Hill Farm Camping
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- Well-equipped Essex farm site with excellent accessible facilities
- A 25-minute drive to Audley End; Colchester Zoo 40 minutes
- Archery, frisbee golf and trailer rides on site, plus animals to meet
Campground type
25
6
6
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum 
9.9/10
58 reviews 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Power optional grass campsite
6 people maximum 9.8/10
45 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 20m width × 20m depth (400m²)
Arrival daysFrom £110 (£110)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite gets fantastic reviews for its beautiful location, welcoming owners, and tons of activities. Guests love the clean facilities, animals (especially alpacas!), and spacious, well-kept grounds. Perfect for families, most people want to come back. Minor notes mentioned toilet proximity or wind.
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Would recommend to friends and family kids & we had the best time
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Loved every bit we stayed two nights with our 6 and 2 year old was our first ever time camping and had the best time. Alan’s quad bike made my 2 year olds trip giggling away on the back. My 6 year old had so much fun made so many friends and enjoyed collecting woods going down to the river riding her bike on the hills it was brilliant! Thank u we will definitely be returning again!
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What a fantastic weekend! The location is stunning...we watched the amazing sunset…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked What a fantastic weekend! The location is stunning...we watched the amazing sunset go down every evening and then was star gazing at night. There was so much to do on the site, Alan arranged for us to go on a trailer ride and even took my son grass-boarding. Ruth introduced us to their lovely animals and spent time talking to us about their backgrounds. Additionally, there was archery, zip wire and much much more. The site itself was spotless.
Thank you so much Ruth and Alan for making our camping experience so enjoyable. We will be back!
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The owners The grounds The games Washrooms we're clean Animals…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked The owners
The grounds
The games
Washrooms we're clean
Animals
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Great site with even better owners.
Power optional grass campsite
Liked This is the second time this summer we have stayed at Hill Farm. It was excellent the first time and has got even better with more games for the children dotted around. The addition of Lincoln the puppy is great as well. We will certainly try and fit another trip in this season.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Family-friendly, clean campsite with great views—highly recommend!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We had a fantastic camping trip to Hill Farm with our two boys (8 and 14), staying in a pitched tent. From the moment we arrived, the friendliness of the staff stood out, with a really thorough welcome brief that included an escorted walk around the site where we could ask plenty of questions. The whole place was spotless, and the activities available kept both boys entertained from start to finish grass sledges and quad bike surfing were the absolute highlights and will definitely be lasting memories for them. The views were stunning, and with very little light pollution, we had some brilliant star spotting sessions. It was also reassuring to see a well stocked first aid kit available, which is a thoughtful touch for families with adventurous kids. Add in powerful hot showers, and a site that really caters to all ages, and it made for an excellent stay.
Disliked That said, there were a few minor downsides worth mentioning. The access road is single track for about a mile, which might be tricky for those with larger vehicles or trailers. The site itself is quite undulating, so finding a completely flat pitch during peak times could be a challenge. We honestly wished we could have stayed longer, but next time we’ll come more prepared. A small notice board with local takeaway options, shops, and firewood would be useful, although we’re sure the staff would have helped if we’d asked. The nearest large town with shops is about a 20-minute drive away, but now that we know there’s a fridge and freezer on site, we’ll definitely plan ahead and stock up before arriving.
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Great site, staff were fantastic great fun all round!
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Everything! really well catered for the younger ones with plenty of space and amenities
Disliked Nothing
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Great facilities and good range of activities. We had a great time!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We pitched on a non electric pitch down by the stream. Family of 4, 2 x 10 year olds, it was very quiet on our pitch.
The showers and toilets were clean and well maintained. The kids activities were amazing, my children loved the quad bike trailer rides, paddling in the stream, the paddling pool and all the other sports activities.
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Nothing to fault at all. Would highly recommend
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Fantastic site! Ruth & Alan are amazing, Alan with his quad bike rides made the kids weekend. The toilet/shower block was always clean & they provided food & recycling bags which made the site spotless. The games & paddling pool provided was an added bonus. The alpacas wondering around amazed the children & adults! Not overcrowded at all. We will definitely return
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing campsite, Alan and Ruth are incredible!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything, the location, the animals and the hosts are incredible.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely welcome to a lovely site. The Emu had taken a shine…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Lovely welcome to a lovely site. The Emu had taken a shine to our caravan and was trying to escape! Ruth and Alan are great. There was a pool set up for the kids as well as badminton, archery and so many animals. The two alpacas roam free which we enjoyed. Alan kept bringing out something new for the kids to ride on and they had a wonderful time. Beautiful views and lots of space. We were only there two nights but felt a bit sad to leave. Gem of a place and we will be back. Thank you.
Disliked Nowhere to empty our caravan loo which was not a big problem as only there two nights.
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities 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 Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Dedicated quiet space Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Hill Farm Camping
Mill Road
Great Bardfield
Braintree
Essex
England
CM7 4QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.94878°N
0.45766°E
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mersea | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Brightlingsea | 25.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Leigh Bell Wharf | 29.5 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 29.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Audley End House and Gardens 11.2 mi
East Anglian Railway Museum 12.8 mi
Colchester Zoo 17.1 mi
Imperial War Museum Duxford 17.3 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 19.3 mi
National Trust
Paycocke's 10.9 mi
Coggeshall Grange Barn 11.2 mi
Melford Hall 14.5 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 18.2 mi
Bourne Mill 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Finchingfield - Howe Woods - Little London - Howe Street 1.4 mi
SPAINS HALL 2 mi
SALING HALL 3.1 mi
SALING GROVE 3.5 mi
Thaxted - Great Easton - Tilty - River Chelmer - Thaxted 4.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Hill Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hill Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hill Farm Camping? Anyone who hasn’t had their fill of wildlife on site can meet rhinos and tigers at Colchester Zoo (40 minutes’ drive). Your younger offspring will likely enjoy an hour clambering around the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hill Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Hill Farm Camping? From $67.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.