Heathside Holidays

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  • Well-maintained and green site five miles from the Suffolk coast
  • Lake and nature trail on site
  • On-site village shop and off-licence; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Travel five miles inland from the sunny Suffolk coastline and you’ll arrive at this little gem on the outskirts of Wenhaston. The gorgeous, well-maintained grounds at this smart site are just part of the attention to detail all around the park, which has been carefully laid out by the friendly and helpful owners. There's greenery all around here: this small and pretty site has its own nature trail and lake, and is surrounded by acres of countryside for hikes and rambles. If walking isn't your thing, hire bikes from the Southwold Bike Centre (20 minutes' drive away) to pedal around the flats of Suffolk; horse riding's pretty popular in the area too, or you could go golfing at Halesworth Golf Club five minutes' drive away. Taking things (much easier), the local pub is a 10-minute walk down the road. Heathside Caravans has a village shop and an off-licence on site for those holiday essentials, and a well-maintained shower block for guests' use. For more supplies. the village of Halesworth is under 15 minutes' drive away and Aldeburgh, Snape and Beccles are all within half an hour.

Campground type

Tent sites 17
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 35
Caravan sites 17
RV & Motorhome sites 17
Open all year
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Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 395 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Good park, good staff, clean pods/huts & facilities. Well-stocked shop. Great for exploring Suffolk coast, with space for kids & dogs. Generally peaceful, but occasional noise. Glamping pods are cosy, but some found sofa beds a bit rough and wanted more hooks/shelving. Toilets/showers can get busy.

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What a lovely place! The hut…

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 Vince C. 1 review

Shepherd's hut

Liked What a lovely place! The hut I stayed in was clean, comfy and exactly what I wanted, everyone I met was friendly and more than happy to help with anything I asked. I look forward to staying here again in the future!

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Amazing campsite, stayed in Shepherds hut,…

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 Kirsty C. 2 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked Amazing campsite, stayed in Shepherds hut, ideal for a short breaks. We went to Thorington theatre for the night, amazing venue. We will definitely be back. Toilets spotless. Check in went smoothly. Took owns mugs and tea bags and used electric kettle and fridge a bonus. Thank you also for mattress toppers for sofabeds, needed and made for a good nights sleep.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent stay, would not hesitate to book again.

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Robert C. 1 review

Glamping Pod

Liked Excellent location and facilities. Glamping pod was exactly as described and onsite shop very reasonably priced.

Disliked Nothing.

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 Andy R. 1 review

Glamping Pod

Liked We stayed in a glamping pod and it was nice a clean and a good size for 2 of us. The site was really well looked after and handy for local pubs and walks.

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Very good and would return.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Clean, friendly, spacious.

Disliked Noisy from glamping area and pedestrian traffic late into night.

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A great place to meet friends and relax fir a weekend or more

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Anonymous

Glamping Pod

Liked Location and the grounds are fantastic. Good playground and nice small woodland for kids to explore. Clean and well kept. Easy check in. Close to the beach (15mins drive).

Disliked Beds are quite uncomfortable, mattresses hard and bunks creaky - suitable for young kids ,teenagers woudnt be comfortable. But definetely better than a tent.
Spider webs around beds - wasnt expecting to have to clean them when making beds but then due to location it may appear overnight.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Helpful staff, quiet and very well kept site. Lovely shop and lovely staff.

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Amazing Pod and beautiful place. Great…

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 Dawn B. 1 review

Glamping Pod

Liked Amazing Pod and beautiful place. Great facilities, lots of activities for the children and fabulous little onsite shop

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Very clean and tidy, spacious, and…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very clean and tidy, spacious, and well run.
Quite apart from the birdsong.
Liked the shop and well kept grounds.

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Shepherds hut was much bigger inside…

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 Adrian T. 6 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked Shepherds hut was much bigger inside than I imagined. Good to have a kettle and microwave as extras, showers were hot In the shop was well stocked with food and drink

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Features

Dogs 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Heathside Holidays

Blackheath Road

Wenhaston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 9EU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.31705°N
1.55214°E

Route directions

Coming from Wenhaston village turn right after the Star pub into Blackheath Road, and carry on until you come to the site on the left. From A12 come into Wenhaston turn left into Blackheath Road just before the Star pub, and carry on until you reach the site on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.9 km Old Market Place
17.4 km Cork Bricks
17.4 km Chaucer Street
Rail
4.6 km Halesworth Rail Station
5.3 km Darsham Rail Station
8.7 km Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
7.9 km Southwold Ferry Landing
26.8 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
43.4 km Norwich International 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

After all the walking, cycling, horse riding and golfing, get stuck into the area's history at the 12th-century fortress of Framlingham Castle, half an hour's drive away. Once the refuge of Mary Tudor, this fab place now has exhibitions, themed trails and an audio tour covering its centuries of history: enough to keep young Horrible Histories fans entertained too. Arty sorts will know that Suffolk is Constable country: if this is you, come armed with camera or paintbox to snap and sketch the countryside, harbour and coastal views around the area. You could also take a trip to art complex the Snape Maltings on the Alde river, for events, activities and evening entertainment in the concert hall. Seaside? But of course. Have a stroll around Southwold and its colourful beach huts, or drive half an hour north to Lowestoft for seaside amusements and Pleasurewood Hills, a nifty tucked away theme park with rollercoasters and attractions for all. Walberswick beach, around a 15-minute drive from Heathside, is a popular spot for crabbing. If you’re staying at Heathside for a while, set off early and spend the whole day on the Norfolk Broads (about an hour and 15 minutes' drive north, or drive south for around an hour and a half to the villages of Long Melford and Lavenham with their medieval timber-framed houses.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 8.6 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 9.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 20.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 21.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 30.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 17.5 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 24.1 km

Orford Castle 24.8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 25 km

Fritton Lake Country World 26 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 25.1 km

Sutton Hoo 28.9 km

Elizabethan House Museum 34.1 km

Horsey Windpump 48.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HENHAM 4.4 km

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 5.7 km

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 5.9 km

HEVENINGHAM HALL 6.9 km

Spexhall 6.9 km

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 23 July 2026 – Thursday 23 July 2026)

    Beccles, England 4.5 km

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 Heathside Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heathside Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heathside Holidays? After all the walking, cycling, horse riding and golfing, get stuck into the area's history at the 12th-century fortress of Framlingham Castle, half an hour's drive away. Once the refuge of Mary … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heathside Holidays?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Heathside Holidays? From $48.22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.