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
Site type
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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
13 
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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- 5
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This beautiful, peaceful campsite offers diverse pitching options in natural settings like fields, by a lake, or in wooded areas. Facilities are frequently praised as excellent and immaculate, including clean toilets, hot showers, and a well-equipped communal kitchen with free gas cookers and plug sockets. Guests highlight the friendly, helpful owner, Jess, and the well-stocked onsite shop. Its quiet location, with private access to Thornham Walks, is a significant draw. The manager has confirmed that Wi-Fi issues have been resolved.
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Last updated 03/06/2026
This site was outstanding and I will definitely be returning again.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked This site is absolutely perfect for the camper. A large expanse of field or a small area near a lake or even a smaller more intimate wooded area to choose from. Excellent facilities including 2 showers, clean toilets, nice sitting area under cover (superb if it rains) and the use of gas cookers and plug sockets at no extra charge. Small but honestly well stocked little shop on site and the owner is just lovely - made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble for her.
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A very nice site with good…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked A very nice site with good facilities, reasonably priced.
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its great place where to stay…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked its great place where to stay with kids and campsite owners are really helpful and friendly. its a place where you definitely want to return. all areas are clean and well looked
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One of the most beautiful sites…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked One of the most beautiful sites we've ever stayed at. There is a large main field and a second smaller almost hidden away field next to a small lake. There are wooded areas to explore with a swing and slide hidden away for the kids to enjoy.
Facilities include a covered games area with a sofa, table football and a kitchen area. The kitchen had various pots and pans and a couple of gas burners which are free to use. There is even a small shop selling a surprisingly wide range of goods from camping essential, medicines, sweets, snacks, kids toys and beer/wine.
A site we will definitely be returning to.
Disliked Nothing at all.
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Lots of space for people to…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lots of space for people to spread out in rather than assigned pitches and that there were several areas to camp in. Good facilities and friendly helpful owner. Location was quiet and very close to Thornham Walks.
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Had a fantastic stay and will definitely be coming back. Thanks!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Facilities were immaculate. Shop onsite had a good selection of essentials and cold drinks and ice-cream. The site itself was fairly full because of bank holiday weekend, yet still had plenty of room between pitches and rarely had to queue for washing up/showers etc. Drinking water dotted about in easy to access locations. Waste management was spot on, making it easy for campers to separate waste. The lady who checked us in was very friendly and welcoming :)
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Stay once you'll love it, keep coming and it'll feel like home
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful campsite right out of the way from life.
Wals on tbe site are lovely as is the cafe on the estate that you can walk around.
Disliked Nothing
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Great Place. Peaceful and beautiful walks
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked What a lovely place !!! Stayed for 3 nights over bank holiday in the first field with a non electric pitch. Pick your own space. Good facilities with lovely hot showers. So peaceful. Through the gate straight onto thornham walks. Jess is amazing runnning the site. Any thing you need she’s there and also provides a shop with essentials including ice and ice cream perfect for the 28degree weather! . We will definitely be back !!! Thanks Jess 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Disliked Nothing !
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The surroundings and setting is…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The surroundings and setting is lovely owns very friendly helpful little shop with a few essential
Disliked Not any thing to dislike
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Beautiful place to stay and visit…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful place to stay and visit 😍, had a fantastic time with my dog relaxing, plenty space pitch up grass area and wooded area 🤠 owner was really nice and friendly, cant wait to visit again 😃
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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
Eye
Suffolk
England
IP23 8HH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.30423°N
1.06023°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
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
Local events
- Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)
Beccles, Suffolk 22.8 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?
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 £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.