- Camping with pets allowed
Dog-friendly camping near Dereham
94% (1.1K) • 382 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dereham
Blooms Westerby Farm
1. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
48km from Dereham · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
2. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
96km from Dereham · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£220
/ night
Gemini Camp
3. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
98km from Dereham · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
4. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
102km from Dereham · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
5. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
110km from Dereham · 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
94% (1.1K) • 382 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Dereham
Blooms Westerby Farm
1. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
48km from Dereham · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£85
/ night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
2. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
96km from Dereham · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£220
/ night
Gemini Camp
3. Gemini Camp
100%
(11)
98km from Dereham · 1 unit
Glamping stays in a cabin on a private six-acre nature reserve in Essex
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£56
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
4. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
102km from Dereham · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
5. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
110km from Dereham · 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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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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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Sandra
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant
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Jake
August 2025
Tent
Great campsite. Great host. Would come back.
Cheers
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Debbie
July 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
My partner and I spent two nights camping this week at Cuckoo Farm in our campervan. What can I say. It was perfect. Roland was very welcoming and the whole vibe was chilled and relaxed. We ended up camping up the top with an amazing view as we went for a grass pitch without hookup, though the hookup pitches were also lovely; the whole field is beautiful with different plus points wherever you chose; riverside with trees, or friendly sheep and views! You can just go wherever you like. The facilities were spotless, and the organic farm reared pork chops we purchased from the handy shop were delicious. The directions were spot on. Thanks so much, we can’t wait to come back.
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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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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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István Ferenc
June 2025
Tent
Beautiful place with a remarkable host. I loved every minute.
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Gillian
June 2025
5 m Class B
Good facilities and a lovely lady running the site. Busy at weekend but quiter in the week. Very well organised and farm animals lovely. Shop was an added bonus.
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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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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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Theo
April 2025
Tent
With kids
Very well kept but simple campsite. Welcoming host on hand, easy contact.
Will definitely come back
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Imogen
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm
Hosts were lovely and used great communication throughout. We stay I'm the bumble hut, which was lovely, clean and cosy. The bed was so comfy but the teddy bear bedding was too hot but my goodness it was so snuggly. Hot tub was lovely as was the evening and morning delivery of tea and breakfast. I recommend this place to anyone, so many different types of accommodation. We will definitely return.
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Neil
December 2024
Weekend Trip to Stamford Meadows Glamping
I am happy to report having a wonderful experience despite being caught in a storm. Initially I had considered cancelling my booking in the face of weather warnings yet I was so pleased to have persisted. The yurt, hot tub and other amenities were beautifully prepared and felt safe and secure. While the location was just what I was seeking. The experience was to provide an occasion for my partners birthday and this was well received.
My thanks to Amelia for thoughtfully creating a lovely, charming and relaxing space to be enjoyed.
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