11 farm campgrounds in Essex
11 bookable campsites in Essex
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Hill Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
Daisy Mays Farm
Elsenham, Essex, England- Farm site with a petting zoo 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop’s Stortford
- A 30-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Colchester Zoo
- Off-grid camping with a playground and animal encounters on site
Barleylands
Billericay, Essex, England- Dog-friendly campsite in the grounds of a popular farm park
- Between Billericay and Basildon; easily accessible by public transport
- Restaurant, tea rooms, farm shop and kids' attractions
Thames View Camping
East Tilbury, Essex, England- Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
- A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
- Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Novoli Farm
Chelmsford, Essex, England- Rural location on the edge of a village within easy reach of London
- A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 15 minutes to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
- Wine tasting 200 metres away and a historic pub 10 minutes' walk away
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
Wimbish Hall Cabins
Saffron Walden, Essex, England- Luxury log cabins on an Essex farm 10 mins’ drive from Saffron Walden
- Cambridge 40 minutes’ drive; Audley End Miniature Train 15 minutes
- Private hot tubs and decking; laundry cabin; lake views and livestock
Stocks Farm Camping
Braintree, Essex, England- Dog-friendly, off-grid camping in the peaceful village of Rayne, Essex
- The Discovery Centre five minutes’ drive; Colchester Zoo 25 minutes
- Eggs and veg sold on site; pubs within five to 10 minutes’ walk
Dairymeade Farm Glamping
Dunmow, Essex, England- Peaceful bell tent with a private field in the Essex countryside
- A 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport; 45 minutes from London
- Scenic and off-grid setting on a farm with three lakes; 28 acres
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Woodchests Glamping
Halstead, Essex, England- Luxury safari tents five minutes’ drive from Pebmarsh in rural Essex
- Colchester Zoo 25 minutes; Tiptree Jam Museum half an hour
- Well-equipped kitchen corners, open-plan living space and barbecues
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Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Halstead, Essex, England- Off-grid site 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
Acorn Cottage
Colchester, Essex, England- Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
- Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
- Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms
Grange Farm Campsite
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Just over an hour's drive from London and 20 minutes from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from the coast at Clacton and Frinton-on-Sea
- Within easy walking distance of the local village's pubs and takeaways
Willows Rustic Camping and Caravanning
Loughton, Essex, EnglandThe Rare Breed Yurt
Dunmow, Essex, England- Spacious, well-appointed yurt in a fenced meadow near Dunmow
- Colchester Zoo and Hylands House within a half-hour drive
- Rare-breed animals to meet; firepit, hammock and football goal
Woodhouse Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- 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
Forest Side Glamping
Takeley, Essex, England- Tents with cosy decor and a peaceful setting near Hatfield Forest
- Five minutes’ drive to Hatfield Forest, and 15 to Bishop’s Stortford
- Tent kitchen and showers on site; forest walks, pubs and shops nearby
West House Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Pop-up riverside site on a farm, easily accessed from the A12
- A half-hour walk to central Colchester; half-hour drive to beaches
- Next to a family-friendly golf course; footpath from site to town
Wickham Fruit Farm
Halstead, Essex, EnglandPetersfield Village
Gosfield, Essex, England- Secluded grass pitches on a former farm near Braintree in Essex
- A 15-minute drive to Hedingham Castle; 40 minutes to Dedham Vale
- Antiques, farm shop and café on site; walks five minutes’ drive away
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