Wantisden Park

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  • Glamping site on an estate in the scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths area
  • A 15-minute drive from both the sea and Sutton Hoo archaeological site
  • Small shop and seating area on site
Coast or country? Deciding between the two for a hol is quite often a quandary, but with Wantisden Park both types of lovely landscapes are within easy reach. Set on a private estate, this East Anglian glamping site in the lush Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is around a 15-minute drive from the sea. It overlooks ancient oak woodland and lakes home to countless plants and wildlife – including wild deer – so it’s a top base for holidaymakers keen on roaming the countryside. As well as wandering around the estate, guests at this site might like to partake in walks through the surrounding forestry. Plenty of pretty villages are also nearby: Orford, famed for its smokehouse, Norman castle and quay overlooking the banks of the River Ore (with boat rides available), is 15 minutes’ drive away, and the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, with their sweeping sandy beaches 25 and 30 minutes respectively. On site, there is a small shop where you can pick up essentials, complete with a seating area with wifi. This park’s amenities also include a refurbished shower block with changing rooms and laundry facilities.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open now
Opens 1 September
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • 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.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue 1 Sept to

Open from Sun 27 Dec 2026 to

Open from Sat 13 Feb to

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite set in beautiful woodland surroundings, ideal for those seeking tranquility and nature. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate facilities, including clean showers and toilets, and the helpful, friendly staff. The spacious pitches and access to local walks are also highlighted. While the on-site cafe is popular, its weekend opening hours are noted. The site is highly recommended for a relaxing break.

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Liked Everything. Fantastic site.

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Liked Peaceful site, plenty of space. Level pitch.
Good utility shed - with hot-water washing-up sinks, washing machine, fridge, microwave and kettle.
Good clean toilets and showers. ( I would have preferred the shower a little more powerful, and in a sectioned off part of the shower room to make it more cosy)

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Ray B. 1 review

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Liked Peace and quiet. The pod is a real delight to stay in.

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Paul D. 1 review

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Liked Everything
Wardens really nice people and helpful
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Liked Brilliant. Peaceful, very clean, great facilities and good location. Cafe on the weekends is a great addition. Nothing to fault!

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Calum F. 8 reviews

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Liked The beautiful setting, the friendly owners, the pitch, the shower block, the cafe, the local walks from the campsite.

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Chris C. 3 reviews

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Local produce 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wantisden Park

40 Fenn Row

Wantisden

Butley

Suffolk

England

IP12 3PJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.1121°N
1.43761°E

Route directions

What3words: river.shredder.neat.

Nearest transport

Coach
10 mi Hand in Hand
10.1 mi Bus Shelter
10.5 mi The Drift
Rail
3.2 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
4.3 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
5.3 mi Woodbridge Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing
8.7 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
12.7 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

One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century cemeteries. One was home to a ship burial where a multitude of Anglo-Saxon artefacts were uncovered, many of which were sent over to the British Museum in London due to their top cultural significance. Learn about the discovery, then potter over to the riverside setting of Snape Maltings (15 minutes) for more history in a village that's home to industrial buildings dating back to the Victorian era as well as modern galleries and boutiques. Woodbridge, a market town 20 minutes away, is also an excellent choice if you fancy shopping for souvenirs. For town times by the sea, Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is a pretty place set by a shingle beach on the North Sea; set off on a wander here towards the Martello Tower, built as a defence against Napoleon, then head over to the hamlet of Thorpeness (30 minutes from the site and a couple of miles from Aldeburgh) for a bit of boating on the mere.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Oyster Inn 0.9 mi
  • The Tavern 1.6 mi
  • Green Man Inn 2.2 mi
  • The Froize Inn 2.2 mi
  • The Duck 3.2 mi
  • The Ship Inn 3.4 mi
  • White Lion Inn 3.5 mi
  • The Unruly Pig 3.5 mi
  • The Ufford Crown 3.9 mi
  • The Greyhound Inn 4.1 mi

Groceries

  • Costcutter Supermarket 1.6 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 5.2 mi
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Off-licence 5.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Jubilee Park 1.7 mi
  • BMX Track 3.6 mi
  • Castle Green 4.1 mi
  • St Andrews play area 4.2 mi
  • Hall Farm play area 4.7 mi
  • Deben Community Farm 4.7 mi
  • Glemham Hall 4.7 mi
  • Melton Recreation Ground 4.8 mi
  • Elmhurst Park 5.1 mi

Family days out

  • Suffolk Punch Trust Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Orford Castle 4.2 mi
  • Snape Maltings Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Glemham Hall Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (National Trust) Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Framlingham Castle 8.7 mi

Public transport

  • Bentwaters Coach Stop 1.4 mi
  • Friday Street 1.4 mi
  • Doctors Surgery 1.4 mi
  • Spratts Street 1.5 mi
  • Fountain Road 1.5 mi
  • Magnolia Drive 1.5 mi
  • Tower Field Road 1.5 mi
  • Sycamore Drive 1.5 mi
  • Spring Close 1.5 mi
  • Abbey Road 1.6 mi

Beaches

  • Orford Beach 5 mi

Other nearby

  • Woodbridge Golf Club - Forest Course Golf course 3.4 mi
  • The Village Shop General shop 3.4 mi
  • Woodbridge Golf Club - Heath Course Golf course 3.6 mi
  • Ufford Park Golf Course 3.9 mi
  • St Audrys Golf Club Golf course 4.2 mi
  • Tide Mill Yacht Harbour Marina 5.1 mi
  • Marsh Farm Fishing 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Acer Road Pharmacy 1.4 mi
  • Rendlesham Park Surgery Doctors 1.4 mi
  • Wickham Market Medical Centre Doctors 4.2 mi
  • Harmony Clinic 4.2 mi
  • Wickham Market Pharmacy 4.3 mi
  • Peninsula Practice Doctors 4.3 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 4.8 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 5.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 5.2 mi
  • Little St John's Street Surgery Doctors 5.2 mi

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Must see

Orford Castle 4.2 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 4.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 4.4 mi

Framlingham Castle 8.6 mi

Christchurch Mansion 12.3 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 4.4 mi

Sutton Hoo 4.4 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 20.7 mi

Thorington Hall 23.4 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 2.6 mi

Boyton - Hollesley Bay - River Ore - Butley River - Boyton 2.6 mi

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 3 mi

HAVERGATE ISLAND & BOYTON MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 3.4 mi

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 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 Wantisden Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wantisden Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wantisden Park? One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wantisden Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wantisden Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.