This medieval church, with parts dating from the 1100s, stands next to the grounds of Stansted Hall. The setting is peaceful despite the convenience of the nearby motorway and airport. It contains two exceptional seventeenth-century tomb figures, those of wasp-waisted Hester Salusbury in her hunting clothes and her father Sir Thomas Middleton.

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St Mary the Virgin Church

Up to two good dogs are very welcome – or three, if they’re very small…

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Situated in Beards Oak Wood, which is 150m from the Farm Shop, Café and Pub, our rustic cabins are the perfect rural get away without the effort of camping – think of them as wooden tents with a proper bed and wood burner. 

Cabins are suitable for two adults and two children - each cabin has a double bed and camp beds can be provided for children (under 2 stay for free). A wood burner is in every cabin, ideal to for those chilly evenings. Logs can be purchased from the Farm Shop. Well behaved dogs are welcome. There is room for one car to be parked next to each cabin.

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Beards Oak Wood Cabin

Fire Pack

Made locally from the best British Hardwood by expert Charcoal makers using traditional methods from fully sustainable woodlands.

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Foggage Cabin & Foggage Field is a secluded cabin located in its own one-acre private field which is perfect for family groups. The views are amazing. Located in a lovely spot on the farm approximately 10 minutes from the main farm complex, there are two compost loos and a gas shower located in Foggage Field near the cabin for your private use.  Price includes Cabin and Field Hire - campers pay on top - price per person, per night.

Our rustic cabins are the perfect rural get away without the effort of camping – think of them as wooden tents with a proper bed and wood burner. Foggage Cabin is slightly smaller than the other cabins accommodating one small camp bed, plus the double bed, so two adults and one child in total. Under 2's stay for free.

A wood burner is in every cabin, ideal to for those chilly evenings. Logs can be purchased from the Farm Shop. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Parking is in Squitmore Field which is a minutes walk from Foggage Cabin.

Foggage Cabin & Foggage Field Hire (secluded cabin, includes own private field for groups)

Badgers Cabin is located in Upany Field accessible by the Sunken Lane – it’s away from other cabins and has great views over the fields. It is not unusual to wake up to a view of sheep outside the window and it is located near the badger sett so perfect as a hide to wait and see what comes by.

Badgers Cabin is suitable for two adults and two children - it has a double bed and camp beds can be provided for children (under 2 stay for free). A wood burner is in every cabin, ideal to for those chilly evenings. Logs can be purchased from the Farm Shop. Well behaved dogs are welcome. There is room for one car to be parked next to each cabin.

Badgers Cabin

Pits Wood was planted in 2003, it’s a very pretty area to stay and an opportunity to see young woodland growing with developing ecosystems. Accessed through Vicarage Field and nestled amongst surrounding fields, Pits Wood is located near where many of the farm animals live so don’t be surprised to hear piglets grunting or chickens clucking. The wood is approx. 200m to the farm and access is possible with a car when fields are dry.

Our rustic cabins are the perfect rural get away without the effort of camping – think of them as wooden tents with a proper bed and wood burner. Cabins are suitable for two adults and two children - each cabin has a double bed and camp beds can be provided for children (under 2 stay for free).

A wood burner is in every cabin, ideal to for those chilly evenings. Logs can be purchased from the Farm Shop. Well behaved dogs are welcome. There is room for one car to be parked next to each cabin.

Pits Wood Cabin

The ESSENTIALS Bell Tent package includes hire of a spacious canvas Bell Tent for up to 4 nights. Suitable for 2 adults and up to 3 children, the bell tent is not glamped and remember to bring your own bedding for this option :-).

As standard the bell tent comes with one double bed and two single mattresses (complete with new waterproof disposable mattress covers) and a third single camp bed can be provided on request. A small rustic wooden crate is provided for storage.

The farm is a place for quiet camping and enjoyment of the countryside and no amplified music of any kind is allowed at on site. It’s essential that prior to booking you familiarise yourself with our Camping Rules & Regulations, as there are important points you will need to know as part of your stay with us, thank you. 

Our bell tents are in two set locations around the farm - Pits Wood which is closer to the main farm & the more secluded Squitmore Spring Wood which is 5 minutes drive from the main farmyard (view map HERE) - and cannot be moved. Cars can be parked next to the bell tents. Occasionally, we do move the tents although this will incur an additional charge. Please contact us to ensure this is feasible before booking.

