Campsite · Chingford · Essex

Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

Woodland campsite on the edge of Epping Forest just outside London, with touring pitches, camping pods, a glamping pod, a lodge and a house to rent.

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Lee Valley Campsite sits among trees at Sewardstone, on the northern edge of Chingford and just outside London's emission zones. The touring and camping area has grass and hardstanding pitches, some with electric and some premium ones with water and grey waste points, plus a separate field of privately owned holiday homes.

If you'd rather not pitch a tent there are small wooden cocoons for two, cabins for four, insulated Peaky Pods with a bathroom and kitchen area, a two-bedroom lodge called the Stirling and a three-bedroom house, the Gatehouse. The site has a shop, launderette, playground and bike hire, and Epping Forest and the Lee Valley Regional Park trails are on the doorstep. It is run by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, and is closed in February.

Woodland setting just outside London
Pods, cabins, a lodge and a house as well as pitches
Bike hire, fire pit and BBQ hire on site
Dogs welcome in many units (max two)
Site shop, launderette and playground

Photos

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Open1 March to 31 January

Arrive / leaveFrom 15:00 / by 11:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresNo

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

Prices per night. Pitch prices vary by date: grass without electric £20 to £33, grass or hardstanding with electric £27.75 to £40.75. These are the minimum pitch fees and include two adults. Cocoon £36 to £42, cabin £53 to £63 a night. Peaky Pod from £289 for three nights, Stirling from £455 for three nights.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the grass pitch (no electric), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026 from £20

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November 2026 from £20

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December 2026 from £20

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January 2027 from £20

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February 2027

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March 2027 from £20

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April 2027 from £20

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May 2027 from £20

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June 2027 from £20

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July 2027 from £20

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August 2027 from £20

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September 2027 from £20

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The full price list we hold (2026)

People

Adult 18: £10.25 night
Child–17: £5.75 night

Extras

Awning: £5 night
Other: £15 night (Large tent surcharge for tents sleeping 8 or more.)

Deposit: £20 deposit at booking; balance due 5 days before arrival.

Source: visitleevalley.org.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass pitch (no electric)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Grass pitch with electric

Pitch

Grass
Electric
For tent, trailer-tent, caravan, motorhome, campervan

Hardstanding pitch with electric

Pitch

Hardstanding
Electric
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Premium hardstanding (electric, water, grey waste)

Pitch

Hardstanding
Electric
Water
Waste drain
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Woodland Cocoon

Pod · sleeps 2

double bed or two single camp beds
Bedding bring
Camp kitchen
Electric
Dogs OK

Kettle and two mugs, table, heating and sockets. Bring your own bedding. Dog-friendly units must be chosen when booking.

Woodland Cabin

Pod · sleeps 4

triple bunk (1 double, 1 single) plus camp bed
Bedding bring
Kitchenette kitchen
Electric
Dogs OK

Fridge, microwave, single hotplate, kettle, crockery and TV/DVD. Bring your own bedding.

Peaky Pod

Pod · sleeps 4

built-in double and bed settee
Bedding included
Kitchenette kitchen
Electric
Own toilet
Own shower
Dogs OK

Insulated, with a bathroom, kitchen area, smart TV and decking. Bedding and towels included.

The Stirling

Lodge · sleeps 6

1 double, 2 singles
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Electric
Own toilet
Dogs OK

Open-plan lodge with bath, decking and free WiFi. Bedding and towels included.

The Gatehouse

Cottage · 1 of them · sleeps 6

king, double and twin
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Electric
Own toilet
Own shower
No dogs

Detached house with enclosed garden, games room, washing machine and private parking. No pets.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · up to 2
Allowed on pitches, and in cocoons, cabins, Peaky Pods and the Stirling that are marked dog-friendly when booking. Not in the Gatehouse. Add dogs at booking.
Fires: No · fire pit hire · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Open fires are not allowed. Small charcoal BBQs must be raised off the ground and out by 10pm. Fire pits and BBQs can be hired at reception. Fire pits and charcoal BBQs may be suspended in dry weather.
Pool: None
Groups: Yes
Groups, rallies and youth groups can ask for a quote.
Quiet hours: 23:00 – 08:00
Arrival: From 15:00
Emailed access details if reception is closed.
Vehicles: Car by your pitch · 1 per pitch
Visitors: Visitors pay a small charge, must report to reception and leave by 10pm.
Cancellation: Deposit is non-refundable; no refunds for early departure.
Also: One car per pitch or pod unless reception is told
Also: Reception is open Mon to Sat 8:30 to 6, Sunday 8:30 to 4

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Hot water
Accessible toilet
Accessible shower
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Hardstanding pitches
Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal
WiFi (Free)

Food and drink

Shop
Gas exchange
Fire pits (no)

Things to do

Play area
Bike hire

Around the site

Woodland

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Sewardstone Road, Chingford, Chingford, E4 7RA

Nearest pubThe Plough25 min walk
Nearest stationBrimsdown1 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all. Up to 2 per pitch or unit.

Can you have a campfire at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?

No, campfires aren't allowed. You can hire a fire pit. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

When is Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone open?

1 March to 31 January.

How much does it cost to stay at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?

From £20 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices per night. Pitch prices vary by date: grass without electric £20 to £33, grass or hardstanding with electric £27.75 to £40.75. These are the minimum pitch fees and include two adults. Cocoon £36 to £42, cabin £53 to £63 a night. Peaky Pod from £289 for three nights, Stirling from £455 for three nights.

Does Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Is there WiFi at Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone?

Free.