Clarks Farm Camping

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The camping meadow
Bell tent
Meadow with views of the countryside
Shade in the meadow

  • Dog-friendly meadow with country views on a family-run working farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Sudbury market town; 35 minutes to Dedham Vale
  • Camping essentials shop on site; secure dog-walking field for a fee
Making plans to get away to the countryside? The country views are splendid at Clarks Farm Camping. The well-maintained six-acre grass meadow has views over the Suffolk countryside, as well as fresh running water, toilets and showers. Eggs for breakfast? The site is set on a family-run working farm, so the family can supply you with eggs from their chickens for an additional fee. There's also a shop selling camping essentials, so have a browse to see if they have any of the little things you may have forgotten to pack. For other meals, within a 10- to 15-minute drive of the farm, there are handfuls of pubs with good food menus in the local villages, including Long Melford, Wickham St Paul, Clare and Castle Hedingham. The market town of Sudbury is also a 15-minute drive away, with good food venues, theatre shows and boat trips running along the river Stour. If you don’t go anywhere without a furry pal, good news just in – Clarks Farm is dog-friendly. For an extra fee, there is a secure, private dog-walking field at the farm. There are good country walks along the footpaths in the local area.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to

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What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers a vast, level field with ample space between pitches and beautiful rural views. Facilities, including toilet and shower blocks, are consistently praised for their cleanliness and good hot water. Visitors highlight the exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts, with particular mention of the baby donkey. While some noted the potential for queues at the single toilet/shower facilities during busy periods and a lack of washing-up area, the overall experience is described as tranquil and well-maintained, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Alan L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A peaceful spot in the middle of the Suffolk countryside, miles from anywhere. Plenty of footpaths around to explore. Clean toilets and showers, plentiful water supply and washing up sink. Lots of space to pitch. Friendly welcome from the owner.

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Liked The family have invested in new loos, have a smalll on site shop for essentials and a very pretty camping field where currently you find your own spot. Peaceful l, beautiful setting and a very friendly family of owners.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

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Liked Very relaxing and peaceful spot. Sadie and family very welcoming. The bell tent was a great size for family of 4, very comfortable. Great value and will definitely return.

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Katy C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Toilets, warm showers, friendly dogs

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We loved our stay, it was the perfect holiday!

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Anonymous

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Liked Really clean site, friendly and welcoming owners, quiet and peaceful. Well kept field, close to great wild swimming site at friars meadow, close to shops if needed but feels remote and peaceful when on site. Good shade at the edge of the field at different times of day. Close to the road but incredibly quiet. Perfect site for a toddler to run as much as they like. Good open space for ball games/frisbee. Would recommend the zero2 bus museum and friars meadow wild swimming! Accidently clicked review WiFi - no WiFi but we loved this

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Liked Amazing site. Highly recommend and will definitely will be returning. Was sent to wrong farm by google maps and they helped us out rectifying it. Lovely welcome on arrival, especially all the dogs! Site very spacious. Facilities basic but immaculate all the time. Very calm and quiet site with beautiful views at sunset. Owner was lovely and even helped me out when got sunburned with aftersun.. which wa very much welcomed!

Disliked Nothing apart from our stay was too short!

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Anonymous

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Liked Friendly and helpful people, lovely spot

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Liked Lots of space and great facilities, Very welcoming host.

Lots of friendly dogs owned by the owner. Will definitely return.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lots of space
Beautiful location
Clean showers and toilets, easily accessible

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Great Site - Beautiful Location

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Anonymous

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Liked Great campsite surrounded by beautiful countryside. Spent 2 nights here over the bank holiday and loved it, the field was spacious and there were some nice spots along the perimeter which were shaded by mature trees. The hosts were absolutely fantastic and great to talk with and the atmosphere on site was easy and friendly. The facilities were basic toilet, shower and washing up sink but were clean and provided all you need whilst camping. Enjoyed the local area with wild swimming at Friars Meadow, a mooch around Sudbury and some lovely walks straight from campsite.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Clarks Farm Camping

Belchamp Walter

Sudbury

Suffolk

England

CO10 7AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.041°N
0.65359°E

Route directions

At the cream farmhouse, take the second drive and follow the signs for 'campsite'.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 mi Tesco Store
14.5 mi Bus Station
15 mi Stanwell Street
Rail
3.5 mi Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station
6.9 mi Bures Rail Station
9.1 mi Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station
Ferry
22.7 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
22.8 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
26.4 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.7 mi London Stansted Airport
23.5 mi Cambridge 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gainsborough's House (birthplace of painter Thomas Gainsborough; museum and art gallery): 10 minutes’ drive - Melford Country Park (walks): 10 minutes - Kentwell Hall (moated Tudor house attraction with 20 acres of gardens and parkland): 20 minutes - East Anglian Railway Museum: half an hour - Dedham Vale National Landscape (walking trails and a popular vineyard): 35 minutes - Bury St Edmunds (Good food scene and attractions such as Bury St Edmunds Abbey): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Mersea 22.1 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Brightlingsea 22.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Jaywick 27 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 27.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dovercourt 27.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

East Anglian Railway Museum 9.1 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 12.5 mi

Colchester Zoo 14.5 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 14.8 mi

firstsite 14.9 mi

National Trust

Melford Hall 4 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 7.7 mi

Paycocke's 11.8 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 12.2 mi

Thorington Hall 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELCHAMP HALL 0.6 mi

The Belchamps 2 mi

Glemsford - Cavendish - Pentlow - Foxearth - Glemsford 3.2 mi

Sudbury - Valley Path - Borley - Sudbury 3.4 mi

Clare - Stour Valley Path - Stoke by Clare - Clare Camp 3.9 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 Clarks Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clarks Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clarks Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gainsborough's House (birthplace of painter Thomas Gainsborough; museum and art gallery): 10 minutes’ drive - Melford Country Park (walks): 10 minutes - Kentwell Hall (moated Tudor … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clarks Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clarks Farm Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.