Wild Camping at Little Thakeham Farm

We’re proud to offer wild-camping at Little Thakeham Farm — a real back-to-basics experience in the countryside, where you’re encouraged to slow down, breathe deeply and enjoy open space. Set in our working farm grounds, this is simple camping done well: wide grassy fields, wooded edges to explore and the calm of the rural night around you.

Here, you’ll find a truly relaxed rhythm. We provide the essentials — portable toilets, fresh drinking-water taps and logs (available to buy for a campfire) — but otherwise we keep things laid-back. There are no glitzy facilities or heavy infrastructure: just space, nature and the chance to make your own fun. The children will love the freedom of running into the shady borders of the campsite, discovering little paths or hiding spots among the trees. The grown-ups? Well, imagine prepping a barbecue spread from local farm shops (like The Village Larder just three miles away), lighting the fire as the sun dips, and toast-marshmallowing under the stars.

The Experience – What to Expect

Walking is a part of the joy here. From the field, you can drift into countryside tracks, follow hedgerows, pause by ancient oaks and breathe in the open skies. The simplicity of this setting brings calm — it’s not about shiny gear or orchestrated entertainment, but about slowing your pace, connecting with nature and enjoying the small things: a crackle of logs, dusk turning to night, a cool breeze in the morning.

Parents often comment on how the space gives children a wide-open playground, safe and secure but with enough wiggle-room for imagination to roam. There’s something wholesome about it: kids make friends, skip stones in the field puddles, build mini camps and the whole family gathers in one place, sharing stories around the fire. And when the time comes to retreat into your tent, you’ll fall asleep to the quiet of the farm fading and the night chorus of countryside life doing its thing.

We think wild-camping at Little Thakeham Farm is perfect for those who want to unplug just a little, get muddy a bit, and still enjoy good access, fresh air and the comforts that matter most. If you’re planning your next camping stay (without the fuss), this might just be the spot. We invite you to come, set up your tent, and let nature do the rest.

How to find out more and book

If you'd like to speak to us direct about booking some time in our wild camping field, you've got a couple of options. You can either drop us a quick email with your requirements. or visit the the Cool Camping website.

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