- Farm Glamping
Farm glamping near Chelmsford
92% (432) • 269 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chelmsford
Secluded Woodland Camp
1. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
37km from Chelmsford · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£12
/ night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
2. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
39km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£130
/ night
Glamping @ Rankins Farm
3. Glamping @ Rankins Farm
100%
(38)
58km from Chelmsford · 6 units
Family-friendly pod glamping beside a 30-year-old plum orchard, with far-reaching views across the Kent countryside
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£120
/ night
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
4. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
95%
(104)
62km from Chelmsford · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£11
/ night
The Hare lodge
5. The Hare lodge
100%
(11)
63km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£233
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
69km from Chelmsford · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
7. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
69km from Chelmsford · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Star Field Camping
8. Star Field Camping
97%
(62)
73km from Chelmsford · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Elham Treehouse
9. Elham Treehouse
100%
(27)
77km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Rustic glamping in the Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£110
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
10. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
77km from Chelmsford · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
11. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
77km from Chelmsford · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Downsview Vineyard
12. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
81km from Chelmsford · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wingbury Farm Glamping
13. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
84km from Chelmsford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£160
/ night
Greenhill Glamping
14. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
85km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
15. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
88km from Chelmsford · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
16. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
89km from Chelmsford · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Fire and Feast Suffolk
17. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
89km from Chelmsford · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
18. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
91km from Chelmsford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£275
/ night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
19. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
92%
(13)
91km from Chelmsford · 3 units
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
20. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
91km from Chelmsford · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
92% (432) • 269 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chelmsford
Secluded Woodland Camp
1. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
37km from Chelmsford · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest.
We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse.
Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by.
Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
£12
/ night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
2. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(21)
39km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£130
/ night
Glamping @ Rankins Farm
3. Glamping @ Rankins Farm
100%
(38)
58km from Chelmsford · 6 units
Family-friendly pod glamping beside a 30-year-old plum orchard, with far-reaching views across the Kent countryside
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£120
/ night
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
4. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
95%
(104)
62km from Chelmsford · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£11
/ night
The Hare lodge
5. The Hare lodge
100%
(11)
63km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Luxury safari tent glamping on a rural Kent farm within walking distance of the local vineyards yet speedily reached from London
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£233
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
6. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
69km from Chelmsford · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
7. Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
100%
(20)
69km from Chelmsford · 8 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and comfortable glamping amongst organic fruit trees, wild flowers and woodland, bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with some of the darkest night skies in Europe. In the beautiful High Weald of Kent, Tash and Nick have been running May Tree Orchard's low-impact, nature-friendly, seasonal campsite, Plum Camping, for the last 5 years.
The Soil Association certified organic land is full of wild flowers and surrounded by woodland and other orchards. Electricity and hot water for showers and washing up is solar generated. So you can charge your phone if necessary, but we'd recommend stargazing and enjoying the quiet warmth of friends and family around an evening fire instead.
Bring your own tent, stay in the delightful hand-made shepherd’s hut or stylish caravan, or hire the whole May Tree Orchard space. Numbers are kept low here so that there is always plenty of room for everyone, as well as peace and quiet.
The campsite is an hour and a half drive from London and a 20 min walk to the sleepy and pretty village of Goudhurst, with pubs selling great food and two local shops for self-catering. There are also two excellent farm shops within walking distance.
Close to May Tree Orchard, there are walks via Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle, and water activities on the River Rother and at Bewl Water. Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a ten-minute drive from the campsite and the coast around Hastings and Rye is just over 30 minutes.