Hire of 5m Canvas Bell Tent for up to 5 people  
Mattresses - 1 double & 3 singles   
Small Storage Crate  
Camping Fees & Parking for your entire stay  
Picnic Bench outside your tent  
Complimentary unlimited access to Farm Trail, Farm & Woodland Play for the duration of your stay (normally £4.95 per person, per day).


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ESSENTIALS Bell Tent Package

Woodland Camping - Beards Oak Wood or Lowany Wood, ideal for Wild Camping, Hammocks & Tarps. Camping with us and you will sleep under the stars. Staying on a real working farm set in 170 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Our campsite is a place for quiet camping and enjoyment of the countryside. Ideal for families and friends. 

Woods camping locations are limited and rotate around our woods throughout the season. In peak months we will be operating a pitch allocation system. Most of the time it is possible to drive a car to the woods - exception is in winter when fields are wet.

**Small campervans such as traditional VW size are permitted - but larger than this and motorhomes and caravans are not allowed on our site.**



Woods Camping

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Camping with us and you will sleep under the stars staying on a real working farm set in 170 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Our campsite is a place for quiet family camping and enjoyment of the countryside. Ideal for families and friends.

We run an open pitch campsite allowing customers to pitch where they wish in the camping field. Therefore, there is no guarantee you can pitch near friends / family, so it is highly advisable to book a private area if you want family & friends to be close by.

**Small campervans such as traditional VW size are permitted - but larger than this and motorhomes and caravans are not allowed on our site.**



Camping At The Farm

The PREMIUM Glamping Package includes hire of a spacious canvas Bell Tent for up to 4 nights. Suitable for up to 2 adults and 3 children, the tent includes a double mattress & 3 single mattresses, with freshly laundered linen, camping essentials, a small rustic wooden crate for storage, floor mats & camp light for use during your stay. As standard the bell tent comes with one double bed and two single mattresses and a third single camp bed can be provided on request.

Enjoy freshly laundered linen including duvet, pillows & throw for double mattress, duvet, pillows & throws for the single mattresses. Essentials also include a kettle, pan, can and bottle opener, washing up kit, tea towel &water bottle for you to use for the duration of your stay with us.

The farm is a place for quiet camping and enjoyment of the countryside and no amplified music of any kind is allowed at on site. It’s essential that prior to booking you familiarise yourself with our Camping Rules & Regulations, as there are important points you will need to know as part of your stay with us, thank you.

Our bell tents are in two set locations around the farm, Pits Wood which is closer to the main farm & the more secluded Squitmore Spring Wood which is 5 minutes’ drive from the main farmyard (view map HERE), and cannot be moved. Cars can be parked next to the bell tents. Occasionally, we do move the tents although this will incur an additional charge. Please contact us to ensure this is feasible before booking.

Open Campfires are allowed and are made on the ground near your tent.


Hire of 5m Canvas Bell Tent for up to 2 adults and 3 children  
Double & Singles mattresses - 1 double & 2 singles (third single on request)  
Freshly Laundered Linen  
Cushions & Throws  
4 x Plates, Mugs, Bowls, Cutlery (4 x forks, spoons, knives, teaspoons)        
Small Storage Crate, Floor Mats & Camp Light   
Essentials Kit Hire: kettle, pan, can & bottle opener, washing up kit, tea towel, water bottle
Small Crate, Floor Mats & Camp Light   
Picnic Bench outside your tent    
Camping Fees & Parking for your entire stay  
Complimentary unlimited access to Farm Trail, Farm & Woodland Play for the duration of your stay (normally £4.95 per person, per day)




PREMIUM Glamping Package

PREMIUM PLUS Glamping Package
The Premium PLUS Glamping Package includes everything the PREMIUM package PLUS a bottle of Prosecco, Campfire Package with logs & lighting package AND large BBQ hire with charcoal and all the equipment.

Campfire Package includes extra large 40L bag of Ash logs, extra long matches, kindling & firelighters and permission for an open fire. The large BBQ hire is set up close to your site (grill, extra large 2kg bag of charcoal, tongs, matches, firelighters). 

