Book Family Friendly Campsites in Essex
20 bookable campsites in Essex
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Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
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Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Chingford, Essex, England- Wildlife haven with easy access to London
- Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
- London travel cards available to buy
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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
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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
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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
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Dovercourt Holiday Park
Harwich, Essex, England- Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from a sandy beach
- Within a half-hour drive of Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze
- Miniature golf, indoor play, bar and clubhouse entertainment
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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
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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
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Debden House Campsite
Loughton, Essex, England- Spacious 50-acre Essex campsite bordered by Epping Forest
- Three golf courses within 10 minutes' drive; Lee Valley 15 minutes
- Half an hour's walk from the London Underground (Central Line)
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Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
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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
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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
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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
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Pightle Farm
Elmdon, Essex, England- Rural setting on a farm with fabulous Essex and Cambridgeshire views
- A 10-minutes drive to the IWM Duxford, and 30 minutes to Cambridge
- Dog-friendly pitches; pub in 15 minutes’ walk, shops 10 minutes’ drive
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The Meadow at Waples Mill
Dunmow, Essex, England- Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
- A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
- Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires
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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
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City to Country Retreat
Halstead, Essex, England- Luxury bell tents just outside the Essex village of Toppesfield
- Heritage railway, vineyard and distillery within five minutes' drive
- Tennis court and bike hire on site; kitchen and barbecue for each tent
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Baddow Hill Alpacas
Little Baddow, Essex, England- Alpaca Farm Countryside Retreat: A Rustic Haven Amidst Nature's Charms
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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
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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
Narrow your search to:
Braintree
Witham
Broxted
Dunmow
Elsenham
Gosfield
Halstead
Helions Bumpstead
Takeley
Chelmsford
Finchingfield
Heybridge
Saffron Walden
West Bergholt
Little Baddow
Maldon
Brentwood
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Ongar
St Osyth
Beaumont-cum-Moze
Billericay
Clacton-on-Sea
Dedham
Dedham Vale
Ingatestone
Little Clacton
Romford
St Lawrence Bay
Stock
Thorpe Le Soken
West Hanningfield
West Mersea
Althorne
Bradfield
Elmdon
Hockley
Hullbridge
Lambourne End
Rochford
Roydon
Southminster
Wickford
Battlesbridge
Benfleet
Burnham On Crouch
Dovercourt
Epping
Frinton-on-Sea
Harwich
Loughton
Rayleigh
Walton-on-the-Naze
Buckhurst Hill
Canvey Island
Chingford
East Tilbury
Southend-on-Sea
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