A campsite near Halstead
About Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Looking for an off-grid adventure in Essex? Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm offers a proper back-to-basics experience on a family farm just outside Castle Hedingham. This peaceful pop-up meadow sits bordered by trees and hedgerows, accessed via quiet country lanes, where you can pitch anywhere along the 100-metre strip. With only portable facilities and no electric hook-ups, it's genuinely wild camping – which won't suit everyone, but that's rather the point.
A 15-minute footpath walk skirting Hedingham Castle's grounds leads straight into the village centre, where timber-framed houses, a traditional pub and a friendly village shop await. The farm sits on the public footpath network too, perfect for exploring the countryside or walking dogs. For more substantial supplies, neighbouring Sible Hedingham (five minutes' drive) or the market town of Halstead (10 minutes) offer wider shopping, restaurants and takeaways.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
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 (CO9 3AJ)
Essex Pizza And Chicken
5.0 · Pizza, Kebab
Naka Thai
5.0 · Thai, Oriental
Sugondha Indian Takeaway
5.0 · Indian, Curry
HFC
5.0 · Peri Peri, Kebab
Mandarin
5.0 · Chinese, Oriental
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op 2.5 miles
- Lidl 6.8 miles
- Aldi, Haverhill 7.1 miles
- Tesco, Haverhill 7.3 miles
- Sainsbury's, Halstead 7.7 miles
- Morrisons, Witham 14 miles
- Asda, Witham 14.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Husband and kids had a wonderful stay at this beautiful campsite. Owners so helpful with my questions and made the experience of booking arrival and departure relaxed and easy. Pop up glamping tent was so pretty, very comfy and you get a good amount of private space around the pitch. The cafe also super cute, great service and serves delicious cakes. Enjoyed the stay even though it wasnt the best weather so would be even more amazing in nice weather to sit and enjoy the space and natural beauty. Finchingfield village is picture postcard with great pubs.
· via Google
We had the most magical weekend with our girls. The campsite was perfect location and they have thought of everything, the tents and campsite is perfectly looked after The girls enjoyed freedom of capping and the site, little trails, chance to feed the chickens and lambs. Julia and family were most thoughtful hosts. The cafe is lovely and lavender field will be incredible in blooms We are already planning next years visit
· via Google
We’ve just had our 4th visit to Finchingfield Lavender and we’ll be back next year. We love it there. Julia has a great set up with lovely facilities.
· via Google
A fantastic camping site, just beautiful in amongst the wildflower meadow and lavender fields so peaceful. Plenty of space to pitch my tent, toilets and showers were perfect. The larger tents already pitched for hire looked amazing. The cafe and facilities were perfect 👌 pastries were very tasty. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back.
· via Google
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