When can I check in and check out of Polstead Country Park?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park?

From £31.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Polstead Country Park

From £31.50 For 1 night, 2 adults Last booked one day ago 9.6 359 reviews

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Main field (added by manager 28 oct 2022)

Landscaped pitches (added by manager 20 oct 2022)

The paddock (added by manager 28 oct 2022)

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

Its rural location on the edge of a Suffolk conservation area ensures visitors to Polstead Country Park have plenty to do during their stay. The pretty village of Polstead is five minutes’ drive away, and walkers have access to a network of footpaths from there, taking in ancient woodland scattered with bluebells in spring, while overnighting cyclists can pick on the South Suffolk Cycle Route with a 10-minute ride from the park. If you've brought the car, your options widen even further – animal parks, stately homes and beaches are all within half an hour’s drive. Landscaped with flowers, neat hedges and shady mature trees, the pitches at this adults-only site are generously sized and immaculately maintained. Spotless modern facilities include shower facilities with underfloor heating and a dedicated accessible bathroom, while washing-up sinks and a laundry area make it easy to keep everyone and everything looking shipshape. The friendly staff at reception can let you have all sorts of information on the local area and places to visit, and there’s also a small site shop stocked with essentials. If you fancy a break from cooking, there’s a foodie pub within five minutes’ walk and other options in Polstead village.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Grass pitch (added by manager 18 Oct 2022)

Offer

Electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

European plug

Current offers

10% off Spring Special Wed 17 April 2024 –
Fri 31 May 2024

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (4 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £31.50 (£31.50) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Other pitch types

Offer

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

European plug

Use of a motorhome service point

Current offers

10% off Spring Special Wed 17 April 2024 –
Fri 31 May 2024

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Dog (4 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £31.50 (£31.50) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Welcome Information Proximity to pub…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Sue B. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Welcome Information Proximity to pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much Sue for your review and we hope you'll visit again soon!

Directions were clear, the host met us at the gate to walk…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Directions were clear, the host met us at the gate to walk us to the pitch. Lovely, clean campsite, amenities were clean and good, night was quiet. Would go again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you again!

Quiet and well kept site. Very nice!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

cheryl e. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely site. Very quiet and well equipped. Greeted with a very warm welcome. Site is well kept and the showers were hot and powerful. We will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Cheryl for your lovely review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!

Great location, amenities brill…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

jemma d. Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great location, amenities brill

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much Jemma for your review and fab pics! We hope to welcome you back soon.

Lovely quiet clean & friendly site with some lovely walks.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	No rating
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Chrissy B. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet clean & friendly site with some lovely walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much Chrissy for taking time to leave a review and for your lovely photos. We hope to welcome you again!

Warm welcome from host on arrival, facilities (washrooms, toilets, washing up area,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Lianne M. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Warm welcome from host on arrival, facilities (washrooms, toilets, washing up area, motorhome service point) all great. Particularly liked the music playing in the washrooms which made overnight visits much more bearable! Hard-standing pitch was great and liked the landscaping between pitches which gave a little more privacy. Walk to Polstead was very nice. Walking boots and clothing advised during these wetter months. Thank you for a very nice stay!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Lianne for such a lovely review! We are so pleased you had a great stay at Polstead and hope you visit again.

Everything…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

David B. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks David! Much appreciated and hope you'll visit again soon.

Lovely site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Susan S. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Second stay at this lovely site, you couldn’t ask for a better welcome. The facilities are very good and always immaculate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Susan for your lovely words, much appreciated and hope to welcome you again soon!

Park was clean and tidy. Toilet and shower facilities were excellent. Wardens…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

David P. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Park was clean and tidy. Toilet and shower facilities were excellent. Wardens were friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much David for taking time to leave a review. We really appreciate it and hope to welcome you again!

Private pitch lovely and clean , Toilets and showers A1 Nice welcome when we…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Kevin L. Apr 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Private pitch lovely and clean , Toilets and showers A1 Nice welcome when we arrived and shown to our pitch Top Adult site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Kevin for a lovely review; we really appreciate it and are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Polstead!

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

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°W

Route directions

Satnav users please do not use the site postcode. Refer to the map once on the A1071.

Nearest transport

Coach

7 mi White Horse

7.2 mi Motel

9.5 mi Stanwell Street

Rail

6.5 mi Bures Rail Station

6.9 mi Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station

8.3 mi Manningtree Rail Station

Ferry

16.1 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

16.2 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

16.3 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing

Airport

28.7 mi London Stansted Airport

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

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 of a date night, Ipswich (25 minutes) has lots of bars and restaurants along its lively waterfront, as well as a theatre and cinema. There are pretty country yomps along the River Stour to Flatford Mill (25 minutes) and Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes) in Constable Country. You can see another artist’s house on the walking trail from National Trust-owned Melford Hall (20 minutes) to Sudbury (15 minutes), which takes in three old water mills and Thomas Gainsborough’s house en route. Looking for animal encounters on your rural break? Feed lambs (in season), groom horses and cuddle up to friendly donkeys at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, or get up close to the reptiles, creepy crawlies and butterflies at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park (both half an hour). Or how about touring a couple of local vineyards? Giffords Hall (half an hour) and Burnt House (45 minutes) are both open for tours and tastings – it’s best to book in advance.

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

Local events

Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 27.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 28 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

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.
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.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 5:30 a.m..
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Electric grass pitch

10% off Spring Special Wed 17 April 2024 –
Fri 31 May 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

10% off Spring Special Wed 17 April 2024 –
Fri 31 May 2024

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park? From £31.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.