Caravan Parks Essex · Residential & Touring Caravan Sites Near London · Epping Forest
A sanctuary in the woods, 12 miles from the city.
One of the few caravan parks in Essex offering both residential and touring caravan sites near London — a tranquil, rustic, gated park and equestrian community in the heart of Epping Forest, 12 miles from the city with the surrounding suburbs just a few miles away. You can't see or hear a road — just the birds.
5.0 — What our guests say on Google
“Amazing site, lovely people, good clean facilities, large wet rooms with power showers, toilets, sinks, hot and cold water etc. Grass and hard standing pitches with electric and drinking water points all around the site. Views of the stables, horses and forest. Exactly as advertised — rustic with wildlife, peaceful and relaxing. Would highly recommend this country lovers site, which was also half the price of the council run site down the road. I came here two years ago and never left, that is how lovely, peaceful and friendly this site is — everyone who lives here loves it.”
“I absolutely LOVE this place. Within one night I decided I am staying here for the season and beyond.”
“Absolutely amazing facilities, peaceful and lovely owner. Definitely recommend 🙌”
The Park
A family-run rustic haven, quietly tucked into Epping Forest.
For over thirty years, Willows has been a tranquil, rustic caravan park — home to a small community of long-term residents, short-stay tourers, and a working livery yard, all spread across fifteen private acres inside the forest.
Central London is twelve miles away, and the surrounding suburbs are even closer — Enfield, Edmonton and the neighbouring towns are only a few miles and a quick, easy commute. We specialise in taking working guests who stay on site while working in those areas, and most of our guests stay long-term.
Alongside tradesmen using the site as a second home while working locally — for weeks, months or years — we also widely cater for people wanting an economic or nature-inspired home. We uniquely provide for this, with many residents living either in their own caravans or the park's accommodation; some have been here for many years. We have a happy little community.
It isn't a resort, and it doesn't pretend to be. What it is, is peaceful, secure, and genuinely off the beaten track. You arrive through a gated entrance, past the horses and the hedgerows, and the noise of the world simply drops away.
You can't see or hear a road from anywhere on site — just the birds, the wind in the trees, and the occasional whinny from the stables.
15 acres
of private land
Epping Forest
on your doorstep
12 miles
to central London
Gated & CCTV
secured site
No 28-day rule
stay in situ
A note on getting here: there is no public transport to the gate. You'll need your own vehicle or a bike — or a 2–3 mile walk from the nearest bus. We say so up front so it's never a surprise.
Facilities: most of our accommodation doesn't have a private bathroom — it shares the site's mains toilet and shower facilities, a bit like a holiday park. Again, up front so it's never a surprise.
£625
pcm from · own caravan
Long-Term Living
Put down roots. No moving every 28 days.
This is what makes Willows different. Bring your own touring caravan, motorhome or campervan and stay — properly stay. No packing up every month, no relocating down the road. It's a stable, affordable home base twelve miles from central London.
It suits people working locally — including tradespeople with sign-written vans. There are no height restrictions, the site is gated and watched, and the community is small and looked-after.
No 28-day rule
Stay in situ
Gated & CCTV
Secure, meet-and-greet entry
No height limits
Trade & sign-written vehicles welcome
What's included
- Electric hook-up (EHU)
- Mains drinking water
- Shower & toilet facilities
- One car parking space
- Small private garden / area with every pitch
- All utility bills included (gas not supplied for caravans)
The process
Photo ID on move-in
We'll need to see photo ID when you arrive — standard for a secure, residential site.
Bank transfer only
Fees are payable in advance by bank transfer. No card payments — we don't take them.
Viewing by appointment
A phone call first, then come and have a look around before you commit.
Short Stays & Touring
Caravan holidays and weekend breaks in the forest, a short drive from London.
Bring your own touring caravan, motorhome or campervan and pitch up among the trees. For caravan holidays and weekend breaks in Essex it's a proper escape — wide skies and silence — without driving for hours to find it.
