Brockford Sidings Campsite

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Visitor image of the spacious pitches
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Grass Pitch with Electric Hook up
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Grass Pitch with Electric Hook up
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  • Quiet rural campsite on the track of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
  • In central Suffolk, half an hour's drive from Bury St Edmunds
  • Simple campsite in the grounds of a farm; half a mile from the A140
Take the little ones to stomp through the Suffolk countryside or find a peaceful plot for a catch-up with friends at Brockford Sidings Campsite, a quiet rural site on the trackbed of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway. Although no trains have passed this way since the 1950s, it's still possible to see what the line known affectionately as the 'Middy' was like if you walk five minutes over the road to well-preserved Brockford station, where there's a volunteer-run museum and part of the track is still open to visitors. This low-key campsite is set on a large arable farm in central Suffolk in a convenient location half a mile from the A140 and the small village of Wetheringsett. The larger town of Stowmarket and the A14 dual carriageway are a 15-minute drive away to the west, meaning almost all of East Anglia is within easy reach. This is a dog-friendly site that's very close to a good number of cosy country pubs. The nearest are about a mile away, but the site owners recommend bringing a bicycle for the full Suffolk pub crawl experience.

Site type

Tent pitches 28
Touring caravan pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including the dog park are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 8 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 28 Mar 2026 to

Open from Fri 26 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 229 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-maintained site with spacious pitches and characterful railway-themed accommodation. Facilities are generally clean and praised for being well-stocked, with the owner frequently commended for friendliness and helpfulness. Guests appreciate the quiet location and the option of unique stays. Minor points raised include occasional issues with toilet roll availability and the number of facilities during peak times, though newer reviews suggest improvements."}

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful, original and excellent value.

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9 out of 10
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Shea H. 6 reviews

Carriage One 2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked Such a quirky site- we loved the train accomodation: it was really cosy, clean and comfortable. We knew our train didn't have any equipment and brought everything with us; there are others that do have a higher spec if that suits you more.
The bonus of the private swimming pool a short drive away was amazing (we only knew about it from reading someone else's review here).
Really peaceful location with lovely local countryside, and walks plus lots to do in easy drives to other areas. We're already planning when we'll be back- it was brilliant value.

Disliked A bit more communication would have been useful- our next door train neighbours had a folder with local info and instructions but ours didn't. Questiosn were answered by text when we contacted but it feels awkward keeping asking.
While the double bed was super comfy, the bunk beds will only suit younger children- our 11 and 14 year olds were quite squished. Next time we come we'll choose the Italian carriage; it seems to have bigger beds. The listing making this clearer would have been good.
There was no wifi- or if there was, we had no code (again, perhaps this was just not communicated to us).

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Lovely peaceful site....we were the only…

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 Sara E. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site....we were the only ones there! All facilities present and correct.

Disliked Toilet/shower facilities needed a clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant camping weekend

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 Lauren S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We had such a lovely stay. Wonderful site with loads of space for kids to run around and play. Toilets in train carriage was unique. Easy walk to Pantry Cafe. And then unexpected bonus we got to go swimming too which the children loved.

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Perfection

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 Sam B. 3 reviews

Italian Carriage 2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked Everything come back every year for a weekend break this place is amazing quiet peaceful in a beautiful setting would highly recommend

Disliked Me booking a longer stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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Stuart 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Was the only one on site self booked and check in. Good clean facilities Great location and looks like a great site in season quite and peaceful. Lovely place to bring your dogs.

Disliked Did try to call to say was running late but had no answer from number given. Maybe some more info about self checking on text message. Buy apart from that lovely site thanks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully maintained site, a very pleasant place to stay

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 Elizabeth E. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautifully maintained site in a lovely, quiet setting with the bonus feature of a secure dog park. The facilities were spotlessly clean and close to the pitches. Converted railway carriages added a picturesque touch and although the site was sparsely populated whilst we were there, I can imagine it would be a great place for families.

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Lovely site, spotless facilities and a…

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Elizabeth E. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site, spotless facilities and a fabulous dog park as a bonus! Very welcoming and friendly with excellent pitches.

Disliked Couldn’t find any fault with this super place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great as a base for travel. The carriage is clean and comfortable.

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 Susan M. 1 review

Italian Carriage 2 bedroom camping pod (four person)

Liked Quiet location surrounded by trees. Very kind hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed atmosphere .. clean facilities…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed atmosphere .. clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely camp site, children could play…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely camp site, children could play out and about and we could still keep an on them from our tent.

