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

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 65
RV sites 65
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 17
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.
  • 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

This campground is a member of Lee Valley Regional Park group.

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9
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9
Child friendliness
9
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Wifi
8

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Great, convenient London base with frequent buses. Staff are friendly and helpful, facilities clean but dated. Quiet atmosphere, good-sized pitches. A few mention toilet cleanliness, noise, and WiFi issues.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Easy checking, lovely site…

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10 out of 10
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Luke O.

Cocoon D camping pod (no pets, double)

Liked Easy checking, lovely site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would deffo come again.

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Jenny d.

Cocoon T camping pod (no pets, twin)

Liked The lovely cabins - like a mini comfy home-from-home! The great well come we got when we arrived 😊

Disliked Someone took my candle overnight (but not a big issue)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ottimo…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Ottimo

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wir waren für 2 Nächte auf…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Wir waren für 2 Nächte auf dem Campingplatz Sewardstone, um einen Ausflug in die Londoner City und zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten zu machen. Die Busverbindung war super, Tickets gab es an der Rezeption zu kaufen und alle waren freundlich.

Disliked Der Wasserdruck in den Sanitäranlagen war ziemlich schlecht, so dass die Toiletten auch wenn sie geputzt wurden schnell wieder nicht so gut aussahen. Ich hoffe sie schaffen es, das Problem bald zu beheben.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a nice campsite with…

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Anonymous

Cocoon T camping pod (no pets, twin)

Liked It was a nice campsite with playground, shower facilities, drinking water, and shop. Everything what we needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site!…

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Joe B.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Amazing site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and we’re glad to hear you had a fantastic time! We hope to see you again soon

Clean and tidy camp site…

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Chandan H.

Cocoon T camping pod (no pets, twin)

Liked Clean and tidy camp site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice friendly site. Staff lovely. Good…

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Jennifer H.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice friendly site. Staff lovely. Good location for what we needed. Big pitches.

Disliked Facilities could have been cleaned a bit more regularly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and it's great to know that the site and our campsite team we're so good. We have passed your comments regarding the cleaning of the facilities onto the team at the site so that they can look at improvements. We hope to see you again soon

Amazing get away, super affordable and very cleanly facilities

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Holly C.

Cocoon D camping pod (no pets, double)

Liked Everything!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and we’re glad to hear you had a fantastic time staying in one of our cocoons! We hope to see you again soon

Well stocked shop and easy booking and checkin’ highly recommended

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Jo H.

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked clean and friendly good sized pitches and perfectly located to get into London.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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)

Accessibility

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 Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit path

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

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 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. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    From 01 September to 31 March arrivals are until 5pm and from 01 April to 30 June arrivals are until 6pm.

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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.