An amazing independent food business, Growing Communities, sells pears, apples and plums grown at the orchard in their box scheme serving North and South London, and you can also buy them from the Pear Necessities stall at Stoke Newington Farmers Market. Delicious apple juice and tasty chutney made from the organic apples grown in the orchard are available to purchase on site, as well as plum preserve and orchard plums.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Star Field Camping
8. Star Field Camping
97%
(62)
73km from Chelmsford · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Off-grid camping and glamping in the High Weald of Kent with campfires, acres of space and a farm shop on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Elham Treehouse
9. Elham Treehouse
100%
(27)
77km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Rustic glamping in the Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£110
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
10. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
77km from Chelmsford · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
11. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
77km from Chelmsford · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Downsview Vineyard
12. Downsview Vineyard
100%
(55)
81km from Chelmsford · 5 units
Simple but sophisticated, adults-only bell tent camping on a tiny vineyard with distant views of the South Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wingbury Farm Glamping
13. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
84km from Chelmsford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£160
/ night
Greenhill Glamping
14. Greenhill Glamping
100%
(31)
85km from Chelmsford · 2 units
Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
15. Wild Boar Wood Campsite
97%
(68)
88km from Chelmsford · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
16. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
89km from Chelmsford · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Fire and Feast Suffolk
17. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
89km from Chelmsford · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
18. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
91km from Chelmsford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£275
/ night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
19. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
92%
(13)
91km from Chelmsford · 3 units
The Glamping site offers three Glamping Pods. Glamping Pod 1 has twin beds while Glamping Pod 2 and 3 have double beds. The Pods are furnished with beds, side tables, table and chairs with hanging space for clothes and coats. The site is level and surrounded by a well managed copse adjoining the road with wild flowers and resplendent with bluebells in the Spring. We are proud to have been awarded Campsite of the Year East Sussex for 2021/22 by CorporateLiveWire Prestige Awards.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£90
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
20. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
91km from Chelmsford · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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C.A.L.
December 2025
With kids
First of al Mark is a real gentleman and a great man. We stayed as wel in the granery as in the treehouse. Both are realy beautiful places to stay. The granary has more luxure and specialy the woodburner in wintertime is lovely. The treehouse is les luxery but a great cosy place to spend the night.
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Luke
November 2025
2 nights at Elham Treehouse
Mark is a gentleman. His property is lovely. The tree house is very cool. The walk into Elham is only 20 min. My girlfriend and I commuted from London to Marks property without a car. It was more than doable, £25 taxi from Folkestone west train station . Just mentioning this in case other carless people are hesitant. There is an electric cooler, I wish I brought a steak to throw on the fire. Great speaker in the tree house. Even in November with high winds we were warm. Thanks again Mark!
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Nicolas
October 2025
With kids
We can only recommend this sweet little camp site in the middle of the orchard. We stayed in a bell tent for the weekend with our 7 year old son. The tent is cosy with a lovely wood burner.
There is a communal hut kitchen with all ustensiles and board games!
We enjoyed all the fire-pit and the honesty box to buy wood logs etc.
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Sumera
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping @ Rankins Farm
Second time now, had an absolute blast. The host were very kind and went out of their way for us. Can't wait for the next stay.
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dipika
September 2025
With pets
Excellent stay. Beautiful hut and surroundings. Place is exceptionally clean site and the Alex is always available and tops up all facilities and the best of host. Will be back. Dip & Dave
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Akhil
September 2025
1 night at Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
Place is well maintained and beautiful. It has all the essentials needed and exactly as shown in the pictures. Enjoy making some BBQ food with a view to the open farm 😁
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Lydia
August 2025
2 nights at Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
This was a wonderful place - a really idyllic setting and superb shepherd’s hut. Super cosy with its own secluded area and kitchen with everything you need. The orchard is beautiful, Natasha and Nick have done amazing job in making this a really special place. One of our favourite ever UK stays!
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Louise
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Elham Treehouse
We had a truly wonderful stay in the Granary! Mark is the loveliest host we have ever met. Everything felt so genuine and welcoming. The cabin had everything we could possibly need, and the bed was extremely comfortable. Even though I am heavily pregnant, climbing up was no problem at all as the ladder is very sturdy 🌝
We loved our cosy evenings by the fire and sunny breakfasts in the little garden, enjoying Mark’s delicious homemade bread and jam. The setting is green, peaceful, and full of good vibes with friendly little robins, cats and dogs keeping us company.
We also enjoyed lovely walks in the area, a visit to the nearby village, and a tasty meal at the local pub. It was exactly the perfect getaway we were hoping for.
Thank you so much, Mark, for your generosity and warm hospitality!
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Geoffroy
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Elham Treehouse
We stayed for a couple of nights and had an amazing time, the cabin was really nice and comfy, Mark was very welcoming, and we felt at home straight away. Fully recommend!
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Penelope
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
My partner and I had the most amazing one night stay here (wish we had longer) at Plum Farm, surrounded by nature and wonderful peace and quiet.
