- Camping with pets allowed
Dog-friendly camping near Banham
94% (1K) • 410 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Banham
Blooms Westerby Farm
1. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
58km from Banham · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Gemini Camp
2. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
81km from Banham · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
3. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
91km from Banham · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
4. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
97km from Banham · 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.
Campfires
Picnic table
Cooking equipment
from
£12
/ night
Creekside Family Camping
5. Creekside Family Camping
96%
(87)
102km from Banham · 58 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly, dog-friendly camping with campfires on a beachside farm in Lincolnshire
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
94% (1K) • 410 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Banham
Blooms Westerby Farm
1. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
58km from Banham · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Gemini Camp
2. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
81km from Banham · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
3. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
91km from Banham · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Secluded Woodland Camp
4. Secluded Woodland Camp
95%
(10)
97km from Banham · 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.
Campfires
Picnic table
Cooking equipment
from
£12
/ night
Creekside Family Camping
5. Creekside Family Camping
96%
(87)
102km from Banham · 58 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly, dog-friendly camping with campfires on a beachside farm in Lincolnshire
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
István Ferenc
November 2025
Tent
I really enjoyed like always. Thank you Joe.
Beautiful place for solitude.
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Connor
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay! Lovely campsite, we had the woodlands all to ourselves and enjoyed exploring the local footpaths and seeing the animals on the farm. Our dog loved it! The host Jon was very helpful and insightful with the local area. Will definitely be returning in the future!
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István Ferenc
October 2025
Tent
I like this place very much so it wasn't the first time and certainly not the last.
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Greg
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Martin was a great host! Welcomed us upon arrival and was very relaxed about where we could pitch up. The campsite is a hidden gem! Peaceful location. Perfect for our festival weekend in Chelmsford! Campsite has many toilets and heated showers. Would stay here again!
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István Ferenc
September 2025
Tent
Spent a wonderful time there. It's really secluded. I had the whole woods alone. The host is very friendly and helpful. I only missed my family because the place is well equipped for a family. Everything is there what you need to have a comfortable superb time in the nature. The host even provided a saw to be able to use the fallen branches for campfire. I will definitely go back, next time probably with my family.
I highly recommend this campsite!
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charlotte
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Fantastic site would highly recommend, facilities are brilliant and cleaned regularly. Great location to local areas. Thank you
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Jake
August 2025
Tent
Great campsite. Great host. Would come back.
Cheers
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Elisabeth
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Perfect site for children and dogs, and adults too. Clean facilities, really close to lovely beaches and walks. Dog walking field is great. Highly recommend.
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Vanessa
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Really nice camping site not far from the beach at all, has everything u need, food trucks, bbqs and fire pits to loan for small few, had a very nice pizza one night, fish and chip van comes round, cows and goats on the farm, nice lights and flowers, nice toilets and shower blocks, I could go on. Definitely will be going back.
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Ruaridh
July 2025
Tent
lovely camp site. The perfect mix between wild camping and being on a site. Jon is a great guy and was so kind he even helped carry all our stuff up to the site !
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Jessica
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Great camping experience. Martin is very helpful and easy to communicate with.
Site itself was clean and neat. Shower and toilet kept well.
Beautiful views, nice large pitches and children friendly.
Good sign posting and Martin welcomed us on arrival
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Alexander
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Gemini Camp
The location in the nature reserve was lovely and the place felt really secluded despite being easy to find. As the listing says, it is close to the airport so there is fairly steady noise but it didn’t bother us too much. Overall excellent value.
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Marcus
July 2025
Tent
Beautiful woodland space. Jon is a very helpful and informative host. A lovely experience all round. NB: Bring your own drinking water.
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Lee
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm
Our stay at Bumble Shepherds hut was an absolute amazing experience. This place is very quiet at night and has a stunning view across the fields. The bed was really comfy and hot tub under the stars completed a romantic and relaxing stay. Will definitely be back!
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Reece
June 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping on the site, great location and friendly hosts. We will definitely be back.
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Katie
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Jon was a great host, really friendly and always happy to help. The views from the meadow fields are great and I had the whole place to myself for the first night and was just amazing, felt completely recharged and rested sitting in the fields watching the butterflies. Only downside is it’s a bit of a walk from the car and up bit of a hill. Not enough to put me off recommending it though. Just pack light and bring a friend to help pull the trolley. Can’t wait to come back again. 5* thanks again Jon :)
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István Ferenc
June 2025
Tent
Beautiful place with a remarkable host. I loved every minute.
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Jake
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm
We stayed one night at Waterbury Farm and it was pure bliss. The camping shed was cozy and clean, with the kettle in a separate shed—making the sleeping space feel roomy. The highlight was the hot tub, perfectly placed for stunning sunset views. Soaking under the stars in total peace was unforgettable. A calm, beautiful escape with thoughtful touches and lovely hosts. Highly recommended—we’ll definitely be back!
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Lee
May 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
A nice quiet farm run site, enclosed field for the Dogs to have a run too. Site can also supply logs and fire lighting kits if needed.
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Scott
April 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolute silence. Plenty of spaces between pitches, and the night sky above the meadow for a view. Will visit again.
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