Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite

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Visitor image of the room with a view
Field with river views
Room with a view
Lovely view from tent
Pitches very close to water
10x14m pitches
Beautiful scenery
The burger van
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Field with river views
Room with a view
Lovely view from tent

  • 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
Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite is a relaxed nine-acre farm site on the peaceful east coast, located between Wrabness and Mistley. With direct beach access and stonking sea views, there's a lot about this place to lead one to believe that truly, the only way is Essex… The farm actually owns the stretch of beach adjacent to the pitches, and the waters of the Stour are splendid for bathing at high tide; with its gentle gradient, it's easy to always stay within your depth. Because of the stony sea bed, you'd do well to pack a pair of jelly shoes or flip flops if wading out here. This site is off-grid, but high-end mobile loos are available in a trailer that's subject to thorough and regular cleaning. There's also a shower trailer where you can scrub up after dips in the sea. Barbecues are allowed at Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite (on the paving slab provided), and there's a mains cold water supply that guests can access (the site also has a bowser for non-drinking purposes, and sells bottled water in five-litre bottles). This pretty part of the coast doesn't get quite as much press as its Suffolk counterpart on the other side of the River Stour estuary, but strolling along the nearby Essex Way (a few minutes' walk from site) is a great way to explore these quieter beaches, marshes and well-preserved seafront villages (like Mistley, which is five minutes' drive away) and towns (like Manningtree, which is 10).

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating based on 60 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

92%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quiet Not too busy Location Facilities better than expected…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Camilla G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet
Not too busy
Location
Facilities better than expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, clean loo block.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
camilla s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Clean, effective loo block with plenty of loo paper and soap, warm water for hand washing. Cold water tap for fresh water. Beautiful views over the estuary. Swimming was gorgeous just a little way along from the site (at the beach) at high tide, and it's a fab place for walking - the Essex Way to Wrabness and then Harwich, or the other way to Manningtree.

Disliked: I recognise this is (currently) only a pop-up site, but it was tricky to have a shower without the water spraying everywhere and getting everything wet. Better shower facilities would be good. More local information about what to do and see locally would be welcome. Some was provided (thank you!) in a folder in the loo block, but this was empty on my (and lots of other people's) arrival on Friday. For those visitors without a car, the hire of fire pits and logs would be a fine addition. Also, perhaps a more equitable pricing arrangement - I (a solo camper without a car) paid the same as a group of up to 6 with car, additional small tent etc.

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The site was lovely. Views across the estuary were stunning. The toilets…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The site was lovely. Views across the estuary were stunning. The toilets were immaculate and the showers were warm and clean. We loved the switch system to start the generator for power, saving fuel. So much better for the environment than having it running 24/7.
Our tent neighbours were great and it felt like a secure environment, despite being remote.

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Place has an amazing view over the river and toilets are very…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Place has an amazing view over the river and toilets are very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, excellent owners, great facilities. Super reasonable!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Bradley M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We loved the location. Beautiful views, beach, trees, fields, everything you’d want.

Quiet and peaceful. Plenty of space the kids to run around. You do get the occasional train passing through but we didn’t even notice half the time.

The facilities on offer were great. Clean, spacious toilets, always stocked and hot water available. Multiple showers too.

The farmers that run it are really friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Disliked: There wasn’t anything that we disliked. It was exactly what we were hoping for.

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Just returned from a lovely few days camping at Ragmarsh Farm campsite.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Eleanor P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Just returned from a lovely few days camping at Ragmarsh Farm campsite. Loved every minute. Lovely clean site. Stunning views. Staff very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I loved the peace and quiet of the campsite with such great…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: I loved the peace and quiet of the campsite with such great views of the water and the close proximity to Mistley was just wonderful. Richard the campsite owner was great and would definitely recommend this campsite to friends

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A back to nature site with lovely facilities!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicola W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Such a peaceful site! Amazing views of the river Stour. A great site if you want to hear the sounds of nature (and especially if you like trains - they run along the top of the field). The site slopes down to the river with the lower area being more level. It’s not a manicured lawn, the grass is left longer and you definitely need a torch for night time. There’s little artificial light, just a glow from Harwich, so lots of stars! There is access to the beach from the corner of the site. Beach shoes are advisable for paddling.

The toilets are lovely and showers fine. They run on a generator switched on by a button as you enter which then runs for 20 mins.

Chip shop on the road back to Mistley (very tasty) & we visited The Village Maid pub in Bradwell, walkable if you have time.

Disliked: Nothing! I’d not take younger children as there is easy access to the river.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent views and potential for a decent campsite.

Overall 2/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Allan W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Views were amazing and very peaceful area, lovely walks down the beach area which were so close by and clean

Disliked: Facilities were not very nice, toilets were very smelly and the showers were not fit for purpose, also no food on site as suggested, ended up just eating snacks as that’s all we brought!( Because of there being a food available to buy on site we decided to not bring any cooking equipment. Big mistake) also no one on site to ask any questions and they did not answer the phone!

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My partner and I loved Ragmarsh farm. The idyllic views were perfect…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
John S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: My partner and I loved Ragmarsh farm. The idyllic views were perfect to wake up to and the nature reserve was a delight to explore.
Richard, one the owners, even gave us a lift into town after our car broke down!
A lovely, well run campsite that we highly recommend.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite

Shore Lane

Bradfield

Essex

England

CO11 2UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.93926°N
1.11886°W

Route directions

Please follow directions for the nearest postcode (CO11 2UP). What3words: chops.uppermost.starts. Shore Lane is adjacent to Shoregate House. From Mistley, go past the property on the left (called Stour Lodge) followed by a red-brick house with a tall fence. The tall fence goes around the corner into Shore Lane on the left-hand side. From Harwich, turn right at the T-junction next to the church (towards Mistley). Continue past Curlews on the right-hand side. Slow down and turn right next to Shoregate House. If arriving in a larger vehicle, please call the site manager shortly before arrival for advice on passing places in a narrow lane that leads to the site entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi White Horse
5.1 mi Motel
7.6 mi Station Road
Rail
1.6 mi Mistley Rail Station
2.3 mi Wrabness Rail Station
3.2 mi Manningtree Rail Station
Ferry
5.8 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
6.9 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and amenities include: - The Essex Way: a few minutes' walk from site - Mistley Towers: five minutes' drive - Wrabness Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Mayflower Heritage Centre: 15 minutes - Harwich Redoubt Fort: 15 minutes - Harwich Harbour Ferry: 15 minutes - Flatford Mill (National Trust property): 20 minutes - Colchester Zoo: 30 minutes - Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park: 30 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 6.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 9.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 9.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Felixstowe South 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Holland 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 8.5 mi

firstsite 9.8 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 9.9 mi

Colchester Zoo 13.2 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 14.2 mi

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 4.4 mi

Thorington Hall 8.5 mi

Bourne Mill 9.8 mi

Sutton Hoo 14.1 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wrabness - Essex Way - Ramsey - River Stour - Wrabness 2.3 mi

Alton Water - Lower Street - River Stour - Holbrook 2.6 mi

Manningtree - Mistley - Bradfield - Great Bromley - Manningtree 3.1 mi

Alton Water - Stutton - Brantham - Tattingstone 3.1 mi

Manningtree - Nayland - Wormingford - Bures: Part 1 3.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite? Local attractions and amenities include: - The Essex Way: a few minutes' walk from site - Mistley Towers: five minutes' drive - Wrabness Nature Reserve: 10 minutes - Mayflower Heritage Centre: 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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