Polstead Country Park
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- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
Site type
Tourist board rating
Admission
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Dogs
- 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).
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Pitch types & availability
4
OfferElectric grass touring pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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OfferElectric hardstanding touring pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite is praised for its peaceful atmosphere, clean and well-maintained facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Pitches are often described as spacious and private, thanks to hedging. Its location is ideal for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby villages, with pubs within easy walking distance. Some guests mention road noise, and a few note that shower facilities could benefit from updating, but overall, visitors highly recommend the site and many plan to return.
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Last updated 29/09/2026
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Lovely quiet site. Toilets and shower…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site. Toilets and shower nice a clean and I love the radio on!
Disliked Nothing 😊
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Nice tidy sight. Large pitches.…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice tidy sight. Large pitches.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The welcome by the owners cleanliness…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The welcome by the owners cleanliness of the toilet and showers and quietness of the campsite and it’s surrounding countryside
Disliked Nothing all was fine
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Very friendly greet when we arrived,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very friendly greet when we arrived, the facilities were immaculate.
The site was very well maintained and we had a very peaceful stay.
Would certainly recommend and return again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Nice quiet site with large pitches.…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet site with large pitches.
Disliked Some road noise but not overly intrusive.
Lighting at night could be, in my opinion, improved.
Only three showers for each sex seems a little low although, to be fair we never had to wait for one.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Great campsite with the friendliest welcome!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A really friendly welcome, lovely secluded pitch, clean facilities and so much to do just a walk or short drive away. We will definitely be back!!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Great site
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very relaxing site. One of our favourites.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
A really well kept peaceful site…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked A really well kept peaceful site with very nice helpful staff
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
A lovely welcome from the site…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked A lovely welcome from the site manager. Very helpful in making sure we were happy with everything.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Really peaceful, excellent facilities, friendly, organised…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really peaceful, excellent facilities, friendly, organised
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise 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 nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Polstead Country Park
Holt Road
Bower House Tye
Polstead
Suffolk
England
CO6 5BZ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.0249°N
0.89554°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Brewers Arms Pub 0.3 mi
- Cock Inn Pub 1.2 mi
- White Hart Inn Pub 1.5 mi
- The Fleece Hotel Pub 1.5 mi
- Fox and Hounds Pub 2 mi
- The Angel Inn Restaurant 2.4 mi
- The Crown Pub 2.5 mi
- The Bell Pub 2.6 mi
- The Queen's Head Pub 2.6 mi
- The Hare & Hounds Pub 2.7 mi
Groceries
- Adnams Off-licence 2.8 mi
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 2.8 mi
- Morrisons Supermarket 3 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 6 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 6 mi
- East of England CO-OP Supermarket 6.2 mi
Parks and play
- Groton Croft 2.1 mi
- Rowley Wood 2.6 mi
- Millennium Green 2.8 mi
- Holton St. Mary (Millennium Green) 4.9 mi
- Great Cornard Country Park 5.9 mi
Family days out
- Gifford's Hall Castle 2.6 mi
- Bures Dragon Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
- Little Wenham Castle 5.8 mi
- Castle Mound 7 mi
- Colchester Castle 9.3 mi
- Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park Zoo 9.9 mi
Public transport
- Brewers Arms 0.3 mi
- Telephone Box 0.7 mi
- Shoulder of Mutton 0.8 mi
- Wash Lane 0.9 mi
- Spring Lane 0.9 mi
- Stackwood Road 1.1 mi
- Green Acre 1.2 mi
- The Cock 1.3 mi
- Water Lane 1.3 mi
- Cox Hill 1.4 mi
Other nearby
- Stoke by Nayland Resort - Gainsborough Course Golf course 2.4 mi
- Stoke by Nayland Resort - Constable Course Golf course 2.5 mi
- Brett Vale Golf Course 3.7 mi
- Forget Me Not General shop 3.7 mi
- Newton Green Golf Course 4.6 mi
- Old Joe's Golfing Range Golf course 5.1 mi
Local services
- Co-op Cashpoint 6.8 mi
- Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 7 mi
- CashZone Cashpoint 7.1 mi
- Boxford Mill Surgery Doctors 1.6 mi
- Hadleigh Health Centre Doctors 2.7 mi
- Mill Pharmacy 2.7 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 2.8 mi
- Health By Design Clinic 2.8 mi
- Gulf Fuel station 3.5 mi
- Nayland Surgery Doctors 3.8 mi
- Dedham Pharmacy 6.2 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy 6.2 mi
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 9.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 9.3 mi
firstsite 9.4 mi
Colchester Zoo 11.5 mi
Christchurch Mansion 11.5 mi
National Trust
Thorington Hall 3.4 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 7 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 7.2 mi
Melford Hall 8.4 mi
Bourne Mill 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Groton Wood - Edwardstone - Boxford - Wicker Street Green 1.8 mi
Stoke by Nayland - Withermarsh Green - Polstead - Stoke by Nayland 2.5 mi
Kersey - Lindsey - Castle - Chapel - Priory - Kersey 2.5 mi
Stoke-by-Nayland - Thorington Street and Hall - Tendring Hall Park and Farm - Temple - Stoke-by-Nayland 2.5 mi
A Wander around Hadleigh 2.6 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.
Offers
15% off
–Min. stay 2 nights
15% off
–Min. stay 2 nights
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Polstead Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Polstead Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Polstead Country Park? Pretty Suffolk villages to explore include Kersey (five minutes’ drive) with its half-timbered houses and thatched cottages, while Lavenham (20 minutes) has a stunning guildhall and fine 14th-century church. For a bit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Polstead Country Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