Suitable for up to 2 adults and 3 children, the tent includes a double mattress & 3 single mattresses, with freshly laundered linen, camping essentials, a small rustic wooden crate for storage, floor mats & camp light for use during your stay. As standard the bell tent comes with one double bed and two single mattresses and a third single camp bed can be provided on request.

Enjoy freshly laundered linen including duvet, pillows & throw for double mattress, duvet, pillows & throws for the single mattresses. Essentials also include a kettle, pan, can and bottle opener, washing up kit, tea towel & water bottle for you to use for the duration of your stay with us.

The farm is a place for quiet camping and enjoyment of the countryside and no amplified music of any kind is allowed at on site. It’s essential that prior to booking you familiarise yourself with our Camping Rules & Regulations, as there are important points you will need to know as part of your stay with us, thank you.

Our bell tents are in two set locations around the farm, Pits Wood which is closer to the main farm & the more secluded Squitmore Spring Wood which is 5 minutes’ drive from the main farmyard (view map HERE), and cannot be moved. Cars can be parked next to the bell tents. Occasionally, we do move the tents although this will incur an additional charge. Please contact us to ensure this is feasible before booking.

Hire of 5m Canvas Bell Tent for up to 2 adults and 3 children  
Double & Singles mattresses - 1 double & 2 singles (third single on request)  
Freshly Laundered Linen  
Cushions & Throws  
4 x Plates, Mugs, Bowls, Cutlery (4 x forks, spoons, knives, teaspoons)     
Small Storage Crate, Floor Mats & Camp Light   
Essentials Kit Hire: kettle, pan, can & bottle opener, washing up kit, tea towel, water bottle    
Small Crate, Floor Mats & Camp Light  
Bottle of Prosecco    
Campfire Package (logs, fire lighters, matches & kindling)  
Large BBQ hire  with grill, 2kg bag of charcoal, tongs, matches & firelighters  
Picnic Bench outside your tent  
Camping Fees & Parking for your entire stay  
Complimentary unlimited access to Farm Trail, Farm & Woodland Play for the duration of your stay (normally £4.95 per person, per day)

PREMIUM PLUS Glamping Package

Large BBQ hire  with grill, 2kg bag of charcoal, tongs, matches & firelighters
Picnic Bench outside your tent

BBQ Food Pack

Church Farm

**Price includes 4 adults and 3 children**

Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome.

Camping and Caravanning Club membership are required in order to stay at this campsite. If you are already a member please contact us with your membership number after you have made your booking. If not please sign up for one on their website.

Caravan/Campervan Pitch with optional EHU

Electric Hook Up

Price includes 4 adults and 3 children.

The Merry Fiddlers is a family pub with a good atmosphere and more importantly good pub grub!!

We are situated very close to numerous Epping Forest walks and the Central Line Station is just a 10 min walk away.

The camp site is a grass site, Well behaved dogs and children are welcome.

Camping and Caravanning Club membership is required in order to stay at this campsite. If you are already a member please contact us with your membership number after you have made your booking. If not please sign up for one on their website.

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The Merry Fiddlers Certificated Site

Sparrows Campsite has 6 luxury Bell tents available in the main wildflower meadow, each one named after the different variety of trees that are found in the woodlands surrounding the campsite.


The tents are set in their own private “settlement” in the meadow surrounded by a woven fence barrier to making it feel like you’re in your own wild off-grid camp! You’ll find everything you need for your stay within your settlement, but the emphasis is on keeping it simple at the same time. Each area has a campfire at the heart of the settlement with seating as well as an outdoor dining area too. 

The Bell tents are fully furnished with beds, mattresses and bedding, all you'll need to bring is a towel.

The settlements are close to the campsite's shower and toilet facilities, so if nature calls you don't have to walk half a mile to get to them in the middle of the night!

Luxury Bell Tent


Sparrows campsite also offers the option of wild camping in a number of beautiful areas around the campsite. There are 5 pitches available and all are set in their own private area with a campfire and picnic table. So if you have your own tent or campervan all you have to do is book a pitch and turn up! 


You will have access to the hot showers and the rest of the campsite facilities which are only a short walk from the wild camping area. 

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Mountfitchet Castle

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Hatfield Forest

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Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre

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