Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite sits on a small island on the banks of the River Lee Navigation, on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex near Broxbourne.

Created by Lee Valley Regional Park, the site was deliberately left untamed to offer a back-to-basics experience within roughly 40 minutes of London by train. Mature woodland and a grassy glade surround the 17 pitches, with water on three sides.

Facilities are intentionally minimal: composting toilets, a cold-water tap, and solar-powered motion-sensor lighting keep the wild feel intact.

Campers can pitch tents, hang hammocks from the trees, or sleep in bivvies, and each pitch has access to an open fire pit. The site opens on weekends and bank holidays from April to October.

Canoeing, paddleboarding, and cycling are popular activities in the surrounding Lee Valley Regional Park.