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
Reviews
Overall rating from 78 Pitchup.com customers 
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
Wonderful site, bit of freedom and relaxation with spectacular views!
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Just loved our stay here, couldn’t have been any better. We stayed as Grandparents with our daughter, son in law and grandson and it was perfect! Read all the reviews before booking and they all praise the work that Alan and Ruth deliver to make this site and stay fun, relaxing and just the feeing that they want you feel welcome and thoroughly enjoy your stay. The showers and toilets are super clean and there’s so much to do, starting with the tour that Alan will take you on with the quad bike and trailer, the activities that have they have to keep you occupied (we’ll do that on our own 🙂). Alan and Ruth really would like you to enjoy your stay, they go above and beyond but not in an intrusive way, they make you feel valued. All people we spoke to were returning visitors and we will definitively be booking again. By the way we all loved the animals!
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Beautiful farm with lovely owners. Very clean
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Everything.
Beautiful farm with lovely owners. It’s so much fun to see how happy all the animals are on the farm.
Bathrooms are very clean and we had a lovely stay here. Would 100% recommend!
Disliked Nothing
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A unique and stunning location with fantastic hosts.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We absolutely loved staying at Hill Farm and have found a new favourite campsite. The hosts are amazing and have a unique site in a stunning location. Everything was spot on from the welcome we received, the tour of the site before we pitched, the activities and nature reserve and not forgetting the amazing animals. The facilities were perfect too. My daughters who are 10 & 14 loved our weekend there. You wont be disappointed with this site. I will probably go as a solo camper just to enjoy the nature and scenery.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Primitive grass campsite
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Can't wait to go back.
Power optional grass campsite
Liked The welcome. The owners hospitality. The animals. The alpaca's. The view. The facilities. The supplied kids games and toys. The rides around the grounds on the quad bike trailer. All of it. What a wonderful break.
Disliked Leaving.
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Super friendly and amazing staff, I believe it’s a couple who own…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Super friendly and amazing staff, I believe it’s a couple who own & run the farm. The pair of them went above and beyond for every person we saw, was always interacting with the children and ensuring everyone was having fun & ok :) Especially loved the older gents quad where he takes you and the kids for rides around. Very clean facilities on site, amazing campsite all round! Will be back x
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The owners were amazing! Alan was a big hit with his quad…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The owners were amazing! Alan was a big hit with his quad bike and taking the kids for tours around the campsite. We were there as 3 x families, some with small children, and I had emailed ahead to ask for a shaded spot due to the 30C+ heat. The owners helped us pick out the best spot for our needs. The site was peaceful, clean and well kept. The toilets and hot showers were clean and well stocked. The location of the site was great, we walked 15 mins through a beautiful wheat field to the local pub and the village of Great Bardfield, which was very picturesque with a butchers and co-op for anything we had forgotten. The site was very safe for the kids who we barely saw as they spent the whole time on the zip wire, making new friends and in the stream having mud fights. We will definitely be going back!
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This is a lovely campsite in a beautiful setting with plenty of…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked This is a lovely campsite in a beautiful setting with plenty of space and delightful hosts. Alan and Ruth went out of their way to settle us in, helping us find the perfect spot to pitch our tent and showing us the many games and activities they had on site. Our older children loved all the facilities, especially being driven around the site by Alan, and the zip wire. We all enjoyed the peace, how much space there was between tents and the camp fire in the fire pit we borrowed. We had a lovely walk through the fields to the nearby village and local pub.
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Absolutely stunning, in special if you go and camp down the river…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Absolutely stunning, in special if you go and camp down the river ! Is very great organised place ! The owners will give you even them hearts
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A wonderful campsite with added extras. The kids very much enjoyed their…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked A wonderful campsite with added extras. The kids very much enjoyed their tractor rides and the alpacas! The hosts went above and beyond to ensure that all campers were happy. Will be back!
Disliked The walk to the toilets.
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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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 $54.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.