Please note we no longer take tents or camping — touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans only. Every pitch comes with its own small private garden area for guests to enjoy. Most of our guests stay long-term, and that's what we mainly cater for, but short stays are welcome when there's room. We offer discounts for stays of a week or more; just ask. Please bear in mind there's no public transport to the gate, so you'll want to drive.
Grass & hard-standing
Electric hook-up
Mains water
Own touring caravan
- 1 person£25–£35 per night
- 2 people£35–£45 per night
- More than 2Please enquire
Park accommodation (from)
- Room / small caravanfrom £35 pn
- Small one-bedfrom £45 pn
- Large one-bedfrom £60 pn
- Caravansfrom £40 pn
- Large two-bed log cabinfrom £100 pn
Discounts available for a week or longer — please enquire.
Stays of 28+ days are charged at our long-term rates. Give us a call to talk it through.
Park-Owned Accommodation
Somewhere to call home, if you haven't your own caravan.
From a no-fuss private room to the large two-bed log cabin, all of our accommodation is long-term with all utility bills included. Most of it — including the modern studio — shares the site's mains toilet and shower facilities, a bit like a holiday park, only quieter. Where a unit has its own private shower room, it says so below.
Communal facilities: the touring caravans, private rooms, smaller one-bed apartments and the modern studio do not have their own bathroom — they share the site's communal mains toilet and shower block, much like a holiday park. Only the larger one-bed apartments, the modern one-bed and the large two-bed log cabin have a private shower room. Each option below says which it is.
Every accommodation unit — and every caravan pitch — comes with its own small private garden / area for guests to enjoy. All accommodation in the cabins is private, with private entry via French doors opening onto the park's grounds.
Park-owned
Touring Caravans
£700–£850
pcm
Cosy park-owned touring caravans with a sofa bed (some with a fixed double) and a kitchenette. Chemical toilet and shower on board — day to day you'll use the site's communal toilet and shower block.
Rooms
Private Rooms
£725
pcm
Simple, no-fuss private rooms with no bathroom of their own — you share the site's communal mains toilet and shower block, a bit like a holiday park, only quieter.
Apartments
One-Bed Apartments
£900–£1,200
pcm
One-bedroom apartments from compact to generous. The larger units come with a private shower room; the smaller ones share the site's communal toilet and shower block. All utility bills included.
Log Cabin
Large Two-Bed Log Cabin
£2,000
pcm
Our largest option: a spacious two-bedroom log cabin with its own private shower room — ideal for sharers or a couple wanting room to breathe.
Studio
Modern Studio
£1,400
pcm
A modern studio in the black lodge. It does not have its own bathroom — you share the site's communal mains toilet and shower block with other guests. Everything else included in the monthly figure.
Apartment
Modern One-Bed
£1,500–£1,600
pcm
A modern one-bedroom in the black lodge with a private shower room — the most comfortable of our long-term options, with all utility bills included.
Pitches & Facilities
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
The setup is honest and practical. Electric, water, showers and a parking space come with every pitch. Beyond that, you can add awning space if you need to spread out.
Pitches
Grass, semi-hardstanding and hardstanding pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans — no tents or camping.
Private garden area
Every accommodation unit and caravan pitch has a small private garden / area for guests to enjoy.
Electric hook-up
EHU on every pitch, with mains drinking water points nearby.
Showers & toilets
Mains toilets (no toilet paper provided), power showers in spacious wet rooms, and sinks with hot & cold water — communal, shared like a holiday park.
Laundry
A metered washing machine is available on site.
Parking
One car space per pitch included; extra parking available for a fee.
Charcoal BBQs only
No open fires or wood fires anywhere on site.
A different way to live
Unique economic living in a natural, tranquil setting.
No WiFi on site
We're upfront about it: there's no WiFi at Willows. If you need to work, bring your own mobile data. It's part of the quiet — and we'd rather you knew beforehand.
