Brick Kiln Campsite

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Brick Kiln Campsite (added by manager 23 Jul 2024)
Sunset (added by manager 18 aug 2022)
Entrance area (added by manager 18 aug 2022)
Sunset over the campsite (added by visitor 24 aug 2020)

  • Peaceful adults-only site with a no-music/TV rule; dogs allowed
  • A 15-minute drive from Framlingham and 20 minutes from Aldeburgh
  • Firepits, kitchen and undercover seating available for guests
No one could blame you for wanting a break from the kids, whether they’re your own or just the neighbourhood ones getting underfoot… If that calming escape is calling then make your way to Brick Kiln Campsite, an adults-only site less than five minutes’ drive from the small Suffolk village of Campsea Ashe. In a rural spot, there’s little around this quiet spot but fields. The site’s not set up for electric – though plugs for charging phones can be accessed if going without is a problem – so the outside world may struggle to intrude, and a no-music rule (other than birdsong, of course) should ensure that reading hours and slumbers go undisturbed. Eats are easily sorted without leaving this placid paradise: firepits are available, and there's a communal barbecue where you can cook up more traditional meals (disposable barbecues are also for sale here). Damper hours can be spent in the converted stable, with its shared kitchen and small honesty shop, and when cooking is to be avoided altogether it’s a 10-minute walk across fields to the nearest pub serving food. There's also a reading room with a book exchange and games to keep you entertained. For forays off site, it’s less than 10 minutes' drive to Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – where wildlife spotting, leisurely wanders and seaside strolls are all to be had – and five minutes to the nearest golf course for those who find peace on the tees.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • 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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Peaceful and relaxing

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Paul C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely site, very friendly atmosphere. Clean and well maintained toilets and showers. Well kitted out facilities. Free pool table and table tennis which was nice. Plus most pitches had their own fire pit which was a nice touch. The site owner was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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Peace and quiet. And the available amenities. The owners checked all was…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Pamela A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet. And the available amenities. The owners checked all was ok each day, but without being too pushy.

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From the manager: Dear Pamela - Thank you for your lovely review - I really appreciate this. You were a wonderful guest and I do hope you will return again with your lovely dog. Thank you again for your kind words. Warm wishes Tina

It was lovely. Facilities were clean. Park was very well kept. You…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jacqueline m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It was lovely. Facilities were clean. Park was very well kept. You could hear a pin drop. So peaceful. Tina was nice too. Will defo stay again if in the area.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Dear Jacqueline, Thank you so much for your kind review. We work hard to ensure the site always looks clean and tidy and the grounds well kept - thanks to my brother! I do hope you will return again in the future and we look forward to welcoming you back. Warm wishes Tina

A lovely campsite in a fabulous location. Friendly, helpful owners.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Patrick N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful serenity, location, facilities, fantastic pitch, friendly and helpful owners.

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From the manager: Dear Patrick - Thank you so much for your kind review - we really appreciate this. I am glad that you enjoyed everything on site. We do want out guests to relax and unwind here and it sounds as if you did. I look forward to welcoming you back. Warm wishes Tina

Weekend break

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Clean tidy and everything you need

Disliked: Some of the metal baskets inside the showers are rusty and not looking great.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review and I am glad we were able to offer everything you needed! You make a valid point about about the metal baskets and you may find it hard to believe that I replace these quite regularly but water and metal do not mix! You may have also seen the white plastic basket in the shower room too - but even that is not lasting very well. It is a problem. If anyone has any advice or tips on how to keep these metal shower baskets looking good - please let me know! Or maybe there is a brand that does not rust. I may take them down completely. Hopefully this won't put you off returning to visit! Best wishes Tina

Very welcoming. Everything you needed for a relaxing quiet break. All amenities…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very welcoming. Everything you needed for a relaxing quiet break. All amenities clean. Honesty shop had everything that you may need. Dogs were welcomed. Had a thoroughly enjoyable stsy

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words and review. I am very pleased that you have used the word 'relaxing' as I definitely see my site as more of a retreat which is why we are always mindful of noise and don't allow music etc on site. We love dogs too and they are very welcome. Hopefully they found the doggie treats! I look forward to welcoming you back. x

Everything about this site. It was exceptional!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything about this site. It was exceptional!

