15 Nearly Wild Tent Camping in London, England
15 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 30 miles of London
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire, England- Large peaceful parkland site 12 miles from central London
- Café, playgrounds and barbecue rental
- Activities on site including nature walks and animal feeding
Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite
Broxburne, Hertfordshire, England- Peaceful woodland site on the border between Hertfordshire and Essex
- On the outskirts of Broxbourne; 20 minutes' drive from Hertford
- Waterside views and great public transport links
Stoke Poges Campsite
Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England- Peaceful dog-friendly Buckinghamshire site with woodlands nearby
- A five-minute drive to Black Park Country Park for walking and fishing
- Doggie daycare on site; pub and food shop within walking distance
Ayurveda Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England- Pop-up wild campsite edging the River Lee Navigation in Hertfordshire
- A 15-minute walk to Rye House Kart Raceway and RSPB Rye Meads
- Pitches in private woodland; bike rides and walks direct from the site
Penn Meadow Farm
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Family-friendly farm site in the Chiltern Hills National Landscape
- LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort 40 minutes’ drive; Thorpe Park 45 minutes
- Dog-friendly pitches; animal encounters available; barbecues allowed
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The Wild Retreat
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England- Well-kept and family-friendly Hertfordshire site on the River Stort
- London Stanstead Airport 20 minutes’ drive; Lea Valley Park 25 minutes
- On-site archery lessons, inflatable assault course and dog walks
Long Acres Caravan and Camping Park
Lingfield, Surrey, England- Prettily landscaped park within easy reach of major travel hubs
- A mile from shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways at Lingfield
- Communal firepit in the centre of the site for guests' use
Wattlehurst Farm
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Simple pitches at a West Sussex farm near the village of Kingsfold
- Leith Hill, Nymans and Gatwick Aviation Museum all 20 minutes' drive
- Two lakes on site, plus Western town area (open on selected dates)
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The Black Horse
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England- Dog-friendly pub site in the Chilterns National Landscape
- In Great Missenden, 15 minutes’ walk from the Road Dahl Museum
- Friendly pub with a football pitch, events marquee and food menu
Sunnyside Pop-up Camping
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England- Eco-friendly pop-up site on the High Weald Landscape Trail
- In rural West Sussex, 10 minutes’ walk from Standen House and Garden
- Communal area with a firepit; Finnish woodfired sauna for hire
New Green End Farm
Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England- Quiet grass pitches on a working farm in the Chiltern Hills
- A five-minute drive to Whipsnade Zoo; walk out to Dunstable Downs
- Alpacas and sheep on site; pubs within easy walking distance
Sands Farm Weekend Camping
Horsham, West Sussex, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site surrounded by woodlands in West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive from Leith Hill and 35 minutes from the South Downs
- Three pubs, food shop and butcher a short walk away; barbecues allowed
Church Farm
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England- Among fields and woods on a working farm in Hertfordshire countryside
- Free farm entry for farm trails, woodland play and daily activities
- Café, bakery, shop and pub, all serving fresh produce from the farm
Stuarts Wood
Stock, Essex, England- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
Hook Farm
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England- Quiet site in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- On 20 acres of grassland dotted with woodland copses
Tillingdown Meadow
Caterham, Surrey, EnglandWillows Rustic Camping and Caravanning
Loughton, Essex, EnglandThe Old Quarry at Colesdale Farm
Cuffley, Hertfordshire, England- 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
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