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
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30Tourist 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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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only site is highly recommended for its peaceful atmosphere, clean and well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. Pitches are generally spacious and private, offering a good base for exploring the local countryside with ample walking and cycling routes nearby. While some mention occasional road noise, it is not a significant deterrent for most visitors. The site is well-managed and offers a relaxing escape.
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Convenient location but lot of road noise and expensive
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Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very empty site- probably due to price see below
Disliked Dated showers and toilets- expensive (prices have been increased since we last stayed)
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Great location for us but also…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great location for us but also a pretty area.
Nice little site.
Lovely Warden
Have visited over many years
Cleaner this year than last year.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review , look forward to seeing you again.
Location. Ideal for visiting several attractions…
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location. Ideal for visiting several attractions in the area. Individual level pitches with hedge surround.
Disliked Not a dislike but future visitors should be aware that there is building work going on at the site. This was on hold while we were there so it wasn't an issue for us but it might be worth checking in advance that this will be the case when planning a visiting.
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Absolutely 💯
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very clean and tidy site .the owners were very friendly. And it really quite and peaceful at night will definitely be going back .and I would recommend it to anyone
Disliked Nothing at all
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Great thanks
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The site is brilliant and staff are great keep it up
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Good stopover for a couple of nightd
Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great location for exploring parts of Suffolk and Essex as well as coast such as Frinton On Sea
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Spacious pitches with plenty of hedges…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitches with plenty of hedges for privacy, we'll maintained. Very friendly and helpful owners. Very relaxed atmosphere. Good WiFi. Walking distance to a pub and public transport.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your lovely review , we look forward to seeing you again .
Good location for visits to nearby…
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Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Good location for visits to nearby villages and Colchester (NB. Brittania car park had excellent spaces for a large motorhome) Hospitable, friendly and cheerful managers. Large and private motorhome pitches in well treed surroundings. The pleasant walk to Polstead through the nearby Dollops woods on a very hot day, where a volunteer run community shop allowed us to replenish essential supplies.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review , it was a pleasure to meet you .
This site is having a lot of work done,
Anonymous Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely welcome, good area to visit.
Disliked Our pitch was very small, with tall hedges felt very enclosed.
We were next to the shower and toilet block along with the Motohome service point.
This made it quite nosie, along with an odour. We had a service shed and a fence at the back of our pitch, the fence needs painting. The site is having lodges put on it, the digger works for about hour after we arrived . Our side the site was looking very tired . Didn't find it relaxing.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review , we look forward to seeing you again.
Lovely clean, well spaced pitches with…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely clean, well spaced pitches with good facilities. Hosts very friendly & helpful.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review , we look forward to seeing you 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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.0249°N
0.89554°E
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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–Min. stay 2 nights
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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.