Black Grove Farm

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Pitches in pasture with tall grass and flowers

Bell tent in herbal pasture with chicory flowers

Pitches in ancient woodland under tall ash, oak and hornbeam trees

Communal area in the ancient woodland next to the kitchen

Communal space for dining and socialising

No-frills eco site in rural Hertfordshire, a 10-minute drive from Ware
Hertford 15 minutes’ drive; Knebworth House half an hour
Dogs welcome; communal fridge; shared areas for socialising

City life – traffic, noise and everything else that goes with it – getting you down? If you long to escape from all that, head to Black Grove Farm, an eco-friendly off-grid site a 10-minute drive from Ware. Its owners, a couple of teachers, did just that (escape from the Big Smoke, that is) back in 2016, when they moved to Hertfordshire and established this 20-acre community and educational farm. First of all: getting there is fairly straightforward, but you will need to keep your eyes peeled for the correct turn as you drive through the village of Colliers End. Then, when you get to the farm gate (which is kept locked, since it’s shared with the neighbouring property), give the owners a bell, and they will come to collect you and welcome you to their family-friendly site, which combines pasture fields and ancient woodland. Life here is all about simple pleasures: listening to birdsong, breathing in fresh air, walking the dog and hoping for wildlife encounters (visitors include a herd of wild deer, hares, owls and kites). Amenities are basic – a composting toilet, a washing-up area and a communal fridge; there is no running or drinking water (stock up at the large supermarkets in Ware), and no electricity either. However, you are welcome to light a barbecue; with communal spaces including a sheltered dining area and an outdoor firepit, you will also get to socialise with fellow guests at mealtimes.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception 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

Spanish

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Reviews

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Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland, secluded)

Liked: Was just what we wanted, quiet and camping as it should be ❤️

Disliked: Location if not able bodied could be a problem

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Black Grove Farm

Labdens Lane

Colliers End

Ware

Hertfordshire

England

SG11 1EP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.86721°N
-0.01714°W

Route directions

The site is at the very end of Labdens Lane, a tiny lane that may be hard to spot. The entrance gate to the site is shared with the neighbouring property and kept locked. Please call the owners to meet you there.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.1 km South Road

12.4 km Interchange

Rail

6.6 km Ware Rail Station

7.1 km Watton-at-Stone Rail Station

8.5 km Hertford East Rail Station

Ferry

37.4 km Camden Lock Waterbus

38.2 km London Zoo Waterbus Stop

40.1 km East India Pier

Airport

19.3 km London Stansted Airport

24.8 km London Luton Airport

40.3 km Cambridge 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

The market town of Hertford (15 minutes’ drive) has a large green with a castle on the banks of the River Lea. A museum in town displays ceramics and items related to the Hertfordshire Regiment, while Hartham Common Park has wild swimming and watersports, plus tennis courts. Head south to Hertfordshire Zoo (25 minutes), where residents include tigers and snow leopards, as well as smaller animals like meerkats and lemurs, which you can meet and feed. From there, drive the short distance to River Lee Country Park, where you can ride a bike, spot birds and dragonflies, or have a go at the dog agility course. The elegant gardens at Knebworth House (half an hour) were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the early 20th century, and they now include a maze and a Dinosaur Trail. The grounds are also known for their lively calendar of events, which range from live music concerts to car shows.

Must see

Knebworth House 13.6 km

Hatfield House 17.7 km

Lee Valley Regional Park 20.2 km

Audley End House and Gardens 23.6 km

Willows Farm Village 25 km

National Trust

Shaw's Corner 17.6 km

Wimpole Home Farm 30.5 km

Wimpole Hall 30.5 km

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 35.5 km

Sutton House 35.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

YOUNGSBURY 2.9 km

Thundridge - Barwick Ford - Thundridge 3.3 km

POLES PARK 4.6 km

FANHAMS HALL 5 km

WOODHALL PARK 5.2 km

Local events

All Points East (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)
London, England 37.2 km

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

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

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.

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.

Extras

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

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

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

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

General

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of £50.00 (R1,182.11) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Black Grove Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Black Grove Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Black Grove Farm? The market town of Hertford (15 minutes’ drive) has a large green with a castle on the banks of the River Lea. A museum in town displays ceramics and items related to … Read more