Rockinghams Farm
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- We only allow dogs up to 10kg.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)
6 people maximum Ground type: Forest floor
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.1m width x 4.9m length (7.0ft width x 16.0ft length) Calculated area: 10.4m² (112.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 (£65) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 81% of visitors View breakdown
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Amazing place and wonderful hosts
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)
Liked: Loved it. So peaceful. Wonderful site. My son and I camped in the Forrest area. Lots of space. Lovely walks. The site had everything you’d need. We locked it and will be going back soon.
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A truly beautiful stay in the forest, incredible hosts too! I would highly…
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)
Liked: A truly beautiful stay in the forest, incredible hosts too! I would highly recommended staying here.
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Absolutely fantastic. We camped in the woods which are very beautiful. The…
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)
Liked: Absolutely fantastic. We camped in the woods which are very beautiful. The campsite owner was very friendly and helpful and we had a wonderful time. Looking forward to a return visit ♥️♥️♥️
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Great woodland or meadow camping.
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Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)
Liked: Clean and tidy toilet and shower. Good washing up area with washing up liquid and brushes. Firepits were provided. Woodland pitches. Communal firepit. Josephine didn't mind us going to look at all the horses!
Disliked: Didn't really dislike anything but it's a working farm so there were lots of vehicles coming and going to and from the stable, and tractor noises.
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Basic but equipped for most needs and site fine , lovely quiet spot
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Liked: The venue was very quiet, lovely walks around and very laid back A great place to explore nature and lovely sunsets Basic pod you does have micro-wave and a very good fridge you will need to bring your own food but a short drive to Tiptree and a couple of disposable BBQ's solved that
Disliked: The surrounding area - it was difficult to find dog friendly places to eat
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Beautiful farm. Camped in the wooded area with a group and we…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Beautiful farm. Camped in the wooded area with a group and we saw lots of wildlife. Owners responded quickly to queries before and during stay. Minor issues encountered were resolved very quickly. There is also a big tesco only a short drive away, which was nice.
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Perfect night away!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Lovely quiet campsite, easy to find. Decent even and grassy pitch. Good communication with owner. Good facilities. We love a quiet campsite, so this was perfect.
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Lovely place. Lots of space. Beautiful wooded area. Felt really wild
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Liked: Small and quiet campsite. Plenty of space with a choice of either camping in the woods away from the toilet/sinks or on grass next to the toilets.
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Lovely site
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Liked: We stayed here with family who had young kids as well. Honestly so peaceful and quiet. There is nothing to do apart from walking which was perfect for us, we took toys for the kids to keep them entertained. Brilliant shower and toilet block. Shower was very powerful which I didn’t expect so that was great! Washing up facilities were brilliant. Fire pits available and you can buy a massive bag of wood for the evening. We luckily had the place to ourselves so again was so peaceful. Wonderful back to basics campsite. Will definitely book again!!
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Beautiful campsite but probable not best for families.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Clean pitch and big fishing lake.
Disliked: Facilities were VERY basic, you are pitched in a field and all you have is a toilet. The lake was beautiful but be warned monsters lie beneath…..so bring a big net and some strong line. The lake is a bit of a walk from the campsite so you may need something to put your gear on. If you are bringing children make sure you bring plenty of activities to do and don’t rely on the internet because signal is shocking (not the campsites fault I know).
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From the manager: Hi thanks for your review. As I mentioned you’re very welcome to drive over to the fishing lake so it’s not too far to walk from the campsite. There are some very big fish in there so yes definitely need to be prepared but there are also some much smaller fish if that’s all you’re wanting. I do state on pitch up that it is very low key here and back to nature so hopefully it doesn’t come as a disappointment. Many thanks.
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Rockinghams Farm
Rockinghams Farm
Layer Marney
Colchester
Essex
England
CO5 9UL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81322°N
0.78639°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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West Mersea | 11 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Brightlingsea | 15.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 22.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 24.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Clacton | 26.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Colchester Zoo 6.5 km
Colchester Castle Museum 11.6 km
firstsite 11.7 km
East Anglian Railway Museum 12.6 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 21.9 km
National Trust
Coggeshall Grange Barn 9.1 km
Paycocke's 9.7 km
Bourne Mill 11.1 km
Thorington Hall 21 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 22.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LAYER MARNEY TOWER 1.3 km
Layer Breton - Layer Marney - Birch - Layer Breton 3 km
Tiptree - Great Braxted - Great Totham - Tiptree 4.1 km
BRAXTED PARK 6.4 km
Kelvedon - Coggeshall - River Blackwater - Kelvedon 6.5 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rockinghams Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rockinghams Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rockinghams Farm? Hunt down some historic sites… you could climb up England’s highest Tudor gatehouse, the Layer Marney Tower (roughly half an hour's walk), or have a bite to eat with some Tiptree preserves … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rockinghams Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Please call an hour or so before arrival so someone can come out to greet you.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Rockinghams Farm? From R671.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.