Kings Forest Caravan Park

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Just relaxing with friends
Walking to the caravan park past reception from kings forest
The log cabin with private parking for up to 2 cars with covered veranda
Nightingale lodge with private veranda

  • Quiet adults-only caravan park in a Suffolk forest location
  • A 10-minute drive from Bury St Edmunds and an hour from the coast
  • Next door to forest, West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon village
This peaceful adults-only site has direct access to acres of green space, including Kings Forest and West Stow Country Park. With walks along the river Lark also on offer close by, there's little wonder that Kings Forest Caravan Park is held in such high regard among caravanners, who appreciate the peace and quiet of the place and the dog-friendly site rules. Part of a working farm called Wideham Farm, Kings Forest Caravan Park has smart stable facilities for visiting horses. The adjacent forest and the surrounding Suffolk countryside make excellent turf for hacking across too. They’re just as good for walking and pedalling, and with direct access to the forest, woodland wanderings and wildlife encounters are close to hand; look out for fallow deer, wild foxgloves and kestrels swooping overhead. Plus, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes is just a five-minute drive away for conservation fans. This is a prime position to relax in too: peace and quiet are highly prized out here, and the proprietors ask everyone to kindly keep it down after 10pm… the horses need their beauty sleep…

Site type

Tent pitches 56
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 13
Touring caravan pitches 56
Motorhome pitches 56
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Only breathable groundsheets are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
10
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9
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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only site is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, spacious pitches, and direct access to beautiful woodland walks. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently described as exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Staff are frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The location, adjacent to Kings Forest and opposite West Stow Country Park, is a significant draw. Some guests noted minor issues with Wi-Fi and phone signal, and occasionally with shower temperature.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Good value great spot for walks…

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Nightingale 2 bedroom lodge

Liked Good value great spot for walks in woods.nice clean lodge.very piecefull

Disliked Nothing

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What a lovely adult only site,…

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Kate D. 1 review

Wee Pea camping pod

Liked What a lovely adult only site, from the start a really friendly welcome, we stayed in the wee pea pod. We arrived on motorbike and owner partner gave us some large pubs to place under our stands as it was due to be wet.
The plots are large and have a seating area outside the pod.
Toilet and showers were clean and fresh every time we went into them.
Over the road there is a nice coffee shop and a pub down the road. Walks available from the site woodland and you can visit the Anglo Saxon village over the road if it's your kind of thing. There is a walk into Bury also from there.
Quite, with no children running around.
We no longer have a dog, however they also have a warm washing area to clean the dog after a nice walk.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely big pitch on a lovely…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely big pitch on a lovely site. And adult only alway a plus.

Disliked Not much to do in tbe atea other than walking in tve woodland. Great place for horse riders. Wouldnt stay again as to far to go for a forest break, we have same closer to home, only went to suffolk as was in that area, prefer norfolk.

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Nice quiet site with lovely clean…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet site with lovely clean toilets and showers with area in dry to put your clothes (so no wet clothes).if travelling with furry friends nice warm pooch wash and if you like walking plenty of places to walk too.

Disliked Ants everywhere so take ant spray with you but that's not the sites fault just nature of life

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Friendly welcome, lots of wildlife, exceptionally…

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10 out of 10
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Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, lots of wildlife, exceptionally clean facilities and all really well thought out for best functionality and comfort. The pitches were a really good size as well.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place which we will use often.

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Electric grass pitch

Liked The welcome by the exceptional staff. The quietness of the surroundings and the access to some of the most wonderful long walks. The facilities are superbly new and replaced often by the company. Loved it.

Disliked Nothing to do with the place, but some idiotic others staying there with dogs. Late at night and very early in the morning 2 dogs continually barking. Why can’t these people realise their dog is barking and just tell it to shut up.

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From the manager: Great review Chris, thank you very much. We are really pleased you had a lovely time and enjoyed your surroundings. We are very lucky to have so many fantastic walk options from the campsite.

I'm sorry you were disturbed by other campers dogs. I wish you would have mentioned it to myself or my husband, we could have spoken to the owners and hopefully given you some peace. Very please to hear it hasn't put you off coming and we very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Tracey and Lee-Roy

Nice for walking and the bus ride to bury was nice for a rest day

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful surroundings…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful surroundings

Disliked Female owner very abrupt and un friendly

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Lovely peaceful site in Kings Forest…

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9 out of 10
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Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site in Kings Forest with helpful staff. Very large plots.

Disliked Ants everywhere, getting into motorhome. Not the sites fault but take some ant powder.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great stay at a lovely location.

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10 out of 10
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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent amenities, facilities were always clean. Great location, kings forest just next door - on the hottest day of the year this was a life saver to keep out of the sun under the trees! Such a quiet side, full of friendly people.

Disliked Nothing!

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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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Kings Forest Caravan Park

Wideham Farm

Icklingham Road

West Stow

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP28 6HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.31246°N
0.63985°E

Route directions

Kings Forest Caravan Park is located opposite the Anglo Saxon Centre on Icklingham Road, West Stow.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Bus Station
5.8 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Village Hall
Rail
5.1 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
6.8 mi Kennett Rail Station
8.4 mi Thurston Rail Station
Airport
21 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

A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake and along the River Lark. As an added bonus, there’s a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village where you can see how life was way back in the Dark Ages. The ancient market town of Bury St Edmunds is 10 minutes’ drive away if you’re minded to continue the historical theme: medieval Moyse’s Hall is home to a fab museum, while Ickworth House, built in neoclassical style for the earls of Bristol, is a splendid country house. After that, head on to the half-timbered, brightly hued cottages of Lavenham, half an hour away. There’s wildlife aplenty around here too, and trails to spot it at Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve (15 minutes): blue tits and woodpeckers are often seen in the woods, while on the heath, lizards, adders and stone curlews flit around the remains of World War II defences. More exotic residents can be met at Banham Zoo (40 minutes), from Bactrian camels to silvery marmosets and gelada baboons, and seals can sometimes be spotted from the cliffs and beach at Felixstowe, an hour away. Even without glimpses of its whiskered marine mammals, the seaside town makes a top day trip, with beach walks, harbour cruises and tours of 18th-century Landguard Fort finished off with fish and chips.

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 6.3 mi

Grimes Graves 12 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 12.3 mi

The National Stud 13.7 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 14.7 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 5.9 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 6.3 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 14.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 15.6 mi

Melford Hall 16.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Stow 0.9 mi

CULFORD PARK 2.1 mi

Tuddenham St Mary 3.2 mi

Shelterhouse Corner 3.7 mi

Herringswell - Kentford Heath - Green Lane - Herringswell 5 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 Kings Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Forest Caravan Park? A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kings Forest Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Forest Caravan Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.