Lee Valley Campsite 
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Sewardstone Rd
Chingford
London (Browse area)
E4 7RA See Map
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Tel: 0208 529 5689
Pitches: 200
Open: 1 March - 31 January
Rating: 
7/10 from 38 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Absinthe_boy |
6 reviews from this member |
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Ny wife have been coming to this site for short breaks during the warmer months since 2007. We've made friends here and brought existing friends along with us. But I think June 2012 may be our last.
The main problem is that what was once a lovely, open site with loads of space for all kinds of units has been largely taken over by static caravans. What remains for tents is probably less than a quarter the site, and the best areas have been made available for the statics, touring caravans and campervans - ie hard pitches with full service. This is probably great if you have such a vehicle, less so if you have a tent.
The 'tent field' is OK, and not far from the remaining toilet block (the 2nd block was demolished to make parking space for the statics). But it is not the best area in the campsite and it will get *very* busy in high season. However it is close to the main toilet/shower block.
On the plus side the site is a great location to camp and also have access to London. The 215 bus comes right into the site entrance and takes you to Walthamstow, from where you can get the tube. The site shop is well stocked and during the week they get fresh bread delivered daily. There are the usual toilet/shower facilities which are kept clean but my wife noticed some jobs needed doing in the ladies. There is a laundrette on site or you can handwash clothes for free and air dry them outside.
In some ways there have been improvements, the toilet block has been modernised in a way which will keep the (formerly spectacular) spider population down. The site has generally been spruced up.
There is a small children's playground which is popular during the day when it is warm and you have access to Gunpowder Park and a forest walk from the site. They also have pods and cabins which look lovely. But again, they are placed where the tents used to be.
I am trying to imagine looking at this site with fresh eyes, without the knowledge of what it was five years ago. It's not that it is bad, but it is not what it was. Perhaps I'd recommend it more for caravans and motorhomes or for the cabins than tents. A crying shame for those of us with tents.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Catsndogs |
2 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for one night whilst backpacking along the River Lee. The staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming to us and our large dog. The toilets and showers were very clean and stocked with toilet roll. The small shop carried the essentials.
The tent fields are quite small so probably not best for huge tents but we tucked our 3 person Halo in to a corner and were very happy. The site was quiet despite being quite busy for the bank holiday. A peaceful little oasis of green hidden in London.
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| Date of Visit: March 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Melmel74 |
11 reviews from this member |
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This is our local campsite and we have been there a few times - just went today to put up tent to check it out for the season. Thought I would leave a review as stayed there a few times last year with other 'locals' in school holidays! It is a small, friendly site with a play area, shop and nice heated toilet and shower block next to the tent field. Friends have hired the wooden pods and said they were comfy.
Children always have fun as site is small enough that you can keep an eye on them whilst they roam about.
Nice walks from site along the reservoir to the canal where you may be lucky to spot a boat by the lock.
Couple of good, family friend pubs near by.
Downside is the nearby helicopter and traffic noise but for a break with friends at start and end of the season we love it.
Am sure it will be packed come the olympics.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Camping Swede |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is the second time we have stayed in one of family glamping cocoons. These are a bit like garden sheds with bunk beds, sofa, lights & kettle. These are under the trees with wood chips surrounding - quite shady and not ideal for lounging around; the wood chips get everywhere. This site is not for you if you want real tranquillity.
Campsite is quite busy. The first time we stayed other kids went to bed very very late and this time we had some problems with children throwing stones in the kids play area.
Not entirely the campsite's fault but the stones in the play area don't seem a great idea in the first place. Our young kids loved it. Drinking water tasted absolutely awful so pack some bottled water. Toilet block ok. Lots of warm water.
Toilet door was broken in ladies on first visit and still not fixed 2 months later. Loo paper ran out over night. Washing up sinks were in a disgusting state.
Bit of a mess up with our booking this time. But the managers are friendly, reasonable facilities & shop and the site is well placed for London and some lovely gentle walks and other local activities.
Given that it is still inside the M25 it is quite rural in feel.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jamkar |
3 reviews from this member |
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Let's start with the positives: the location is really convenient for London and the site is very pretty- all the grass is mown, the grounds are litter-free and the planting makes for a very attractive site.
The shop is well appointed and the prices reasonable. The children's play area (I have a 4-year old)is small but great and the kids had a ball! The people who met us when we arrived where very friendly and helpful (although they could not find our booking despite us sending a deposit cheque- but it was all sorted out, fortunately).
The police helicopter place nearby was noisy at night, but if you are a deep sleeper you may be fine. The only real grip I had was the cleanliness of the toilets.
The showers were OK and if only the loos had been cleaner we would have had a completely positive review to leave.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Floppet |
4 reviews from this member |
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We went to london for the weekend and needed a place to spend the night that could give the kids room to run around and stretch their legs. So when we searched for campsites in London we were delighted to find this site. There was a nice man at reception who gave us travel information for the train, tube, buses, etc. It takes an hour and there's a bus stop right outside.
The site has far too many rules than necessary and didn't make for a relaxed experience. We stayed in a cabin at £45 for the night. On arrival we were given security codes to access the shower and toilet blocks, a code for the security barrier (which is locked between 10pm and 8am) which gives access to the site.
Check in was at 3pm so we chose to arrive early and leave the car at the carpark. We arrived back at 8. 20pm, which was lucky cause reception closes at 8. 30pm and we had to get the key to the cabin. We were asked to pay £10 deposit for the key, and if you want to have a barbecue, there's a £5 deposit to pay.
It's safe to say we wont be returning to this site.
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