The Cross Keys

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Selfheal in the meadow (added by manager 15 apr 2024)

  • Community-minded people running a campsite attached to their pub.
  • We source everything from as small an area as possible
  • Most of the team are volunteers
We are opened The Cross Keys in July 2023 as the result of a Facebook page we created, called Joinavision, because we wanted to create a kinder, brighter society. We felt the world had become quite divided and people weren’t connecting with others as much as they used to. The pub has become an integral part of all of our lives as we see how important these spaces are for their community. You won’t find mainstream brands here as we only source our products from companies we believe in. All our food is either brought direct from local, regenerative farmers or from local companies who care about where they buy their food from too and who share the same ethos as us (supporting local where possible). Most of our team are volunteers who all feel passionately about creating a kinder, brighter society as well as trying to make the pub and campsite a sustainable business where we not only survive but thrive too. We have an acre of land, some of which is our campsite. The campsite is fenced off so people can access the pub and pub garden without going onto the car park. We have lots of wildlife and wild-flowers in our meadow – in April the wild cowslips cover the meadow and in May we have a lot of self-heal. The pub is on a relatively country road but during rush hour it can be busy as it’s a direct road into Ipswich. There’s lots to do in the local area but we see that people coming to our campsite will want to experience the pub and everything that goes in within it. Anyone is welcome to come and chat to us, offer tips, suggestions and even get involved if they would like to. We have toilets but no showers as we are a very new business. Over time I’m sure we will be adding a shower block. The pub is open Thurs-Sat for lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch but closed the rest of the week for various groups and classes. Hopefully we will see you soon!

Site type

Tent pitches 16
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

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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

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby

Location

The Cross Keys

Main Road

Henley

Ipswich

Suffolk

England

IP6 0QP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.12727°N
1.14515°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Cardinal Park
7.6 mi Station Road West
9.3 mi Motel
Rail
3.3 mi Westerfield Rail Station
4.2 mi Needham Market Rail Station
5.3 mi Ipswich Rail Station
Ferry
13 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
13 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
13.2 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

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

Ipswich has two amazing parks - Christchurch and Chantry park. There's also Christchurch Mansion which is free to get into and very interesting to learn about the history of the town. Felixstowe is 35 minutes away and a seaside town that hasn't changed much in 50 years - you've got a rides, a great beach, amusements and plenty to see and do in the local town where over 50% of shops are independent. Southwold, Aldeburgh and Walberswick are about 50mins-1hr away but all doable for a day trip out. We have plenty of nice rural places to visit too - the lovely market town of Woodbridge is only 20 minutes away with a lovely river walk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Felixstowe South 14.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Felixstowe North 14.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dovercourt 14.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Walton 20.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Frinton 21.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 4.7 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 8.6 mi

Framlingham Castle 10.8 mi

Orford Castle 16.6 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.8 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 8.5 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 12.8 mi

Thorington Hall 13.7 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 14.8 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SHRUBLAND HALL 1.7 mi

HELMINGHAM HALL 3.8 mi

A Walk Around Ipswich 4.4 mi

OLD AND NEW CEMETERY, IPSWICH 4.4 mi

CHRISTCHURCH MANSION 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 15.1 mi

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, Suffolk 24.4 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.

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

  • Does The Cross Keys have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Cross Keys dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Cross Keys? Ipswich has two amazing parks - Christchurch and Chantry park. There's also Christchurch Mansion which is free to get into and very interesting to learn about the history of the town. Felixstowe … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Cross Keys?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Cross Keys? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.