Church View Campsite
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- Friendly, simple site half a mile from pubs in the village of Barrow
- In the grounds of a fitness centre with a gym on site
- Couple of minutes' walk to archery, horse riding and assault course
Site type
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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).
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Facilities/activities including gym are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
- On the first Sunday of each month, the site hosts 5K and 10K running aces starting around 7am, with some low-level amplified music. Part of the Great Barrow Challenge, guests are welcome to sign up. Only organic toilet fluid, washing-up liquid, and laundry detergent are allowed; these can be provided onsite if needed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9.7/10
20 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass pitch (large, water hook-up)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
9 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 12m depth (144m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 9/10
16 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 10m depth (90m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass pitch (water hook-up)
6 people maximum 8.4/10
15 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (water hook-up)
6 people maximum 8.2/10
9 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Camping pod
4 people maximum 8.7/10
3 reviews Dimensions: 22ft width × 8.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom £110
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No dogs allowedReviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a friendly, spacious campsite with large pitches and a range of on-site activities, including a cafe, play area, and animals. It's praised for its location, cleanliness, and helpful staff. Facilities are described as basic but clean, with refurbishment plans for some areas. While generally well-received, some visitors found certain facilities "rustic" or in need of updating, and potential issues with steep entrances and noisy external activities were noted.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely little site . Friendly staff…
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Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely little site . Friendly staff ,Only stayed 1 night . Was quiet after 10.30 pm . Showers and loos were clean . Will be booking again .
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From the manager: Thank you , we look forward to seeing you again soon
Not as expensive as other sites you get what you pay for .
Electric grass pitch (water hook-up)
Liked Great corner grass pitch plenty of room quiet site , very rustic needed a coat of paint and a tart up in places , money being spent on the loo blocks ladies showers pristine in presentation and shiny and new , lovely hosts some activities on site .
Disliked The wooden barn area hopefully was next in list for repair it was very unkept where table tennis was .
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From the manager: Thank you , we are rustic but as you see we update as and when we can. The wooden barn area is not now used as much and does need a tidy up but we will be relocating the table tennis and it at present serves as an undercover area, especially useful for cyclists to sit/eat and it houses our communal camping fridge.
Lovely site, clean facilities. Pod clean,…
Camping pod
Liked Lovely site, clean facilities. Pod clean, bed good- had a great time!
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Great location for Faversham, Whitstable and…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (water hook-up)
Liked Great location for Faversham, Whitstable and Herne Bay - all worth a visit. Clean amenities. Friendly hosts. Deserving of its high rating.
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From the manager: This must be reviewing a different site as last time I looked we are in Suffolk ;)
Friendly staff very welcoming our pitch…
Electric grass pitch (water hook-up)
Liked Friendly staff very welcoming our pitch was spacious
Disliked The site looks very mis-mashed thrown together look, the toilet block was just Portaloos stacked together not undercover, basins to wash your hands but nothing to dry your hands with
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From the manager: I am glad to say that over the winter we have been able to refurb some of the facilities. The portaloo style toilets still remain but we have plenty of other choice including two brand newly refurbished ladies shower rooms with toilets and one gents new shower room. Photos will be uploaded soon.
Location, and accessibility. The team running…
Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch (water hook-up)
Liked Location, and accessibility. The team running / looking after the site and available activities / cafe
Disliked Toilet / shower block could do with a refresh
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From the manager: I am pleased to say that we are having a major overhaul of our ladies and gents showers ready for the 2026 season.
Closeness to ferry…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Closeness to ferry
Disliked A bit basic but okay for one night
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From the manager: We are about 70 miles from Harwich so maybe a review of a different site??
Does what it says it does!
Electric grass pitch (water hook-up)
Liked Large pitches
Feeling of spaciousness
Disliked Too rustic!
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From the manager: Thanks for the honest comments.
Just a note on the scores given - sites like ours rely heavily on reviews and on the score the reviews generate on sites like Pitch Up.
In this example Lee has headlined 'Does what it says it does' and booked us on that basis.
So then to knock the score on value for money and facilities etc bringing the overall down to 6 seems a little unfair.
Every time a lower score is received it has a knock on effect on the campsites overall score.
So my point is please be honest but please think carefully about the scores given. A 6 for you when you got what you booked might seem fair as you review but for the campsite it can have a potentially detrimental effect.
Thanks for staying and thanks for listening.
Great site with large pitches. Well…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great site with large pitches. Well maintained and very friendly. On site cafe was great with a good choice of food and drink. Peaceful location but very easy to find and access.
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Cosy little campsite with pets
Electric grass pitch (water hook-up)
Liked The campsite is very well located for various activities. We used it as a starting point for many excursions. In the evening, we had a lot of fun with the small pets. Definitely a wonderful experience for children.
The sanitary facilities are simple but functional. There are enough of them for the size of the site. The pitches also have seating areas, which is particularly useful for backpackers. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Disliked The main track has very deep potholes, but when we left, they were being filled in. So this minor criticism should also be resolved.
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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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Church View Campsite
Suffolk Academy
Church Road
Barrow
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
England
IP29 5AX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.25148°N
0.57579°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
Must see
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 4 mi
Newmarket Racecourses 8.3 mi
The National Stud 9.9 mi
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 12.7 mi
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 14.3 mi
National Trust
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 4 mi
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 6 mi
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 12.6 mi
Melford Hall 13.3 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 13.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Gazeley - Moulton - Dalham 2.5 mi
ICKWORTH HOUSE 3.9 mi
Herringswell - Kentford Heath - Green Lane - Herringswell 4.1 mi
Tuddenham St Mary 5 mi
West Stow 5.5 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 Church View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Church View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Church View Campsite? Up for a challenge? The Playground, just next door, has a huge assault course to tackle, along with a collection of more kid-friendly obstacles. If that’s given you an appetite for such … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Church View Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Church View Campsite? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.