Wheathill Campsite

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View over the lake from the pod
View over the lake from the pod
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Visitor image of the beautiful view from their pitch.
View of the lake from electric hook-up area
Hardstanding electric pitch ‘rook’
Bird's-eye view of the lake
Lake stocked with carp
The hills of rural suffolk
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Visitor image of the beautiful view from their pitch.
View of the lake from electric hook-up area

  • Suffolk farm campsite with smashing wheat-field views
  • A 20-minute drive to Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, and 30 to Ipswich
  • Peaceful pitches with a fishing lake on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Looking to catch some carp on your stint in Suffolk? Situated on a quiet corner of a farm near Ipswich, Wheathill Campsite has a small fishing lake – a fab introduction to fishing for kids as there are lots of carp – right next to its camping pitches. This peaceful field is sheltered by trees and hedging, and there are wonderful views over the valley and wheat fields from the hillside. The shower facilities are spacious and clean, with wheelchair accessibility and a baby-changing mat, and there’s drinking water on site, but otherwise you’re pretty much left to your own devices. The site can dispose of food and dog waste, but all other rubbish must be taken home with you. Even if you’re not an avid angler, there’s still plenty to do. Get the walking boots on and explore the area's footpaths, which can be accessed from the site through the woods. Middle Wood (20 minutes’ walk) and Bonny Wood (40 minutes) are close by, with a diverse variety of natural habitats – but please remember to stick to the footpaths at all times. Another walk from the site may well lead to the pub – families, dogs and muddy boots are all welcome at the local (10 minutes’ walk), which has food vans most weekends. There’s another dog-friendly pub in the next village of Somersham (five minutes’ drive), which serves food and is open from Thursday to Sunday. If you’d rather go down the self-catering route, you can pick up supplies in Needham Market (10 minutes), a small market town with an array of handy shops – and a park where kids can feed the ducks. For fishing supplies, there's a great tackle shop 15 minutes away in Great Blakenham.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Feb to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 98 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, well-maintained campsite offers a peaceful rural escape with beautiful views and a fishing lake. Visitors consistently praise the spotless toilets and showers, friendly and helpful owners, and ample space around pitches. Little touches like provided washing-up supplies are appreciated. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, some mention the need for levelling blocks on pitches and occasionally strong winds on higher fields. The site is highly recommended for its tranquility and natural surroundings.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful quiet and tranquil site

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Darren L. 11 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Quite not busy. Even if full, low capacity
Lovely showers with floor rack and shelves
Pitch dividers to aid setting up boundaries
Fishing lake (although water level low in summer 2026)
Very clean facilities
New washing sponges and tea towels provided daily
Lovely owner who spoke to us on arrival and on departure

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful site and facilities. It was lovely meeting you and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🏕️

Best place so far we stayed.

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 Inese L. 1 review

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Best place ever we stayed, definitely will com back again!

Disliked It’s just my opinion you could put washing machine! Otherwise everything is perfect!

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bloody fantastic will be going back…

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 rob h. 2 reviews

The Nest cabin (pet friendly)

Liked bloody fantastic will be going back

Disliked stay wasent long enough

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Nice little camp site with great…

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 Tom L. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice little camp site with great facilities and friendly owners. So good that you can pitch up so close to the lake for a spot of fishing. Toilets and showers up there with the cleanest I’ve seen anywhere. Firepit fuel available at cost from campsite, nice and easy. You can also park car near pitch which is great, with further parking a short walk (literally a few steps) away. A vibrant pub in the village just a short walk away, so the best of both worlds. Highly recommend.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We are happy to hear you enjoyed the lakeside fishing, our facilities, and the convenience of the site. It means a lot to hear our toilets and showers are among the cleanest you’ve experienced. Thankyou for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Wheathill again soon! 🎣😊

Travelled for a weekends camping with…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Travelled for a weekends camping with my young son. Lovely clean site and very quiet. Loved having our own picnic bench and the fishing kept us very entertained. Remote even to be peaceful but close enough to towns that you can easily grab something

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you and your son enjoyed your weekend with us. It’s great to hear the fishing kept you entertained and that you appreciated the peaceful setting while still being close to local towns. We hope to welcome you both back to Wheathill again soon! 😊

Nothing was to much trouble for Sarah very helpful

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Hayley T. 2 reviews

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The lake and surroundings were beautiful especially the sun set in the evenings
Campsite was spotless and so were the facilities and just a 5 minute walk to the pub

Disliked There was nothing we disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great and well run place

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pitches, showers, toilets really clean, weather, views. firepit came with marshmallows, we only used the firepit one night... I do wonder if extra wood, for other nights is included in the £12 fee (we used on last night).

Disliked I wonder if two showers and two toilets is enough for when there's lots of people, we went mid week just before start of school holidays. They did seem to be checked a few times a day however.

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Just fabulous - small, spotless facilities…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Just fabulous - small, spotless facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely loved it! Beautiful!

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 Lynette L. 2 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean toilets and showers. Washing up area with everything you need! Our 9 year old was constantly in the mud kitchen in the woods! Made a enquiry about the hot shower as was too hot for my little one, the lady got straight onto it and emailed us straight away as we had gone out to let us know that the other shower was adjustable. Lovely location short walking distance to a pub. We just loved it !

Disliked Would have liked a little area with a sink to get washed ,brush teeth etc, but we were in our caravan this time rather than our tent so not a massive issue.

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Everything! Gorgeous views, relaxed atmosphere, kids…

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Hannah M. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything! Gorgeous views, relaxed atmosphere, kids absolutely loved it too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Wheathill Campsite

Ipswich road

Willisham

Ipswich

Suffolk

England

IP8 4SH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.10697°N
1.0272°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi Station Road West
6.4 mi Cardinal Park
7.2 mi Motel
Rail
3.4 mi Needham Market Rail Station
5.8 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
6.2 mi Westerfield Rail Station
Ferry
14.6 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
14.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

If you’ve got kids in tow, treat them to encounters with ridiculously cute goats and sheep at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm (15 minutes’ drive) and if the weather’s good, there are lots of spots for picnics there too. Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park (20 minutes) is another sure-fire hit with the kids, with anteater handling and donkey-grooming sessions, while you can all try the inflatable obstacle course at Alton Water Sports Centre (half an hour), or maybe have a go at dinghy sailing. Keen to get some more casting practice in? Suffolk Water Park (10 minutes) has a large fishing lake and a bait shop, plus a waterfront café, a nine-hole golf course and putting green for any none-fishers among you. For a big night out, hit Ipswich Waterfront (half an hour) with its riverside bars and bistros, and then catch a concert or an art exhibition at St Peter's by the Waterfront (20 minutes), in a former church.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 16.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 17 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 20.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Brightlingsea 20.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 6.6 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 13.3 mi

Framlingham Castle 15.7 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 15.9 mi

firstsite 15.9 mi

National Trust

Thorington Hall 9.7 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 9.8 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 10.3 mi

Melford Hall 13.1 mi

Sutton Hoo 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHRUBLAND HALL 3.8 mi

WOLVES & RAMSEY WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/04/2002) 4 mi

CHANTRY PARK 5.4 mi

A Wander around Hadleigh 5.6 mi

Hadleigh (Toppesfield Bridge) - Holbecks - Hadleigh Heath - Kersey Vale - River Brett - Toppesfield Bridge 5.6 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 Wheathill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wheathill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheathill Campsite? If you’ve got kids in tow, treat them to encounters with ridiculously cute goats and sheep at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm (15 minutes’ drive) and if the weather’s good, there are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheathill Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wheathill Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.