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Off-grid Camping

Fancy a wild camping adventure on the very fringes of London? Then it’s time to discover tree-shrouded Aldersroot, set on five acres of leafy land between Ongar and Brentwood, half an hour by car and 40 minutes by public transport from the centre of the city.

The campsite is completely off grid and its eco-credentials are pretty high; it’s solar powered for a low impact on the planet, and careful permaculture design techniques have been used to create the pond and young forest gardens. All profit from the campsite is lovingly ploughed (almost literally) back into the land.

This wild corner of suburbia offers a space to relax and simply exist, or you can get together with fellow campers around the communal fire, try kayaking and paddleboarding (bring your own board) or go wild swimming.

The number of tents on site is strictly limited and you can pick your preferred spot. Pitch right next to pals or find a secluded spot and disappear among the trees.

There are a few rules to aid the smooth running of the place: while it’s a resounding yes to music and fun on site, Aldersroot is drug and alcohol free. And as it’s a functioning farm with livestock, kids and dogs are not allowed to stay.

Campground type

Please note

 Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

 No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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

Booking

Off-grid Camping

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Features

No dogs allowed  Adults only

Leisure on park
🚫Bar or club house
🚫Cycle hire
🚫Evening entertainment
🚫Fishing
🚫Fitness centre
🚫Indoor swimming pool
🚫Kids’ club
🚫On-site restaurant/cafe
🚫Outdoor swimming pool
🚫Playground
🚫Recreation room/arcade
Sauna
🚫TV room
🚫Takeout
🚫Tennis
🚫Watersports

Amenities on park
🚫Bath available
🚫Car parking by site/unit
 Composting toilet
🚫Dog park
🚫Drying room
🚫Free wifi
🚫Grocery store
🚫Ice pack freezing
🚫Internet access
🚫Laundromat
🚫Parent & baby washroom
🚫Payphone
🚫Pick-up from public transport
🚫Portable toilet
🚫Pub toilets
🚫Restrooms
 Shower available
🚫Washing-up area
🚫Wifi

Groups welcome
🚫Family friendly
🚫Motorcycle friendly
🚫Single-sex groups welcome
🚫Student groups welcome

Rules
 Adults only
 Barbecue grills allowed
🚫Barbecue provided
🚫Campfires allowed
🚫Commercial vehicles allowed
🚫Dogs allowed
🚫No dogs allowed

Themes
 Hikers’ paradise

Utilities
🚫Charging facilities
🚫Dump station
🚫Electric car charging point(s)
🚫Propane/gas cylinders available
🚫Recycling available
🚫Renewable energy

Nearby amenities
 Bar nearby
 Convenience store nearby
🚫Dog walk nearby

Type
 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility
🚫Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure
 Fishing nearby

Location

Aldersroot, Priory Ponds Farm, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Ongar, Essex, England, CM15 0LA

Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS
51.67386°N
0.26426°W

Route directions
Please follow the Google Maps directions (for Priory Ponds Farm), which will bring you directly to the gate. Please do not use the postcode for directions as it ends at a different address.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Depart by: 11 a.m.

Aldersroot cancellation policy

Balance refunds: no penalties

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Payment methods accepted on the park
Cash

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

  • No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Extras

  • Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

  • Drugs and alcohol are not permitted.
  • In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management’s attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Safety

  • Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
  • Firearms are not permitted.
  • Open fires are prohibited.
  • Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.

The remainder is payable direct to Aldersroot on arrival.