Dog-friendly camping near Loughton

Discover the best camping holidays and glamping sites in Loughton, Essex, with this hand-picked collection of special places to stay, all chosen by the experts at Hipcamp.

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Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Lovely spot. Very good of them to refund us the difference when half of our party couldn’t join in the end. Much appreciated.

3 nights at Housedean Farm Campsite

Excellent facilities and nice big pitches. The site is quite windy but overall a lovely location .

Charley

2 weeks ago

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Had a brilliant time! Would highly recommend to a couple wanting to get away from it all. We loved our stay and will definitely go back

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

The facilities were great! Lots of lovely walks around too.

Nahum

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

The Nut Plat Retreat was perfect! We loved every minute of our stay there. Have already recommended to everyone we know!

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

I loved my time there! The campsite is easily accessible by public transport and the nature surrounding it is breathtaking.

Weekend Trip to Housedean Farm Campsite

Housedean Farm is a lovely site in the rolling hills of the South Downs and I'd recommend it. I'd also recommend booking directly with the site rather than through Hipcamp who will not stop emailing me. I need one email when I book a campsite - the booking confirmation. No matter if you opt out of marketing emails, you'll get at least five unnecessary emails as follows: "Enhance your trip with extras" "Your trip is coming up! Here's who's onboard." "Reminder for your trip to Grass Pitch" "Time to pack your bags!" "What did you think of Housedean Farm Campsite?" There's just no stopping the spam from this company

Mark

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Very cosy stay, thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and found it very easy to be self sufficient with everything you need in your area. Will definitely be returning.

Esme

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

We had such a lovely stay in the nut plat. The bedroom cabin was clean and cosy and we loved just relaxing, cooking and jumping in the hot tub as soon as the sun went down. We found the hot tub very easy to use with Duncan providing unlimited wood. The first time we lit it, it took a few hours to heat up but it retains its heat well and on the following days needed much less time to be ready. Duncan mostly left us alone but was very welcoming and even posted my speaker back to me which I left in the cabin. Would definitely recommend :)

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Super space Fabulous hot tub Quiet Great pub a stones throw away means you don’t have to cook if you don’t want to All very organised by Duncan, the flexible owner who really let us be

Fabrice

February 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

A fantastic cosy, quiet and romantic cabin, perfect for a little weekend getaway. The hosts are super accommodating and responsive but are also very respectful of your privacy. We arrived with both the fireplace inside and the hot tub fire already roaring. A fantastic experience overall would recommend to anyone! And easy enough to access by just public transport if you don't want to drive :))

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Came for a short break away from work and degree stress. Planned to go on some nice walks with the dog but the weather was awful. So ended up staying in by the log burner, reading our books and crochet. I did also manage to get the hot tub HOT ♨️ one day, took a few rounds of restocking the fire but once we got there, it then got so hot I had to add some cold! So worth it! There is good WiFi available so manged to watch a few films in the evening. Might be back for one of my reading weeks when I need minimal distractions! 😂

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Cosy, charming, relaxing spot for a weekend away out of London. We loved the outdoor hot tub!

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Stockbridge View Campsite

62 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Stockbridge, England

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

Booked 1 time

Blandred Camping

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent4 acres · Folkestone, England

Blandred Camping is tucked away in the beautiful Kent Countryside. Set on a working arable farm in the Village of Acrise, an area of 'Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Back to basic camping at its best! Spacious pitches, plenty of room to relax or to play. Clean, bright and spacious facilities. We let nature do the rest! We're just a 15 minute drive to Eurotunnel LeShuttle and Dover Ferry Port making us a great option to break your journey before or after travelling into Europe.

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Shire Camping

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · England

Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.

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Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

40 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury

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Radcot Leisure on Thames

50 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Oxfordshire, South East England

A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge

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The Nut Plat Retreat

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Kent, South East England

Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else

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Housedean Farm Campsite

3 units · Tents1 acre · Lewes, East Sussex, South East England

Epic views of the South Downs, and a walker’s paradise, hidden sweetly on the South Downs Way

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Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping

7 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Suffolk, East Anglia

Riverside camping and bell tents in Constable's countryside, right in the heart of Suffolk's Dedham Vale

Applewood Countryside Park

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Banham, Norfolk, East Anglia

Whether you are looking to explore Norfolk’s many historic sights and lively market towns, set out for an adventure to take in the beautiful countryside and stunning coastline or simply want to relax, Applewood Countryside Park is your perfect starting point! Applewood Countryside Park is an award winning, tranquil, family-friendly caravan park and campsite with lots of green open space. We cater for touring caravans, motorhomes, tents, glampers, rally groups and clubs.

