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Barleylands

4.2 (137 reviews)

Situated at one of South East England’s most popular educational farming and craft centres, Barleylands welcomes you to their family-friendly camping site. With national awards for sustainability, hospitality and tourism, Barleylands has holidays and activities to suit all ages and interests. Top quality camping facilities, a vast countryside setting and unparalleled family fun year-round.

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Barleylands in Billericay is owned by the Philpot family who started farming in 1937 on Potton Island, with just 10 acres of arable land. Today, after three generations of Philpot farmers, careful strategic planning, land management and business diversification, the Philpot family now farms a total of 12,800 acres in Essex and Suffolk and owns one of South East England’s most popular educational farming and craft centre attractions – Barleylands.

Our campsite offers a number of pitches located along the River Crouch and further down to our main field. We have grass and hard standing pitches that accept electric hook-up. Toilet and shower blocks are located at various points around the area, as well as electric and water points (additional facilities for disabled guests within 250m).

The Barleylands Farm Shop is just a short drive away from the campsite and is open 7 days per week. Bulk bookings are welcome for group meets, as well as one off pitches. Dogs are very welcome on site but must be kept on a lead and cleaned up after. There is plenty of open space surrounding the campsite for dog walking.

There is plenty of open space surrounding the campsite for walking around the scenic countryside and the number 300 bus stop is only 50m from the campsite if you wanted to travel further afield. 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

When camping you can also take advantage of our Stay and Play offer – 2 days worth of Farm Park tickets for the price of 1! Fancy something a bit more up close and personal? We also offer a VIP Experience, perfect for individuals or small groups, and can be tailored to your preferences.

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Hard Standing Pitch With Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Gravel Pitch With Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Grass Pitch With Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
  • Motorhomes
  • Campervans
  • Tents
  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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Pitch Only No Electric

  • Max 2 pets
  • Caravans
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  • Folding caravans
  • Trailer tents
  • RVs
  • Fifth wheels
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137 Reviews

All reviews featured on Campstead.com have been submitted by genuine customers who have stayed at the park.


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Christmas visit

Hutton, Gillian - 29/12/2025

5

Booked last minute, very helpful staff they only had hard standing available and deducted the electric charge as this was not required. Clear signage on the site so found the pitch easily. Lovely clean toilets and showers were hot. Quite nights sleep. Definitely use again.

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I regularly use Barleylands .

Hayward, Dan - 19/12/2025

5

Barleylands is located perfectly for my needs . The facilities are clean and functional. The staff are friendly and efficient. There is always plenty for the children to do here.

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Happy days

Bayne, David - 16/12/2025

5

Great experience staying at Barleylands, lovely warm showers and the cleaners do a great job. Only problem was our neighbour on pitch 28 parked his large SUV between his camper van and our Motorhome instead of nose to tail. This gave us limited space to park and we were partially on the grass, instead of on the hard stand. Not good in muddy conditions.

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Sprawling and impersonal

Shepherd, Billy - 12/12/2025

3

The facilities were good although the showers and toilets were a little cramped. The pitch was a good size and well maintained. It seemed to me like the campsite was only a small part of everything that was going on at Barkeylands although I was only there for a night so didn't get a chance to make sense if everything. Never saw a single member of staff which was a little disappointing and it wasn't clear where I'd find anyone if I needed them. I was there for the location rather than the site itself so it did the job for me.

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Too loud

Giles, Christine - 11/12/2025

2

The toilets and showers were clean but very basic and cold. They were only slightly better than a portaloo. Although there weren't that many people there it was very noisy.

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Great place to relax. Great for families with small children

Garner, Gill - 27/11/2025

5

Easy to access pitches, very clean toilet and shower blocks. Only small fault not enongh lighting at night

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Freezing Aussie

Fleming, Brenton - 25/11/2025

5

Clean ammenities, easy check in and done on line. Next time in UK I’ll stay again.

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Not a bad place for quiet

Cole, Paula - 17/11/2025

4

A bit disappointed that there’s a lot of people staying long term now and they all over the site not in one area. Even a tent !Still need a bin the other side of site too .Nice site overall will go again .

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Excellent place to camp

Fraser, James - 15/11/2025

4

Overall experience camping here at Barleylands was good, especially having so much to do right on your doorstep what with the farm park, crazy golf and all the other events that generally happen. However, I strongly suggest you bring your own shower as most of those on site run for seconds when the button is pressed, therefore not giving you enough time wash yourself between having to press the button again... not a clever set up!

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Always Welcoming.

McCreadie, Debra - 14/11/2025

5

We have started using Barleylands as a base when travelling to Europe. We also visit our son and family whilst here as it's very conveniently situated. We have a 7.5 m motorhome and not ULEZ compliant due to its age so using Barleylands as our base is ideal The lovely Lynne is always a pleasure to talk to when booking and is incredibly helpful. We will definitely be coming back again.

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91.2% would stay here again

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