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).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- 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.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Pitch types & availability
4

Electric 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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Electric 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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Electric 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 adult-only campsite is praised for its quiet, clean and well-maintained grounds, with many pitches offering privacy due to hedges. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently described as excellent, warm and clean. Friendly and helpful staff are frequently mentioned. The location is ideal for exploring local villages and countryside, with pubs within walking distance. Some minor road noise is noted on certain pitches, and WiFi can be intermittent, but overall guest satisfaction is very high.
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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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What a lovely campsite in a…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked What a lovely campsite in a beautiful part of the country. Immaculately clean, private pitches and excellent facilities. And to top it all, the managers Annie & Colin were just wonderful. Highly recommended
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Really lovely place to stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Just got back from our second time staying here, lovely place, friendly host and beautiful surroundings.
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Lovely friendly site. Ideal location for…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely friendly site. Ideal location for walks.
Toilet / shower facilities very clean
Disliked Shame unable to have visitors anymore
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We have listed in our caravaning site book as a site we will return to
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Like the pitch’s has type and sizes to suit everyone.
Wardens very friendly & exceedingly helpful
Found the recycling very easy to follow
Disliked Flooring in shower areas getting near to end of it’s live and will need replacing soon.
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Lovely laid out site, nice private…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely laid out site, nice private pitches. Staff were very friendly and approachable.
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Again a great stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Good site well run - would recommend
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean, well laid out and friendly
Disliked Nothing
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Tranquil, clean, well organised…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Tranquil, clean, well organised
Disliked Some road noise, but that’s unavoidable
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A lovely site for chilling out.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We love the spacious layout of the site with all of the hedges. So much better than an open field. The hard standings are nice and flat so we arrived and set up our caravan in record time. Facilities are all close at hand and in good condition, making the necessary chores a breeze. The showers and toilets were immaculate and very pleasant to make use of.
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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.
Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?
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.