Swattesfield Camp

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Aerial view of the site and surrounding farmland
Aerial view of the site and surrounding farmland
Rental bikes available on site
Looking out over the pond from the glade camping field on the jetty
Peaceful camping area
Toilet block, wash up area in front and campsite kitchen to the right
Inside the onsite shop - soft drinks, alcohol, ice lollies and camping essentials in stock
Outside view of the on site shop and reception area. calor gas and campingaz sold on site also.
View over the main campsite field with facilities block in the background
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Rental bikes available on site
Looking out over the pond from the glade camping field on the jetty
Peaceful camping area

  • 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. There’s a large double sink outside the shower block – which has separate facilities for men and women – for pot washing too. And if you need to freeze ice packs, the team can sort this for you. 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

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units 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

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite receives consistently positive feedback for its friendly and helpful owners, immaculate facilities, and beautiful natural surroundings with direct access to Thornham Walks. Guests appreciate the spacious, unassigned pitches, well-maintained communal areas including a kitchen and shop, and the peaceful atmosphere. While most reviews highlight a flawless experience, one review from July 2026 noted issues with toilet cleaning and availability during a busy weekend. The owner has responded to Wi-Fi issues, stating they have been resolved.

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such a wonderful place, the place…

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 sevcan s. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked such a wonderful place, the place is so clean, and warm-
area, a lot of thing to do! enjoying the area

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Such a lovely campsite. Great location…

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 Andy L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Such a lovely campsite.
Great location with lots of lovely walks and a cafe nearby.
Fabulous hosts that make you feel at ease.
A really relaxing weekend. We will be back.

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Great campsite

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Anonymous

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Liked Camped in front field for shorter walk to facilities. Campsite has a great atmosphere, clean facilities and owner was super helpful to us.

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Everything about this campsite is lovely!…

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything about this campsite is lovely! It's a beautiful space with loads of options to pitch up, the shared facilities are a really nice addition. Everything was clean and well maintained. I only stayed for 1 night sadly, wish I could have stayed for longer and hope to return soon!

Disliked If I was being really fussy, it would have been great if the showers had temperature control as it was a hot day and I was keen for a cold shower, but this is the only thing I could critique.

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Good for family campers. Quite clean.…

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Aleksandr K. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good for family campers. Quite clean.

Disliked Not so good for solo travellers who are looking for quiet time.

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Honesty shop Wildlife walks Good local pub…

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John A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Honesty shop
Wildlife walks
Good local pub

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Very friendly and well run…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly and well run

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Switch off and relax in nature!

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 Tickers 8 reviews

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Liked Jess..what can i say....she was beyond friendly and did everything for everyone to make them comfy, she's like an octopus!! Has a small stock of essentials which is great. The place is ideal for a total switch off.

Disliked Nothing tbh!!! Watch the roads if you have a height issue. Use what3words rather than sat nav or one that has dimensions of your vehicle! A lot of low bridges.

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Quiet campsite with lovely walks nearby.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet campsite with lovely walks nearby. Campsite owner very friendly, offering a welcoming experience. Clean showers and toilets and the camp kitchen was a bonus!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean , friendly , peaceful…

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Luke F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Clean , friendly , peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Swattesfield Camp

Gislingham Road

Thornham Magna

Eye

Suffolk

England

IP23 8HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.30423°N
1.06023°E

Route directions

Satnav co-ordinates 52.304, 1.0606 What3words///blushes.analogy.waggled

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Bus Station
7.8 mi Jacobs Close
7.8 mi Jacobs Close
Rail
5.5 mi Diss Rail Station
7.8 mi Elmswell Rail Station
8.3 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
Ferry
25.7 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
25.7 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
25.8 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
Airport
26.9 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, with 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.

Food and drink

  • Cappadocia 5.2 mi
  • Pizza Plus 5.2 mi
  • Pizzeria Buongiorno 5.4 mi
  • Mr Chips 5.4 mi
  • On The Hill 5.4 mi
  • Happy Palace 5.4 mi
  • Spice Cottage 5.4 mi
  • Hong Xin 5.4 mi
  • Singtong 5.5 mi
  • Amandines Café Restaurant 5.5 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 3.6 mi
  • Aldi 5.1 mi
  • Tesco 5.2 mi
  • Morrisons 5.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Thornam Magna Playground 0.8 mi
  • Roots Playground 4.7 mi
  • Scole Pocket Park 5.6 mi
  • Quaker Wood park 5.7 mi

Family days out

  • Thornham Walks Visitor attraction 0.8 mi
  • Eye Castle 4 mi
  • Bressingham Steam & Gardens Visitor attraction 5.5 mi

Public transport

  • Village Hall 0.8 mi
  • Post Office 0.8 mi
  • Four Horseshoes 1.2 mi
  • The Street 1.2 mi
  • Pumping Station 1.2 mi
  • Pillar Box 1.6 mi
  • White Horse 1.6 mi
  • Yaxley Bull 1.8 mi
  • Gislingham Road 1.9 mi
  • Old Station 2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Diss Golf Club Golf course 5.3 mi
  • No 8 Marketplace Shopping centre 5.4 mi

Local services

  • BP Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Hartismere Hospital 3.6 mi
  • Botesdale Health Centre Doctors 3.6 mi
  • Eye Health Centre Doctors 3.7 mi
  • Mendlesham Health Centre Doctors 3.7 mi
  • Charge Station Charging station 3.8 mi
  • Eye Pharmacy 3.8 mi
  • Lamberts Service Station Fuel station 3.9 mi
  • Tap Electric Charging station 4.1 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 4.4 mi

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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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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Swattesfield Camp? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.