Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

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  • Wildlife haven with easy access to London
  • Close to whitewater rafting, bike and walking paths
  • London travel cards available to buy
In a wildlife haven among the traffic-free trails of the 1,000-acre River Lee Country Park – and all only 40 minutes by train from central London: have a stay at Greater London's Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone to escape the city for a weekend, or to use the site as a nifty rural base for getting into the urban for day trips. (Either way, do take quite a bit of time to get around the country park for ambling, pedalling and wildlife watching among its rare resident species). Lee Valley Campsite has a play area, a shop selling essentials and one-day travel cards for London, a launderette with ironing facilities, and heated showers and toilet blocks. Dogs are welcome. The site also has free wifi – just the ticket when researching which museum or shopping area to get to in London first...?

Campground type

RV sites 65
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 17
Tent sites 20
Camper sites 65
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including washing machine and hair dryer are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/01 and 01/31.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 2025 to

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

Campsite types & availability

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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Siamo stati soltanto tre giorni ma ci siamo trovati così bene che…

Overall 10/10

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10
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10
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10
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10
Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Siamo stati soltanto tre giorni ma ci siamo trovati così bene che abbiamo subito prenotato per la prossima settimana. Sito ben organizzato pulito e silenzioso.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was a nice site my daughter loved the park and sand area…

Overall 8/10

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7
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Alex G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked: Was a nice site my daughter loved the park and sand area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend. Staff were really nice.

Overall 10/10

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5
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cocoon camping pod (pet friendly, double)

Liked: Everything was great

Disliked: The mattress was extremely soft and had bugs when we initially entered.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location for Lee valley

Overall 8/10

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8
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David M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Cleanliness location

Disliked: Foxes pinching food out of the awning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with good facilities and very friendly staff…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Quiet site with good facilities and very friendly staff

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent bus service directly on site Nicely presented pitches…

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Rita E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Excellent bus service directly on site
Nicely presented pitches

Disliked: Speeding vehicles

Recommend to friends Visit again

The service we received from Molly at the reception desk was exceptional.…

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cocoon T camping pod (no pets, twin)

Liked: The service we received from Molly at the reception desk was exceptional. My husband fell off his bicycle and had severe cuts on his shin and knees. She provided us with all the first aid equipment needed to stop the bleeding and clean him up. She also explained how we could find the hospital and gave me a doctor's phone number.

Disliked: There are not enough toilets and showers. It was a Bank Holiday weekend and the toilets were blocked each day. It also seemed as though the facilities were not cleaned every day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good night.

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cocoon D camping pod (no pets, double)

Liked: I had a pleasant stay. Really appreciated the convenience of the kettle and heater. As a had core tent user, I really appreciated the glamping experience. I'm hoping to stay again.

Disliked: Mattress very soft. But only a minor issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay with young children or older children.

Overall 10/10

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Lisa F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland cabin (no pets)

Liked: The camp the the facilities. We had beautiful weather which made it even better.
Can't fault the place will be back again for a 4th visit.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely come back again.

Overall 8/10

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Katie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Nice and quiet. Nice clean facilities. Great walks. Cuckoos. Easy access to London. Good value

Disliked: Could do with a few more toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Lee Valley Campsite

Sewardstone

Sewardstone Road

Chingford

Essex

England

E4 7RA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.65505°N
-0.00695°W

Route directions

By car: the campsite is on the A112 between Chingford and Waltham Abbey to the south of the M25. Leave M25 at Junction 26 and follow signs. By bus: 215, 379 and 505 services from Chingford. Underground Station: Walthamstow Central. By underground: take the Victoria underground line from London going north. The underground stops at Walthamstow central. From here, catch the 215 bus.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.8 mi Stratford Bus Station
7.9 mi Stratford Bus Station
7.9 mi Stratford Centre Burtons Court
Rail
1 mi Brimsdown Rail Station
1.4 mi Enfield Lock Rail Station
1.5 mi Ponders End Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 mi Camden Lock Waterbus
10.2 mi East India Pier
10.4 mi Canary Wharf Pier
Airport
10.7 mi London City Airport
19.9 mi London Stansted Airport
22.2 mi London Luton 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

Get to London fast for day trips from this family-friendly site via train, bus and Tube, or stay in the countryside to investigate the walking paths and bike routes of River Lee Country Park and nearby Gunpowder Park; both also have regular activities and events to keep all ages entertained. Waterwise, take a boat out or float along on a river cruise at the Lee Valley Boat Centre, or up the adrenaline a notch with a spot of whitewater rafting at the Lee Valley White Water Centre just down the road from the site. Too much for you? Have a leisurely paddle on the lake with the kids. Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone is also within easy reach of Waltham Abbey's Lee Valley Park Farms, a good option for a family day out with its four adventure play areas, events including pig and lamb racing, and many creatures to meet including llamas and reindeer.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Leigh Bell Wharf 29.4 mi Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lee Valley Regional Park 2.2 mi

Discover 8 mi

Kenwood House 9 mi

Geffrye Museum 9 mi

Museum of Childhood at Bethnal Green 9 mi

National Trust

Sutton House 7.7 mi

Eastbury Manor House 9.5 mi

2 Willow Road 9.7 mi

Fenton House 10 mi

George Inn 11 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

An Introduction to Epping Forest 1.6 mi

Connaught Water - Strawberry Hill Pond – Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge 1.9 mi

MYDDLETON HOUSE 2.6 mi

FORTY HALL 2.8 mi

COPPED HALL 4.1 mi

Local events

  • All Points East (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    London, England 8.6 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 Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone? Get to London fast for day trips from this family-friendly site via train, bus and Tube, or stay in the countryside to investigate the walking paths and bike routes of River Lee … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    Between 01/05 and 30/09, arrivals are until 8pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone? From $26.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.