Kings Forest Caravan Park

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Campsite (added by visitor 20 Sep 2018)

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Campsite (added by visitor 20 sep 2018)
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Red sky at night.. (added by visitor 05 jul 2021)
Sunset view, 10amp electric hook-up and privacy curtain, bring everything else for your stay. (added by manager 03 jun 2023)
Grass pitch overlooking the horses (added by manager 25 apr 2015)

  • 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

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 2
Tent pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 27 November 2023
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Only breathable groundsheets are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 27 Nov 2023 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 338 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown

98%

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97%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

This site is clean and quiet, the pitches are huge and the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
becky A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: This site is clean and quiet, the pitches are huge and the facilities are spotless, and the staff are helpful and friendly. Surrounded by beautiful forest and walks it’s in a perfect location. We loved it!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site with great facilities. We would recommend and return.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Scott C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Great quiet location. Great facilities. Friendly owners.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Very neat and tidy…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Garry B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very neat and tidy

Disliked: Not very individual, just a open field no hedges or trees.

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Lovely well kept site in beautiful surroundings

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Lovely site … very clean..great showers and washing facilities .. large pitches and a warm welcome from Dan

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If you want to relax & unwind this is the place.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Julie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Nightingale 2 bedroom lodge

Liked: Just stayed in the nightingale cabin absolutely stunning place, has all you need. The beds are so comfy & I have had the best night's sleep in a long time. The area is so so peaceful by the edge of kings Forrest which is great for walks. The night time is quite & peaceful & if you like star gazing there's plenty to see on a clear night. The staff are so nice & friendly nothing is too much. Highly recommend Not far from bury st Edmunds which is worth a visit. The Guinness arms pub is 10 mins away & served lovely food & a great atmosphere.

Disliked: No dislikes

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Declan was very helpful, welcoming and seems to have everything under control.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Steve P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Declan was very helpful, welcoming and seems to have everything under control. Location great, quiet adult only site. Showers and toilets clean. Would recommend and return if I the area again.

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Excellent

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
John H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wee Pea camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: Great staff. Very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful place and would recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Lovely site, clean and tidy.. nice size pitches and beautiful walks around it for walking the dogs

Disliked: Not a complaint, but would be nice if a small shop for essentials and shop quite a distance

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Faultless

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Nice site - toilet blocks etc were exceptionally clean-level site

Disliked: No Wi-fi, normally not a problem but had trouble watching the Euro’s

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Tranquil, good size pitch, clean facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Tranquil, good size pitch, clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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°W

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

  • 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Forest Caravan Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.