When can I check in and check out of Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Please check-in at #2 and do not disturb the neighbours at #1, which is not connected to the business despite being opposite the site's main gate. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?

From $24.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

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Willow bay non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

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 available on site and barbecue provided

When it comes to quiet sites, Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac is up there with the best of them. Sitting on the outskirts of Bradwell-on-Sea village, on Essex's Dengie Peninsula, the site was established with one key purpose: providing a place of spiritual rest to those keen to leave the stress of modern life behind for a while. If that sounds like you, read on for what awaits here. You’ll be wild camping on an organic three-acre farm run by Ted and Elizabeth, who acquired it in 2014. Vegetable plots and fruit trees are combined with hay and wildflower meadows to form a varied landscape that allows nature its full expression. A barbecue is provided (for provisions, there’s a community shop in Bradwell-on-Sea), and amenities for guests include a washing-up area and a composting toilet, plus charging and recycling points. However, please note that while some hot water is available from an urn between 8 and 10am and then again between 8 and 10pm, there is no hot running water on site. Once you’re all set up and settled into your accommodation, you can explore the surrounding area. If you choose to walk due east, you can reach St Peters Chapel (a stone structure dating from the seventh century) within 20 minutes, and Bradwell beach (popular for dog walks) on the Saltmarsh Coast in about half an hour.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
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 facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Open from Fri, Apr 25 to Sat, May 31 2025

Open from Thu, Jun 12 to Sat, Jun 14 2025

Open from Fri, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 20 2025

Open from Thu, Aug 14 to Sun, Aug 31 2025

Pitch types & availability

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

1 person maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Min 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (10.0ft width x 10.0ft depth) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)

1 person 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 3.0m width x 3.0m depth (10.0ft width x 10.0ft depth) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Barbecue hire (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per stay
Cooking pack (2 max)		£8 (£8) per stay
Firepit (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

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

Arrival days

From £13 (£13) 1 night, 1 adult

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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Max 3.0m width x 4.0m depth (9.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)

4 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 3.0m width x 4.0m depth (9.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Half board

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Barbecue hire (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per stay
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Cooking pack (2 max)		£8 (£8) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

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

Arrival days

From £18.50 (£18.50) 1 night, 2 adults

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Barney powered grass campervan campsite

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 4.5m width x 3.0m depth (14.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 13.5m² (145.3ft²)

5 people maximum

One Class B motorhome allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Max 4.5m width x 3.0m depth (14.8ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 13.5m² (145.3ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Class B motorhome, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Barbecue hire (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)		£10 (£10) per 3 nights
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

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

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Willow Bay primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 4 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Firepit (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

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

Arrival days

From £23 (£23) 1 night, 2 adults

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Ninian's Paddock primitive grass and earth tent campsite (family, fire ring)

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Fire ring

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Barbecue hire (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per stay
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Bring a pup tent (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

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

Arrival days

From £26 (£26) 1 night, 2 adults

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Hector powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

5 people maximum

This pitch is sheltered by trees and is 20metres from a chicken coop called Hector's House with one bantam cockerel two hens and two chicks. No other pitches are within seven metres.

Multiple Class B motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 4.0m width x 7.0m depth (13.1ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Class B motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Electric: 6 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

Cars not allowed

Extras

Additional dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Barbecue hire (1 max)		£5.50 (£5.50) per stay
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Firepit (max unlimited)		£10 (£10) per stay
Log basket (max unlimited)		price varies

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

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Elizabeth and ted where great hosts very accommodating, really lovely farm, kids…

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

Stuart K. Apr 2025

Hector powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Elizabeth and ted where great hosts very accommodating, really lovely farm, kids loved the animals and even had freshly laid eggs for breakfast, very peaceful and a great walk down to the beach/chapel would highly recommend for those who like being off grid 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay in a great location - a real find

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nigel B. Apr 2025

Ninian's Paddock primitive grass and earth tent campsite (family, fire ring)

Liked: Loved the quirky space, the chickens and the goats, the bird song in the morning, being close-ish to the sea. Our pitch was a bit away from others - we liked that. Elizabeth was lovely and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful Relaxing Easy to find Very quiet Owners helpful…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alain K. Aug 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Peaceful
Relaxing
Easy to find
Very quiet
Owners helpful

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love the place. As close to nature as one can get. Absolutely…

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

Grahame M. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Love the place. As close to nature as one can get. Absolutely loved Ted and his partner. Kind and caring. Thank you for having me.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike here at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice greeting from friendly owners, they even gave us a little welcome…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Barney powered grass campervan campsite

Liked: Nice greeting from friendly owners, they even gave us a little welcome info pack on things to do in the area which was nice. The place was simple but there was a really friendly atmosphere and we felt safe and secure.

