Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

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  • On a small working farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • A 10-minute walk to the famed Sutton Hoo National Trust site
  • About a 10-minute drive to Woodbridge and Rendlesham Forest
A melodic name isn’t all Sutton Hoo has going for it… this site on a small working farm among free-range chickens is also less than a 10-minute walk from Sutton Hoo. You'll have heard of that of course: the splendid Anglo-Saxon ship burial where a warrior king lay for 1,400 years, and hailed since its discovery in the 1930s as one of the finest archaeological finds anywhere in Britain. Trips down memory lane are all around the local area too, as the park's in the age-old Suffolk Coast and Heath Area of Natural Beauty, and a 10-minute drive from the Woodbridge Tide Mill on the River Deben, one of the last in the world still churning up flour using time-honoured techniques. Visit to learn about the process through interactive activities then ply the streets and traditional stores of the pretty riverside market town of Woodbridge – it’s got a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer (as well as more modern amenities like a supermarket, coffee shops and clothes boutiques). Get your supplies from these local producers then tote it back to the park and cook it up on the campfire while the kids and dogs run around on the big grass field opposite. And if you're after more historical expeditions once fully fed? Orford (20 minutes’ drive) and Framlingham (25 minutes) both have castles to check out, while the coastal and woodland walks near the site are sure to have you harking back to simpler times. One tree-lined place for a wander close by is Rendlesham Forest a 10-minute drive away, which is well worth a visit for its play areas, picnic spots and bike park, as well as its orienteering trails and horse riding paths.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 475 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, peaceful campsite with spacious, level pitches offering privacy. It's ideally located for visiting Sutton Hoo and exploring local walks and towns. Facilities are generally clean and include a useful family bathroom. Some guests noted road noise, especially on pitches closer to the road, and occasional issues with shower cleanliness or Wi-Fi signal. The owners are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful.

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Large pitches, good dog walking area,…

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Robert D.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Large pitches, good dog walking area, hot showers.

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The site is in a field…

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Sue D.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked The site is in a field behind a farm. Each pitch is separated by a hedge to make it more secluded. EHU on all pitches. The shower block is a bit dated. The showers are operated with a push button and were nice and hot. The pitches were level.

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Never saw management for 3 days. Felt unsafe. Wouldn't stay again

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Carol M.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked The location was excellent, right next to Sutton Hoo museum. Only a short drive into Woodbridge. Several pubs a short drive away.

Disliked No security barrier at entrance to field.
Backed onto a field of chickens which was no problem as we knew it was a farm but farm machinery in that field was being moved about from 6.30am one morning. Sadly waking us up.
Whilst the toilet pans in the facilities were clean we had to share the showers and toilets with cobwebs and spiders for the 4 nights. I counted at least five different types of spiders in their cobwebs over the period. Same place every day. I think having to duck the same cobwebs every day of our stay to get through the entrance door is a bit much. The sinks really could have done with a bit of limescale removal as well.

Finally if owners have planters they really should refresh them as soon as flowers start to fade. Admittedly they were tidied up a bit the day before we left but it just made it all look very unloved.

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From the manager: I am so sorry you found spiders and cobwebs in the shower block, they have now been removed. If you had told me it was a problem when I came to speak to you I would have dealt with it sooner. No one has ever mentioned feeling unsafe before and a barrier is not something we have ever considered. Your husband was very pleased to be offered a late check out so you could return home at a time to suit you, therefore I presumed you had enjoyed your stay.

Small campsite with roomy pitches, clean facilities, great location

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Deborah M.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Large pitch, convenience to Sutton Hoo, lovely walks, clean toilets, hot showers, dog walk field.

Disliked It did not bother us, but there is road noise in the day, quiet at night.

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Lovely peaceful site for a real getaway

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Catherine B.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Nice quiet site, lovely and dark at night, toilets and showers looked clean and warm (we didn't use them) , easy access to Sutton Hoo, bus stop outside to Ipswich and Woodbridge (very limited bus service every 2 hours only)
Pitches clearly defined with hedges.

Disliked Pitch was very muddy, lesson learned only go for sites with hardstanding in winter, no TV signal and WiFi didn't work

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Great site with clean facilities and private, level pitches.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked This is a lovely small campsite with level pitches divided up by hedging. The site is friendly and well maintained. The facilities are simple but clean with lovely hot showers. Fire pits available. Absolutely brilliantly situated for visiting Sutton Hoo - only a 5-10 mins flat walk.

Disliked Tractor noise in the field behind disturbed us one night but it’s inevitable that farmers sometimes need to work late into the night.

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Closeness to Sutton Hoo. Great pitch…

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Alison L.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Closeness to Sutton Hoo. Great pitch and easy booking. Good facilities.

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Loved our weekend break, Loved that it…

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Heidi B.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Loved our weekend break,
Loved that it was small
Campsite with the playground in the middle kids played lovely in the woods and the park. Amazing location. One of our best get aways.
Also amazing price for 2 nights

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Position to local amenities and quiet site

Disliked Shower curtain

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked A good all rounded

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

Castle Farm

Sutton Hoo

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3DJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.09659°N
1.348°E

Route directions

To find the site please follow the brown Sutton Hoo signs from the A12. From the B1083 turn right into the entrance to Sutton Hoo; you will see a large wooden helmet sign saying Sutton Hoo. After turning in from the B1083 take the second right turn into the farm, where there is a Welcome to Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite sign at the entrance. Then turn right and then left and the campsite is in front of you. The blackboard will list which pitch you are allocated.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 mi Hand in Hand
7.6 mi Bus Shelter
8.2 mi The Drift
Rail
0.7 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
1.4 mi Woodbridge Rail Station
4.3 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
10.1 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

Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire rowing, sailing and canoeing boats and explore the islands and waterways of Thorpeness (30 minutes) and its mere or switch to the artsy coastal town of Aldeburgh (25 minutes’ drive) for strolls on the North Sea sands, catching flicks at the century-old cinema and jaunts up the old Martello Tower. Another scenic seaside village is Southwold further on at 45 minutes from the park with its Victorian pier and classic white lighthouse. And if you're into twitching? The coastal birding spots of Minsmere and Dunwich are both 40 minutes’ drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 9.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 17.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 19.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 0.4 mi

Orford Castle 7.8 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 8 mi

Christchurch Mansion 8.3 mi

Framlingham Castle 8.7 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 0.5 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 8 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.9 mi

Thorington Hall 19.5 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 0.4 mi

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 0.6 mi

WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 1.8 mi

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 2.9 mi

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 3.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.