Orchard Wild Camping
From £30 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Back-to-basics wild camping in scenic Suffolk countryside
- A 20-minute drive from Southwold and 35 minutes from Ipswich
- Africa Alive, Oasis Camel Park and Sutton Hoo within a 25-minute drive
Site type
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Minimum spacing of 15 metres between pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 1 May to
Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely secluded site.
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Liked: Lovely meadow setting with pleasant secluded areas with seating and firepit. Clean toilets and basic supplies available.
Disliked: Running drinking water (rather than bottled) would be a bonus.
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Secluded spot, great fire, bbq, etc. now has a terrific hot shower…
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Liked: Secluded spot, great fire, bbq, etc. now has a terrific hot shower too. love this campsite, think it’s the 4th time I have been here. Owners very considerate.
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Enjoyed the stay, great site. Pitches are well thought out & owner…
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Liked: Enjoyed the stay, great site. Pitches are well thought out & owner manger is helpful, patient and knowledgeable. If you are from New Zealand or the Southern parts Africa its has similar feel to some the campsites there. Would recommend more than 1 night to give you a chance explore local area.
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Just got back from a 1 night stay as a tester of…
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Liked: Just got back from a 1 night stay as a tester of camping with my learning difficulties. Nice enclosed pitches that are well maintained. Each has a fire pit and chairs and some a picnic bench and BBQ. You get basic portaloo and a solar shower We had great communication with Simon, the owner, before hand, which made everything effortless. I'd definitely recommend this as a site.
Disliked: Close to A12 so you do get some background road noise, but it's not a negative, just something to be mindful of if it's likely to bother you
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The campsites are really well laid out, with lots of nooks and…
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Liked: The campsites are really well laid out, with lots of nooks and clearings between the trees. Lots of privacy if you want it. And all the garden furniture was really helpful. In addition to the fire pit, our pitch had a picnic table with umbrella, a BBQ, two plastic chairs, and a bench. There was also a helpful clothesline attached to the tree. Great comunication from Simon and he met us after we arrived and welcomed us.
Disliked: As others have mentioned, the road noise from the A12 can be quite constant, even at night. You do get used to it after a while but it's definitely not silent. However, because of the general background noise, it does mean that you don't notice other camper conversations as much. Also, the shower wasn't cold but I wouldn't call it hot either. Maybe I did something wrong, but the temperature on the boiler only ever said 15-16C. It was enough to wash your head and face and do a quick wake up splash.
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Friendly host. Firepits supplied. Clean toilets. Good shower.…
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Liked: Friendly host. Firepits supplied. Clean toilets. Good shower.
Disliked: Road noise
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Nice place for camping with clean facilities
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Liked: Nice place for camping, very good size of the pitch and private enough. Simon is very friendly and take care of the place very good. Full of blackberries, birds singing, little bunnies. We weren’t very lucky with the weather but enjoyed our stay anyway.
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Perfect campsite, perfect host, well worth a visit!
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Liked: This place is the best campsite I’ve been to. Each pitch is like your very own little secret garden. The host was super friendly and super helpful! The set up was great, benches, bbq, fire pit. Beautiful near by villages to explore untouched by the likes of Starbucks and costa. Happy days! Will definitely be returning. Could not recommend enough!
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Great site!
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Liked: This was my grandson's first camping experience, he really enjoyed it. Nice private pitches with BBQ and campfire pit at pitch. Wood/kindling available on site for a fee. Warm welcome from owner. Toilets and shower were clean. Will visit again. A very enjoyable two days!
Disliked: Slight road noise. Could do with some kind of marker to show turning as not that visible from the road.
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Lovely peaceful site. Thanks.…
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Liked: Lovely peaceful site. Thanks.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Orchard Wild Camping
A12
Kelsale-cum-Carlton
Saxmundham
Suffolk
England
IP17 2QZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.23855°N
1.48748°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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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| Southwold The Denes | 9.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 19 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 19.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Felixstowe North | 20 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Framlingham Castle 6.1 mi
Orford Castle 10.2 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 10.3 mi
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 11.8 mi
Christchurch Mansion 18.6 mi
National Trust
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 10.4 mi
Sutton Hoo 11.9 mi
Elizabethan House Museum 27.2 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 27.7 mi
Thorington Hall 29.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 4 mi
GLEMHAM HALL 4.6 mi
SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 5 mi
HEVENINGHAM HALL 5.1 mi
MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 5.1 mi
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 5.2 mi
- Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, Suffolk 8.8 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.
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- When can I check in and check out of Orchard Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Wild Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.