Young Driver - Chelmer Valley Park & Ride
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The Courts Campsite is a secure caravan and motorhome site, exclusively for Caravan and Motorhome Club members. Here you will enjoy 5 hard standing fully serviced pitches open all year round.
Set in the serene woodlands of Little Baddow, The Courts Campsite is the perfect break away from the hustle of day-to-day life. Step out of your motorhome or caravan straight into nature and head off for the multitude of woodland walks and forest rambles. Get on your bike and head for an off-road adventure through the trees and shrubbery. Embrace all that nature has to offer from regional birds, rabbits, foxes and badgers. Sit back and listen to the local wildlife. Visit the local lock for boat rides, canoeing and paddle boarding. For those looking for a more relaxing activity visit the tea rooms and pubs that are in the vicinity.
The Courts Campsite is based in Little Baddow, a small village located in Essex. Despite its rural setting, it is close to several larger towns and cities, including Maldon and Chelmsford.
Maldon is a historic town located on the River Blackwater, just a few miles from Little Baddow. The town has a rich maritime history and is home to many interesting landmarks, such as the Maldon Museum and the Hythe Quay. Visitors can also explore the town's charming streets, which are lined with independent shops, cafes, and pubs.
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and is located just a short drive from Little Baddow. The city is home to many great attractions, including the Chelmsford Cathedral, the Chelmsford Museum, and the Bond Street shopping district. Visitors can also enjoy the city's many restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots, which cater to a range of tastes and preferences.
We are based in the beautiful woodlands of Little Baddow. We have the Little Baddow Heath Nature Reserve at our doorstop. Our location offers a wide variety of activities.
To book this CL please go to www.thecourtscampsite.co.uk
Walking
- The area is home to a variety of walking routes, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging hikes.
Cycling
- Little Baddow offers a variety of trails suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Great rides are on offer for road cyclists too with routes taking in all the rural countryside and not to mention North Hill one of the toughest climbs in Essex.
Canoeing/Paddle Boarding
- The River Chelmer runs through Little Baddow and is a popular destination for paddling enthusiasts.
Golf
- The area offers a range of high-quality golf courses that are suitable for players of all levels.
Fishing
- The River Chelmer flows through the village and offers a fantastic opportunity for anglers to catch a variety of fish.
Local Attractions:
Beautiful Gardens
- RHS Hyde Hall
- Hylands Estate
Vineyards
- Crouch Ridge
- Clayhill Vineyard
- New Hall Wine Estate
Tiptree Tea Rooms in Essex
- Tiptree
- Dedham
- Heybridge Basin
- Writtle
- Saffron Walden
- Cressing Temple
- Billericy
- Chelsmford
- Osea
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.75 acres
Electric amperage: 16
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- CM3 4SD
- GPS:
- Lat 51.73602 / Lon 0.57959
- OS field ref:
- TL82072
- OS map ref:
- 167
Transport links
- Buses go to: Chelmsford, Maldon
- Nearest train station: Chelmsford
- Park and ride goes to Chelmsford
- Park and ride within 5 miles
- Train station within 5 miles
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What a wonderful site
The Courts
This is a wonderful CL which obviously is owned by people who are experienced motorhome/caravan owners as the site has everything you need.
Good sized gravel pitches divided by shrubs. Individual electric bollards with lights plus water to the pitch and a security bike rail. There are lovely walks from the site and the local pub offers tasty meals. If visiting in the winter remember a torch as it’s a short but dark walk from the pub. Unfortunately we got rather lost leaving Little Baddow as there was a road closure due to road works and the lanes aren’t well marked/sign posted as well as being fairly narrow in places. However all this does lead to the adventures of driving a motorhome and won’t deter us from returning next year.
A Little Belter!
The Courts
What a find this site is! We stayed for two nights and had the BEST time! Check in was seamless thanks to Paul’s slick online booking process and excellent communication. The site itself is well kept and spotless, as it’s all brand new with high spec equipment. The pitches are spacious and private, and give you the feeling of being surrounded by nature, whilst only being a five minute walk from an excellent pub/Italian restaurant. My favourite feature of the campsite is the wild flower area which Paul has recently added - a definite hit with the bees and insects! Paul is a genuinely top notch chap, friendly, professional and eager to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. We spent the day at RHS Hyde which was only a short drive away, and did some fabulous walks from the site up to the lock with its tea room. I honestly can’t think of anything that could be improved, and we’re definitely going to return so I can visit the Beth Chatto gardens nearby. A big thumbs up from us!
Lovely quiet stay
The Courts
We stayed here while visiting relatives nearby and think it’s one of the best sites we’ve stayed on for a long time.
It was easy to find, pitches are large and facilities are easy to use. The location has great walks, good pubs and best of all it’s extremely peaceful.
We will definitely be returning.
David, Carole and Banjo
Perfect for walkers and cyclists all year round.
The Courts
We had a very enjoyable stay at The Courts despite some heavy rain on two days but that is the advantage of staying at an all hardstanding site.
Pitches are large and very level and despite being hardstanding are actually pretty peg friendly if you are planning on putting up a full awning like we were. The whole area of Little Baddow and nearby Danbury is crisscrossed with lots of footpaths and bridleways so excellent for walking and cycling. In fact the owner has even gone to the trouble of installing bike racks on each pitch for locking cycles to. The site itself is set in woodland so a brief walk of less than fifty meters will put you in the midst of hilly natural woodland with little noise other than the birdsong.
As always I've made a video of the site which can describe it far better than I can in words.
https://youtu.be/jFCzw_RSKZo
Over night stay 8th June
The Courts
Third stay here and it’s an excellent CL in every way. We had bikes with us this time and there are lots of woods to explore, which made our stay even nicer. We received a warm welcome from Paul and his wife as always. This will be a regular stop for us. Steve and Laura
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