Remote location | Best Campsites in Essex, England 2024

8.7

Colchester Country Park

Colchester, Essex, England

Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower

8.5

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

9.3

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
Four fishing lakes throughout the farm; firewood and charcoal for sale

Opens 24 July

9.7

Glamping at Lodge Farm

Little Clacton, Essex, England

Peaceful glamping site set on two acres of scenic farmland
Half a mile from Thorpe-le-Soken station; Clacton 15 minutes' drive
Furnished bell tents with double bed, cutlery and crockery provided

9.8

A Swift Escape

Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England

Secluded luxury yurt in rural Essex, near Beaumont-cum-Moze
A 15-minute drive from Frinton-on-Sea; 25 minutes from Colchester
Kingsize bed, plus decking with two outdoor baths and gas barbecue

Pitches are screened by trees but offer long views

9.6

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

Southminster, Essex, England

Wild camping on a small organic farm on Essex’s Dengie Peninsula
Saltmarsh Coast and Bradwelll beach half an hour’s walk away
Bike hire and barbecue available on site, along with eggs and bread

10

Southey Creek Glamping

Maldon, Essex, England

Cosy Essex glamping accommodation on an arable farm near Mundon
A 10-minute drive to Maldon; 40 minutes to West Mersea beach
Adults-only pods with private decking; vineyard and wildlife on site

10

Finchingfield Camping

Finchingfield, Essex, England

Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a working lavender farm
An hour's drive from London; 20 minutes' walk to Finchingfield's pubs
Pitches cut into a wildflower meadow; private composting loo per pitch

Opens 12 July

Baddow Hill Alpacas

Little Baddow, Essex, England

Alpaca Farm Countryside Retreat: A Rustic Haven Amidst Nature's Charms

Hidden Gem Glamping

Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Romantic escape in a luxury shepherds hut with outside Stargazing Bed

Foster's Meadow Glamping

Braintree, Essex, England

Luxury shepherd’s hut near Finchingfield in north Essex countryside
Half an hour’s drive to Saffron Walden or Audley End House and Gardens
Kitchenette, woodburner and hot tub; pubs five minutes’ drive

9.7

Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite

Bradfield, Essex, England

Laidback pop-up site on a coastal Essex farm
Five minutes' drive from Mistley and 15 minutes from Harwich
Direct beach access; a few minutes' walk from the Essex Way

Eastland Meadows Country Park

Southminster, Essex, England

Osea Leisure Park

Maldon, Essex, England

Great Sampford B&B

Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Peaceful self-catering unit near Saffron Walden in rural north Essex
A 35-minute drive to IWM Duxford, and 40 minutes to Cambridge
Converted stable with kitchen, living space and private courtyard

Riverside Village Holiday Park

Rochford, Essex, England

Opens 20 July

Dairymeade Farm Glamping

Dunmow, Essex, England

Peaceful glamping on a farm with three lakes in rural Essex
A 20-minute drive from London Stansted Airport; 45 minutes from London
Off grid site with well-equipped bell tents

Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping

St Osyth, Essex, England

Essex farm site with stabling for horses
Fishing reservoir within five miles
Next to a nature reserve: free entry included in accommodation price

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

Colchester, Essex, England

9.1

Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park

Colchester, Essex, England

Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site

Remote location: Campsites in Essex

Colchester Country Park

Daisy Mays Farm

Rockinghams Farm

Glamping at Lodge Farm

A Swift Escape

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

Southey Creek Glamping

Finchingfield Camping

Baddow Hill Alpacas

Hidden Gem Glamping

Foster's Meadow Glamping

Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite

Eastland Meadows Country Park

Osea Leisure Park

Great Sampford B&B

Riverside Village Holiday Park

Dairymeade Farm Glamping

Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Camping

Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)

Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park

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