Stuarts Wood
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- Nearly wild site in an oak woodland on a working country farm
- Five-minute drive to Stock and 10 minutes to Hanningfield’s bird hide
- Campfires allowed; 35 minutes from Southend-on-Sea beaches
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Nearest sites
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Location
Stuarts Wood
Great Preston Lane
Stock
Essex
England
CM4 9RN
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.65913°N
0.4762°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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Leigh Bell Wharf | 11.2 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
Southend Chalkwell | 11.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Southend Westcliff Bay | 12.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southend Three Shells | 13.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Southend Jubilee | 14 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 4.2 mi
Dickens World 18 mi
The Historic Dockyard Chatham 18.5 mi
Rochester Castle 18.6 mi
Rochester Cathedral 18.7 mi
National Trust
Rainham Hall 15.7 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 16.8 mi
Paycocke's 17 mi
Eastbury Manor House 18.3 mi
Owletts 18.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HYLANDS PARK 4 mi
DANBURY PARK 5.2 mi
RIFFHAMS 5.9 mi
Danbury - Great Graces - Little Baddow Hall - Danbury 5.9 mi
South Woodham Ferrers Circular Walk 6.2 mi
Local events
- All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
London, Greater London 23.9 mi
- Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)
London, Greater London 29 mi
- British Summer Time (Friday 5 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024)
London, Greater London 29.5 mi
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.
Reviews
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Ken and Sonia are excellent hosts, extremely friendly and welcoming. They have…
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Liked: Ken and Sonia are excellent hosts, extremely friendly and welcoming. They have put a lot of effort into making the campsite a magical place. All the other campsites seem far less appealing by comparison.
Disliked: Having to leave
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From the manager: Colin and Lena, Thank you for your kind words, your energy gave the woods a special feeling. On behalf of all our little campers a huge thank you for the sing a long session around the fire pit. I still have songs about penguins running around my head. You guys rock Ken and Sonya
Would recommend and will definitely stay again.
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Liked: Warmth of welcome, large pitch, lovely oak wood, communal fire, washing up facility.
Disliked: Long drop toilets and mosquitos.
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From the manager: Hi Jonathan, We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. It was great to have the boys enjoying nature with your wonderful sense of humour. Long drops are not for everyone, ours are spotless with the best views. Mosquitos I can only offer free spray. Many thanks Ken and Sonya
The couple running the site were extremely friendly and helpful. We were…
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Liked: The couple running the site were extremely friendly and helpful. We were given a number of pitches to choose from and we chose Middle Earth. There was a campfire area with plenty of room for 6 to sit around and enjoy a bbq and natter. There was a separate area to pitch our tent. We have a 6-man tent and plenty of room. Could have easily fitted another small tent also. I really liked the distance between our pitches and the other pitches. There is a communal washing-up area with drinking water. Two eco toilets are available and kept very clean. No showers, no electricity. Personally, one or two nights would be enough for me. However, a real sense of being in nature and the tranquillity to enjoy it. The noise of the traffic was very distant and no loud music either. Sat out watching the full moon and the stars to the early hours with the owls twit-twooing around us. We explored the reservoir the following day, a 5-minute drive, well worth a visit. Great location to bird watch. We had a nice coffee in the café too. Overall a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax with family.
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From the manager: Hi Vanessa, Thank you for your kind words. We believe our campsite to be one of the quietest out there. With no music you can enjoy the sounds of nature. You guys loved the woods and left no trace. Thank you Ken and Sonya
Well thought out site that is accommodating for all.
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Liked: The whole experience was brilliant, our 3 & 5 year old grandchildren loved every minute and cried when we left. Ken and Sonia are fantastic hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Great time had by all and will definitely be going again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words Stuart. A sentence that pops up several times a weekend is "can I stay for forever? It was wonderful to meet all three generations of your family. Ken and Sonya
Beautiful natural site, with very friendly onsite managers
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Liked: Shade of the trees in the heat!
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From the manager: The shade was wonderful, your little tribe of munchkins were a delight to have on site and contributed to the wonderful atmosphere all weekend. Thank you so much for leaving our family area spotless. Ken and Sonya
I would highly recommend a visit.
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Liked: Beautiful setting, peaceful and calming atmosphere. Fantastic people!
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From the manager: Wonderful father and son bonding night. Well done guys we loved marshmallow time with you. Ken and Sonya
beautiful quiet spot in the woods and wonderful welcome…
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Liked: beautiful quiet spot in the woods and wonderful welcome
Disliked: nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words Julia, we are happy you enjoyed your wild camping trip and visit to the smoke house. Thank for loving the woods and leaving no trace. Ken and Sonya
Amazing place definitely coming back
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Liked: Great for an outdoor adventure thats not too far from home. Hosts were brilliant very welcoming!
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words Brent, we are happy the little fellas had a great time. Thanks for leaving middle earth spotless. Ken and Sonya
Fantastic hosts, great facilities and a slice peace & quiet!
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Liked: The quiet surroundings!
Disliked: Absolutely nothing!
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From the manager: Hi Steven, Thank you for your review and beautiful photographs. we look forward to seeing you again. Ken and Sonya
Very friendly and welcoming site with private pitches
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Liked: This was our first camping experience and we had a lovely time and will definitely be going back. We were given a choice of available pitches and we chose a very pretty private pitch with lots of space for the two of us. The hosts Ken and Sonya were lovely and very welcoming, they made us feel very comfortable during our stay respecting privacy but also inviting us to join them round the campfire or for events. The toilets were a new experience but felt clean and comfortable. We will be going back!
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From the manager: You Guys were amazing for first timers, throwing yourself in at the deep end at Stuart's wood. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and hopefully a lifetime of camping adventures await. Many thanks Ken and Sonya
- Does Stuarts Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stuarts Wood dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Stuarts Wood? Check out Chelmsford (15 minutes’ drive) from this park – the city’s a historical haven with hotspots including the 18th-century Hylands House’s multiple acres of parkland and the medieval Chelmsford Cathedral. The … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stuarts Wood?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.