Barbecues allowed: Campsites in Dedham, Essex
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Dedham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Polstead Country Park
Polstead, Suffolk, England- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
Wheathill Campsite
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Suffolk farm campsite with smashing wheat-field views
- A 20-minute drive to Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, and 30 to Ipswich
- Peaceful pitches with a fishing lake on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained site in Brightlingsea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast
- Howlands Marsh 25 minutes’ drive; Colchester Castle half an hour
- Electric and water hookups and launderette; well-behaved dogs welcome
Trinity Park Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Scenic, back to basics site on the outskirts of Ipswich
- A 15-minute drive to the Suffolk coast; 20 minutes to Sutton Hoo
- A 10-minute drive from the town centre for shops; dog-friendly
New 
Henny Riverside Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Small, peaceful and dog-friendly site on the River Stour in Suffolk
- Lavenham 20 minutes’ drive; Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park 45 minutes
- Luxury glamping pod with ensuite; watersports and bike hire available
Waldegraves Holiday and Leisure Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-friendly site on Mersea Island with beach access
- Plenty of activities in the park and nearby area
- Heated swimming pool, fishing lake and restaurant on site
Cosy Camping Suffolk
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Small family-run site on a working arable farm 10 miles from Ipswich
- 15 minutes' drive from Felixstowe beach on the Suffolk coast
- Hire a firepit for keeping warm and toasting marshmallows
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
Dan’s Meadow
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England- Family-friendly secure site in meadows near Woodbridge, Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Sutton Hoo; 25 minutes to Felixstowe beach
- Dogs are welcome; five minutes’ walk to a pub
Acorn Cottage
Colchester, Essex, England- Sole lodge surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Constable Country
- Dry skiing at Ipswich, plus fishing and sailing at Ardleigh Reservoir
- Six minutes' drive to handsome Dedham village for pubs and tearooms
Weylands Farm
Thorington Street, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
- In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour
Ramblers Stables
West Bergholt, Essex, England- Small pop-up campsite on pony fields in peaceful Essex countryside
- A 30-minute drive to Dedham Vale and 40 minutes to the beach
- Grass pitches located on the Essex Way, close to shops and pubs
West House Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Pop-up riverside site on a farm, easily accessed from the A12
- A half-hour walk to central Colchester; half-hour drive to beaches
- Next to a family-friendly golf course; footpath from site to town
Swallows Field Glamping Pods
Colchester, Essex, England- Adults-only glamping pods in a landscaped paddock with valley views
- A 10-minute drive from Colchester in the village of Fordham Heath
- Units have kitchenettes with ovens, double beds and private gardens
Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Working farm with llamas and cattle, 15 minutes from Sudbury
- Wild camping among spectacular scenery
- Five minutes' walk from a nature reserve
Sun and Moon Wellness Camp
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Set in 87 acres of Suffolk parkland on the banks of the Orwell River
- On Shotley Peninsula, 10 minutes’ drive from Felixstowe foot ferry
- In the grounds of Woolverstone Hall; wellness workshops and activities
Grange Farm Campsite
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England- Just over an hour's drive from London and 20 minutes from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from the coast at Clacton and Frinton-on-Sea
- Within easy walking distance of the local village's pubs and takeaways
Wallow Barn Wild Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Tranquil, wild camping meadow in rural Suffolk with beautiful views
- Well located for the cute villages of Lavenham, Kersey, and Hadleigh
- Spacious grass pitches surrounded by wildlife, close to pubs and shops
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