Disliked: The early wake up call from the cockerel was a surprise and my daughter wasn't that keen on the compost toilet, but she survived :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The wild flowers in the camping field are wonderful.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Cathy S. Aug 2024

Willow Bay primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: This site is truly beautiful. The owners are great. Sitting in the field in the sunshine, looking at the wildflowers, listening to the birds was one of the best camping experiences I have had in my life.

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I loved it, it was a good nice little spot to pich…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Macaila F. Jul 2024

Barney powered grass campervan campsite

Liked: I loved it, it was a good nice little spot to pich up! A lot of the stuff is over grown which could be cut down as you come through with the car but apart from that it is good pretty place to stay!! There is goat and chickens near by too which is pretty cool !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite - chickens running around and some beautiful pitches…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
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Marc C. Jul 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite (solo)

Liked: Lovely peaceful campsite - chickens running around and some beautiful pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly camping in a peaceful place

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Carol S. Jul 2024

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked: The site has been lovingly tended to encourage a wild flower meadow to grow, and the generous pitches are created by mowing areas in the grasses, giving quite secluded pitches. The facilities are simple - a compost toilet and plenty of cold water. Ted and Elizabeth, the owners, were very friendly and welcoming. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys an off grid, low tech camping experience amid a peaceful, heart-warming vibe

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly welcome. Loved being surrounded by the wild life. Saw a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
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Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Lisa D. Jul 2024

Barney powered grass campervan campsite

Liked: Very friendly welcome. Loved being surrounded by the wild life. Saw a family of badgers on one of our walks. Had a brilliant weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac

Battle's Field

East End Road

Southminster

Essex

England

CM0 7PS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.7299°N
0.9174°W

Route directions

What3words: demoted.butterfly.practical. From Bradwell village (church), follow the sign for St. Peter's Chapel. The post code is a rough guide only. You will pass the Cricketers Arms pub (closed down). After 300 yards of open fields, the site is on the left-hand side. The gateway is a gap in the hedge by a telegraph pole. There is bunting on the gate. Trains run regularly from London Liverpool Street through to Southminster (then take the D4 bus).

Nearest transport

Coach

13.5 km Colchester Road

13.6 km Colchester Road

14.4 km Oaklands

Rail

9.6 km Southminster Rail Station

12.9 km Burnham-on-Crouch Rail Station

14.3 km Wivenhoe Rail Station

Ferry

10.8 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

11.2 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

13.6 km Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing

Airport

23.3 km London Southend 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

Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, with large numbers of Brent geese and grey plovers, plus turnstones and oystercatchers. For a vintage day out, take a trip on a steam or diesel train along the heritage Mangapps Railway (25 minutes). In addition to just under a mile of standard-gauge track with restored stations and period equipment, there is a museum with an extensive signalling collection – it should keep trainspotters happy for a few hours. Bradwell beach (half an hour's walk) is a splendid place for a picnic on the sand or a walk along the nature trail. At the other side of the peninsula, Burnham-on-Crouch (20 minutes' drive) is a quiet riverside town with an art trail, a museum and some lovely places to eat and drink by the water. You may also like to stop by at Clayhill Vineyard, a little way outside the town, for a tour, a tasting or a bite to eat.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
West Mersea	4.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Brightlingsea	10.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	14.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	16.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	18.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colchester Zoo 15.9 km

firstsite 17.8 km

Colchester Castle Museum 17.9 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 24.3 km

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 24.7 km

National Trust

Bourne Mill 16.3 km

Coggeshall Grange Barn 22 km

Paycocke's 22.6 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 26.4 km

Thorington Hall 27.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bradwell-on-Sea - Roman Fort - St Peter's Way - Bradwell 0.9 km

Bradwell St Peter - River Blackwater - Bradwell Waterside 1 km

West Mersea 5 km

Mersea Island Circular 5.8 km

OLD HALL MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/08/1998) 6 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.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

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.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 ($18.47) fee.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between midnight and 7 a.m..
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Reception

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

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? Spreading between the estuaries of the River Blackwater and the River Crouch is Dengie National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive). This expansive area of tidal flats and saltmarshes is a birdwatcher’s dream, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Please check-in at #2 and do not disturb the neighbours at #1, which is not connected to the business despite being opposite the site's main gate.
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How much does it cost to stay at Peace Place Pilgrim Bivouac? From $24.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.