- Leigh-on-Sea
The best camping near Leigh-on-Sea with wildlife watching
96% (929) • 315 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Leigh-on-Sea
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(180)
49mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 47 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
2. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
80mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 72 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£14
/ night
The Barn KT9
3. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
44mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 22 sites · Tents, Lodging
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Freshwinds Camping
4. Freshwinds Camping
44mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 15 sites · Tents
Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
£12
/ night
The Nut Plat Retreat
5. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
25mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
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
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£88
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
6. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
31mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£38
/ night
Quaint Farm in a National Park
7. Quaint Farm in a National Park
100%
(26)
72mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 2 sites · Lodging
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.
Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you!
Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wingbury Farm Glamping
8. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
63mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
9. Pigs in Blankets
96%
(70)
71mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 26 sites · Tents, Lodging
A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£18
/ night
Woodlands Camping
10. Woodlands Camping
97%
(104)
82mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
11. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
92%
(13)
46mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Beech Estate Campsite
12. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
44mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 57 sites · Tents, Lodging
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Hollington Park Glamping
13. Hollington Park Glamping
95%
(11)
89mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 6 sites · Lodging
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£105
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
14. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
62mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 20 sites · Tents, Lodging
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Foot of the Downs
15. Foot of the Downs
100%
(25)
60mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£117
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
16. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
90mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£20
/ night
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
17. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
95%
(65)
46mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 17 sites · Tents, Lodging
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Painters Farm Campsite
18. Painters Farm Campsite
99%
(38)
19mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 46 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches.
The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty.
The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round.
Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out.
The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October.
The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame.
Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£26
/ night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
19. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
94mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 175 sites · Tents
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
£32
/ night
Huckleberry Farm
20. Huckleberry Farm
81%
(16)
84mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well placed for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
96% (929) • 315 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Leigh-on-Sea
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(180)
49mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 47 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
2. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
80mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 72 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£14
/ night
The Barn KT9
3. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
44mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 22 sites · Tents, Lodging
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Freshwinds Camping
4. Freshwinds Camping
44mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 15 sites · Tents
Think this 'great outdoors' lark is all tangled-up tent and midge-repellant? Then Freshwinds is the spot for you.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
£12
/ night
The Nut Plat Retreat
5. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
25mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
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
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£88
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
6. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
31mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£38
/ night
Quaint Farm in a National Park
7. Quaint Farm in a National Park
100%
(26)
72mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 2 sites · Lodging
Our 17 acre Farm is set deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park on the outskirts of the quiet village of Milland (near Liphook) in rural West Sussex (close to its border with Hampshire and Surrey). We have direct access to an excellent bridleway and footpath network through peaceful open countryside and quiet lanes as well as being on the Serpent Tail and close to the South Downs Way.
Our Glamping Pod and Shepherd's Hut are available to book all year round. We also offer stabling if you would like to take your horses or ponies on holiday with you!
Milland village (0.8 miles) has the Rising Sun pub, serving great food and drink, and Milland Stores, which stocks all your essential fresh and local produce as well as having a small cafe.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wingbury Farm Glamping
8. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
63mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
9. Pigs in Blankets
96%
(70)
71mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 26 sites · Tents, Lodging
A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£18
/ night
Woodlands Camping
10. Woodlands Camping
97%
(104)
82mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
11. Scallow Campsite Glamping Pods
92%
(13)
46mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Beech Estate Campsite
12. Beech Estate Campsite
97%
(185)
44mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 57 sites · Tents, Lodging
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
Hollington Park Glamping
13. Hollington Park Glamping
95%
(11)
89mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 6 sites · Lodging
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£105
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
14. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
62mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 20 sites · Tents, Lodging
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Foot of the Downs
15. Foot of the Downs
100%
(25)
60mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 3 sites · Lodging
Glamping on a family farm in Sussex, just off the South Downs Way and not far from Brighton
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£117
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
16. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
90mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£20
/ night
Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
17. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping
95%
(65)
46mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 17 sites · Tents, Lodging
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Painters Farm Campsite
18. Painters Farm Campsite
99%
(38)
19mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 46 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches.
The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty.
The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round.
Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out.
The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October.
The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame.
Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£26
/ night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
19. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
94mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 175 sites · Tents
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
£32
/ night
Huckleberry Farm
20. Huckleberry Farm
81%
(16)
84mi from Leigh-on-Sea · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging
A back-to-basics campsite that’s well placed for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Pearce
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Staff are very helpful, fantastic opportunity to do some great outdoor camping.
Would highly recommend.
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Mark
2 weeks ago
Tent
What an amazing find. I love this place. Back to basics, left me alone , the woods to myself , tranquility at its best . Met Mark who brought the wood to me in his 1930s tractor , lovely fella . Sat round my fire , cooked my food and fell asleep listening to the owls talk away .. I shall definitely be back , great value and stunning place
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Matt
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.
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Catarina
December 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With kids
Plain and simple holistic experience no gimmicks or frills. The best I've been to in a while the staff are lovely the surrounding are as nature intended. I will be back for sure
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Batman
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Foot of the Downs
Me and my partner stayed at Skylark pod and it was very nice, lovely scenic getaway for our anniversary. The bed was comfy and the shower was very good. The only issue was there was quite a lot of dust cobwebs around so it wasn’t as clean as we expected. The sofa is also very uncomfortable. Would recommend though.
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erin
November 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!
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chris
November 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Holistic Woods is exactly that.. the tranquility, no light pollution.. it was amazing, quiet and the first time for as long as I can remember my brain switched off from the noise of life.. can't wait to get back and chill out
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Julie
November 2025
13 ft travel trailer
Amazing place .and very close to local attractions and nice walks ..very helpful friendly people ..relaxing peaceful ..loads of wildlife ..I’ll be going back would definitely recommend if you like rustic /nature..
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Martin
November 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping here in early November. It was just us, and the surroundings are really nice. You could hear the nearby road at times but otherwise it was everything you’d like from wild camping. We’ll be back.
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Toyah
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had such a fun time. Claire (our host) was lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. We didn't bring anything to sit on (as we had taken public transport) and she was kind enough to lend us some benches for us to use on our patch. She ensured that our wood was kept dry for our campfire and that she was within reach should we need anything. We would definitely return again. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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John
October 2025
Tent
Had very chilled 2 nights accept for the wet and windy night and was just me on site, Joe was helpful when arrived, just me and my hammock can’t wait to go back.
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Carl
October 2025
Tent
Just the one solo night at Hatters testing out some new equipment. Beautiful and well maintained campsite with a friendly owner Claire, who left me to myself. Non electric pitch.
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Victoria
October 2025
16 ft Class B
What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!
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Abi
October 2025
16 ft car
Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers.
Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need.
There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing!
Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here.
(There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.)
The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!
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Katie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.
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Lee
October 2025
16 ft Class B
Great welcome and although the windiest weekend of the year so far a decent pitch with a little shelter.
Two walks over the weekend one directly from camp and the other from the Swale estuary car park, both worth it.
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Charlie
September 2025
Tent
Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend
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Ryan
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!
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Aalish
September 2025
Tent
We loved the site the toilets clean excellent showers. really nice barn for washing up and chilling in. We had our own pitch/space and was lovely and well maintained area. A nice private walk into southwold that was about 20 minutes to the pier. would recommend. When there was a little problem they didn’t hesitate to help and sorted it all out. ☺️ overall wonderful place to stay.
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Liam
September 2025
Tent
Had such a great stay at The Barn!!
Such a lovely campsite and it has everything you need for a relaxing stay! There are great walks in the local area and the on site cafe had amazing pastries!
Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break!
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