Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
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- 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
Site type
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This site has no on-site shower facilities.
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 20 Jul to
Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Beautiful, peaceful spot with sunflower fields and friendly hosts. Guests loved feeding goats; kids enjoyed the toys. Facilities okay and clean, good phone signal. Some September 2025 guests found pitches/toilets lacking. Recommended for quiet, basic, "wild camping" feel.
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Last updated 2026/08/04
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A very clean campsite with the necessary amenities.
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked We knew that the site was basic but it was a good place to access Suffolk and North Essex. There was 1 other camper there so was very peaceful. The facilities were as advertised. In the main field away from the camp are facilities for washing and a toilet. There was a children's play area too.
On the camp area, which is clearly signposted, there were 2 Portaloo toilets. The one that was nearest to us was very clean with toilet roll and hand sanitiser. We enjoyed the quiet area and completed a walk around the farmland with views of Hedingham Castle. There are several pubs in the village that serve food and a number of local shops. We will return if in the area - it is ideal for a short stay.
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A lovely little stay with nice clean facilities.
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Very peaceful site with lovely friendly hosts. The toilets were clean and well stocked and there was hot, cold and drinking water available. For the little ones there is a lovely play area and also a beautiful little sunflower walk.
Disliked There was nothing to dislike.
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Peace and quiet with lovely views.…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Peace and quiet with lovely views. This is like wild camping but with the benefit of toilets, dish washing facilities and drinking water. Nice flat grass pitches of a decent size. I didn't get to see the goats but that was my fault (hopefully next time!). I would recommend this site to anyone who wants to keep camping simple.
Disliked Nothing for this type of site - don't expect the amenities of big sites.
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Great site
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Anonymous Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Great Site
Disliked N/A
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Good little back to basics campsite…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Good little back to basics campsite as described on pitch up . Had a good stay here with my son , nice play area for kids and 4 goats to feed which are lovely. Some nice walks around too. Good phone signal on Vodafone plenty of toilets( portal loos) and good washing up facilities with hot water.
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Highly recommend. Such a lovely location
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked What a lovely place to stay! We were lucky we had the place to ourselves. Lovely hearing the wildlife in the night, dogs loved it and it was such a clean and tidy place to stay. Highly recommend.
We messaged to say we may be a tad late and a lovely welcoming email.
I meant to see the goats but I forgot so we will be back 🥰
Disliked Nothing!
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Would come back.
Anonymous Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful campsite, view of sunflowers really nice. Goats and turkeys on neighbouring field were good fun.
Dog loved it too.
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Good site for wild camping, has what you need
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Was quiet, left alone to do your own thing
Disliked Only one toilet at the far end of the field
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Area was nice and off the beaten track, but wouldn't return.
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Quiet Location
Disliked The placement of all pitches was small and narrow, 1/3rd of a field.
Toilet & Refuse were not sufficient.
Placement of pitches and size of area is not as described, the cut grass area to place caravans/tents was narrow.
The toilet (one portaloo) was at one end and a black wheelie bin for "refuse" at the other.
One family had pitched up across the field, making it difficult to access the toilet. Albeit, the owners offered a partial refund for the inconvenience as it wasn't described and we had to look for alternate accommodation.
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Excellent, clean site with adequate facilities, welcoming .
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Amazing, tranquil oasis in the countryside. Goats, chickens and turkeys were a lovely surprise. Adequate facilities, friendly and accommadating hosts.
Disliked N/A exactly how described on pitch up.
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Features
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Portable toilet
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Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups 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 Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearbyLocation
Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Rosemary Lane
Castle Hedingham
Halstead
Essex
England
CO9 3AJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51,99549°N
0,61017°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 33,3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 34,6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Jaywick | 42,5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton Beach Martello Tower | 43,6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Clacton | 44,6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Cycle routes
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Colne Valley Railway (heritage train ride and museum): five minutes’ drive - Gainsborough’s House (artist’s residence): 15 minutes - Lavenham (half-timbered village): 25 minutes - Colchester … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm? From R399,37 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.