Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
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- On a working equestrian centre 15 minutes' drive from Bury St Edmunds
- Lessons and rides for ages five and up, including for beginners
- Modern heated shower room, toilets and launderette
Site type
5
5
5Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
3 
Non-electric grass tent pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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- 2
Non-electric grass touring pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 12m width × 7m depth (84m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful countryside campsite, set within a working equestrian centre, is ideal for horse lovers. Visitors praise the beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, and clean, hot shower facilities. Many enjoy watching the horses and the sunsets. While some mention the pitches can be close, and a few find the facilities basic or dated, the overall experience is described as relaxing and well-priced. Horse riding lessons are also a popular, highly recommended feature.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Quiet, beautiful stars at night. Friendly,…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Quiet, beautiful stars at night. Friendly, clean facilities.
Disliked Toilets a bit shabby.
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Over all a lovely place to stay and we will return soon
Electric grass pitch
Liked A nice small and peaceful campsite, being a horse woman it was lovely to see all the horses in their paddocks and stables
Disliked The shower and toilet facilities were basic. But because they were in the stable area they were also used by staff and people who had their horses at the yard so they weren’t always clean and tidy. So it would have been nicer if these were separate
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Overall a nice, small site with flat pitches. Perfect for us.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Small, quiet part of the site surrounded by paddocks with horses. Friendly greeting on arrival. Lovely flat area with mown grass.
Clean facilities with hot shower, washing up sink, toilets and washing machine (we didn't use). Only a few pitches in use so kids could have space to play.
Lovely to fall asleep to the horses and owls. Don't expect a playground or anything for kids to do, instead bring card games and enjoy.
Disliked Not a dislike, but we didn't think to ask in advance about opportunities for the kids to ride and they didn't have space.
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lovely site with views,loved the horses.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked lovely site with views,loved the horses.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff. Small size with only…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff. Small size with only a few pitches, horse riding available. Clean facilities.
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Peaceful, quiet, lovely views…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peaceful, quiet, lovely views
Disliked Showers and toilets are a bit dated however clean and tidy
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall calming experience left feeling totally zen and at peace
Electric grass pitch
Liked Being surrounded by beautiful peaceful horses and the haggling geese made my weekend.
A sunset to die for.
Options of horse riding lessons.
Lovely place to shower and a toilet.
Everything you need.
Will definitely be going back!
Disliked Nothing
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Great little campsite to sit and do nothing in, enjoy the horses.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Its a great tiny 9 pitched campsite right in the middle of all the horse fields. Great Sunset in the evening and you always have the company of the horses. The people who run the stables are chatty and helpful, with useful local tips. I beleive you can also ride if you want to. Locally there are a few little villages which have shops , take away food and quite a few local pubs around. Im sure you could walk to them, but the road it quite fast with no paths, so probably best to drive! Toilets and showers are very simple, and could do with being a little cleaner, not the actual toilets more the little buildings they are in. The showers were hot.
Disliked Nothing ...
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spacious, clean, quiet…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked spacious, clean, quiet
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect place for horse lovers...
Electric grass pitch
Liked Its a great place, staff are very helpfull, really lovely having the entire family helping out it just creates a really good place to stay. Its a stables first and camping site second, if you would like wake up to the sounds of nature such as horses galloping and birds chirping then this site is for you, the riding lessons are brilliant, they are very proffesional trainers and offer good value for money. 100% Highly Recomended...
Disliked Was all good, nothing to dislike.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
Ixworth Road
Bardwell
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
England
IP31 1AU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.31533°N
0.84329°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Theobalds Restaurant 1.2 mi
- Leaping Hare 1.7 mi
- Junior Ranks Diner 3.4 mi
- ICE 5.9 mi
- Forage Kitchen 6.1 mi
Groceries
- Co-op Food 4.7 mi
- East of England Co-op 6.2 mi
Parks and play
- Honington Park Playground 2.9 mi
- Aggie's Piece (Barningham Pocket Park) 3.8 mi
- Norton Play Park Playground 4.2 mi
- Market Weston Village Green park 4.4 mi
- Tree Snake Playground 4.4 mi
- Beyton Green park 5.6 mi
- Flying Fortress Park 6 mi
- Crown Mill Play Park Playground 6.1 mi
Family days out
- Bardwell Windmill 0.9 mi
- Wyken Vinyards 1.7 mi
- Pakenham Water Mill 1.8 mi
- 94th Bomb Group Control Tower 5.9 mi
Public transport
- Knox Lane 0.5 mi
- Green 0.8 mi
- School 0.9 mi
- Post Office 0.9 mi
- Garage 1 mi
- Greyhound 1.2 mi
- Village Hall 1.3 mi
- Peacock Rise 1.4 mi
- Mulleys Garage 1.4 mi
- Royal Oak 1.5 mi
Local services
- Ixworth Pharmacy 1 mi
- Ixworth Surgery Doctors 1 mi
- Shell Fuel station 1.4 mi
- Stanton Surgery Doctors 1.8 mi
- BP Pulse Charging station 1.9 mi
- Norton Service Station Fuel station 4.3 mi
- Esso Fuel station 4.3 mi
- Thurston Pharmacy 4.7 mi
- Cracknell's Fuel station 4.8 mi
- BP Fuel station 5.9 mi
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 10.2 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi
Banham Zoo 11.8 mi
Grimes Graves 13.8 mi
Newmarket Racecourses 20.3 mi
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 7.5 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 14.4 mi
Melford Hall 16.9 mi
Oxburgh Hall 21.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 1.3 mi
Ixworth Thorpe 1.5 mi
Fakenham Magna 3 mi
EUSTON PARK 4 mi
Hepworth 4.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre? Bardwell’s a good place to set out for a stroll or a cycle ride in the Stanton Rides, which has three circular trails running through the splendid Suffolk scenery (totalling 28 miles … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.