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General
- 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 road 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.
Open from 08/04/2022 to 31/10/2022
Open from 31/03/2023 to 30/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
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).
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
A cable measuring at least 8 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Onsite entertainment will not be offered due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
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
Portaloo
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Station Road West
— 6.6 miles
Bus Station — 8.5 miles
Jacobs Close — 11.2 miles
- Train stations
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Stowmarket Rail Station
— 6.4 miles
Needham Market Rail Station — 7.2 miles
Diss Rail Station — 8.5 miles
- Ferry ports
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Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
— 21.4 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing — 21.4 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing — 21.6 miles
- Airports
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Norwich International Airport
— 29.8 miles
Please approach via Park Green or Wetheringsett. Entry turn from Brockford Green not advised due to sharp left-hand turn into site.
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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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).
Must see
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens (9.5 miles)
- Framlingham Castle (10.0 miles)
- Christchurch Mansion (13.4 miles)
National Trust
- Sutton Hoo (14.5 miles)
- Lavenham Guildhall (16.6 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
Brockford Sidings Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Brockford Sidings Campsite will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Brockford Sidings Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
