Phillips Farm

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The wedding glade is a popular pitch
Open field with plenty of room for a kick about or to fly a kite
Red sky at night
View from the hide
Dogs welcome
Trees around the pitches
Usaf keeping busy
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The wedding glade is a popular pitch
Open field with plenty of room for a kick about or to fly a kite
Red sky at night

  • Wild camping field in farming country near Mildenhall in Suffolk
  • A 30-minutes drive to Go Ape Thetford; 40 minutes to Ickworth House
  • Barbecues permitted; near pubs, takeaways and shops
Set among rural fields close to family strolls in Suffolk’s Thetford Forest Park, Philips Farm is a simple site with a wild-camping vibe. You can keep everything shipshape with chemical waste disposal, a washing-up station and drinking water, while long-drop loos in the woods ensure some discretion. Open fires are permitted in a firepit, with wood and kindling on sale at the site, so you can get a barbecue going and cosy up around the flames. Pick up supplies from the major supermarket in Mildenhall (10 minutes’ drive), or do away with cooking altogether and go for takeaway burgers, pizza and noodles. With plenty of pubs to snuff out in quiet country lanes, you’ll never be short of a pint around here either. If you and the family fancy trying out something new, you may want to go wild swimming or boating on the Little Ouse river in Santon Downham (25 minutes’ drive). Just so you know, the site is 15 minutes’ drive from RAF Lakenheath – and the F15s take off on weekdays around 8am. While some guests will cheer them as they fly over the camping field, others may not be quite ready for their early-morning reveille. There are also boarding kennels nearby, and the dogs can be heard barking at feeding time.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • 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).
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

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Wild camping

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, peaceful campsite offering a wild camping experience with spacious, secluded pitches amongst trees or in large open fields. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, welcoming owners and the excellent basic facilities, including clean long-drop toilets and washing-up stations. The location is ideal for plane spotting from nearby RAF bases. While some mention noise from nearby kennels and early morning jets, most found it not to be an issue, and it did not detract from their enjoyment.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with plenty of space and privacy

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, privacy and adult-only, which is hard to find! Owners are super welcome and friendly, and its close to the Thetford Forest for walks and bike rides.

Disliked Nothing!

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A stupendous campsite!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Received a warm welcome from the owner upon arrival. Variety of pitch locations to choose from and good sizes. Toilets were tidy and well-stocked.

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Likes.Being left alone.Freedom for the Dog…

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clifford A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Likes.Being left alone.Freedom for the Dog to run free. No frills toilet and dishwasher area. I Bought their home produced jams and honey which was delicious. Watching Fighter Planes overhead in the Morning and returning in the afternoon. I enjoyed the stay immensely. It was just what I was looking for.

Disliked No dislikes.

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Excellent stay

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Ben T.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very spacious, clearly the site doesnt oversell pitches like many others. Genuinely lovely place to stay and the facilities were more than adequate, recommend to anyone wanting a quiet place to camp.

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Excellent well-maintained and spacious campsite

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Rosemarie B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked stayed during storm dave and our tent didn't make it past the second night. but we had an amazing time at Phillip's Farm otherwise; it was spacious, loads of room to be alone, didn't mind the trek to the washing up station or long drop loos, even managed to get a takeaway delivered straight to the farm!

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Hil J.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Reception. Firepit

Disliked Dust storm from next field.

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Brilliant, what a superb place to…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant, what a superb place to stay and a great helpful welcome.

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Love this place so peaceful 2nd…

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Chris B.

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Liked Love this place so peaceful 2nd time stayed here and will be returning as soon as im near again.
Exactly as advertised

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Perfect spot for Aircraft spotters getaway!

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Dave Y.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pitch sizes are always a bonus, Luckily enough i had the field to myself! Brilliant hosts that give me tips on the aircraft arrivals! Smack bang on the middle of USAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath makes it perfect to check out the bases!

Disliked Nothing!

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A beautiful spot surrounded by stunning…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A beautiful spot surrounded by stunning countryside — peaceful, spacious, and perfect for a nearly wild camping experience. The host was friendly, welcoming. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay — we’ll definitely be back!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Wild camping 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Phillips Farm

Breach Drove

Wilde Street

Mildenhall

Suffolk

England

IP28 8BP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.38278°N
0.50123°E

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Bus Station
6.8 mi Old Forge Court
10.4 mi Horse Racing Museum
Rail
4.7 mi Lakenheath Rail Station
5 mi Shippea Hill Rail Station
7.2 mi Brandon Rail Station
Ferry
26.2 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
26.3 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
18.3 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

It should be child’s play to tire the kids out, with activities like quad go-karting at Red Lodge Karting (20 minutes’ drive), a canopy adventure course in the forest at High Lodge (30 minutes), and off-road motorbiking at Mildenhall Moto-Cross (10 minutes). Go Ape Thetford (30 minutes) is yet another option for energetic kids. If you’d prefer gentler pursuits, golfers are well provided for, with several courses within 30 minutes’ drive. Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes) has plenty of family-friendly walks through woodland and heath, where you can also let the dog have a run around too. You won’t go short on culture either: see how our ancestors lived in the open-air living history museum at West Stow Anglo Saxon Village (20 minutes), or check out the ruins of a medieval manor house at Weeting Castle (20 minutes). National Trust-owned Ickworth (40 minutes) is also well worth exploring for its ornate central rotunda and priceless art collections.

Must see

Ely Cathedral 10 mi

Grimes Graves 10.1 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 10.2 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 11.6 mi

The National Stud 12.5 mi

National Trust

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 10 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 12.9 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 13.4 mi

Oxburgh Hall 14.1 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 15 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LAKENHEATH FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/04/2006) 4.3 mi

Tuddenham St Mary 4.9 mi

Hockwold-cum-Wilton 5.6 mi

Herringswell - Kentford Heath - Green Lane - Herringswell 5.6 mi

CHIPPENHAM HALL 6.9 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 Phillips Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Phillips Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Phillips Farm? It should be child’s play to tire the kids out, with activities like quad go-karting at Red Lodge Karting (20 minutes’ drive), a canopy adventure course in the forest at High Lodge … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Phillips Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Phillips Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.