Thames View Camping

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Eye in the sky at thamesview camping
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  • Family-run eco-friendly site on the banks of the Thames
  • A mile from East Tilbury village; 40 minutes' drive to Southend-on-Sea
  • Next to a nature park and on the Thames Estuary Path
Views of the Thames? Yes, very much so – Essex site Thamesview Camping is right on the banks of the mighty river, looking out over Coal House Fort in one direction and the Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park. A mere hour’s journey from London (by car or public transport – the rail station is a 15-minute walk away), this is a prime spot for those seeking an easy escape from the capital, or guests hoping to mix up a city break with some rural fresh air. Waterside footpaths, cycle routes, birdwatching and fishing are all popular activities here, as is simply looking out over the water to see what you can see (there’s a colony of seals out there, and you may also spot Benny the Beluga swimming about…) As this family-run space is primarily focused on the area’s natural attractions, it’s no surprise that the team have set it up to be as eco-friendly and peaceful as possible. No loud music is allowed here, and guests are encouraged to be mindful of the environment and each other, keeping dogs under control and following the countryside mantra of ‘leave no trace’. A local wildlife guide is on hand if you want to get to know your surroundings a little better. Campfires are welcome too (or essential, some might say) and the folk on site can help out by selling you locally sourced firewood with virtually no carbon footprint. Other supplies for campfire cookery can be picked up a mile away in East Tilbury (or you could skip the cooking and head to the local pub, 10 minutes’ walk away, instead…)

Site type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 5
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 126 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, eco-friendly campground with spacious, private sites, fire pits, and picnic tables. Clean washrooms, hot showers, and compost toilets. Enjoy nature walks. Some noise and occasional facility/communication issues noted, but staff are generally helpful.

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Arrival date (latest first)

site not suitable for us when days are short and site empty, spooky

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Adrian C.

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Sustainability ambitions, pitches with benches and fire pits.

Disliked No lighting, poor compost toilet locations, lack of staffing and difficult access with multiple gate locks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet place

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Henrique A.

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet Site
Safe place
Nice walking spot towards the river Thames

Disliked Jusr a suggestion Pitches need little love, composite toilets should be deep cleaned often,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views and ambiance only a…

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Adrien D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely views and ambiance only a stone's throw from central London, ideal for quick getaways without getting too far from work. Also a big fan of the horses.

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% recommed this place

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location is great for a day away from London. I love the fact of being able to do the fire, everyone respectful and very quiet. You have a nice walking path. I thought I could be able to swim but there is not facilities for it. The showers are hot and nice.

Disliked Even if it is a dry toilet I will suggest the possibility to change the bag at least two times per day,otherwise you can see and smell the sheet of everyone in the camping 😅 would be nice to have access to water,even if it cold to wash your hands after using the toilet.

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From the manager: AFTER HAVING THE TOILETS VANDALISED TWICE IN TWO DAYS. The toilets were changed more than twice a day over the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately this weekend attracts campers that did not have our usual calibre of respect for other guests.

Great value for money

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very clean facilities and pitches. Vince was very helpful and easy to communicate with.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review, much appreciated.
All the best

Pretty standard! Basics covered, good amount of space.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good size of pitch! Managed a lot of kit with plenty of room left over! Fire pit was nice but the location within the pitch differed per pitch. Surrounding fields are nice too

Disliked Name of the site is misleading, more of a field view than the Thames. Eco friendly composting toilets could use some more regular cleaning/emptying (they are cleaned once a day but could maybe do with a deep clean) as well as the shower cubicles. One sink for washing up which caused some queues in the morning

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: AFTER HAVING THE TOILETS VANDALISED TWICE IN TWO DAYS. The toilets were changed more than twice a day over the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately this weekend attracts campers that did not have our usual calibre of respect for other guests.

Very nice place to camping and…

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Santiago M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very nice place to camping and chill

Disliked could be good to have some one at the camping to talk, no workers are in the place

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Always available if needed, we visit the site at least twice a day. Sorry we missed you although I am pretty sure I spoke to you at your pitch?
From other guests who were there when you stayed.
No drama from management who were always at the end of a phone
Vince was very helpful and easy to communicate with.

Thanks For visiting, All the best

Quiet Site Nice to have a table…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet Site
Nice to have a table and chair / fire pit on each site
Safe for children
Secure entry / exit

Disliked Cold Shower and cold wash up water

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A peaceful site, with an Environment…

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Holly E.

Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked A peaceful site, with an Environment friendly ethos. Compost toilets spread out across the site, washing up facility and showers.
Easy to book and self check in.

Disliked Not a negative comment but we didn’t realise we wouldn’t be allocated a pitch. It was a turn up and find a pitch scenario and as we arrived later afternoon therefore we couldn’t easily find an available pitch but regardless we found somewhere on the end and was quite happy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review, much appreciated.
All the best

Originally booked for one night, …

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Originally booked for one night, ended up staying four. Peaceful site with everything you need, all staff we met were super nice. Lots to do within a short distance. Thank you for making our stay amazing :)

Quirky washing area and little finishing touches like mirrors. Toilets well stocked always. Cheap firewood on hand, pitches super roomy and private. Access secure and handy, well kept dog walk route. Great explanations in all of the toilets. Very well maintained site, immaculate

Disliked People whom moan about smell from toilet, yet let there children go unattended, mixing pee and poop is why it smells!!! So many signs explaining, so simple if people just used them correct or helped thier children to use them correct!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Scouts 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Thames View Camping

Princess Margaret Road

East Tilbury

Essex

England

RM18 8PL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.47077°N
0.42578°E

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 km Bus Station
11.1 km Bus Station
11.2 km Bus Station
Rail
1.8 km East Tilbury Rail Station
4.9 km Stanford-le-Hope Rail Station
5.1 km Tilbury Town Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
4.9 km Gravesend Pier
24.8 km Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
22.1 km London Southend Airport
26.4 km London City Airport
31.3 km Biggin Hill 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

Start local by exploring the Thameside Nature Discovery Park, next to the site – footpaths and bike trails crisscross the 120-acre site with lots of wildlife to spot in this Site of Special Scientific Interest. Alternatively, give your legs a really good stretch with a walk on the 27-mile Thames Estuary Path, which runs alongside the site. Stop by at the Coalhouse Fort (15 minutes’ walk) for a touch of glamour – it’s regularly used as a film location (perhaps most famously for Batman Begins). The Thames opens out into the sea, of course – and not that far away, either. Set off for a seaside day with outings to Canvey Island (25 minutes’ drive) or Southend-on-Sea (40 minutes). Both have indoor attractions too, which is handy for less clement days – Canvey Island Transport Museum and Southend’s Sea Life Adventure are good picks for such times.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 17.4 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 18.6 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Southend Westcliff Bay 19.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southend Three Shells 21 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Southend Jubilee 21.5 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Cycle routes

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

Other

SHORNE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/07/2000) 3 km

CLIFFE POOLS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/10/2001) 3.6 km

GRAVESEND CEMETERY 6.1 km

Wealdway Wander 7.6 km

NORTHWARD HILL (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/01/1997) 8.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Thames View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thames View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thames View Camping? Start local by exploring the Thameside Nature Discovery Park, next to the site – footpaths and bike trails crisscross the 120-acre site with lots of wildlife to spot in this Site of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thames View Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  5:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thames View Camping? From $47.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.