Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre

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Large tents welcome
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Evening walk along Bardwell Road
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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
Horsey guests, non-horsey guests, non-horsey guests hoping to be transformed into horsey guests… all sorts of visitors are welcome to stay at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre, a friendly site within a riding centre 20 minutes’ walk from the village of Ixworth and 20 minutes’ drive from Bury St Edmunds. Experienced riders champing at the bit to set off into the Suffolk countryside can sign up for various hacks here, and lessons can be arranged as well – both adults and kids aged five and above. Book your riding activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Actually (whisper it…) not all that fussed by all the equestrian activity? It’s possible you may be converted – but even if you’re not, this is a splendid spot for a Suffolk break. The riding centre is set well back from the road and the site has just a handful of pitches – they’re next to an orchard and surrounded by horses grazing in the fields, so you should be in for a peaceful stay. With all this countryside roaming to be done (on horseback, on foot or on two wheels as you wish) it’s entirely possible you’ll end up a bit mucky at some stage. That situation doesn’t have to last long, as the site has two showers and washing-up facilities for guests.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • 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

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite is set within a working equestrian centre, offering a tranquil countryside escape. Visitors consistently praise the beautiful surroundings, the presence of horses, and the friendly, helpful staff. Facilities are described as basic but clean and adequate, including hot showers and washing amenities. Some reviews mention a walk to the toilets, and occasionally dated facilities, but overall feedback highlights the relaxing atmosphere and good value. The site is particularly popular with horse lovers and those seeking a quiet getaway.

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Lovely quiet spot.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spot.

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It was perfect for what we…

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lucy n. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked It was perfect for what we needed. Would stay there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A place to relax and unwind surrounded by nature

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Rob C. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked We found the campsite easy to get to with no tight lanes to go down. You turn off the main road and go along a long track which is very bumpy with speed bumps for added measure. We left a lot slower than when we came in. Lesson learned 😬

We were met by Sharon with a very friendly welcoming and showed us to our pitch (No 3). The site is quite compact and if full would be rather cosy. The site is a very peaceful and tranquil site with the benefit of being surrounded by wildlife and loads of horses, which we said hello to everyday plus the Chinese brown geese that just roam freely. Very clean with bins for recycling and general rubbish. There is no Elsan point or grey water waste point.

There is his and hers toilets a little walk away from the campsite where there is also a room with a shower which also has a washing machine and tumble dryer in, then theres another room with another shower in and a sink for washing up with nice and hot water. It is basic but it is a working equestrian centre where they also have access to but was clean and adequate. There was always toilet rolls and hand-wash in the toilets and washing up liquid in by washing up sink.
We managed to book a riding lesson in advance which Sharon took and baring in mind I'd never been on a horse before made me feel very comfortable and enjoyed the whole experience thoroughly.
The WiFi was down when we were there but we was still able to get a 4g signal when needed.
It's a lovely campsite to relax and unwind and forget about daily life while watching nature at its best and watching glorious sunsets and suited our needs perfectly

Disliked Nothing

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Overall a nice campsite to stay at and we would choose to go again.

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Victoria S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked This was a nice quiet campsite, with lovely surroundings and additional horsey friends to keep up company. The owner was very friendly and helpful. She allowed our children to play in an additional field so they had extra room. Toilet and showers were cleaned daily and to a good standard.

Disliked The only thing I didn’t like and this is personal to me is there were geese roaming around the grounds (which was fine as they were no trouble at all) but this meant there was geese poo everywhere around the grounds and I didn’t like having to try and dodge it all the time but like I say this is nothing to do with the owners themselves.

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Quiet, beautiful stars at night. Friendly,…

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Jill C. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet, beautiful stars at night. Friendly, clean facilities.

Disliked Toilets a bit shabby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Over all a lovely place to stay and we will return soon

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Shona S. 1 review

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a nice, small site with flat pitches. Perfect for us.

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Kirsten M. 1 review

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

So nice, we came back!

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Angie P. 30 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Flat pitch, friendly welcome and peaceful site surrounded by horse fields. Lots of wildlife... geese, owls, buzzards. Basic facilities, but adequate. Nice hot shower ( no button) with washing machine available. So nice we returned on our way home! Mile walk into Ixworth along the edge of the fields, to bus stop ... then bus into Bury st edmunds. Lovely historic town!

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lovely site with views,loved the horses.…

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 robert r. 12 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked lovely site with views,loved the horses.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Small size with only…

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James T. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff. Small size with only a few pitches, horse riding available. Clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

Turn off the A1088 at the signpost for Bardwell; once you've made this turn the site is the second drive on the left: the long drive between leylandii hedges. Look out for a brown sign at the end of the drive with a caravan, tent and horse on.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi Village Hall
1.4 mi Village Hall
1.6 mi Jacobs Close
Rail
4.7 mi Thurston Rail Station
6.1 mi Elmswell Rail Station
7 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
Airport
29.3 mi Cambridge Airport

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.

Local attractions

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 if you do the lot). For dog walks, head to nearby Knettishall Heath. If you’ve still got leg power left, there are more walks to be had in Thetford Forest Park (20 minutes’ drive), as well as Go Ape. If not, perhaps it’s time for a gentler day out at Bressingham (25 minutes), where you can hitch a ride on the steam railway, take a slow-paced gallop on traditional fairground rides and explore Walmington-on-Sea memorabilia at the official Dad’s Army Appreciation Society collection. Leave the country views behind for a bit and head over to Bury St Edmunds (15 minutes) for a day of bimbling around the historic town, taking in the cathedral and abbey gardens, or meandering around the market (if you’re in town on a Wednesday or Saturday). It could well be thirsty work, so perhaps it’d also be wise to plan a stop at the Greene King brewery for a tour or a pint at the beer café.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Dun Cow, Bardwell Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Six Bells Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Greyhound Pub 1.2 mi
  • Theobalds Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • The Pykkerell Inn Pub 1.3 mi
  • Leaping Hare Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • The Cock Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • The Fox Inn Pub 2.2 mi
  • The Bull Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Fox Pub 3.3 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 Visitor attraction 0.9 mi
  • Wyken Vinyards Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • Pakenham Water Mill Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • 94th Bomb Group Control Tower Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Hengrave Hall Castle 7.5 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

  • Honington Camp Post Office Cashpoint 3 mi
  • NM Money Cashpoint 6.2 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 6.8 mi
  • 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

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • 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.