Swattesfield Camp
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- Leafy family-friendly Suffolk site next to the Thornham Walks estate
- Direct access to dog-friendly walks; Norwich 55 minutes’ drive
- Shared kitchen and camping shop; 11th-century pub half an hour’s walk
Tucked into seven verdant acres of North Suffolk countryside and farmland, Swattesfield Camp maintains an intimate, peaceful vibe as the number of its (unmarked) grass pitches are limited – and yes, you can set up wherever you like, be it in the woods, in the glade, by the hedgerows or by the pond. If you’re looking to explore the Waveney Valley and the historic market town of Diss (20 minutes’ drive) from a thoroughly rural base, then this is the spot for you.
Open fires are allowed in the site’s own firepits and the pizza oven is free for all to fire up. Otherwise, make good use of the shared kitchen, equipped with gas stoves, utensils, crockery and cutlery, plus a good-sized fridge with ice trays in the freezer compartment. There’s a large double sink outside the shower block – which has separate facilities for men and women – for pot washing too.
If you hit a rainy day, handy amenities for kids include table football, a chalk board and board games. Left something vital behind? Never fear, the small but well-stocked on-site camping supplies shop has essentials from pegs to sleeping bags or tents. Anything you need in the groceries line, you can pick up from the village store in Gislingham, less than five minutes’ drive away. And by the way, the site is half an hour’s walk from a famed pub so old it’s mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Site type
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1Opens 2 April
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 2 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Swattesfield Camp
Gislingham Road
Thornham Magna
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Suffolk
England
IP23 8HH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.30423°N
1.06023°E
Route directions
Satnav co-ordinates 52.304, 1.0606
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Nearest transport
Coach5.2 mi Bus Station
7.8 mi Jacobs Close
7.8 mi Jacobs Close
Rail5.5 mi Diss Rail Station
7.8 mi Elmswell Rail Station
8.3 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
Ferry25.7 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
25.7 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
25.8 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
Airport26.9 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
Swattesfield Camp has direct access to dog-friendly Thornham Walks estate and its 12 miles of waymarked paths (ask the site owners for the map); you can stroll through ancient parkland and woodland, follow the sculpture trail and have a restorative pot of tea in the café.
Historic Diss (20 minutes) is home to a lively Friday market held since the 13th century, waterside strolls around the Mere lake and a handsome blend of medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture in its regenerated Heritage Triangle.
If you get the urge to explore further afield, the prestigious colleges and excellent art museums of Cambridge are an hour and 10 minutes by car; Norwich and its mighty castle and cathedral is 55 minutes’ drive, and the timeless Suffolk Heritage Coast towns of Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh, with their shingle beaches and arty shops, are all about an hour away.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold The Denes | 26.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 26.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Felixstowe North | 26.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 27 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 27.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 5.5 mi
Banham Zoo 9.9 mi
Framlingham Castle 13.3 mi
Christchurch Mansion 17.5 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 18 mi
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 15.2 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 17.5 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 18 mi
Sutton Hoo 18.8 mi
Melford Hall 21 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Little Green - Botesdale 2.1 mi
Eye 4.2 mi
Occold 5 mi
Lopham Fen 5.7 mi
Hepworth 6.5 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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- Does Swattesfield Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swattesfield Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swattesfield Camp? Swattesfield Camp has direct access to dog-friendly Thornham Walks estate and its 12 miles of waymarked paths (ask the site owners for the map); you can stroll through ancient parkland and woodland, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swattesfield Camp?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Swattesfield Camp? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.