# 1 events @ the candlesticks

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- **Location:** Hatfield, England, United Kingdom
- **Price:** from £72.00/night
- **Rating:** 100% recommend (3 reviews)
- **Sites:** 1
- **Size:** 4 acres
- **Host:** Mark P.

## Overview

Nestled in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, the campsite at The Candlestick offers a peaceful rural retreat surrounded by rolling farmland, woodland walks, and open skies. Located beside the historic Candlestick country pub on the outskirts of Essendon, guests can enjoy the perfect combination of countryside camping and traditional pub hospitality. The pub is known for its welcoming atmosphere, food service, garden, and popularity with walkers and cyclists.

Whether you're travelling by tent, campervan, motorhome, or touring caravan, this tranquil setting provides an ideal base for exploring the Hertfordshire countryside while remaining within easy reach of London and local attractions. Guests can relax with a meal or drink at the pub after a day of walking or cycling through the surrounding rural landscape. The elevated location offers attractive countryside views and a genuine escape from the pace of everyday life.

Highlights

Peaceful countryside location in Essendon, Hertfordshire

Adjacent to a traditional country pub serving food and drinks

Ideal for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers

Suitable for tents, campervans, motorhomes, and touring caravans

Dog-friendly environment

Convenient access to local footpaths and village amenities

Easy access to Hatfield, St Albans, and London transport links

Whether you're stopping for a single night or planning a longer countryside getaway, The Candlestick campsite offers a relaxed and welcoming setting to unwind and enjoy the best of rural Hertfordshire.

**dog friendly**

## Highlights

- **Creature comforts:** Enjoy the comforts of home in nature — including real toilets, showers, and kitchen.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment

## Sites

- **Rustic Cabin on Birch Farm walking distance to Hertfordshire Zoo** (cabin, up to 4 guests, £90.00/night)

## Policies

- **Check-in:** 14:00 to 22:00
- **Check-out:** 12:00
- **Minimum nights:** 1
- **Cancellation:** Strict (Full refund 1 week before check in time starts)
- **Pets:** allowed
- **Children:** allowed

## Recent reviews

> Nice spot to camp, really nice views, plenty of routes ro walk. Also really nice pub too. Very helpful at site too
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> - Kevin H., July 5, 2026

> We had a lovely stay at this campsite. The surrounding area was beautiful, and the little farm was a real highlight—the kids absolutely loved it. Mark was incredibly welcoming and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The facilities are shared with the pub, so they're available while the pub is open. Aside from that, everything was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our stay.
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> - Costea C., June 22, 2026