Whitehouse Farm Campsite

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  • Pop-up site for guests aged over 25 and families in Essex countryside
  • Free kids’ zorbing on site; Tropical Wings Zoo 10 minutes’ drive
  • Free live music and crafting activities for Essex Farm Family Festival
In the mood for a proper summer holiday shindig? Better get yourself off to Whitehouse Farm Campsite for the Essex Farm Family Festival and Summer Holiday Campout – a week-long pop-up celebration of music, fun and community in the Essex countryside. Stay for up to seven nights of relaxed camping with something for all guests, from live music to family-friendly entertainment all week long. The main festival weekend features 17 hours of live performances from local bands on the first weekend in August, but the campsite is open from 27 July to 3 August 2025 – stay for as long or as little as you like. The pop-up site is specifically for anyone aged over 25 and their families; it is a safe, family-focused and drug-free environment with a welcoming, laidback ambiance. You can bring your own food and drink – there are no overpriced vendors here – and there are no security checks, just pure festival fun and freedom. There are no hidden extra costs for your setup, and plenty of space around you. Free crafting sessions take place every day, along with sporting activities like zorbing for the kids. Well-behaved pets are welcome free of charge, as long as they’re kept on a lead and accompanied by responsible owners.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 450
Touring caravan pitches 3
Opens 27 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 27 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

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Features

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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

Type

Pop-up campsite Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Location

Whitehouse Farm Campsite

Main Road

Chelmsford

Essex

England

CM3 8DL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.64224°N
0.55451°E

Route directions

What3words: sloping.downward.alerting

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi War Memorial
5 mi War Memorial
5.2 mi Tarpots Corner
Rail
1.3 mi Battlesbridge Rail Station
2.3 mi South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station
2.4 mi Wickford Rail Station
Ferry
10.4 mi Wallasea Island Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing
15.5 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
8.2 mi London Southend Airport
21.3 mi London Stansted Airport
23.7 mi London City Airport

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 activities: - Fishing lake: five minutes’ drive - Battlesbridge Antiques Centre: five minutes - Horse riding: five minutes - RHS Garden Hyde Hall: five minutes - Tropical Wings Zoo: 10 minutes - Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park: 10 minutes - Call of the Wild Zoo: 10 minutes - Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 8.3 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 8.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Southend Westcliff Bay 9.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Three Shells 10.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Southend Jubilee 10.7 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 1.9 mi

Dickens World 16.7 mi

The Historic Dockyard Chatham 17.2 mi

Rochester Castle 17.6 mi

Rochester Cathedral 17.6 mi

National Trust

Coggeshall Grange Barn 16.4 mi

Paycocke's 16.7 mi

Rainham Hall 17.9 mi

Cobham Wood and Mausoleum 18.6 mi

Owletts 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South Woodham Ferrers Circular Walk 2.6 mi

DANBURY PARK 5.1 mi

Danbury - Great Graces - Little Baddow Hall - Danbury 5.3 mi

Purleigh - Cock Clarks - Woodham Mortimer - Hazeleigh - Purleigh 5.5 mi

Danbury and Lingwood Commons - River Chelmer - Danbury 5.7 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    London, Greater London 26.7 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Whitehouse Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whitehouse Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whitehouse Farm Campsite? Local attractions and activities: - Fishing lake: five minutes’ drive - Battlesbridge Antiques Centre: five minutes - Horse riding: five minutes - RHS Garden Hyde Hall: five minutes - Tropical Wings Zoo: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whitehouse Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Whitehouse Farm Campsite? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.