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The Sunset Tree

30 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · West Sussex, South East England

A sociable, tents-only, pop-up campsite, with a good village pub and playground on the doorstep

Available this weekend

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Penn Meadow Farm

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents145 acres · Beaconsfield, England

Penn Meadow Farm is a beautiful 145 acre, family farm, nestled perfectly into the Chiltern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re just a 5 minute walk across our grassy fields to the oldest free-house pub in England (The Royal Standard of England) Say hello to our resident alpacas, sheep, pigs, pigmy goats, flock of 250 sheep and of course our lovely boarder collies. We aim to be a very relaxed spot to be able to rest for a few nights and maybe enjoying a nice camp fire in the evening. The site includes; Showers and Toilet block with toilet paper stocked. Open family pitches for you to choose where you want to set up Running drinking water Shared open kitchen Fires allowed BBQ's allowed To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety, please follow these rules: Supervise children: Always supervise your children and ensure they do not wander off alone. Clean up after yourself: Dispose of all waste properly in the designated bins and leave no trace behind. Wash any items you use and return them to where you found them. Respect other campers: Be courteous to fellow campers and respect their privacy and space. Pets: If you bring pets, ensure they are well-behaved, kept on a leash or have impeccable recall, and cleaned up after. Do not allow your pet to enter another camper's space. Quiet time: Maintain quiet hours between 11pm and 7am. All music must stop by 10pm, and noise should be minimal after 11pm. Campfires: Penn Meadow Farm allows fires; please use existing scorched areas if possible rather than creating new ones. Never leave any fires unattended and ensure they are completely extinguished when finished. Wipe your feet prior to entering the Bell tents to remove any coal that may have become attached. Cars/vehicles: Cars and vehicles can be on the field but should move minimally and always under 5mph. Car stereos should not be used for music entertainment. Drugs and Alcohol: Drug use is prohibited, and violators will be asked to leave. Consume alcohol responsibly, and do not drive or move your vehicle after consuming alcohol. We do not typically book Large non-family groups unless they are seeking a calm and peaceful stay. These groups must have authorization prior to the visit.

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Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

47 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Woodbridge, England

We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE

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Lagnersh camping

75 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Bognor Regis, England

Dog-friendly camping near Chichester and the West Sussex coast

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Daisy May’s Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Bishop's Stortford, England

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months) There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

Go Wild Camping & Glamping

84 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · CA

Go Wild Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak is your ultimate outdoor escape in the heart of Thetford Forest. Tucked among towering pines and lush greenery, this spacious woodland hideaway is a dream spot for nature lovers, adventure junkies, and anyone craving a break from the daily grind. Whether you’re pitching a tent or setting up your campervan, you’ll be surrounded by pure, untamed beauty. Located deep in Thetford Forest, you’re perfectly placed to dive into the action. Get your adrenaline pumping at Go Ape with its high ropes, zip lines, and treetop obstacles that’ll have you swinging through the canopy like a pro. If you’re more into chill vibes, head to Lynford Arboretum for peaceful walks among rare trees and wildlife. The forest is a playground of epic trails for hiking and cycling, with secret picnic spots and killer viewpoints around every bend. Wildlife lovers will be in their element, spotting deer, owls, and a variety of bird species as you wander through the forest’s natural beauty. Just a short walk away is High Lodge, a top spot for outdoor fun. High Lodge offers scenic forest trails, mountain biking routes, and an epic adventure playground for kids. Test your aim at the archery range or challenge your friends to a round of disc golf. There are also designated picnic areas where you can relax and take in the forest views. The on-site café serves up tasty snacks and drinks, making it easy to recharge before heading back out for more adventure. At Go Wild, you get the best of both worlds—immersing yourself in nature without sacrificing comfort. The campsite is well laid out, offering a variety of pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans. There’s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the fresh forest air. The site is completely campfire-friendly, so you can gather around a crackling fire, swap stories, and toast marshmallows under the vast, starry skies. And don’t forget—this place is dog-friendly, so your four-legged friend is more than welcome to join the adventure. Thetford Forest is packed with dog-friendly trails and open spaces where your pup can roam and explore. After a day of forest adventures, head back to camp for a chill evening by the fire, where both two-legged and four-legged guests can relax in style.

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Discover the best camping holidays and glamping sites in Loughton, Essex, with this hand-picked collection of special places to stay, all chosen by the experts at Hipcamp.