Polstead Country Park
View prices & book- 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
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
- Offer
Powered concrete slab caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
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A hidden gem in Suffolk
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Liked: The individual bays to park in screened by foliage. The toilet/shower and laundry facilities. The welcome we received on arrival. The peacefulness of the site.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much Fiona for your lovely review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Polstead!
Very pleasant quiet site. Pitch was surrounded by hedges so felt very…
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Liked: Very pleasant quiet site. Pitch was surrounded by hedges so felt very private. A wonderful welcome at the gate and it truly is only a 5 minute walk to the pub! Will definitely be staying again.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Level pitches, friendly staff.
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Liked: Well kept friendly site in a great location.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review, we really appreciate it and hope you visit again soon!
The pitches were good sized, facilities clean and warm. Staff were friendly…
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Liked: The pitches were good sized, facilities clean and warm. Staff were friendly and helpful. We will happily stay again.
Disliked: Noise from the road. Will need earplugs for the next stay!
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From the manager: Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review Leah and we look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future.
Our new favourite spot.
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Liked: Our second visit to this great site and won't be our last. Friendly greeting, clean and hot showers, great services including washing stations, laundry and motorhome service point. Site is quiet and well maintained. Lovely pubs in the local area and some great walks. Can't recommend enough.
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From the manager: Thanks so much Cheryl for your lovely review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Everything well run by nice people well kept and spotless…
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Liked: Everything well run by nice people well kept and spotless
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From the manager: Thanks so much James for your lovely review, much appreciated!
Lovely site, level pitches.
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Liked: Clean facilities, quiet surroundings, friendly greeting, pretty campsite and easy recycling system.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review, much appreciated and so happy you had a good stay at Polstead!
lovely, quiet and clean site. Friendly welcome…
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Liked: lovely, quiet and clean site. Friendly welcome
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From the manager: Thanks so much Tracey for taking time to leave a review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Fabulous well looked after campsite! received a wonderful warm friendly welcome from site…
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Liked: Fabulous well looked after campsite! received a wonderful warm friendly welcome from site management! Excellent shower block which were very clean with hot water! Will definitely be returning very soon!
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From the manager: Thank you so much Lisa for taking time to leave a review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again soon!
Friendly staff, Clean site, Exceptional facilities
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Liked: On arrival Annie met us and explained how everything works and was so helpful. The site is so well kept and very clean and tidy, facilities are also extremely clean and to a high standard, nothing is to much trouble for Annie & Colin and we would highly recommend Polstead Country Park and will definetlly be returning
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thanks so much Anthony for your lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
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
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
Peaceful
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Location
Polstead Country Park
Holt Road
Bower House Tye
Polstead
Suffolk
England
CO6 5BZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.0249°N
0.89554°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brightlingsea | 25.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dovercourt | 28 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 28.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Felixstowe South | 31.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 31.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 14.7 km
Colchester Castle Museum 15 km
firstsite 15.1 km
Colchester Zoo 18.4 km
Christchurch Mansion 18.6 km
National Trust
Thorington Hall 5.5 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.3 km
Lavenham Guildhall 11.5 km
Melford Hall 13.5 km
Bourne Mill 16.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Groton Wood - Edwardstone - Boxford - Wicker Street Green 2.9 km
Stoke by Nayland - Withermarsh Green - Polstead - Stoke by Nayland 4 km
Kersey - Lindsey - Castle - Chapel - Priory - Kersey 4 km
Stoke-by-Nayland - Thorington Street and Hall - Tendring Hall Park and Farm - Temple - Stoke-by-Nayland 4 km
A Wander around Hadleigh 4.2 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 43.8 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.
Offers
- 20% off Summer Special
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Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?
- Does Polstead Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Polstead Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Polstead Country Park? Pretty Suffolk villages to explore include Kersey (five minutes’ drive) with its half-timbered houses and thatched cottages, while Lavenham (20 minutes) has a stunning guildhall and fine 14th-century church. For a bit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Polstead Country Park?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park? From $53.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.