Disliked Wasn't too keen on the size of the pitches, felt a bit too crammed in, our tent literally just fitted in the space, with a small amount of seating outside at the side of tent.

Toilets and showers hadn't been cleaned for the 4 days we had stayed and the bins were very full.

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Features

Dogs 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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Brockford Sidings Campsite

Knaves Green

Wetheringsett

Stowmarket

Suffolk

England

IP14 5NN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.25053°N
1.11321°E

Route directions

Please approach via Park Green or Wetheringsett. Entry turn from Brockford Green not advised due to sharp left-hand turn into site.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 mi Station Road West
8.5 mi Bus Station
11.2 mi Jacobs Close
Rail
6.4 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
7.2 mi Needham Market Rail Station
8.5 mi Diss Rail Station
Ferry
21.4 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
21.4 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
21.6 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
Airport
29.8 mi Norwich International 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

After taking the kids to learn about old-fashioned travel at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (five minutes' walk), take them off for animal encounters, agricultural insights and pony rides at Easton Farm Park (30 minutes' drive), or venture in the other direction towards Framlingham Castle (30 minutes) for family-friendly adventures on a medieval theme. If you liked that, then Henry II's unusual polygonal tower at Orford Castle (50 minutes) should be right up your street too. While here, make time to take in Orford village's pretty traditional cottages and welcoming pubs, or follow the sound of the waves and explore the wild wetlands of Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (50 minutes). More coastal capers await at spectacular spots such as Aldeburgh (55 minutes), Thorpeness (an hour) and Southwold (an hour), all of which are located within the gorgeous Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape. Birdlife abounds in this biodiversity haven – your hosts particularly recommend grabbing a pair of binoculars and heading to the well-camouflaged hides at RSPB Minsmere (an hour) and Walberswick (an hour).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Kitcheners Arms 0.2 mi
  • Kings Head 1.3 mi
  • The King's Head 1.4 mi
  • The Walnut Tree 1.5 mi
  • The Black Horse 2.5 mi
  • White Horse Inn 3.2 mi
  • Four Horseshoes 3.3 mi
  • The Magpie 3.4 mi
  • Woolpack 3.5 mi
  • The Beaconsfield Arms 3.5 mi

Groceries

  • East of England CO-OP 3.3 mi
  • Tesco 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Thornam Magna Playground 3.8 mi
  • Stonham Aspal Playground 4 mi
  • Buzzard Park Playground 5.9 mi
  • Creeting Road Park 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Thornham Walks Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Suffolk Owl Sanctuary Zoo 4.4 mi
  • Eye Castle 5.1 mi
  • Helmingham Hall Castle 6.4 mi
  • Wingfield Castle 9.2 mi

Public transport

  • Hall Lane 0.07 mi
  • Hockey Hill 0.3 mi
  • Mendlesham Turning 0.5 mi
  • Church 0.5 mi
  • Wetheringsett Turn 0.7 mi
  • Pages Green Lane 1.3 mi
  • Kings Head 1.3 mi
  • Airfield Turn 1.3 mi
  • Community Centre 1.4 mi
  • Pond 1.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Anything & Everything General shop 4.4 mi
  • Stonham Barns Golf Centre Golf course 4.6 mi
  • Creeting Lakes Fishing 5.6 mi

Local services

  • Cashzone Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • Note Machine Cashpoint 6.4 mi
  • Link Cashpoint 6.5 mi
  • BP Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • Mendlesham Health Centre Doctors 1.4 mi
  • Debenham Surgery Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Lamberts Service Station Fuel station 4.9 mi
  • Charge Station Charging station 5.1 mi
  • Eye Pharmacy 5.1 mi
  • Eye Health Centre Doctors 5.1 mi
  • Hartismere Hospital 5.1 mi
  • Central Co-op Food & Petrol - Stowupland Fuel station 5.4 mi
  • Evergreen Garage (Crowfield) Ltd Fuel station 5.6 mi

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Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 9.5 mi

Framlingham Castle 10 mi

Christchurch Mansion 13.4 mi

Banham Zoo 14 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 14.5 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 14.5 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 16.6 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 16.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 19.5 mi

Thorington Hall 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Debenham 3.3 mi

Occold 3.5 mi

Eye 5.1 mi

HELMINGHAM HALL 6.3 mi

Little Green - Botesdale 6.4 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brockford Sidings Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brockford Sidings Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brockford Sidings Campsite? After taking the kids to learn about old-fashioned travel at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (five minutes' walk), take them off for animal encounters, agricultural insights and pony rides at Easton Farm … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brockford Sidings Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Brockford Sidings Campsite? From £150 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.