Bromptons Farm

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Sunset at the site
Grass serviced pitches
Open meadow
Open meadow

  • Peaceful two-acre field a 10-minute walk from Stanton village, Suffolk
  • Bury St Edmunds 20 minutes’ drive; Lowestoft beach one hour
  • Dogs welcome; excellent stargazing; a five-minute drive from a winery
Bromptons Farm, on the edge of the village of Stanton (a 10-minute walk), is a top spot for a peaceful Suffolk holiday. Staying here puts you within easy driving distance of historic towns like Bury St Edmunds (20 minutes’ drive) and Stowmarket (25 minutes), as well as woodland trails like those found in Thetford Forest (25 minutes). The region’s coast is a little farther, with beaches such as Aldeburgh (pebbly) and Lowestoft (sandy) about one hour’s drive away. The site has a two-acre meadow where you can set up freely – there’s no being slave to marked bays here. There’s heaps of room for the kids to run around, and the family dog will almost certainly wag its tail in excitement at the prospect of sniffing every little corner of this great big field. A toilet/shower block, charging facilities and recycling points sweeten the experience further. Hiking (and wildlife-viewing) highlights in the vicinity include the Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve (15 minutes), with grazing wild ponies; and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust - East Wretham Heath Nature Reserve (25 minutes), where you might spot wading birds around the lakes, plus stoats and roe deer. If you need to stock up on grillables, Stanton has a couple of convenience stores, as well as a fish and chips shop for those who don’t fancy tending to hot coals all evening. You can also check out the restaurant at Wyken Vineyards or hit the pubs in Bardwell (both five minutes). After dinner, stretch out on the grass and take in the spectacle of the night sky – with such low light pollution here, stargazing is on a different level.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a developing campsite offering peaceful surroundings and lovely views. Guests appreciate the freedom to choose their own pitch, the friendly and helpful hosts, and the value for money. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are undergoing renovation but are generally kept clean. The site is within walking distance of village amenities. Some temporary issues with ground conditions and ongoing works were noted.

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Lote P.

Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The owner, Brendan, is very communicative and helpful.
The field is spacious so it's possible to find a quiet corner. There's a few picnic tables available as well. Right now in the spring there is also tufts of daffodils all over which is a very nice addition.
The shower block is freshly renovated and clean.

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Edward F.

Meadow non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Brendan made a great effort to accommodate in adverse weather condition.

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trev w.

Meadow non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nothing at all

Disliked Several dumped caravans, a few static caravans and clearly a semi permanent home for a few people. Trash all over the site. The showers and toilets were not clean. I left after 10 mins and requested a refund. Which I got. Was absolutely nothing like the pics whatsoever, avoid

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

As outlined in our prior email correspondence, the areas you mentioned were affected by temporary circumstances involving seasonal guests who were in the process of relocating. These matters were addressed immediately and are not permanent features of the site.

Recent heavy rainfall also impacted the ground conditions and overall presentation at the time of your visit. While we work hard to maintain the site in all weather and seasons, prolonged wet conditions can inevitably affect its appearance.

On arrival, we personally welcomed you and allocated a more sheltered pitch due to the strong winds to make your stay more comfortable. Our facilities had been cleaned that morning, and cleanliness is taken very seriously. We are also in the process of completing upgrades to add additional showers and toilets.

We respectfully disagree with the suggestion that the site is “nothing like the pictures,” as our photographs accurately reflect the grounds and layout. However, we recognise that the recent heavy rainfall and the temporary conditions on the day did not meet your expectations.

As requested, your refund was processed in full shortly after your departure. We remain committed to providing a welcoming and peaceful environment for all our guests.

Spacious pitches. The owner, Brendan is…

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Anonymous

Meadow non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. The owner, Brendan is always available if you need assistance

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A lovely low fuss, peaceful site.…

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Anonymous

Hedgerow fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked A lovely low fuss, peaceful site. Due to the bad weather access to the main field was not ideal but we were offered another pitch which was beautiful. The hosts were very accommodating and made sure we were happy. The toilets are under refurbishment but were very clean and usable. Lovely site and will be back in the summer. There is a pub, chip shop and local shop all within walking distance

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Meadow non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The area was nice. Local chippy and news agent close by 5-10 minutes walk. Showers and toilets was ok.
Great for star gazing.

Disliked Only downside was the ground was soaking wet and slippy. Obviously down to the weather so couldn’t be helped. Maybe more area needs to be stones or hard standing for bad weather times of the year.

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Lovely site with great views, I…

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Ryan H.

Meadow non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site with great views, I went to test out my tentbox, everything went smoothly.
Well looked after campsite, it was fairly muddy due to the time of year, facilities were kept clean as possible which was good.

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Site still under going works should be nice when finished.

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Anonymous

Hedgerow fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly and welcoming site team really helpful to get us settled in.

Disliked Not really a dislike but site is currently undergoing works so only a temporary issue a bit muddy in places and toilets are not yet finished but are functional

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Viki B.

Hedgerow fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked If you're after some quaint country charm...
There's bucket loads at Bromptoms Farm
The hosts are inviting
And guests are highlighting
The site is well loved and real calm

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Matthew J.

Hedgerow fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked Great atmosphere love the place

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Features

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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Bromptons Farm

Wyken Road

Stanton

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP31 2DN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.31712°N
0.88378°E

Route directions

What3words: installs.uncouth.slang

Nearest transport

Coach
0.6 mi Jacobs Close
0.6 mi Jacobs Close
2.6 mi Village Hall
Rail
5.6 mi Elmswell Rail Station
5.6 mi Thurston Rail Station
8.5 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
Ferry
30 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
30 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
Airport
29.5 mi Norwich International 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

The steam-engine age is alive and well at Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens (20 minutes), where you might take a ride on a narrow-gauge railway and climb aboard vintage engines. The ‘Dad’s Army’ displays ought to appeal to nostalgic TV buffs, while green-fingered visitors should check out the Japanese garden and ornamental ponds in the 17-acre gardens. An English Heritage property, the 12th-century Thetford Priory (20 minutes) was closed by order of Henry VIII in 1540. Its ruins now spread over a large area just north of the River Ouse. Thetford also has the Dad’s Army Museum and the Thetford Castle Mound, said to be Britain’s tallest medieval earthwork. Norfolk airfields witnessed plenty of action during World War II. Military museums in the area include the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (25 minutes), housed in a former control tower; and the Red Feather Club 95th Bomb Group Museum (half an hour), which tells the story of a US Air Force team.

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 8.6 mi

Banham Zoo 10.7 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 11.6 mi

Grimes Graves 14.6 mi

Framlingham Castle 20.6 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 8.9 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 11.7 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 14.9 mi

Melford Hall 17.6 mi

Oxburgh Hall 22.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 2.5 mi

Hepworth 2.9 mi

Ixworth Thorpe 3.1 mi

Market Weston 3.7 mi

Fakenham Magna 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Meadow non-electric grass tent pitch
  • 20% off Early Spring Offer

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bromptons Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bromptons Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bromptons Farm? The steam-engine age is alive and well at Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens (20 minutes), where you might take a ride on a narrow-gauge railway and climb aboard vintage engines. The ‘Dad’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bromptons Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bromptons Farm? From £9.60 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.