Camping
Campsite location:
Barleylands Campsite is located in the South Essex countryside, and conveniently situated to near by shopping facilities. A 7 minute drive from Billericay Town Centre which is great for public transport connections as well as supermarkets and independently owned retailers. The nearest Retail Park (Pipps Hill) is less than 5 mins away. The campsite is set in 5 acres of countryside land, surrounded by our wonderful Farm Park and Equestrian centre. Just a 2 minute drive away, you will find Barleylands Farm Shop which is open all week.
An ideal location for a cost effective weekend away, where you can add to your experience by making use of our on site attractions – see below for our upgraded package options!
Information about camping here:
- A grass level site allowing for easy set up of camping equipment.
- Electrical hook up points on some of our pitches. (Pitches 39 to 51, 6amp hook-up, suitable for camping appliances.)
- Areas of hard standing gravel pitches, ideal for caravans and motorhomes.
- There are two areas onsite where toilet and shower facilities are available.
- We pride ourselves on being a family friendly Campsite and therefore do not cater for groups of under 25 y/o. For more information on Group Bookings, please read our Terms and Conditions.
For those with limited mobility and requiring additional equipment, we are proud to have two Changing Places unit blocks on site (in two different locations for better accessibility). These units are designed specifically for additional needs such as requiring a changing bench to have continence pads changed. The unit has a hoist fitted to help people get on and off the toilet. Located 250m away from where you will be staying, you can make use of the Changing Places unit(s).
Our Tent camping options start from just £16.00 per person, per night and can be selected with or without electric hook ups. We pride ourselves on being family friendly and affordable too, that is why you will see children under 16 years old stay for FREE. Note that Pitches 39 to 51 have 6amp hook-up which is suitable for camping electric appliances.
You have the choice to reserve a Campervan pitch with or without electricity, giving you flexibility on where you pitch up. As with our above campsite options, additional people can be added to Campervan bookings for just £3.50 per person, per night.
- Pitch only prices are: £16.00
- Pitches with electrical hook ups are: £24.00
Children under 16 years old stay for FREE and you are welcome to bring along up to two dogs. Please note that Dogs must be kept on leads.
Pitches 39 to 51 have 6amp hook-up which is suitable for camping electric appliances.
All pitches for Caravans and Motorhomes come with electrical hook ups and electricity as standard. Just like our Tent options, you can add extra people for just £3.50 per person per night. Thinking about bringing your dog? You are welcome to bring up to two dogs per booking for FREE.
Make the most of your stay here:
Our Farm Park is open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, which means that there is fun to be had all year round. As long as you are staying on our campsite for two nights or more, you can add a Farm Park visit from just £16.50 – our package allows access to the Farm Park across two days.
Whilst here, why not book a Football Golf time slot and get the competition going between the family. You can book your tee time here!
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Camping Office Contact Details
Camping Office Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm, call 01268 290223
- Weekends: 10am – 6pm, call 01268 290215
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Camping FAQs
When is the campsite open? Our campsite is open all year round, we have pitches with and without electric hookups. All pitches can be booked Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 4pm, by calling us on 01268 290223. Please note that the availability of all pitches are weather dependant and it is best to call in advance. When can I check in? We recommend that you arrive before 5pm if you need assistance with your arrival and set-up, as we do not have a warden on site past these hours. If you experience difficulty in finding your pitch upon arrival please contact the main office on 01268 290223 or visit the Football Golf reception (April – Oct). Note that you can go to the Farm Park kiosk if Football Golf is closed. What are the facilities at the campsite? We have a grass level site, with some hard standing and electrical hook ups. There are toilet and shower block facilities within 100 metres of your pitch. Pitches 39 to 51 have 6amp hook-up, suitable for camping electric appliances. What can I do within walking distance of the campsite? There is plenty of open space surrounding the campsite for walking around the scenic countryside. There is a bus stop 50m from the campsite if you wanted to travel further afield, this is opposite the Magic Mushroom Restuarant. We have provided the Bus Stop Codes and links to Essex timetables below: Bus 300 >> Basildon >> Billericay >> Chelmsford (use code esxadgtp for locating bus stop)
Bus 300 >> Chelmsford >> Billericay >> Basildon (use code esxjajda for locating bus stop)
Also within easy walking distance (less than 300m), you will find The Village at Barleylands, which is home to a unique collection of artisan craft studios and boutiques that you are welcome to browse from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. If you would like to be pampered during your stay, The Village is home to some luxury treatment rooms or enjoy the fun workshops and activities for all ages, including Pottery Painting! There are two eateries based within The Village where you can stop for a bite to eat; Tiptree Tea Rooms (open 9-4, 7 days a week) and The Magic Mushroom Restaurant (open 12-late Weds to Sat and 12-4 Sun). If you are looking for a fun day out for all the family, you can always visit Barleylands Farm Park, which is right next door to the campsite and open 10am to 4pm every day throughout Winter and 10am to 5pm every day throughout Summer (we even have a special ‘Stay and Play’ offer for our campsite guests, call the Farm Park on 01268 290229 to book).
