Danemead Scout Campsite

Hoddesdon

Camping pitches

📍 Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8GG

🚆 Nearest station: · 1.8 mi

Photo: Roger Jones (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Set in 34 acres of ancient coppiced woodland
Only 28 minutes from Central London by train
Over 10 campsites to choose from, all pre-bookable
Indoor accommodation sleeps 24 people in six bunk rooms
Run entirely by volunteers with an on-site duty warden

Danemead Scout Campsite sits in 34 acres of ancient coppiced woodland near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, with over 10 pre-bookable camping sites ranging from grassed to thickly wooded pitches, plus a recently refurbished indoor centre sleeping 24 across six bunk rooms. On site you'll find a refurbished toilet block with showers, a campfire circle, a chapel for quiet reflection, a tuck shop, drinking water points, WiFi around the buildings, and a volunteer duty warden most weekends. The site is run by four Scout districts and welcomes Scouts, Guides, Duke of Edinburgh groups, schools and other youth organisations. Locally, you're within easy reach of Broxbourne station, Hertfordshire Zoo, Celtic Harmony Camp and Lowewood Museum, making it a well-placed base for exploring the area between outdoor activities and woodland camps.

How far to…

Station: 1.8 miles
Hertfordshire Zoo: 0.7 miles
Celtic Harmony Camp: 1.1 miles
Lowewood Museum: 1.6 miles

Practical details

Minimum stay: 2 nights
Pets: Open fires allowed on camping sites with alter fire drums

Accommodation on site

Camping pitches
Indoor accommodation (bunk rooms)

Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Toilets
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Gift Shop
✓ Indoor Areas
✓ WiFi
✓ Parking

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