Awning & extra pitch rates
- Full awning / extra-large pitch£125 pcm
- Half awning£15 pw / £60 pcm
Willows Stables
Two stable yards, overlooking the fields and forest.
There are two stable yards on the Willows park, both overlooking the fields and forest and offering 6,000 acres of excellent off-road hacking in this beautiful ancient woodland.
Horses and ponies are taken for private livery. Please enquire for prices and further information.
The main yard
10 large, airy loose boxes with private turnout paddocks, a private storage area and a shared tack room.
The secluded yard
A very private stable yard with 4 large loose boxes, associated stores and its own private field.
Floodlit ménage
Both yards benefit from shared use of our floodlit ménage.
6,000 acres of hacking
Excellent off-road hacking through beautiful ancient woodland, straight from the yard.
Electric & water included
Both yards have electric and water included on a fair-use policy.
Freelance groom on site
A freelance groom lives on the park and is available to offer services.
We don't offer riding lessons or rent out horses from the site — livery is for owners only.
Pricing
Clear figures, so you don't need to call just to find out.
Everything below includes your pitch or accommodation, electric hook-up, mains water (fair-use), and use of the toilet and shower facilities, plus one car parking space — unless stated otherwise. Gas is not included or supplied for caravans; park-owned apartments and lodges have all utility bills included.
Long-term (28+ days)
- One person, own caravan / motorhome£625 pcm / £155 pw
- Two people sharing (own caravan / motorhome)£825 pcm
- USA RV (depending on type)£1,000 pcm
- Park touring caravans£700–£850 pcm
- Private rooms£725 pcm
- Small one-bed apartment£900 pcm
- Small one-bed apartment, private shower£1,000 pcm
- Large one-bed apartment£1,200 pcm
- Modern studio (shared facilities)£1,400 pcm
- Modern one-bed, private shower room£1,500–£1,600 pcm
- Large two-bed log cabin, private shower room£2,000 pcm
Short-term — own caravan
- 1 person£25–£35 per night
- 2 people£35–£45 per night
- More than 2Please enquire
Short-term — park accommodation (from)
- Room / small caravanfrom £35 pn
- Small one-bedfrom £45 pn
- Large one-bedfrom £60 pn
- Caravansfrom £40 pn
- Large two-bed log cabinfrom £100 pn
Extras
- Full awning / extra-large pitch£125 pcm
- Half awning£15 pw / £60 pcm
Discounts available for stays of a week or more — please enquire.
Bank transfer only — we don't accept card payments. Please confirm current rates when you enquire, as figures may change.
Location & Local Area
Epping Forest on your doorstep — London on your horizon.
Willows sits inside Epping Forest at Lippitts Hill, High Beach (IG10 4AW), twelve miles from central London — with the surrounding suburbs even closer. Enfield, Edmonton and the neighbouring towns are only a few miles away: an easy short drive and a quick commute for anyone working in those areas.
Getting here: from the M25, leave at Junction 26 and follow your sat-nav to IG10 4AW. The nearest tube is Loughton (Central Line), about 3 miles — a taxi is around £7. Overground trains are also located 3 miles away at Chingford, with easy access to Walthamstow Central buses and trains. Buses 215 (Walthamstow Central) and 379 / 505 (Chingford) stop at Sewardstone Road. There's no public transport to the gate itself, so a car or bike is effectively required.
Find us
Willows is at Lippitts Hill, High Beach, Essex IG10 4AW — inside Epping Forest and a short drive from M25 Junction 26. If you're looking for a caravan park near Loughton, a caravan park near Chingford, or a caravan park near Waltham Abbey, we're within a few miles of all three. We're also an easy run for anyone working around Enfield and Edmonton, which is why so many of our long-term guests are based here while working in those areas.