Is there somewhere to eat nearby? Just 300m from the campsite you will find Tiptree Tea Rooms, which is open 7 days a week, 9am to 3pm. It is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Within the same location, The Village at Barleylands, you will also find The Magic Mushroom Restaurant offering fine dining for lunch or dinner. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday 12 noon to late and Sunday 12 noon to 4pm. If you prefer to dine at the campsite, you can instead enjoy their very successful takeaway Collection Menu. How do I book to visit Barleylands Farm Park during my stay? When staying for 2 or more Nights, there is an option to add ‘Stay and Play’ to your Camping booking. For more details you can contact us on 01268 290223 or 01268 290215. Is the campsite dog friendly? Dogs are very welcome but must be kept on a lead and cleaned up after. There is plenty of open space surrounding the campsite for dog walking. Dogs are not permitted within any of our visitor attractions but can be walked around the Craft Village. Do we allow BBQs and firepits? No campsite fires are allowed but BBQs are permitted as long as they are off the ground. Do we have a chemical disposal (Elsan point) and mains water? Yes, we have a waste points and access to mains water on the campsite. Is there is a shop on site? Unfortunately, we do not have a shop on the campsite itself, however the Barleylands Farm shop is only a short drive away (just 350m from the campsite) and is open 7 days a week, 6am to 5pm. The Farm Shop sells fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, baked goods and meat, as well as cupboard essentials and be contacted on 01268 288886. Do we offer disabled facilities? Yes, we have toilet and shower facilities suitable for disabled guests, 250m from the campsite. Are you allowed day time visitors to campsite? Yes, 1 or 2 visitors are more than welcome to visit your pitch as long as they do not stay over night. What are the arrival and departure times? You may enter the campsite from 12pm on the day of your arrival, you must leave the site by 11am on the morning of your departure. If you would prefer a later departure time please speak to Lynn on 01268 290223. We recommend that you arrive before 5pm if you need assistance with your arrival and set-up, as we do not have a warden on site past these hours. If you experience difficulty in finding your pitch upon arrival please contact the main office on 01268 290223 or visit the farm park kiosk. Is there a minimum/maximum night stay? There is no minimum stay and any bookings over 7 days are at the management’s discretion. Contractors are welcome but no commercial vehicles are allowed on site. What public transport is available locally? The number 300 bus stop is 50m from the Barleylands campsite. This links Barleylands directly with Billericay (and railway station), Basildon (and railway station), Chelmsford (and railway station), Grays and Thurrock (Lakeside). Find out more at firstgroup.com. Timetables and other useful information can be found higher up this FAQs list under ‘What can I do within walking distance of the campsite?’
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Terms & Conditions
- Please note that Barleylands operates a no refunds or exchange policy for all bookings. In the event of us being unable to open the campsite due to reasons outside of our control, we will refund you, minus a booking fee of £2.50 per transaction.
- There is no minimum stay and any bookings over 7 days are at the management’s discretion.
- You must have a Customer Account to be able to book.
- Bookings can be made online 24/7 or by telephone or in person between the hours of 8:30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
- Full payment will be taken at booking.
- At the time of booking all names and vehicle make/registrations in the party must be given.
- A form of identification for all adults is required to set up a Customer Account and confirm the booking.
- An email confirmation containing your receipt, booking and site map will be sent to you, if you do not have an email you must report to the Barleylands Reception and collect a receipt before pulling on to the campsite between the hours stated above, the office will be closed outside of these hours.
- Campsite gate codes and on-site toilet code will only be issued if you have a valid receipt.
- Anyone who does not have a valid receipt will be asked to leave.
- No commercial vans/vehicles are allowed on site.
- A speed limit of less than 10mph must be observed on the caravan park and the approaching lane.
- We are sorry but we do not allow groups of more than 2 under 25’s.
- No feeding of the horses or entering the horse paddocks, stables or Equestrian Centre at any time.
- Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and cleaned up after. All dog foul must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of in the bin. No dog is to be left unattended at any time during your stay.
- We will not accept any liability in respect of any persons, vehicles or property.
- Consideration to other site users must always be given.
- A space of at least 6 meters must be left between caravans.
- No noise is allowed between the hours of 10pm and 7am so as not to disturb other park occupants. At any time of the day or evening, we ask that music is kept to a low volume and not amplified.
- The park and all the facilities are used entirely at the guests own risk. Please note that there is a risk of flooding to pitches near the stream during heavy rainfall.
- No smoking allowed in the facility buildings (toilets/showers/washroom).
- No dogs (except guide dogs) allowed in the facility buildings (toilets/showers/washroom).
- NO CAMP FIRES ALLOWED. BBQ’s are permitted, but they must be raised from the grass.
- All caravans/motor homes/campervans/tents must vacate their pitch by 11am on their day of departure and no rubbish is to be left on site upon departure. If you leave rubbish on site we will charge you a £25 pitch clearance fee.
- Barleylands staff reserve the right to ask you to leave the premises, if the behavior of a member of your party is unacceptable to us.
- All caravans on site are required to be able to provide proof of insurance if asked by a Barleylands member of Staff.
