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✓ Established campsite in a quiet location east of Thurrock
West Tilbury
Chigborough Farm
Essex
Camping pitches
Touring caravans
Glamping
Motorhomes
📍 Little Totham, CM9 4RE
Photo: John Myers (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- 130 acres of rural land with fishing lakes near Maldon
- Wide range of glamping options including rafts and safari tents
- On-site games room with pool table and table tennis
- Rowing boats, pedalos and paddleboarding available on the lake
- Close to River Blackwater Estuary for walks and exploring
Chigborough Farm sits on 130 acres of rural Essex countryside near the historic market town of Maldon, just metres from the River Blackwater Estuary. The site offers camping and motorhome pitches alongside a variety of glamping accommodation, including rafts, safari tents, pods and cabins set around its fishing lakes. On site you'll find the Black Pig Farm Cafe, a games room with pool and table tennis, communal dining areas with a pizza oven and BBQ, and a children's play area. Guests can enjoy fishing, pottery painting, paddleboarding, bike hire and rowing boats or pedalos on the lake. Dogs are welcome throughout the campsite. Nearby attractions include the Combined Military Services Museum and Promanade Park Zoo, making it a relaxed base for exploring the Essex coast.
How far to…
- Station
- 5.5 miles
- Combined Military Services Museum
- 1.5 miles
- Promanade Park Zoo
- 1.6 miles
Practical details
- Check-in
- 1pm for camping pitches
- Pets
- Dogs welcome on a lead
- Open
- Cafe open Wednesday to Sunday
Accommodation on site
- Camping and motorhome pitches
- Glamping pods, cabins and tents
- Holiday cottages
Details taken from the operator's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Hot Tub
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Laundrette
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