- Loughton3 miles — nearest Central Line tube
- Chingford3 miles — Overground trains
- Waltham AbbeyA short drive — Abbey gardens & Lee Valley
- EnfieldA few miles — quick commute for working guests
- EdmontonA few miles — easy short drive
Epping Forest
6,000 acres of ancient woodland with miles of walking tracks and bridleways right on the doorstep. The forest is the reason there's no road noise here.
Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge
A Tudor hunting grandstand and one of the forest's most photographed landmarks — a short walk from the park. Also within the forest and a short walk: Dick Turpin's cave and haunts, the ancient Saxon camp deep in the woods, and Connaught Water.
The Owl & The King's Oak
Two proper country pubs within easy reach. The Owl is barely 100 metres from the gate — perfect for an evening walk and a pint.
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Olympic-standard white-water rafting and a coffee shop, just down the road in Waltham Abbey.
West Essex Golf Course
An 18-hole course directly opposite the park — for anyone who fancies a round on a day off.
Waltham Abbey Gardens & Abbey Ruins
A short drive away — the historic Abbey gardens and ruins where King Harold is laid to rest.
Lippitts Hill, High Beach, Essex IG10 4AW · 51.656122, 0.020865
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Gallery
A look around the park.
FAQs
The questions we hear most.
Can't find your answer here? Give us a call — we're happy to talk it through.
No. Long-term residents stay in situ — that's the whole point of Willows. There is no 28-day relocation rule for our long-term pitches.
Yes. We welcome tradespeople and there are no height restrictions on vehicles. The site is gated and secure, so your van is safe here.
No, there is no WiFi at Willows. If you need to work remotely you'll need your own mobile data. We're upfront about this so it's not a surprise.
No — we no longer take tents or camping of any kind. Willows is for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans only, and we mainly cater for long-term guests rather than short stays.
Most of it doesn't. The touring caravans, private rooms, smaller one-bed apartments and the modern studio all share the site's communal mains toilet and shower block, a bit like a holiday park. The larger one-bed apartments, the modern one-bed and the large two-bed log cabin do have a private shower room.
Cats are welcome. Dogs are at the owner's discretion — please have a chat with us first.
Bank transfer only. We do not accept debit or credit cards, and there is no online payment system — this keeps things simple and personal.
Not directly. The nearest bus is roughly 1–3 miles away and the nearest tube (Loughton, Central Line) is about 3 miles. Overground trains are also 3 miles away at Chingford, with easy access to Walthamstow Central buses and trains. A car or bike is effectively required to reach the site itself.
Yes, and we encourage it. Viewings are strictly by appointment. Please give us a call first and we'll talk you through everything and arrange a time to show you around.
No open fires or wood fires anywhere on site. Charcoal BBQs only, please.
Policies
The house rules, in plain English.
Nothing here should come as a surprise — we'd rather be upfront about how Willows works so there are no misunderstandings later.
Booking & viewings
There's no online booking. It starts with a phone call or email, then a viewing by appointment. We'll show you around and talk through what's available before anything is agreed.
Payment method
Bank transfer only. We do not accept debit or credit cards, and there's no online payment system. Long-term fees are payable in advance.
Photo ID
We require photo ID on move-in for long-term residents. It's part of keeping the site secure and is standard for a gated, residential park — so it shouldn't be a surprise at the viewing stage.
Check-in & check-out
Check-in is from 11am, and check-out is before 12 noon.
Pets
Cats are welcome. Dogs are at the owner's discretion — please have a chat with us before booking.
Fires & BBQs
Charcoal BBQs only. No open fires or wood fires anywhere on site.
No tents or camping
We no longer take tents or camping of any kind — touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans only. We mainly cater for long-term guests, including workers staying on site.
Shared facilities
Most accommodation on site has no private bathroom and uses the communal mains toilet and shower block, a bit like a holiday park. We say so upfront so it's never a surprise.
Ready to come and see for yourself?
Viewings are strictly by appointment. Give us a call and we'll talk you through it and arrange a time to show you around.