17 nature lover campsites in Essex

Hill Farm Camping, Great Bardfield, Braintree, EssexPlaceholder image
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Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex

4.93 /5

11 reviews

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Small farm site with accessible facilities and a short walk to a pub. Onsite animals to meet, archery and more!

2024 Overall runner up of Best Newcomer Award
Finchingfield Camping, Finchingfield, EssexPlaceholder image
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Finchingfield, Essex

4.7 /5

4 reviews

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Luxury camping and glamping on a working lavender farm and 9 acres of wild flower meadow.

Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, EssexPlaceholder image
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St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

4.8 /5

4 reviews

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Peaceful glamping, camping and touring site in the picturesque North Essex countryside, ten minutes from the beach.

Osea Meadows, Heybridge, Maldon, EssexPlaceholder image
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Heybridge, Maldon, Essex

4.6 /5

6 reviews

100%

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Family park on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary. Onsite entertainment, a snack hut, a cafe and restaurant!

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Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping, Peldon, EssexPlaceholder image

Peldon, Essex

Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.

Fen Farm Caravan and Camping Site, Mersea Island, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image

Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex

A quiet family retreat, set by the sea (and beach) and close to a country park in a small village on Mersea Island.

Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image

Colchester, Essex

Small family friendly campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.

Hedingham Huts, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, EssexPlaceholder image

Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex

Bespoke ensuite shepherd's hut on a small, family-run farm in the heart of East Anglia's countryside.

Riverside Village Holiday Park, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, EssexPlaceholder image

Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

A tranquil picturesque site, surrounded by wildlife, with onsite fishing for guests.

Thamesview Camping Certificated Site, East Tilbury, Tilbury, EssexPlaceholder image

East Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex

Greener Camping Club certificated site for tents and tourers with glamping in bell tents, and dog friendly.

Grange Farm Campsite, Thorpe-Le-Soken, EssexPlaceholder image

Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex

Peaceful, simple site in the middle of a small working farm. Just 15 minutes to the coast and Clacton-on-Sea!

Woodchests Glamping, Pebmarsh, EssexPlaceholder image

Pebmarsh, Essex

Luxury ensuite safari tents with pizza ovens on a family site with countryside views and a 19-acre fishing lake.

Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image

Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex

An award winning holiday park in Essex with camping, touring and caravan hire on Mersea Island.

Tey Brook Orchard, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image

Colchester, Essex

Escape the ordinary at this quirky glamping site amongst 20 acres of woodland. Restaurant on site.

Seabrook's, Little Leighs, Chelmsford, EssexPlaceholder image

Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex

A back-to-basics tent campsite in Little Leighs, enjoy the Essex countryside to venture to Chelsmford.

Hadleigh Park, South Benfleet, EssexPlaceholder image

South Benfleet, Essex

Year round safari tent glamping with stunning mountain bike trails and activities in Essex.

The Shepherds Hide, Thorrington, Colchester, EssexPlaceholder image

Thorrington, Colchester, Essex

A unique and romantic shepherd's hut for two, in a truly special and secluded location on the Essex coast.

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