Enjoy the space and privacy of camping in a large, wild field on Heron's Rural Retreat - a working farm. With just a few tents spread over scenic countryside, you can really reconnect with nature and get away from it all. Sit atop the hill and enjoy views over the Aylesbury Vale and wildlife, including buzzards and red kites flying overhead, or look for the deer that roam the fields here. Alternatively book one of the adult only glamping units.

A friendly working farm with camping and glamping available

Plenty of surrounding wildlife, from red kites, buzzards and deer.

Next door to 400 acres of woodland at the breathtaking Rushmere Country Park

About Heron's Rural Retreat

Kick back and relax in the calm atmosphere at this working farm - where there's only ever a few campers. A small number of grass pitches without electric will suit tents and small campervans only - and there's plenty of room between each pitch. Campfires (off the ground) are welcome, with fire pits for hire. Firewood is also sold on the site. Please note that touring caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents are not accepted onsite. As for glamping - enjoy space and privacy in the unique units which are perfect for couples. Fitted out with a Double or King bed, each has a gas hob, log burning stove, cooking equipment and seating - you can choose extras from there. Please bring your own towels. Connie the glamping hut is a quirky option, a former military truck now converted into a cosy glamping haven with double bed and kitchenette. There is also a vintage Shepherd's hut and Showman's Wagon, both lovingly restored as overnight accommodation with period details and handmade items. Sorry, no pets allowed. The site is licensed by the Woodland Champions Club, helping landowners create and manage woodland for the public to enjoy.

Open from 1 May to 31 October


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include a toilet/shower block comprising of three toilet cubicles and an LPG powered hot shower. There is also a well sheltered cart-shed kitchen area. This is for the use of bell tent guests only. Fire pits and BBQs can be hired from the site (please do not use instant BBQs as these damage the grass).

Pick up the footpath from the site and head to the Three Locks pub and restaurant on the Grand Union Canal nearby.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Heron's Rural Retreat,

Bragenham Farm, Bragenham Lane, Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0EE

Coordinates

51.9506, -0.6900 | SP 90 28

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Heron's Rural Retreat is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet


There are 14 accommodation options on-site

6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches suitable for tents. No electric hook-up. Pitches have no fixed size but are for one tent only. Additional tents for storage or children must be booked and paid for separately in accordance with this site's certification.

4 x Non Electric Campervan Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric, suitable for campervans (no motorhomes). Pitches have no fixed size but are for one campervan only. Additional tents for storage or children must be booked and paid for in accordance with this site's certification.



Interested in staying at Heron's Rural Retreat?

Call 01865 600400 to book.

9am to 6pm

Unfortunately Heron's Rural Retreat doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Sorry, no pets allowed. The site is unsuitable for caravans, trailer tents and motorhomes.


FAQ

Check-in here is from 3pm-9pm and you must vacate your pitch before 11:30am on day of departure.

Yes, campfires are welcome provided they are kept raised off the ground, plus BBQs and fire pits are available to hire from the site - instant BBQs are not permitted due to damaging the grass. Firewood also sold onsite.

A footpath from the site leads you to the Three Locks pub and restaurant, with picturesque views of the Grand Union Canal. Or pop to the Old Red Lion pub in Great Brickhill, a short stroll away.


The farm is home to a diversity of wildlife including buzzards, red kites and deer as well as migratory birds.

Quench your thirst at the Three Locks pub on the Grand Union Canal, a 15-minute walk from the farm starting on a public footpath. Alternatively the Old Red Lion pub is walkable and situated in the charming Buckinghamshire village of Great Brickhill.

Visit 400 acres of woodland next door in Rushmere Country Park and there are also plenty of private nature walks on the farm.

Mountain bike tracks abound in the area with tracks in Rushmere, Woburn Trails and Aspley Wood, both a short drive away. There's also extensive cycling available on the Grand Union Canal towpath if you prefer a more relaxed ride.

Other attractions nearby include:

  • Alders Farm Fishery and Air Gun Range
  • Bletchley Park
  • Ascott House and Gardens (National Trust)
  • Waddesdon Manor (National Trust)
  • Stowe House and Gardens (National Trust)
  • Leighton Buzzard Railway
  • Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
  • Chafor Wine Estate
  • Silverstone Racing Circuit
  • Parson's Close Recreation Ground
  • Whipsnade Zoo
  • Woburn Safari Park and Go Ape

Interested in staying at Heron's Rural Retreat?

Call 01865 600400 to book.

9am to 6pm

Unfortunately Heron's Rural Retreat doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Heron's Rural Retreat was last updated on April 3rd, 2024 at 3:56 PM

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