Disliked: Electric hook up would be the icing on the cake.

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From the manager: Exceptional! What a lovely word to use. Thank you for your kind comments. I know everyone asks about electric hookup but sadly - with the hideous energy costs - I don't think this is something that I will be contemplating in the near future. I only hope access to the plugs and electricity inside the facilities made camping a little more pleasant for you. I look forward to welcoming you back. Warm wishes Tina

This was our fourth time and will definitely be going back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Neatness of site. Cleanliness of facilities. Honestly shop fully stocked. Although non electric they provide hairdryers, fridge freezer, toaster, microwave and an area you can charge your phones.

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From the manager: What a lovely review - thank you for your kind words. We work very hard at ensuring the site is always clean and welcoming - and it has been hard work with all the rain we have had and endless mud being carted into the shower/toilet facilities. I am so pleased you appreciated all the little electrical items. They can make such a difference to a stay - especially if the weather is poor. Thank you again and I look forward to welcoming you back. Warm wishes Tina

Beautiful setting peaceful friendly welcome and fabulous facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Brian W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolute Gem this place a proper home from home and more

Disliked: Having to leave

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From the manager: What a sweet review - I am very touched by your kind words. Bless you...We don't like our campers leaving either - especially if they have had a good time. I look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you again. Best wishes Tina

Serene

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Amazing quiet and peaceful location with fantastic facilities... would definitely recommend for anyone - especially motorbike touring!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and I am so happy that you enjoyed the peace and quiet. I like to think that we are VERY motorbike friendly, especially with all the added extras on site. I look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards Tina


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 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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Brick Kiln Campsite

Station Road

Campsea Ashe

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP13 0QL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.15861°N
1.39423°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.1 mi Hand in Hand
12.3 mi Bus Shelter
12.7 mi Cardinal Park
Rail
0.6 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
4.4 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
5.6 mi Saxmundham Rail Station
Ferry
11.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing
11.7 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

Explores of this area are a cinch for pedallers: a trip to nearby Rendlesham (a 10-minute drive) should sort wheels, and the rental place even delivers to site. Once a ride is secured, head along to Rendlesham Forest, a 15-minute drive or 25-minute cycle away, to zip along bike paths through the 1,500-hectare woodland. There’s plenty of history hereabouts to dive into too. The site’s 15 minutes from Framlingham Castle and the Anglo-Saxon king’s ship burial ground at Sutton Hoo, 35 minutes from the stunning famed Victorian pier in Southwold, and 45 minutes from Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. Even closer at hand, it’s less than five minutes to Marlesford Mills Antiques Centre, if bargain hunting's your bag. On warmer days, make tracks for the seaside. The nearest shingle beach is at Aldeburgh, and it’s 35 minutes to the sandy, pebbled stretch at Southwold (stick around here for brewery and distillery tours, and an excellent pier). For a proper sandy beach though, Lowestoft is a must – it’s 50 minutes from base by car, or an hour on the train from the station five minutes’ drive from the site. Those seeking days among museums, shops, galleries and restaurants should take those tracks in the direction of Ipswich instead, half an hour’s train journey or car ride away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Felixstowe North 13.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Felixstowe South 14.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwold The Denes 16.4 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dovercourt 16.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwold The Pier 17.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 4.9 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 5.1 mi

Orford Castle 7.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Christchurch Mansion 12 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 5.1 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.6 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 21.1 mi

Thorington Hall 23.2 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 25.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 1.3 mi

GLEMHAM HALL 2.3 mi

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 4.5 mi

SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 4.7 mi

Iken - Tunstall Forest - River Alde - Iken 4.8 mi

Local events

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 4.3 mi

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, Suffolk 15.6 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

  • Does Brick Kiln Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brick Kiln Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brick Kiln Campsite? Explores of this area are a cinch for pedallers: a trip to nearby Rendlesham (a 10-minute drive) should sort wheels, and the rental place even delivers to site. Once a ride is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brick Kiln Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    A self check-in system is in place. On arrival please stop at the office and sign-in, the book is on the desk. Check the whiteboard for your pitch number. If you do not see your name on the board, you may select any free pitch. Write you name and dates of your stay against the pitch number on the whiteboard.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brick Kiln Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.