Set within 18 acres of Essex countryside, Hill Farm Camping offers a family adventure just five minutes from Finchingfield. With spacious grass pitches tents, caravans and campervans can pitch up with the choice of electric. There is something for all ages at the site with friendly alpacas and wallabies to meet, a nature pond, pitch and put, skateboarding and accessible tours! Just a 15 minute walk from Great Bardfield with a pub and shops.

Why choose Hill Farm Camping

Overall runner up of Best Newcomer Award in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Small site in the pretty Essex countryside with a nature pond and surrounded by rolling hills

Family friendly site set on a farm with ponies, ducks, wallabies and alpacas to meet!

Excellent accessible facilities and onsite activities like skateboarding, archery and pitch and put

About the site

Enjoy your next family holiday on this action-packed farm site set just a 15 minute walk from the village of Great Bardfield in the scenic Essex countryside. Stretching across 18 acres the site has plenty of space for guests to unwind, play games and try out the activities! The site offers spacious grass pitches, measuring up to 20m x 20m with non electric pitches for tents and an electric hook up for campervans and caravans. Meet the roaming ponies, alpacas and wallabies or stop by the nature pond to say hello to the ducks, this site is great for animal lovers of all ages. The site can even take you on a tour of the farm on their trailers! The site has been modified to provide wheelchair access and accessible facilities so no one needs to miss out on the fun. The local village is just a 15 minute walk away with a local pub and a few shops, or head to Fingingfield, a five minute drive away and known as one of the prettiest villages in Essex. Little ones will love the play area, equipped with swings, slides, a zip wire and even a sand pit! Or, try frisbee golf, archery or the pitch and put course! Sorry, no dogs are allowed due to the animals but please be aware that the farm dog will be onsite. BBQs are welcome and can be hired from the site.

"The facilities and amenities were all very modern and clean and the animals are just an added bonus!"

Jake R

"The campsite offered so much space and our pitch felt wonderfully secluded"

Chris W

"Perfect for camping with lots of activities. Our two young children didn't want to leave"

Tom B

"A special experience I will never forget"

Alex T

Hill Farm Camping is open from 01/05 to 29/09.

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Bike hire

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Kids playground

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

Facilities include showers and toilets as well as accessible facilities including disabled toilets, a mobile friendly wet room, an electric height adjustable changing table and a power outlet for a personal hoist. There is also WiFi access.

There is also a washing up area and a shared fridge/freezer. BBQs can be purchased from the site and electric bikes are available to hire.

For little ones there is a play area with a swing, a slide, a sandpit, zip wire and games. The site is also on an activity centre with frisbee golf, a 9 hole pitch and put, archery, farm tours, animal petting and a nature pond.

If you are planning on cooking during your stay you can pick up supplies there is a Co-op in Great Bardfield, or if you would prefer to dine out there is The Vine Bardfield both of which are a 15 minute walk away or under a five minute drive.

Hill Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

There are 18 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Spacious grass pitches measuring 20m x 20m for tents only, without electric. No dogs and shared facilities nearby.

2 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Spacious grass and sand pitches for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes with 16 amp electric hook up. No dogs allowed and shared facilities nearby.

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Michael H

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2025

Definitely going back.

Best place we have ever stayed at!

Recommends site

Lisa B

Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

I stayed here with my 3 children, 15, 6 and 1. We all really enjoyed it. It was great for all ages. The animals were all amazing and so tame. The toilets were very clean and we enjoyed the music in there! As did other campers who were singing along. The hosts were friendly and fun. Nothing was too much trouble. It was clear to see how much they love kids and animals. We've stayed at many places all over the UK and this place is everyone's new favourite. We will definitely be back.

Great family environment

Recommends site

Rayna D

Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2025

Lovely clean environment, toilet areas large, clean and well maintained. Hosts very welcoming. Great family environment.

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Hill Farm Camping?

Guests can check in from noon until 7pm, if you are delayed please let the site know. Check out is due before 11am on your last day.

Is Hill Farm Camping dog-friendly?

Sorry, dogs are not allowed to stay onsite but please be aware that you may still see a dog as the farm has a dog.

Does Hill Farm Camping allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, BBQs are welcome as long as they are raised from the ground and open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits.

Does Hill Farm Camping allow group bookings?

Yes, group bookings of up to 5 guests are welcome at this site, but please be aware that the site caters for families and couples so single sex bookings of 5+ guests are not accepted. Hen and stag parties are also not permitted.

Does Hill Farm Camping have a quiet time or noise policy?

The site asks that radio, music and TV players be kept at a low volume and car doors be closed as quietly as possible.

Pitches

Does Hill Farm Camping allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, you can bring gazebos, awnings and pup tents free of charge, please ensure that you select this option when booking. If you are bringing a pup tent it must fit within your pitch.

What amp is the electric hook up at Hill Farm Camping?

There are two grass and sand pitches with a 16 amp electric hook up that are suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at Hill Farm Camping?

Yes, there is WiFi onsite.

Can I fish in the pond at Hill Farm Camping?

No, sorry fishing is not permitted in the nature pond.

Does Hill Farm Camping have a shop onsite?

There isn't a shop onsite but you can pop to the Co-op in Great Bardfield, which is less than a five minute drive away, or a 20 minute walk.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at Hill Farm Camping?

There isn't a restaurant or cafe onsite, but in Great Bardfield there are a few options for dining out (less than five minutes by car or a 20 minute walk).

What's nearby

What are the nearest public transport options to Hill Farm Camping?

There is a bus stop a 20 minute walk away, or the closest train station is Braintree, which is a 20 minute drive from the site.

Are there any activities to do at Hill Farm Camping?

Yes! There is lots to do onsite to keep you and your little ones entertained, firstly the site is a farm so there are plenty of animals to meet and greet, from sheep, goats and horses to emus and kangaroos! There is also an activity centre onsite with disc golf, archery, off-road skateboarding and bike hire.

Other

Is Hill Farm Camping accessible?

Yes, the paths are wide enough for wheelchair access, plus there is a wet room with a shower, disabled toilets, an adjustable changing table and a power outlet for a personal hoist. There are also wheelchair friendly trailers on some of the rides.

What is the arrival process at Hill Farm Camping?

On arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation as there is no reception onsite.

Does Hill Farm Camping allow visitors?

No, sorry visitors are not permitted onsite.

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Things to do on site and in the Braintree area

There is plenty onsite to keep boredom at bay and with wheelchair accessible paths and facilities everyone can join in! Meet the wallabies, ponies, emus, ducks and alpacas and if you prefer not to walk the site offers farm tours too.

Walk by the nature pond and see what wildlife you can spot with dragonflys, frogs and great crested newts often spotted! Or, try archery, the descender board (skateboarding with tracks!), the 9 hole pitch and put course, or of course visit the playground!

If you wish to explore the area there are some pretty villages and countryside all around the site, the village of Finchingfield is just 15 minutes away or Audley Head is a 25 minute drive. The market town of Saffron Walden has a whole host of cafes, shops and restaurants to explore for a day of mooching.

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