Rockinghams Farm Glamping and Camping
Rockinghams Farm Layer Marney, Colchester CO5 9UL, UK
View on Google MapsPeaceful and secluded working farm site only 20 minutes from Mersea Island! Family and dog friendly.
About Rockinghams Farm Glamping and Camping
Tucked into the hamlet of Layer Marney, this peaceful working farm offers a genuinely secluded retreat surrounded by Essex countryside, yet it's deceptively well-connected – the A12 is close by, putting Colchester's attractions within 20 minutes and Mersea Island's waterfront oyster bars even closer. Pitches spread across a vehicle-free camping field and wilder forest-floor spots under the trees, meaning children (and dogs) can roam freely, though supervision is essential around farm operations. Campfires are welcomed, and there's an on-site fishing lake available on request.
With no Wi-Fi and open year-round, Rockinghams suits those craving a proper digital detox among woodland trails and big skies. Facilities are straightforward – showers, toilets, drinking water – and the nearby village of Tiptree (five minutes) covers any provisioning gaps. Some guests note the site can feel a little rough around the edges, but for many that's part of the charm: this is a working farm first, polished glamping destination second.
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Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)
- Non-electric grass tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- 2 x Camping Pod
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 20 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CO5 9UL)
TIPTIREE CHEF
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
Bungalow Diner
5.0 · Burgers, Pizza
Tops Pizza - Colchester
5.0 · Pizza, Chicken
Pizza Town and Kebab House
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
Tiptree Kebabs
5.0 · Kebab, Grill
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 147 restaurants nearby
Nando's
KFC
Wagamama
Five Guys - Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Subway
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco 1.6 miles
- Asda, Colchester 1.7 miles
- Co-op 4.1 miles
- Lidl 5.2 miles
- Aldi, Colchester 5.4 miles
- Sainsbury's, Colchester 5.4 miles
- Morrisons, Witham 6.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Open all year.
What visitors say
Really lovely stay - quiet & relaxing amongst the birds and the stars. Very friendly and helpful hosts. The toilet and washing up facilities are good and you can have a nice hot shower (make sure the boiler is on for a while beforehand). Campfire and bbq facilities with a neat but sufficient mini fridge, microwave and toaster. The sofa bed is comfortable. 10/10 would stay again!
3 months ago · via Google
Great campsite, camped in the woods with friends and two dogs. Toilet and tap short walk away. Surrounded by fields away from main road. Friendly owners.
2 months ago · via Google
Great farm for a woodland camp. Myself, my daughter and my dad really enjoyed our stay. Showers and sink area basic which in my opinion is perfect. Lovely farmers which we had a chat with. Would definitely stay again and again.
12 months ago · via Google
A lovely Saturday night in the peaceful quiet. Pod was bigger then expected, had everything I needed...kettle, microwave, cutlery, mugs, glasses. Bed was comfortable, the shower in the shower unit was powerful and hot. Was worried I'd be cold at night but there's a heater and works great and we were toasty in minutes! Fantastic walks all around. Can't wait to come back. Thanks Sophie!
a year ago · via Google
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