven metres.

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

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

Site size

Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

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

Features

Electric: 6 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Other restrictions

Cars not allowed

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Barbecue hire (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per stay
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date

Your booking From £19 (£19)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 9.6 41 reviews

Willow bay non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Basic facilities, compost toilet and no shower but adequate.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jenny L. Jun 2025

Barney powered grass campervan campsite

Liked: We loved Peace Place. The pitches are secluded and you are surrounded by wildflowers and birdsong. Chicken are roaming around and the eggs we bought were delicious. Ted and Elizabeth were very helpful, even lending us a camping stove when our gas ran out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We were very glad that you enjoyed your stay.. both of you and your cheerful dispositions and very apparent enjoyment were a blessing for us all..
Apologies for the lack of showers which we hoped to be able offer during your stay period. The shower cabin has taken a little longer than expected to complete .. everything is in hand however.

Happy travelling and safe arrivals ....

I loved the unspoiled, secluded, peaceful location. I loved the 'off the beaten…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	7
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Lynda O. May 2025

Hector powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: I loved the unspoiled, secluded, peaceful location.
I loved the 'off the beaten track walk to the beach.
I loved the authenticity of the site... no destroying Mother Nature here.
I loved the non-conformity compared to other venues where you have to stay between the prominent white lines drawn. This organic layout feels more freeing. I appreciate the owners'environmentally friendly way of life.

Disliked: No dislikes. Just to say to fellow campers, make sure you read the description so that you understand this is a wild camping site on an organic farm, meaning no mod cons, just natural beauty you could not put a price on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, idyllic

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kate B. May 2025

Hector powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful site, loved and cared for by Ted and Elizabeth. They couldn't have been more helpful and the campsite and farm is a wildlife haven in an idyllic spot in Essex. Our dog was made very welcome and loved the site, lots of sniffing and chickens to encounter. Waymark beach is a 30 min walk away across fields and worth the walk.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Elizabeth and ted where great hosts very accommodating, really lovely farm, kids…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Stuart K. Apr 2025

Hector powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Elizabeth and ted where great hosts very accommodating, really lovely farm, kids loved the animals and even had freshly laid eggs for breakfast, very peaceful and a great walk down to the beach/chapel would highly recommend for those who like being off grid 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay in a great location - a real find

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nigel B. Apr 2025

Ninian's Paddock primitive grass and earth tent campsite (fire ring, family)

Liked: Loved the quirky space, the chickens and the goats, the bird song in the morning, being close-ish to the sea. Our pitch was a bit away from others - we liked that. Elizabeth was lovely and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful Relaxing Easy to find Very quiet Owners helpful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alain K. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Peaceful
Relaxing
Easy to find
Very quiet
Owners helpful

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love the place. As close to nature as one can get. Absolutely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Grahame M. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Love the place. As close to nature as one can get. Absolutely loved Ted and his partner. Kind and caring. Thank you for having me.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike here at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice greeting from friendly owners, they even gave us a little welcome…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Barney powered grass campervan campsite

Liked: Nice greeting from friendly owners, they even gave us a little welcome info pack on things to do in the area which was nice. The place was simple but there was a really friendly atmosphere and we felt safe and secure.

Disliked: The early wake up call from the cockerel was a surprise and my daughter wasn't that keen on the compost toilet, but she survived :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The wild flowers in the camping field are wonderful.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Cathy S. Aug 2024

Willow Bay primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: This site is truly beautiful. The owners are great. Sitting in the field in the sunshine, looking at the wildflowers, listening to the birds was one of the best camping experiences I have had in my life.

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I loved it, it was a good nice little spot to pich…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Macaila F. Jul 2024

Barney powered grass campervan campsite

Liked: I loved it, it was a good nice little spot to pich up! A lot of the stuff is over grown which could be cut down as you come through with the car but apart from that it is good pretty place to stay!! There is goat and chickens near by too which is pretty cool !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Pétanque 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 Local produce 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

Battle's Field

East End Road

Southminster

Essex

England

CM0 7PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.7299°N
0.9174°W

Route directions

What3words: demoted.butterfly.practical. From Bradwell village (church), follow the sign for St. Peter's Chapel. The post code is a rough guide only. You will pass the Cricketers Arms pub (closed down). After 300 yards of open fields, the site is on the left-hand side. The gateway is a gap in the hedge by a telegraph pole. There is bunting on the gate. Trains run regularly from London Liverpool Street through to Southminster (then take the D4 bus).

Nearest transport

Bus

8.4 mi Colchester Road

8.9 mi Oaklands

Rail

6 mi Southminster Rail Station

8 mi Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station

8.9 mi Wivenhoe Rail Station

Ferry

6.7 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

6.9 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

8.4 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

Airport

14.5 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

Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, with large numbers of Brent geese and grey plovers, plus turnstones and oystercatchers. For a vintage day out, take a trip on a steam or diesel train along the heritage Mangapps Railway (25 minutes). In addition to just under a mile of standard-gauge track with restored stations and period equipment, there is a museum with an extensive signalling collection – it should keep trainspotters happy for a few hours. Bradwell beach (half an hour's walk) is a splendid place for a picnic on the sand or a walk along the nature trail. At the other side of the peninsula, Burnham-on-Crouch (20 minutes' drive) is a quiet riverside town with an art trail, a museum and some lovely places to eat and drink by the water. You may also like to stop by at Clayhill Vineyard, a little way outside the town, for a tour, a tasting or a bite to eat.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	6.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	8.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	10.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	11.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Zoo 9.9 mi

firstsite 11 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 11.1 mi

East Anglian Railway Museum 15.1 mi

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 15.3 mi

National Trust

Bourne Mill 10.1 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 13.7 mi

Paycocke's 14 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.4 mi

Thorington Hall 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 0.6 mi

Bradwell St Peter - River Blackwater - Bradwell Waterside 0.6 mi

West Mersea 3.1 mi

Mersea Island Circular 3.6 mi

OLD HALL MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/08/1998) 3.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 ($13.10) fee.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

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

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between midnight and 7 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

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

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

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

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Frequently asked questions

Does Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Please check-in at #2 and do not disturb the neighbours at #1, which is not connected to the business despite being opposite the site's main gate.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? From $17.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.