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
- 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 units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed 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.
- 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.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.

Pitch types & availability
Offer
Electric grass tent pitch
Adults only
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Electric grass touring pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite is praised for its immaculate facilities, including warm and clean showers with music. Pitches are generally spacious and private, separated by hedges. Reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful staff, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location with nearby pubs and walking routes. Some mention occasional road noise, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
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Fantastic site ! Will definitely be back !…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic site ! Will definitely be back !
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great site.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great layout, quiet site, clean facilities, great location, nice staff.
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Lovely clean and well kept site with great facilities
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Liked everything: friendly welcome, site very clean and tidy, pitches are lovely and well kept. Toilets, showers and washing up facilities are great, clean and modern and love the music in the loos. Second time staying here and will be back again.
Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site. Walked to the Cock Inn using the map and directions provided by the site manager (this was a selling point to the friends who came with us for their first visit and were looking forward to the lovely food we had raved about at a typical Suffolk pub) but after a lovely 35 minute woodland walk we arrived at the pub, ordered our drinks and then were told they were not serving food. Our bad as we hadn’t called ahead and hadn’t packed food as we planned to eat out. Young women behind the bar was very apologetic. We managed to get an Uber back to the site and ordered a takeaway delivery. Didn’t spoil our experience at all but will remember to call the pub before we set off next time.
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Would have been good to have a water tap on the tent field.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great welcome from Anne and layout of pitches was good, with lots of privacy for vans and motor homes. Tent field was flat with good quality grass and high hedges. Beautiful countryside and lovely to hear the owls. Washing areas were immaculately clean.
Disliked Road noise was constant through the day and much of the night; we didn’t get much sleep due to this and both our neighbours said the same. Sadly, we won’t be back.
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Lovely quiet site within easy reach of some of the most beautiful…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet site within easy reach of some of the most beautiful countryside. Good facilities. Very warm welcome from Colin.
Disliked Just wish that the shower button could be on a timer rather than immediate stop start, but understand why this is in operation.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Facilities was clean and tidy whenever used. Nice location with sudbury and…
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Facilities was clean and tidy whenever used. Nice location with sudbury and Hadleigh Up the road for any last minute supplies. One thing to consider is you are close to the main road. Didn't bother us but if a light sleeper you may need ear plugs. WiFi worked really well which was a bonus. Would use again if in the area.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Nice cut grass , great facilities
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Stayed here in April and again 1st August and had the same pitch which I really liked. Small field for tents , very quiet. Fab toilets & showers.
Disliked Nothing to dislike except when I turned up no one was about and no phone number on the barrier to call and no single person charge.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Nice site with good facilities, level pitches and friendly staff.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Nice toilets and showers, nice owners and plot.
Disliked Slightly noisy road.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Very quiet, had the field to ourselves most of the time Facilities excellent,…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very quiet, had the field to ourselves most of the time
Facilities excellent, extremely friendly owners.
Would definitely recommend.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Jenny for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Very nice adult site Would happily stay again
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly welcome
Well kept campsite
Clean toilet facilities
Walking distance two pubs
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Features
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 |
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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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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?
Camping 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 £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.