We had a lovely welcome from Natasha and Tim who are super attentive lovely people. We enjoyed using the firepit to cook our dinner on, we brought most of our own utensils but its all there for you to use if needed. Was great to have running water and the gas hob to use too - Love an outdoors kitchen!
Also loved the home grown, hand picked flowers that were there for us too., we were also very lucky to be given a bottle of Apple juice from the apples grown on the Orchard, definitely recommend buying a bottle if there's any available.
The shepherds hut was cosy and accommodating, was great to have the black out blinds which was a pleasant surprise, had a great night sleep.
I would love to come back next year.
Thank you both for having us :)
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Laura
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Elham Treehouse
We had a wonderfully relaxing time at the Elham Treehouse! It was a welcome escape from our busy lives and was a magical experience. Mark is a fantastic host and his warm, relaxed manner and daily fresh-baked bread made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend this place! Thanks!!
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Kim
August 2025
With kids
We loved the cosy Yurt and the laid back atmosphere a lot! Animals running around the campsite is also a lot of fun, but close the yurt when you are gone or get a visit from the goats that eat what they can find!
Phil and his wife were very friendly.
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andrew
August 2025
With kids
We had two excellent nights at Oak Pod. The boys (my three grandsons) really enjoyed themselves. The hot tub kept them amused and the campfire finished off their nights with the obligatory s'mores.
The pub down the road was handy and the food good. We also spent an evening at the Indian on the way to Aylesbury.
The pod was clean, well appointed, great shower, everything was there.
Overall a fantastic break with my favourite boys
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Georgia
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Plum Camping in May Tree Orchard
Lovely stay in a cute campervan, campsite is in idyllic spot within an orchard. Tash and her husband were incredibly welcoming and helpful, I was only there one night but would have loved to stay longer.
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Lucy
July 2025
With pets
We only stayed at Plum Camping for 1 night, but it was such a wonderful place that it felt like we were there a week! Natasha & Nick were fabulous people who made us feel at home the minute we got there. Nothing was too much bother, and we loved being in our shepherds hut amongst the fruit trees and carefully considered garden. It was peaceful and private whilst feeling like there is a small community of people doing a good thing down there. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who feels like they need a break from the rat race for a night or two. Our shepherds hut was perfectly cosy & in proportion with a super comfy double bed & futon with windows opening on all side so you can wake up in nature. There was a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with your own washing facilities and stove but we ended up walking to the pub for dinner as we didn’t have the energy for that! Natasha helped us out when we got lost on a walk and provided maps & WhatsApp directions which were helpful to city folk like us! We left with a bag full of plums and a happy heart!
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Amy
July 2025
2 nights at Elham Treehouse
The treehouse is at the back of a vast beautifully landscaped garden, tucked away in amongst the trees. Very secluded and private. The treehouse itself is a masterpiece. Really cute inside and very comfortable.
Mark the owner and lovely and super helpful and hospitable.
I highly recommend Elham Treehouse for a little getaway, it’s the best spot to enjoy some piece and quiet in the beautiful Kent countryside
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Ben
July 2025
2 nights at Elham Treehouse
Cool and quirky treehouse in the most stunning location. I highly recommend.
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Gurpal
June 2025
With kids
What a fabulous weekend camping. Great facilities, super friendly owners (our kids loved seeing the turkey chicks up close!), good location with the beaches about half n hour away. A great meal too on Saturday night, we look forward to coming back very soon!
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Noor
June 2025
2 nights at Wingbury Farm Glamping
One of the best little get aways ever! I've visited twice in the last month and intend to go a few more times this year it is that good!! The host is a really nice guy too. Such a peaceful, relaxing experience - I'll never forget this place ❤️
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India
May 2025
2 nights at The Orchard at Fen End Farm
Me and my partner loved spending a couple of nights at Fen End Farm. Our bell tent was lovely, toilets and showers were clean, kitchen space was well equipped and the farm and orchard were beautiful. Vicky and Amy were kind and helpful and the camp had a very peaceful atmosphere. Efficient self service logs and kindling and easy to buy local produce such as lollies made from apple juice from the orchard. Try the Fen End cider it’s delicious!!
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There are plenty of excellent campsites near Chelmsford if you know where to look and, as always, only the very best make the cut for our Hipcamp shortlist.