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
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- 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).
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- 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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OfferElectric grass tent pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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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
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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, immaculately clean facilities, and well-maintained, private pitches divided by hedges. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, offering valuable local information. While most guests found the site excellent, a few noted occasional road noise from the nearby A1071, and some mentioned that the shower facilities could benefit from updating. Overall, it's highly recommended for a relaxing getaway with good access to local walks and pubs.
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All OK and we had a plesent stay
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Size of pitch, facilities,
Disliked Could not have a fire pit
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Very peaceful site, everything was well…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very peaceful site, everything was well taken care of and clean. The shower and toilet block was the perfect location being in the middle of the site, the site manager was lovely. Plenty of information available on local things to do. Highly recommend!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Our second visit here, very relaxed…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Our second visit here, very relaxed atmosphere.we loved every thing about the place.
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Once again a great stay, 4th time here, Clean and always well run.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean Toilets whole Campsite well Maintaned, Staff very Pleasant
Recommend to friends Visit again
We liked the privacy of the…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We liked the privacy of the pitches it was quite and staff we're welcoming a overall nice park we have booked again later in the year
Disliked The shower floors need replacing but clean and the shop wasn't manned very often
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Nice campsite
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We had a nice stay here, the pitch was big and quite private. Will definitely come back.
Disliked The noise from the traffic from early morning,
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Everything, lovely clean and quiet site.…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything, lovely clean and quiet site. Great toilets and showers. Great location for tourist sites.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Very clean, staff gave a lovely…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very clean, staff gave a lovely welcome, has everything you need, great little site and would 100% stay again and recommend to friends and family.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Alice for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Great
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The pitches were clearly marked. There are hedges dividing pitches in some areas which I think is fantastic. Loos and showers clean and plenty of them. Lovely welcome. Really enjoyed my stay. One thing -,weirdly the traffic noise in the morning is bad - I wear ear plugs therefore no problem but thought I’d mention it
Disliked Noise from road
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Can’t wait to stay again
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We liked everything.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 15.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 17.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 17.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Felixstowe South | 19.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Jaywick | 19.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
20% off
–Min. stay 2 nights
20% off
–Min. stay 2 nights
20% 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: 1 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.