Brockford Sidings Campsite

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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 18
Touring caravan pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) 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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 8 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 180 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely great site and very peaceful, Loved reception 👍…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Lovely great site and very peaceful,
Loved reception 👍

Great family friendly site

Overall 10/10

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laurie a.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Old train carriage with toilets and shower. Pick your own place to pitch up. Lots of freedom and space. Good climbing frame. Al well looked after.

Disliked Nothing.

Over all clean and very friendly people…

Overall 10/10

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Mark R.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Over all clean and very friendly people

Disliked WiFi very spasmodic

A fantastic site with a friendly owner and lots of space to enjoy.

Overall 10/10

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Sarah J.

Electric grass pitch

Liked A lovely clean site, with generous pitches. Showers and toilets are well stocked and very clean.
We loved the midi bar on Friday night and enjoyed a lovely pint of shandy in a buzzing atmosphere. This was just a short walk from the campsite.
Would also recommend the cedar pantry farm shop and café for delicious food and drinks. The owners are very friendly and welcoming to very hot sweaty customers! 🤣

What a beautiful site. Everything was so lovely, own great and did…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked What a beautiful site. Everything was so lovely, own great and did a daily walk around and clean of bathrooms

will be back here for sure and for longer next time

Overall 9/10

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jonny w.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked everything. great little campsite. and the railway bar nearby was extra bonus

Disliked nothing. just perfect place

Hidden gem in the Suffolk countryside.

Overall 10/10

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Nardyne S.

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Quiet, rural site. The surroundings are so peaceful and relaxing. Stayed on a large pitch, ample space for our large 6-man tent, trailer and car. Shower/toilet facilities basic but clean and tidy. Showers aren't push button which is a bonus. Small play area for children. Dog walking field that is fully enclosed. Close to a local farm shop/cafe (The Ceaders Pantry) and a local bar (Middy Bar) open on a Friday evening at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway. There is also a tea room open at the MSLR, too. We will definitely return.

Would definitely recommend

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Lovely quiet site in a nice little countryside location , owner is really nice and came to say hello even in the rain!

Disliked Nothing! It was lovely!

Great location…

Overall 10/10

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Mark R.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Great location

Ideal rural location to decompress and relax in beautiful surroundings. Well maintained…

Overall 8/10

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Paul M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Ideal rural location to decompress and relax in beautiful surroundings. Well maintained site with plenty of space to ensure privacy.

I slept, in the open under a basic tarp and was greeted at 4.30am by a Duck which was a lovely encounter with the wildlife and my wildlife camera picked up a fox and a Muntjack.

The toilet, shower and washing facilities were ultra clean. I will return and would definitely recommend for a short break.

Disliked Was surprised to note their is a dog training business next door. Although I love nature, my stay was disturbed by dogs barking and reacting angrily to each other's presence. Thankfully this was short lived and only happened a couple of times but I think this should be more obvious when booking.

I can imagine the toilets get overwhelmed quite quickly when the site is fuller.

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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 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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 22.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 22.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 23.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwold The Denes 24.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 24.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Nearest sites

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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:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brockford Sidings Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.