Stonham Barns Holiday Park

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Non electric pitches
Non electric pitches
Electric pitches
Plenty of space for kids to have fun
Open fields
Views from the site
Water points located around the campsite
Children's playground on site
Playground
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Electric pitches
Plenty of space for kids to have fun
Open fields

  • Busy, well-equipped site surrounded by the open Suffolk countryside
  • Half an hour’s drive from Sutton Hoo; 45 minutes from the coast
  • Shop, restaurant, miniature golf, owl sanctuary and play area on site
Looking for a Suffolk spot with lots of open space? The dog-friendly Stonham Barns Holiday Park might hit the sweet spot. Well-placed for the Suffolk and Norfolk countryside and coast, this place is equal parts relaxing and active. The latter is very much helped by the fact that the site is part of the Stonham Barns Golf Park site, which has a whole host of family-friendly (and quite frankly fabulous) attractions… There’s a pirate-themed miniature golf course, a sensory room and a funfair with rides and bumper cars, which should all prove a hit with pint-sized guests. No need to go hunting in the trees: the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary on site has over 80 owls and daily flying displays featuring birds of prey. Catch a comedy or tribute act at the Aspal Theatre, sojourn at the fishing lakes or get creative at the pottery painting studio, all of which are on site. Among these attractions are handy foodie places too. There’s a tearoom if you’re craving an afternoon tea and cake, a restaurant powered by local produce and a village shop selling essential food fare. These pair well with the bar and clubhouse, which has sports screens and celebrity evenings, and a shopping village full of niche independent shops. Along with a showground hosting weekly events like car or dog shows and a Sunday car boot fair, these are all one to two minutes’ walk from the pitches. On the immediate site, however, the facilities include showers, toilets, a washing-up area, disabled facilities, wifi, a kids’ play area and spaces for kids to run around and let off steam. There's also a post office on site which provides cash back and other banking services.

Site type

Tent pitches 160
Touring caravan pitches 160
Motorhome pitches 160
Open now
Opens 1 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Feb to

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 711 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

83% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This spacious and well-run site offers numerous activities for children and families, including a funfair, amusements, shops, and attractions. Staff are consistently praised as friendly and helpful, with many guests highlighting the plentiful space on non-electric pitches. While generally clean, some reviews mention that toilet and shower facilities are dated and in need of updating, and occasional issues with noise and wasps were noted. Despite these minor points, the site is highly recommended by many, who express a desire to return.

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Nice welcome to the park. Very…

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Stephen j C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice welcome to the park. Very quiet, clean toilets and showers,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place with lots to do…

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Sheila H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great place with lots to do onsite. Very friendly staff in all the places onsite, we had a great weekend. Shame the weather wasn’t as friendly, but that’s camping in a tent for you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We absolutely love Stonham! The site…

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Kerrie J.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We absolutely love Stonham! The site warden is a legend — she’s always happy, always helpful, and somehow always there (we’re convinced she has clones). The bar is perfect whether you’re after a quick pint, a meal or a takeaway, and the staff are super-friendly. Dogs are welcome too — ours thinks it’s her second home.

The Sunday car boot is our weekend cardio, and if you’re lucky enough to catch an event it’s even better. (Pro tip: tell them you’re camping or you’ll pay full price like we did the first time 🤦🏼‍♀️.)

The barns are full of quirky shops with something for everyone, the dog groomers have made our pooch look like a superstar, and if you’re feeling energetic there’s pitch & putt, golf and golf football. A stroll around the fishing lakes is the perfect way to unwind and take in some peace and quiet before heading back for more fun. Bloomfield Fair is also a brilliant way to spend a couple of hours with the kids.

Two middle-aged people, one spoiled dog, loads of things to do — what’s not to love about Stonham?

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Leanne M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean and lots to do on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed for the viking and saxon…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Stayed for the viking and saxon wkend, was really impressed with whole site.
Will definitely be back again next year.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well kept grassed area.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked All the staff we met were very nice and helpful. The place is well run. Lots to do for the children and families. Lovely pottery place and there was a funfair and amusements. Lots of shops to look round.

Disliked Unfortunately where we were sited wasn't the best and there were caravans with workmen living in them opposite us. The men were leaving the site early in the morning which disrupted the morning. Totally understand why the men were there and that's fine but maybe we should have been pitched further away. The toilets need upgrading, although there was a regular friendly cleaner it must be hard to keep them looking clean. No ot sure what the shower clocks were like as I didn't use them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean facilities

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Mark W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Could pitch anywhere
Lots of space to run around
Good for children
Lots of interesting small shops

Disliked Thought we could walk around the lake but couldn't access it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed the weekend

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Steve H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly welcome and very helpful at check in. Very clean site and we liked the fact it was a quiet zone after 10.00pm. Great location and well worth a visit as so much to do on site, especially with children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I will definitely stay again.

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Simon W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We received a lovely warm welcome and was guided to our pitch.

Plenty of space for car and awning.

Wifi is a huge plus point.

Ablutions were kept very clean too.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff - level pitches and good facilities.

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Lez E.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Perfect site for Saxon and Viking festival on showground. We were given a pitch as close to exit and toilets as available within minutes of explaining we had mobility issues - lovely site owners and made to feel very welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Stonham Barns Holiday Park

Pettaugh Road

Stonham Aspal

Stowmarket

Suffolk

England

IP14 6AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.18724°N
1.14126°E

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 mi Station Road West
9.3 mi Cardinal Park
13 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.4 mi Needham Market Rail Station
6 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
7.4 mi Westerfield Rail Station
Ferry
16.9 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
16.9 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
17.2 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

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

With all the attractions on site, it might be a while till you look outwards in search of entertainment. However, when you do, the Suffolk coastline is splendidly within reach, as the site is on the A1120 tourist road. Thorpeness (50 minutes' drive), Aldeburgh (45 minutes) Southwold (50 minutes) deliver on walks, watersports and simple seaside amusements. This is also an excellent place to channel your inner historian and deep dive into the past. Framlingham Castle (20 minutes) is a Norman castle with a walk across the 10-metre-high walls. Sutton Hoo (half an hour) is just as spectacular, with two medieval cemeteries where a ship with Anglo-Saxon pieces was found. Perhaps pretty walks and eating out in restored Victorian buildings next? Snape Maltings (40 minutes) on the river Alde is a splendid setting for strolls and cycles, whether around the riverside loop or joining the Suffolk Coast Cycle Route 41. Take in the scenery on a river boat or sip on something caffeinated in the many independent eating venues in the Victorian buildings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 18.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 18.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 18.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 24.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Southwold The Denes 24.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 8.9 mi

Framlingham Castle 9 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 10.6 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 14.1 mi

Orford Castle 17.8 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 10.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 15.6 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.6 mi

Thorington Hall 16.9 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HELMINGHAM HALL 2.4 mi

Debenham 3.1 mi

SHRUBLAND HALL 4.1 mi

Occold 7 mi

Playford - Culpho - Grundisburgh - Hasketon - Woodbridge - Bealings -Playford 8.1 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 Stonham Barns Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stonham Barns Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stonham Barns Holiday Park? With all the attractions on site, it might be a while till you look outwards in search of entertainment. However, when you do, the Suffolk coastline is splendidly within reach, as the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stonham Barns Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stonham Barns Holiday Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.