If you like your cities without the sprawl of London and yet just 20 mins from those whopping capital attractions, St Albans campsites are for you. Oohs and aahs are in store at the cathedral, before you join the quaint Wheathampstead Heritage Trail and dig deeper at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium.
Elstree, Hertfordshire (6.9 miles)
Just 15 minutes from London, get close to nature with wild camping and glamping. Cafe and playground on site.
4.27 /5
Kensworth, Bedfordshire (10.5 miles)
Back to basics campsite on 76 acres of farmland in the Chiltern Hills. Just a ten minute walk from a great pub!
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire (14.3 miles)
Embrace Mother Nature and bivvy out or swing in a hammock. Real camping with campfires just outside London.
4.76 /5
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (14.8 miles)
Surrounded by Hertfordshire and Essex countryside, this camping and glamping site also offers great fishing.
4.54 /5
Hertford, Hertfordshire (12 miles)
On the outskirts of the county town, this is a great base for exploring the local countryside.
Bulls Cross Ride, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire (13 miles)
A secluded site set in lovely woodland with open camping areas, just 30 minutes from London and its sights.
St Albans, Hertfordshire (3.2 miles)
A spacious tent-only campsite site with activities such as archery and axe throwing, ten minutes from St Albans.
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (7.5 miles)
Peaceful, family friendly glamping in authentic tipis on a small working farm. BBQs allowed.
Chorleywood, Hertfordshire (9.6 miles)
Unique glamping site in the Chilterns not far from London, the Harry Potter studios and the M25.
Dunstable, Bedfordshire (11 miles)
A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as no-one else gets to see it at night.
Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (11.5 miles)
A back to basics campsite in the Chilterns with lovely views, campfires and BBQs welcome. Family friendly.
Ware, Hertfordshire (13.1 miles)
Bell tents situated on a 250 acre farm within a private area of a very busy family campsite with loads to do.