Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

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  • Wildlife haven with easy access to London
  • Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
  • London travel cards available to buy
In a wildlife haven among the traffic-free trails of the 1,000-acre River Lee Country Park – and all only 40 minutes by train from central London: have a stay at Greater London's Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone to escape the city for a weekend, or to use the site as a nifty rural base for getting into the urban for day trips. (Either way, do take quite a bit of time to get around the country park for ambling, pedalling and wildlife watching among its rare resident species). Lee Valley Campsite has a play area, a shop selling essentials and one-day travel cards for London, a launderette with ironing facilities, and heated showers and toilet blocks. Dogs are welcome. The site also has free wifi – just the ticket when researching which museum or shopping area to get to in London first...?

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 65
Motorhome pitches 65
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 17
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including washing machine and hair dryer are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/03 et 31/01.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar 2025 to

Open from Sun, 01 Mar to

This site is a member of Lee Valley Regional Park group.

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Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

8.8

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Hospitality and service, campsite in general…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Hospitality and service, campsite in general

Disliked Tent field was full with litter ( I cleaned up our spot and had half a bin full of sigaret butts, plasters, fake nails and screws

100% recommended, I will be back

Overall 10/10

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Nacho A.

Cocoon camping pod (pet friendly, double)

Liked I really loved the cocoon. Was very cozy, and it felt warm and safe.
I like that we have shower facilities not far from our room.
For the price, the noice of the cars are understandable, and you get used to. Also it is very closed to any part of London, so it is great if you do not want to much hassle traveling.
Great for short stays too as commuting is short, and there is a bus that leaves you in the gate.

Disliked Our cocoon was too close from the main road. Which is okay if you ware inside the cocoon with the windows closed, but if you go in summer will be slightly hot.

Clean showers and toilets and a very clean site.…

Overall 10/10

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Emma J.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Clean showers and toilets and a very clean site.

Lovely quiet clean site. Stayed in a cocoon. Comfortable double…

Overall 10/10

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Coral S.

Cocoon D camping pod (no pets, double)

Liked Lovely quiet clean site. Stayed in a cocoon. Comfortable double bed. Felt safe and secure being a solo female. Nice little table and 2 chairs with a kettle and plenty of tea/coffee milk and sugar for the morning. Showers and toilets were clean. Nice warm water. Situated very close for getting on the M25. No traffic noise was heard. Great helpful staff who explained everything and gave me a map to find my way around. Pub very close by. Would stay again for sure :-)

Disliked None

Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt…

Overall 10/10

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Ursula H.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt

Poor quality campsite, not priced appropriately

Overall 2/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Barrier access to the campsite
Drinking water access
Bus stop outside

Disliked Dirty and limited showers and toilets
Poor Rocky ground for tents
Small and crowded tent field
Loud and polluted

Excellent clean facilities and great transport links to central London. Staff are…

Overall 10/10

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Emma L.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent clean facilities and great transport links to central London. Staff are so friendly and helpful, thanks for a great stay.

A good site to use for visiting London

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked Nice pitch, good shower and toilet facilities kept clean because they are checked frequently throughout the day. The best thing though is that there is a very convenient bus service which stops right outside the campsite with regular service running until late at night to connect with the underground into Central London. We also used the woodland walk at the back of the site

Siamo stati soltanto tre giorni ma ci siamo trovati così bene che…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch (large)

Liked Siamo stati soltanto tre giorni ma ci siamo trovati così bene che abbiamo subito prenotato per la prossima settimana. Sito ben organizzato pulito e silenzioso.

Was a nice site my daughter loved the park and sand area…

Overall 8/10

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Alex G.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Was a nice site my daughter loved the park and sand area

Features

Dogs 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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lee Valley Campsite

Sewardstone

Sewardstone Road

Chingford

Essex

England

E4 7RA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.65505°N
0.00695°W

Route directions

By car: the campsite is on the A112 between Chingford and Waltham Abbey to the south of the M25. Leave M25 at Junction 26 and follow signs. By bus: 215, 379 and 505 services from Chingford. Underground Station: Walthamstow Central. By underground: take the Victoria underground line from London going north. The underground stops at Walthamstow central. From here, catch the 215 bus.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 km Stratford Bus Station
12.7 km Stratford Bus Station
12.7 km Stratford Centre Burtons Court
Rail
1.7 km Brimsdown Rail Station
2.3 km Enfield Lock Rail Station
2.4 km Ponders End Rail Station
Ferry
16 km Camden Lock Waterbus
16.5 km East India Pier
16.7 km Canary Wharf Pier
Airport
17.2 km London City Airport
32 km London Stansted Airport
35.7 km London Luton 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

Get to London fast for day trips from this family-friendly site via train, bus and Tube, or stay in the countryside to investigate the walking paths and bike routes of River Lee Country Park and nearby Gunpowder Park; both also have regular activities and events to keep all ages entertained. Waterwise, take a boat out or float along on a river cruise at the Lee Valley Boat Centre, or up the adrenaline a notch with a spot of whitewater rafting at the Lee Valley White Water Centre just down the road from the site. Too much for you? Have a leisurely paddle on the lake with the kids. Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone is also within easy reach of Waltham Abbey's Lee Valley Park Farms, a good option for a family day out with its four adventure play areas, events including pig and lamb racing, and many creatures to meet including llamas and reindeer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 47.3 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 3.6 km

Discover 12.9 km

Kenwood House 14.5 km

Geffrye Museum 14.5 km

Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green 14.5 km

National Trust

Sutton House 12.3 km

Eastbury Manor House 15.3 km

2 Willow Road 15.7 km

Fenton House 16.1 km

George Inn 17.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

An Introduction to Epping Forest 2.6 km

Connaught Water - Strawberry Hill Pond – Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge 3.1 km

MYDDLETON HOUSE 4.3 km

FORTY HALL 4.5 km

COPPED HALL 6.7 km

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)

    London, England 13.8 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone? Get to London fast for day trips from this family-friendly site via train, bus and Tube, or stay in the countryside to investigate the walking paths and bike routes of River Lee … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    Between 01/05 and 30/09, arrivals are until 8pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone? From R471,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.