Wheathill Campsite
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- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
4 
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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- 6
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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- 6
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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The Hive shepherd's hut (no pets)
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 7.9ft length
Arrival daysFrom £200
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The Nest cabin (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.5ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £250
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite offers a peaceful rural escape with beautiful views, particularly of the lake. Visitors praise the immaculately clean facilities, including toilets, showers, and a washing-up area with thoughtful touches like tea towels. The friendly and accommodating owners contribute to the positive experience, with many highlighting the spacious pitches and dog-friendly nature of the site. The location is ideal for walks and fishing, with pubs also within easy reach. Minor issues raised include shower temperature and occasional muddy pitches, with management actively addressing these points.
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Last updated 16/06/2026
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Absolutely recommend this site - a real sanctuary.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Wonderfully peaceful location up on a hillside, overlooking a small fishing lake. Immaculate pitches with picnic table, parasol and firepit supplied. (Firepit pack also supplied on request). Toilet and Shower facilities were well presented and very clean - as was the washing up area. They've thought of everything and I would definitely recommend and would come again.
Disliked The only reason I dropped a star from a 10 was the shower in the morning. The note said the temperature was set but it was cold when turned on so I had to adjust it and could then only get either boiling or cold. I may have mastered it had I stayed longer but it wouldn't put me off going again. The ONLY thing I could fault really.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review, Great to hear that you had a peaceful stay. Apologies you had a cold shower, we are going to look into upgrading them so you can adjust the temperature.
Recommended for low key camping.
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Anonymous Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Friendly green site. The lady was very nice. Recommended.
Disliked The way in is unprepossessing but once you get past all the building work and machinery the field and pond are really attractive.
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Quiet location, nice outlook over the…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet location, nice outlook over the lake. Good facilities, toilets, showers, washing up area, including tea towels. Accommodating hosts.
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EVERYTHING!!! The best campsite I've been to,…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked EVERYTHING!!!
The best campsite I've been to, from the booking to the leaving it was seamless. Spotless facilities, large pitches and a beautiful location.
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From the manager: It’s great to have feedback on our booking system so great to hear it works well.
Thankyou for your kind words & we look forward to welcoming you back.
Amazing friendly owners. Beautiful site. Clean…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing friendly owners. Beautiful site. Clean and well maintained amenities. Gorgeous woodland area with mud kitchen for the children. Loved it!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, great to hear the children loved the mud kitchen in the wooded area.
Look forward to welcoming you back
Peace and quiet. Lovely showers. Everything…
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Peace and quiet. Lovely showers. Everything you can ask
For. Lovely walks for my
Dogs.
Disliked Nothing
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Lovely peaceful site with really clean facilities.
Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitches that were easy to get to, were nicely spaced out. The campsite has some lovely views and the facilities were really clean. The girls loved watching the bats over the pond as the sun set.
Disliked Even though it’s only a small site, and extra toilet or two would be amazing (there are two) as a couple of times we had small children’s bladders that had to wait!
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments—we’re so pleased you enjoyed the spacious pitches, views, and those sunset bat sightings!
We appreciate your feedback about the toilets. As a small site, space is limited so we’re not able to add more facilities, but we do our best to keep them clean and accessible for everyone. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Spacious pitch, toilets were very clean.…
Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Spacious pitch, toilets were very clean. Very pretty site. Pubs within walking distance.
Disliked No fault of the owners hence no mark down on the stars but the pitch next to us had 3 cars 2 tents and a bivvy set up after the owners had been round there was atleast 6 kids and 5 adults the kids kept taunting our dogs which was stressful for them.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback, our apologies to you regarding the camper next to you, we do allow more than one tent in a pitch but not 3 cars & 11 people 🙈
This is very rare on our site but if it does happen please feel free to ring us so we can sort it out.
Well kept, lovely lake for fishing, read a book leave the iPad at home
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked Beautiful quiet countryside camping site in real farm environment. Sarah and Mike make it a personal experience with their attention to detail and your needs.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review and great photos!
A well maintained camp site with fishing lake in real farming country
Electric grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked The quiet beautiful setting. A well maintained camp site with fishing lake in real farming countryside. Everything is just a little bit special, with personal touches everywhere. Back to nature. Leave the iPads at home!!!
Disliked Nothing!! Even the weather was just perfect.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review.. we agree, leave the iPads at home and enjoy the surrounding nature. It’s great to hear that our personal touches are appreciated.
Great photos too 😁
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
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 toiletNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearbyLocation
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt | 16.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 17 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe North | 17.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walton | 20.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Brightlingsea | 20.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Christchurch Mansion 6.6 mi
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Colchester Castle Museum 15.9 mi
firstsite 15.9 mi
National Trust
Thorington Hall 9.7 mi
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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
Local events
- Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)
Beccles, Suffolk 29.2 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?
Read moreCamping 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. - 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.