Aldersroot
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- Wild camping on private Essex parkland 10 minutes’ drive from Ongar
- Epping Forest District Museum and Gibberd Garden half an hour’s drive
- Adults-only off-grid pitches, communal firepit and watersports lake
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Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 7.0m depth (23.0ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 49.0m² (527.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A lovely site. Pretty much just nature, a tap, and some logs!
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Liked: Mark the host was great, he's done loads of camping himself and he made sure I was set up as soon as I got there then just left me to it. The location is great, just outside the M25 in ancient farming and woodland. There is a nice pub and shop in the village which you can walk to easily though the fields. Kelvedon Hatch bunker is just a few steps away, I didn't go to it this time but it really couldn't be nearer if you plan on seeing it. I had an espresso pot which I left behind, Mark contacted me and he arranged for me to easily pick it up (I live pretty nearby) so that was great. Plenty of space to set up a tent and a tarp. The bus stops right at the properties entrance (the stop sign is smashed up but you can see it, and they stopped for me - buses every hour into Brentwood) so a great stop over when backpacking! The alpacas and sheep are cute! The giant radio tower in the village is creepy! Lots of nature and a very quiet site!
Disliked: more an FYI - I got lost walking for a bit and got to the village shop just after six pm and it looked long shut, so make sure you have all you need before then. Also, if you look at maps of public rights of way there is supposed to be a footpath adjacent to the copse to the north, leading to a public bridleway into the village. It seems this all got fenced off to control deer. This deer proof fencing sounds like it restricts access but I didnt double check. However the footpath Mark pointed out, through the fields along the road was a very simple, pleasant walk, and doesn't sound like it has any issues with right of way / is well worn & doesn't intrude into crops etc (all but the roadside edge of these fields has the deer proof fencing on its eastern boundaries so its the only viable walk to the village afaik) Oh, there is no signage on the road for the farm - there really should be something to identify it from the road outside, so you know you've arrived?
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Lovely camping space up on a hill overlooking the lake. Surrounded by…
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Liked: Lovely camping space up on a hill overlooking the lake. Surrounded by nature with a visit from some particularly cute lambs and the friendly farm dog ‘Digger’. Perfect location just outside of London super convenient for a weekend away without having to drive very far! Took us 35 mins to drive from east London! Would also recommend the additional fire pit! No signal on the campsite but not an issue as you don’t tend to go camping to be on your phone!
Disliked: Not much!
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A large spacious site with beautiful views of the pond and trees.…
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Liked: A large spacious site with beautiful views of the pond and trees. Great hospitality and made to feel very welcome. The friendly alpacas are a bonus.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
Sauna
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Location
Aldersroot
Priory Ponds Farm
Ongar Road
Kelvedon Hatch
Ongar
Essex
England
CM15 0LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.67386°N
0.26426°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Leigh Bell Wharf | 30.7 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Poor | N/A |
| Southend Chalkwell | 32 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Southend Westcliff Bay | 33 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southend Three Shells | 34.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southend Jubilee | 35.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Lee Valley Regional Park 17.9 km
RHS Garden Hyde Hall 21.4 km
Discover 23.6 km
Greenwich Heritage Centre 23.9 km
Firepower - The Royal Artillery Museum 25.2 km
National Trust
Rainham Hall 18.2 km
Eastbury Manor House 19.3 km
Sutton House 25.9 km
Red House 26 km
St John's Jerusalem 29.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WEALD PARK 5.3 km
BLAKE HALL 5.9 km
HILL HALL 7.7 km
WARLEY PLACE 8.9 km
COOPERSALE HOUSE 9.5 km
Local events
- All Points East (Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Saturday, 17 August 2024)
London, England 26.3 km
- British Summer Time (Friday, 5 July 2024 – Friday, 5 July 2024)
London, England 35.1 km
- Mighty Hoopla (Saturday, 1 June 2024 – Saturday, 1 June 2024)
London, England 36 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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- Does Aldersroot have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Aldersroot dog friendly? No View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Aldersroot?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Aldersroot? From R585.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.