Goldings Estate Farm

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Meadow pitches on a 40-acre Grade II-listed Hertfordshire farm estate
A mile from central Hertford; 10 minutes' walk to railway station
Meet the animals on site, light campfires and paddle in the stream

What a pretty place to stay – Goldings Estate Farm is a Grade II-listed building, and the pitches within its 40-acre country estate are attractive indeed, flanked by ancient woodlands, a canal and a stream. And what a handy location too: this Hertfordshire site is just on the edge of Hertford, about a mile from the castle in the centre of town and about 10 minutes’ walk from the nearest small supermarket. Travelling here or getting out and about should be fairly easy, as the farm entrance is just off the A119 and Hertford North station is about 10 minutes' walk away. That location also makes this a great spot for day trips to London, or for those looking for an easy escape from the city via public transport (trains take about 50 minutes to/from London). Despite the lovely buildings and the handy location, this is very much a working farm where you’ll get the full farm experience. Owner Morag is very happy to give you a tour of all the goings-on, and you can meet, feed and pet the piglets, lambs, mini cows and donkeys while you're here. As well as all that, you'll also be able to throw yourselves into a proper rural camping setup, with spacious meadow pitches, a firepit area and simple facilities including drinking water, toilets and a shower. You're welcome to explore the woodland, paddle in the stream and generally have a fine time embracing nature. There are plenty of options nearby for walks, bike rides and horse riding, along with other activities like watersports and outdoor swimming.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Primitive grass tent campsite

8 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

8 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit
Fire ring

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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Kids enjoying one of the secluded areas that has crayfish.

Kids enjoying the fire roasting marshmallows

Holding the cockerel! missed pictures of the rabbit.

Lovely stay

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Janine J. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Our little one loved the animals, the swings on the trees - lovely campsite and very relaxed atmosphere.

Disliked: Hot water to wash cooking utensils would be great.

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What a beautiful place to stay, we did not want to leave.…

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Susan S. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: What a beautiful place to stay, we did not want to leave. The staff are so lovely and welcoming.
A beautiful chalk stream where you can safely paddle or lay in if you wanted. Crayfish nets provided by the campsite we had so much fun catching crayfish.
Kayaking along the river on a kayak included in the price to borrow.
Sheep and donkeys walking around all day where you can stroke them.
Pigs your allowed to feed.
Bunnys, guinea pigs and chicken we spend hours sitting with as they was just so lovely.
There are hammocks and swings throughout which was just absolutely lovely to chill out on.
We will definitely be back.

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Beautiful views, loved the wild feel to this site. Farm animals all…

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Sara Louise M. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful views, loved the wild feel to this site. Farm animals all around, red kites soaring above. Morag and the lads and other lady was very accommodating, was made to feel at home! We had an amazing time at the camp site. Host very passionate about the future of the site. All four (2 kids 2 adults) loved visiting and will definitely be back to see the progress. Beautiful site with lots of potential! Work in progress but lots of potential and can’t wait to see the progress of this site! Mix of luxury camping and old school camping.

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Open space, activities to do on site.…

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Open space, activities to do on site.

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This is a hidden gem located with easy access from London. The…

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Dominic W. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: This is a hidden gem located with easy access from London. The land is beautiful and feels pretty isolated from the roads nearby, so definitely has that nearly wild camping vibe. Located near a river, which adds to the view looking up towards the grand estate in the distance. Morag (the owner of the farm) also told us she has plans to bring the water levels back up for proper swimming/boating.

We also liked the fact that the site is small, so there won't be too many people camping there. We had about 4 other pitches when we were there, but it still felt like we had space to spread out.

The animals are also a sweet perk. They have donkeys and lambs roaming around the site who are very friendly. There is also a pen of pigs, and piglets (until they grow up).

Disliked: Nothing.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Goldings Estate Farm

Bramfield Road

Hertford

Hertfordshire

England

SG14 2HZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.80369°N
-0.0965°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 km Bus Station

10.2 km Gracemead House

11.9 km South Road

Rail

0.6 km Hertford North Rail Station

1.7 km Hertford East Rail Station

4.7 km Ware Rail Station

Ferry

29.4 km Camden Lock Waterbus

30.2 km London Zoo Waterbus Stop

32 km Little Venice Waterbus Stop

Airport

21.1 km London Luton Airport

26.4 km London Stansted Airport

34.8 km 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hertford Castle: five minutes' drive - Ware Priory Lido: 10 minutes - East Herts Miniature Railway: 10 minutes - Stanborough Park (walks and watersports): 10 minutes - Hertfordshire Zoo: 15 minutes - Hatfield House, Park and Gardens: 15 minutes - RSPB Rye Meads: 15 minutes - Jump City UK trampoline park: 15 minutes.

Must see

Hatfield House 9.1 km

Knebworth House 11.2 km

Lee Valley Regional Park 14.8 km

Willows Farm Village 16.4 km

Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban 17.9 km

National Trust

Shaw's Corner 12.3 km

2 Willow Road 27.9 km

Fenton House 27.9 km

Sutton House 28.6 km

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 30.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GOLDINGS 0.6 km

PANSHANGER 2.4 km

BALLS PARK 2.8 km

BAYFORDBURY 3.3 km

SCOTT'S GROTTO, WARE 4.5 km

Local events

All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
London, England 30.3 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Goldings Estate Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Goldings Estate Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Goldings Estate Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hertford Castle: five minutes' drive - Ware Priory Lido: 10 minutes - East Herts Miniature Railway: 10 minutes - Stanborough Park (walks and watersports): 10 minutes … Read more